Modify Labels and Annotations using intelligent grip points

Updates labels and annotations that are associated with design items using intelligent grip points.
To modify a LDIM using intelligent grip points, click to identify an existing LDIM. The intelligent grip points display in yellow.

Select the intelligent grip point. The grip point displays in red.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point

Click to identify the position of the new intelligent grip point. The dimension annotation is modified.
To associate a label with a different design item using intelligent grip points, click to identify an existing label. The intelligent grip points display in yellow.

Click the intelligent grip point. The grip point displays in red.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point

Click to identify the position of the new intelligent grip point. The label annotation is modified.

Specify stretch point
Specify stretch point


Modify Annotation Leader Line Connection

Defines the annotation leader line connection position. Refer to Properties for further information.

By Style
Press the down arrow key and select By style to inherit the annotation leader line offset position form the visual style.
Origin
Press the down arrow key and select Origin to position the annotation leader line connection to the base point on the General Label (GLAB) or Symbol Label (SLAB).
Standard
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to position the annotation leader line connection to the nearest standard position on the GLAB.
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to position the annotation leader line connection to the nearest connection point on the SLAB.
Note:
Connection points are not displayed on the drawing canvas when the SLAB is selected.
By Style
Press the down arrow key and select By style to inherit the annotation leader line offset position form the visual style.
Origin
Press the down arrow key and select Origin to position the annotation leader line connection to the base point on the General Label (GLAB) or Symbol Label (SLAB).

Standard
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to position the annotation leader line connection to the nearest standard position on the GLAB.

Press the down arrow key and select Standard to position the annotation leader line connection to the nearest connection point on the SLAB.

By Style
Press the down arrow key and select By style to inherit the annotation leader line offset position form the visual style.
Origin
Press the down arrow key and select Origin to position the annotation leader line connection to the base point on the General Label (GLAB) or Symbol Label (SLAB).
Standard
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to position the annotation leader line connection to the nearest standard position on the GLAB.
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to position the annotation leader line connection to the nearest connection point on the SLAB.
Note:
Connection points are not displayed on the drawing canvas when the SLAB is selected.
Note:
Connection points are not displayed on the drawing canvas when the SLAB is selected.

Properties
Properties
By Style
By style
Origin
Origin
Standard
Standard
Standard
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Deletes elements with null or illegal design element reference (DDNM) attributes.
A message displays, indicating the number of DDNM attributes that have been removed.

Click OK to close the message or Save Support Info to save the alert summary to a file

OK


Dimensions are drawn in the same order as the LDIM’s member list order. If the elements get out of the correct order, the display of the dimensions becomes confused. The situation can be corrected by using Sort Dimensions at dimension or dimension point level. The example indicates the effects of the function.

Sort Dimensions


Checks that objects are properly associated with the model. An object is considered to be properly associated when it has an intelligent position.
To use the facility, select the adjacent Primitives, Labels and/or Dimensions toggle options as required to specify the types of objects in the drawing to be checked, then click Model Ref. Check.
Objects not properly associated with the model are highlighted as invalid (red).
Items that may require attention, for example, modified automatic dimension annotations, are highlighted as a caution (yellow).
Objects that are 100% properly associated are highlighted as valid (green).
Other items display as grey.

Click Model Ref. Check again to turn off checking. All objects display in their normal colours.
By default, a notification band is displayed at the top of the drawing canvas when model reference check mode is active.

Note:
Labels with an unknown reference can display with green coloring, for example, when an associated model element has been deleted. In this case, close and reopen the sheet to display the unknown reference label with red coloring.
Note:
Model reference check mode cannot be used if model invalid reference check mode is active.

Primitives
Labels
Dimensions
Model Ref. Check
Note
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Model Ref
Note
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Checks that objects associated with the model have a valid reference. Objects with non-intelligent positions are always considered valid.
To use the facility, select the adjacent Primitives, Labels and/or Dimensions toggle options as required to specify the types of objects in the drawing to be checked, then click Model Invalid Ref. Check.
Objects with an intelligent position where the reference is unset or not valid are highlighted as invalid (red).
Objects with an intelligent position where the reference is valid are highlighted as valid (green).
Objects with non-intelligent positions (for example, 2D sheet or 3D world positions) are highlighted as valid (green).

Click Model Invalid Ref. Check again to turn off checking. All objects display in their normal colors.
By default, a notification band is displayed at the top of the drawing canvas when model invalid reference check mode is active.

Note:
The DDNM on labels with non-intelligent positions is not checked by this facility.
Note:
Model invalid reference check mode cannot be used if model reference check mode is active.

Primitives
Labels
Dimensions
Model Invalid Ref. Check
Note
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Model Invalid Ref. Check
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Hidden Annotation is used to toggle between showing the Visible and the Invisible annotations respectively in a drawing. When Hidden Annotations is enabled, all annotations with Visibility set to No will become temporarily visible and annotations with Visibility set to Yes will be temporarily hidden. All normal functions can be used on the annotations when Hidden Annotation is enabled.
If a new annotation, which by default has Visibility set to Yes, is created when Hidden Annotation is enabled, the annotation will not be displayed. It will become visible once Hidden Annotation is disabled. A message informs the user about this in Messages window, under User tab.
It is not allowed to enable or disable Hidden Annotations when one or more annotations are selected in the drawing. They have to be deselected before changing mode. A warning message informs the user about this in Messages window, under User tab.
By default, a notification band is displayed at the top of the drawing canvas when hidden annotation mode is active.

Hidden Annotation
Hidden Annotations
No
Yes
Hidden Annotation
Yes
Hidden Annotation
Hidden Annotation
Hidden Annotations


The fill functionality can be used to fill objects on a drawing. OUTLine elements are created which contain a filled area that is aligned to the boundary of each picked object. The OUTL element can be deleted which allows you to delete the filled area without deleting the original object.
You are prompted to Select Objects
Click to identify the objects to fill and press Enter.
Click within the boundary of each required object, the fill is added to the drawing.
Throughout the fill process you can press ESC to cancel the command.

The new OUTL elements display in the Draw Explorer.

The fill colour and fill type of the OUTL element can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Fill colour
Select from the drop-down list to modify the fill color.
Fill type
Select from the drop-down list to modify the fill type.
Fill colour
Select from the drop-down list to modify the fill color.
Fill type
Select from the drop-down list to modify the fill type.

Fill colour
Select from the drop-down list to modify the fill color.
Fill type
Select from the drop-down list to modify the fill type.

Properties
Select Objects
Enter
ESC
Properties
Properties
Fill colour
Fill type


Updates elements with database or settings changes.
If you attempt to update a drawing that you do not have access rights to, a Confirm window displays indicating that the changes to the drawing cannot be saved.

Click Yes to update the drawing or No to cancel the drawing update.

Confirm
Yes
No


Updates the current owner for all design elements, annotations, laser elements or reference grid annotations on the current sheet.
To update the current owner for all design elements and laser data on the current sheet, in the Drawing group, click Design and select Current Owner from the drop-down list.
To update the current owner for all annotations on the current sheet, in the Drawing group, click Annotation and select Current Owner from the drop-down list.
To update the current owner for all design elements and annotations on the current sheet, in the Drawing group, click All and select Current Owner from the drop-down list.
To update the current owner for all reference grid annotations on the current sheet, in the Grid Annotations group, click Update and select Current Owner from the drop-down list. Modifications to the reference grid annotations are retained.
To update the current owner and regenerate all reference grid annotations on the current sheet, in the Grid Annotations group, click Regenerate and select Current Owner from the drop-down list. The reference grid annotations are regenerated to match the 3D model. Modifications to reference grid annotations are overwritten.
To update the current owner for all auto-labels on the current sheet, in the Autolabels group, click Update and select Current Owner from the drop-down list. Modifications to the auto-labels are retained.
To update the current owner and regenerate all auto-labels on the current sheet, in the Autolabels group, click Regenerate and select Current Owner from the drop-down list. The auto-labels are regenerated to match the 3D model. Modifications to auto-labels are overwritten.
Note:
The changes are applied automatically if is set on the Status Bar.
Note:
If the design elements are updated on a view with an unset ID list reference, a warning displays in the message log. If the WARNINGS ON command is issued using the Command Window, a warning is issued if the ID list reference is set, but points to an empty ID list.

Status Bar
Drawing
Design
Current Owner
Drawing
Annotation
Current Owner
Drawing
All
Current Owner
Grid Annotations
Update
Current Owner
Grid Annotations
Regenerate
Current Owner
Autolabels
Update
Current Owner
Autolabels
Regenerate
Current Owner
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Status Bar
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Records of drawings, as they are at a particular time, can be saved. These records are known as revisions. Revisions can subsequently be compared with each other or with the drawing in it’s current state.
Differences are highlighted on the current drawing, and revision clouds can optionally be added around them if required.


Exports a drawing or drawings to a DGN file.

Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Allows you to export multiple sheets. Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
When Multi Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Specify the export type
Select Export to DGN from the drop-down list to define a DGN file as the export format.
Specify file type
Allows you to define the exported file type. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select the required export file format from the drop-down list.
Specify what to export
Allows you to define what to export. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select either the entire sheet or one of its views from the drop-down list.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the size of the paper. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select a pre-defined scale size for the exported file, for example, ISO A3 or ISO A4, or select Auto size paper to compute a custom paper size using the Paper ScaleUp field and the extents of the exported data.
Cutmarks
Select the check box to export the file with cutmarks.
Paper ScaleUp
Input a value in the field to define a scale factor for the exported file or select a scale factor from the drop-down list.
The Paper ScaleUp field becomes active if Auto size paper is selected when you specify the desired output size.
Paper Frame
Select the check box to export the frame.
Border
Input a value in the field to define the border width. 0mm indicates no border.
Advanced
Select the check box to display advanced export settings.
Deselect the check box to suppress the display of advanced export settings. Export white graphics becomes available.
Export white graphics
Select the check box to export all graphics as white, in order for them to be seen in a viewer with a black background. The default is to export all graphics as black.
The following options are only available when Advanced is selected:
Annotation Mapping
Select the check box to map annotation entities to equivalent AutoCAD/Microstation entities, if available. If a good equivalent entity is not available, the export reverts to the basic (exploded) version for that entity.
Blanking
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the DRAW element.
Seed File
Select the check box to associate a seed file with the exported output.
Click and browse to the required seed file.
If enabled, the specified seed file is used to configure the export settings.
Use Grouping Rules
Select the check box to use grouping rules for the export. Edit Grouping rules becomes active.
Edit grouping rules
Click to define the grouping rules for the export. Refer to Edit Grouping Rules for further information.
Assign levels by rule
Select the check box to use level rules for the export. Edit level rules becomes active.
Edit level rules
Click to define the level rules for the export. Refer to Edit Level Rules for further information.
Use backing sheet level
Select the check box to export the backing sheet to a specified level.
Input a value in the field to define the level for the exported backing sheet.
Default level
Input a value in the field to define the default level for exported elements.
Linked external image file
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with linked PNG files. Note that if a linked PNG file is moved or deleted, the image is not rendered on the DGN file.
Embedded OLE object
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with embedded objects. The exported file size is larger than the Linked external image file option.
Embedded indexed palette bitmap
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with colours modified to use the DGN colour palette. A smaller file size is exported but the quality and colour of the file may be reduced. The example displays the quality and colour differences between an embedded OLE object and an indexed palette bitmap.
Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Preview
Click to update the view of what will be exported.
Load Settings
Click to open a file browser to locate and load new export settings from a configuration file (.pmldat) or a legacy LIEXEC configuration macro file (.mac).
Save Settings
Click to save the current export settings.
Restore Defaults
Click to restore the default export settings.
Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Allows you to export multiple sheets. Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
When Multi Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Specify the export type
Select Export to DGN from the drop-down list to define a DGN file as the export format.
Specify file type
Allows you to define the exported file type. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select the required export file format from the drop-down list.
Specify what to export
Allows you to define what to export. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select either the entire sheet or one of its views from the drop-down list.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the size of the paper. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select a pre-defined scale size for the exported file, for example, ISO A3 or ISO A4, or select Auto size paper to compute a custom paper size using the Paper ScaleUp field and the extents of the exported data.
Cutmarks
Select the check box to export the file with cutmarks.
Paper ScaleUp
Input a value in the field to define a scale factor for the exported file or select a scale factor from the drop-down list.
The Paper ScaleUp field becomes active if Auto size paper is selected when you specify the desired output size.
Paper Frame
Select the check box to export the frame.
Border
Input a value in the field to define the border width. 0mm indicates no border.
Advanced
Select the check box to display advanced export settings.
Deselect the check box to suppress the display of advanced export settings. Export white graphics becomes available.
Select the check box to export all graphics as white, in order for them to be seen in a viewer with a black background. The default is to export all graphics as black.
The following options are only available when Advanced is selected:
Select the check box to map annotation entities to equivalent AutoCAD/Microstation entities, if available. If a good equivalent entity is not available, the export reverts to the basic (exploded) version for that entity.
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the DRAW element.
Select the check box to associate a seed file with the exported output.
Click and browse to the required seed file.
If enabled, the specified seed file is used to configure the export settings.
Select the check box to use grouping rules for the export. Edit Grouping rules becomes active.
Click to define the grouping rules for the export. Refer to Edit Grouping Rules for further information.
Select the check box to use level rules for the export. Edit level rules becomes active.
Click to define the level rules for the export. Refer to Edit Level Rules for further information.
Select the check box to export the backing sheet to a specified level.
Input a value in the field to define the level for the exported backing sheet.
Input a value in the field to define the default level for exported elements.
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with linked PNG files. Note that if a linked PNG file is moved or deleted, the image is not rendered on the DGN file.
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with embedded objects. The exported file size is larger than the Linked external image file option.
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with colours modified to use the DGN colour palette. A smaller file size is exported but the quality and colour of the file may be reduced. The example displays the quality and colour differences between an embedded OLE object and an indexed palette bitmap.

Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Preview
Click to update the view of what will be exported.
Load Settings
Click to open a file browser to locate and load new export settings from a configuration file (.pmldat) or a legacy LIEXEC configuration macro file (.mac).
Save Settings
Click to save the current export settings.
Restore Defaults
Click to restore the default export settings.
To export blanking information with the drawing, select the Advanced check box. Refer to Label and Dimension Blanking for further information.
Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Allows you to export multiple sheets. Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
When Multi Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Specify the export type
Select Export to DGN from the drop-down list to define a DGN file as the export format.
Specify file type
Allows you to define the exported file type. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select the required export file format from the drop-down list.
Specify what to export
Allows you to define what to export. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select either the entire sheet or one of its views from the drop-down list.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the size of the paper. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select a pre-defined scale size for the exported file, for example, ISO A3 or ISO A4, or select Auto size paper to compute a custom paper size using the Paper ScaleUp field and the extents of the exported data.
Cutmarks
Select the check box to export the file with cutmarks.
Paper ScaleUp
Input a value in the field to define a scale factor for the exported file or select a scale factor from the drop-down list.
The Paper ScaleUp field becomes active if Auto size paper is selected when you specify the desired output size.
Paper Frame
Select the check box to export the frame.
Border
Input a value in the field to define the border width. 0mm indicates no border.
Advanced
Select the check box to display advanced export settings.
Deselect the check box to suppress the display of advanced export settings. Export white graphics becomes available.
Export white graphics
Select the check box to export all graphics as white, in order for them to be seen in a viewer with a black background. The default is to export all graphics as black.
The following options are only available when Advanced is selected:
Annotation Mapping
Select the check box to map annotation entities to equivalent AutoCAD/Microstation entities, if available. If a good equivalent entity is not available, the export reverts to the basic (exploded) version for that entity.
Blanking
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the DRAW element.
Seed File
Select the check box to associate a seed file with the exported output.
Click and browse to the required seed file.
If enabled, the specified seed file is used to configure the export settings.
Use Grouping Rules
Select the check box to use grouping rules for the export. Edit Grouping rules becomes active.
Edit grouping rules
Click to define the grouping rules for the export. Refer to Edit Grouping Rules for further information.
Assign levels by rule
Select the check box to use level rules for the export. Edit level rules becomes active.
Edit level rules
Click to define the level rules for the export. Refer to Edit Level Rules for further information.
Use backing sheet level
Select the check box to export the backing sheet to a specified level.
Input a value in the field to define the level for the exported backing sheet.
Default level
Input a value in the field to define the default level for exported elements.
Linked external image file
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with linked PNG files. Note that if a linked PNG file is moved or deleted, the image is not rendered on the DGN file.
Embedded OLE object
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with embedded objects. The exported file size is larger than the Linked external image file option.
Embedded indexed palette bitmap
Select the radio button to export a DGN file with colours modified to use the DGN colour palette. A smaller file size is exported but the quality and colour of the file may be reduced. The example displays the quality and colour differences between an embedded OLE object and an indexed palette bitmap.
Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Preview
Click to update the view of what will be exported.
Load Settings
Click to open a file browser to locate and load new export settings from a configuration file (.pmldat) or a legacy LIEXEC configuration macro file (.mac).
Save Settings
Click to save the current export settings.
Restore Defaults
Click to restore the default export settings.

Export Multiple Sheets
Edit Grouping Rules
Edit Level Rules
Label and Dimension Blanking
Export
Export
Multi Export
Export Multiple Sheets
Multi Export
Specify the export type
Export to DGN
Specify file type
Specify what to export
Specify paper size
ISO A3
ISO A4
Auto size paper
Paper ScaleUp
Cutmarks
Paper ScaleUp
Paper ScaleUp
Auto size paper
Paper Frame
Border
Advanced
Export white graphics
Export white graphics
Advanced
Annotation Mapping
Blanking
Seed File
Use Grouping Rules
Edit Grouping rules
Edit grouping rules
Edit Grouping Rules
Assign levels by rule
Edit level rules
Edit level rules
Edit Level Rules
Use backing sheet level
Default level
Linked external image file
Embedded OLE object
Linked external image file
Embedded indexed palette bitmap
Show View and Region Frames
Auto Preview
Preview
Load Settings
Save Settings
Restore Defaults
Advanced
Label and Dimension Blanking


Exports a drawing or drawings to a DWG or DXF file.

Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Allows you to export multiple sheets. Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
When Multi Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Specify export type
Select Export to DXF/DWG from the drop-down list to define a DXF or a DWG file as the export format.
Specify file type
Allows you to define the exported file type. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select the required export file format from the drop-down list.
Specify what to export
Allows you to define what to export. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select either the entire sheet or one of its views from the drop-down list.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the size of the paper. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select a pre-defined size for the exported file, for example, ISO A3 or ISO A4, or select Auto size paper to define a custom size for the exported output using the Paper ScaleUp field and the extents of the exported data.
Cutmarks
Select the check box to export the file with cut marks.
Paper ScaleUp
Input a value in the field to define a scale factor for the exported file or select a scale factor from the drop-down list.
The Paper ScaleUp field becomes active if Auto size paper is selected when you specify the desired output size.
Paper Frame
Select the check box to export the frame.
Border
Input a value in the field to define the border width. 0mm indicates no border.
Advanced
Select the check box to display advanced export settings.
Deselect the check box to suppress the display of advanced export settings. Export white graphics becomes available.
Export to Paper Space
Select the check box to export the entire drawing to a paper space block. Additionally, all views containing design elements are exported to a model space block.
Export white graphics
Select the check box to export all graphics as white, in order for them to be seen in a viewer with a black background. The default is to export all graphics as black.
The following options are only available when Advanced is selected:
Annotation Mapping
Select the check box to map annotation entities to equivalent AutoCAD/Microstation entities, if available. If a good equivalent entity is not available, the export reverts to the basic (exploded) version for that entity.
Blanking
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the DRAW element.
Header File
Select the check box to associate a header file with the exported output.
Click and browse to the required header file.
Backing sheets
Select the check box to form backing sheets into blocks.
Fills
Select the check box to form fills into blocks.
Overlays
Select the check box to form overlays into blocks.
Nested Blocks
Select the check box to create nested blocks.
Attributes
Select the check box to create attributes in exported blocks for text, labels and backing sheets. The ETEXT attribute value of TEXP or TXTM elements is exported as the attribute name. The text attribute value of the TEXP or TXTM is exported as the attribute value, for example the BTEXT attribute of a TEXP.
Use Blocking Rules
Select the check box to use blocking rules for the export. Edit blocking rules becomes active.
Edit blocking rules
Click to define the blocking rules for the export. Refer to Edit Blocking Rules for further information.
Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Allows you to export multiple sheets. Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
When Multi Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Specify export type
Select Export to DXF/DWG from the drop-down list to define a DXF or a DWG file as the export format.
Specify file type
Allows you to define the exported file type. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select the required export file format from the drop-down list.
Specify what to export
Allows you to define what to export. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select either the entire sheet or one of its views from the drop-down list.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the size of the paper. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select a pre-defined size for the exported file, for example, ISO A3 or ISO A4, or select Auto size paper to define a custom size for the exported output using the Paper ScaleUp field and the extents of the exported data.
Cutmarks
Select the check box to export the file with cut marks.
Paper ScaleUp
Input a value in the field to define a scale factor for the exported file or select a scale factor from the drop-down list.
The Paper ScaleUp field becomes active if Auto size paper is selected when you specify the desired output size.
Paper Frame
Select the check box to export the frame.
Border
Input a value in the field to define the border width. 0mm indicates no border.
Advanced
Select the check box to display advanced export settings.
Deselect the check box to suppress the display of advanced export settings. Export white graphics becomes available.
Export to Paper Space
Select the check box to export the entire drawing to a paper space block. Additionally, all views containing design elements are exported to a model space block.
Export white graphics
Select the check box to export all graphics as white, in order for them to be seen in a viewer with a black background. The default is to export all graphics as black.
The following options are only available when Advanced is selected:
Select the check box to map annotation entities to equivalent AutoCAD/Microstation entities, if available. If a good equivalent entity is not available, the export reverts to the basic (exploded) version for that entity.
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the DRAW element.
Select the check box to associate a header file with the exported output.
Click and browse to the required header file.
Select the check box to form backing sheets into blocks.
Select the check box to form fills into blocks.
Select the check box to form overlays into blocks.
Select the check box to create nested blocks.
Select the check box to create attributes in exported blocks for text, labels and backing sheets. The ETEXT attribute value of TEXP or TXTM elements is exported as the attribute name. The text attribute value of the TEXP or TXTM is exported as the attribute value, for example the BTEXT attribute of a TEXP.
Select the check box to use blocking rules for the export. Edit blocking rules becomes active.
Click to define the blocking rules for the export. Refer to Edit Blocking Rules for further information.
Select the check box to use layer rules for the export. Edit layer rules becomes active.
Click to modify layers for the export. Refer to Edit Layer Definitions for further information.
Select the check box to export colours 'ByLayer' when a given (design) element matches a layer rule.
Click to define the layer rules for the export. Refer to Edit Layer Rules for further information.
Select the check box to export line styles and line weights 'ByLayer' when a given (design) element matches a layer rule.
Select the check box to create a unique layer for each SITE and place all design information from that site onto the layer.
Select the check box to create a unique layer for each ZONE and place all design information from that zone onto the layer.
Select the check box to add a unique numeric view prefix value to the beginning of each AutoCAD Layer name created from Draw views.
The functionality is only available if the Use layering by site or Use layering by zone check box is selected.
Select the radio button to export a DWG or DXF file with linked PNG files. Note that if a linked PNG file is moved or deleted, the image is not rendered on the DWG or DXF file.
Select the radio button to export a DWG or DXF file with embedded objects. The exported file size is larger than the Linked external image file option.
Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Preview
Click to update the export preview.
Load Settings
Click to open the file browser and load settings from a file.
Save Settings
Click to save the current export settings.
Restore Defaults
Click to restore the default export settings.
To export blanking information with the drawing, select the Advanced check box. Refer to Label and Dimension Blanking for further information.
Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Allows you to export multiple sheets. Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
When Multi Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Specify export type
Select Export to DXF/DWG from the drop-down list to define a DXF or a DWG file as the export format.
Specify file type
Allows you to define the exported file type. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select the required export file format from the drop-down list.
Specify what to export
Allows you to define what to export. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select either the entire sheet or one of its views from the drop-down list.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the size of the paper. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select a pre-defined size for the exported file, for example, ISO A3 or ISO A4, or select Auto size paper to define a custom size for the exported output using the Paper ScaleUp field and the extents of the exported data.
Cutmarks
Select the check box to export the file with cut marks.
Paper ScaleUp
Input a value in the field to define a scale factor for the exported file or select a scale factor from the drop-down list.
The Paper ScaleUp field becomes active if Auto size paper is selected when you specify the desired output size.
Paper Frame
Select the check box to export the frame.
Border
Input a value in the field to define the border width. 0mm indicates no border.
Advanced
Select the check box to display advanced export settings.
Deselect the check box to suppress the display of advanced export settings. Export white graphics becomes available.
Export to Paper Space
Select the check box to export the entire drawing to a paper space block. Additionally, all views containing design elements are exported to a model space block.
Export white graphics
Select the check box to export all graphics as white, in order for them to be seen in a viewer with a black background. The default is to export all graphics as black.
The following options are only available when Advanced is selected:
Annotation Mapping
Select the check box to map annotation entities to equivalent AutoCAD/Microstation entities, if available. If a good equivalent entity is not available, the export reverts to the basic (exploded) version for that entity.
Blanking
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the DRAW element.
Header File
Select the check box to associate a header file with the exported output.
Click and browse to the required header file.
Backing sheets
Select the check box to form backing sheets into blocks.
Fills
Select the check box to form fills into blocks.
Overlays
Select the check box to form overlays into blocks.
Nested Blocks
Select the check box to create nested blocks.
Attributes
Select the check box to create attributes in exported blocks for text, labels and backing sheets. The ETEXT attribute value of TEXP or TXTM elements is exported as the attribute name. The text attribute value of the TEXP or TXTM is exported as the attribute value, for example the BTEXT attribute of a TEXP.
Use Blocking Rules
Select the check box to use blocking rules for the export. Edit blocking rules becomes active.
Edit blocking rules
Click to define the blocking rules for the export. Refer to Edit Blocking Rules for further information.
Use layer rules
Select the check box to use layer rules for the export. Edit layer rules becomes active.
Note:
These override Model Visual Layers for any elements they apply to.
Edit layer definitions
Click to modify layers for the export. Refer to Edit Layer Definitions for further information.
Colours ‘ByLayer’ in export
Select the check box to export colours 'ByLayer' when a given (design) element matches a layer rule.
Note:
This setting does not affect Model Visual Layers which are always 'ByLayer'.
Edit layer rules
Click to define the layer rules for the export. Refer to Edit Layer Rules for further information.
Lines ‘ByLayer’ in export
Select the check box to export line styles and line weights 'ByLayer' when a given (design) element matches a layer rule.
Note:
This setting does not affect Model Visual Layers which are always 'ByLayer'.
Use layering by site
Select the check box to create a unique layer for each SITE and place all design information from that site onto the layer.
Use layering by zone
Select the check box to create a unique layer for each ZONE and place all design information from that zone onto the layer.
Use view prefixing
Select the check box to add a unique numeric view prefix value to the beginning of each AutoCAD Layer name created from Draw views.
The functionality is only available if the Use layering by site or Use layering by zone check box is selected.
Linked external image file
Select the radio button to export a DWG or DXF file with linked PNG files. Note that if a linked PNG file is moved or deleted, the image is not rendered on the DWG or DXF file.
Embedded OLE object
Select the radio button to export a DWG or DXF file with embedded objects. The exported file size is larger than the Linked external image file option.
Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Preview
Click to update the export preview.
Load Settings
Click to open the file browser and load settings from a file.
Save Settings
Click to save the current export settings.
Restore Defaults
Click to restore the default export settings.
Note:
By default, backing sheets are exported to a separate layer. In AutoCAD, the backing sheet is assigned to the layer named backlayer.
Note:
If Model Visual Layers are in use they are exported and the model geometry that references them is exported with Colours and Lines 'ByLayer'. However these are overridden by any export layer rules defined below. Refer to Create and Modify Visual Layers for further information.
Note:
These override Model Visual Layers for any elements they apply to.
Note:
This setting does not affect Model Visual Layers which are always 'ByLayer'.
Note:
This setting does not affect Model Visual Layers which are always 'ByLayer'.

Export Multiple Sheets
Edit Blocking Rules
Create and Modify Visual Layers
Edit Layer Definitions
Edit Layer Rules
Label and Dimension Blanking
Note:
Export
Export
Multi Export
Export Multiple Sheets
Multi Export
Specify export type
Export to DXF/DWG
Specify file type
Specify what to export
Specify paper size
ISO A3
ISO A4
Auto size paper
Paper ScaleUp
Cutmarks
Paper ScaleUp
Paper ScaleUp
Paper Frame
Border
Advanced
Export white graphics
Export to Paper Space
Export white graphics
Advanced
Annotation Mapping
Blanking
Header File
Backing sheets
Fills
Overlays
Nested Blocks
Attributes
Use Blocking Rules
Edit blocking rules
Edit blocking rules
Edit Blocking Rules
Note
:
Create and Modify Visual Layers
Use layer rules
Edit layer rules
Note
:
Edit layer definitions
Edit Layer Definitions
Colours ‘ByLayer’ in export
Note
:
Edit layer rules
Edit Layer Rules
Lines ‘ByLayer’ in export
Note
:
Use layering by site
Use layering by zone
Use view prefixing
Use layering by site
Use layering by zone
Linked external image file
Embedded OLE object
Linked external image file
Show View and Region Frames
Auto Preview
Preview
Load Settings
Save Settings
Restore Defaults
Advanced
Label and Dimension Blanking


Exports a drawing or drawings to a PDF file.

Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Select Export to multiple files from the drop-down list to export multiple sheets to individual files. By default, each exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
Select Export to single file from the drop-down list to export multiple sheets to a single file. By default, the export file is auto named.
Select Export each DRWG to separate file from the drop-down list to export multiple drawings to individual files. All selected sheets in a drawing are exported to a single file. By default, the export file is named using the drawing name.
Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
Specify the export type
Select Export to PDF from the drop-down list to define a PDF file as the export format.
Specify PDF file version
Allows you to define the exported PDF file version. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select the required export file version from the drop-down list.
Specify plot styles
Allows you to define the colour, fill and line style settings for the export. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Default from the drop-down list, the colour, fill and line style settings are not changed.
Select Monochrome from the drop-down list to export all colours as black and white.
Select Greyscale from the drop-down list to export all colours as greyscale.
As well as the default plot styles provided with the product, additional plot styles can be created. Refer to Plot Style for further information.
Specify the object type to be exported
Allows you to define the export area. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Sheet from the drop-down list to export the currently selected sheet.
Select Display from the drop-down list to export the current display area of a sheet.
Select Extents from the drop-down list to export the extents of a sheet.
Select Window from the drop-down list to export a display area defined by you. Click Specify window to define the display area to be exported.
Specify window
Click to define the area to be exported. The application displays the current sheet.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the export area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the export area.
Specify scale
Allows you to define the exported drawing scale. Click to display a drop-down list.
You can select a preset scale from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, input scale nominator and denominator values in the adjacent fields
Note:
If a scale of 1:1 is selected from the drop-down list and the Fit to Paper check box is not selected, the exported sheet size for each sheet is identical to the original sheet size when a Multi Export is performed.
Fit to paper
Select the check box to scale the exported output to the selected page size, by default.
Specify paper orientation
Allows you to define the exported page orientation. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Landscape Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape Upside Down.
Select Portrait Orientation to export the sheet as Portrait.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape Upside Down.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the exported page size. Click to display a drop-down list, you can select an available page size.
Centre to Paper
Select the check box to centre the exported output on the paper.
Alternatively, you can de-select the check box and input coordinates in the X and Y fields to define the centre point of the exported area.
Embed Font Data
Select the check box to include font data in the exported file. This option can greatly increase the size of the exported file. Optimize Fonts becomes available.
If the check box is not selected, font data is not embedded in output file. In some cases, the appearance of the exported file may be affected.
Optimize Fonts
Select the check box to remove unused symbols from the font data of the exported file. This option can greatly decrease the size of the exported file, future editing options will be limited.
Blanking
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the Draw element.
Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the export preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Scale Line Weight
Select the check box to scale line weights on the exported output.
Preview
Click to update the export preview.
Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Select Export to multiple files from the drop-down list to export multiple sheets to individual files. By default, each exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
Select Export to single file from the drop-down list to export multiple sheets to a single file. By default, the export file is auto named.
Select Export each DRWG to separate file from the drop-down list to export multiple drawings to individual files. All selected sheets in a drawing are exported to a single file. By default, the export file is named using the drawing name.
Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
Specify the export type
Select Export to PDF from the drop-down list to define a PDF file as the export format.
Specify PDF file version
Allows you to define the exported PDF file version. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select the required export file version from the drop-down list.
Specify plot styles
Allows you to define the colour, fill and line style settings for the export. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select Default from the drop-down list, the colour, fill and line style settings are not changed.
Select Monochrome from the drop-down list to export all colours as black and white.
Select Greyscale from the drop-down list to export all colours as greyscale.
As well as the default plot styles provided with the product, additional plot styles can be created. Refer to Plot Style for further information.
Specify the object type to be exported
Allows you to define the export area. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select Sheet from the drop-down list to export the currently selected sheet.
Select Display from the drop-down list to export the current display area of a sheet.
Select Extents from the drop-down list to export the extents of a sheet.
Select Window from the drop-down list to export a display area defined by you. Click Specify window to define the display area to be exported.
Specify window
Click to define the area to be exported. The application displays the current sheet.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the export area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the export area.
Specify scale
Allows you to define the exported drawing scale. Click to display a drop-down list.

You can select a preset scale from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, input scale nominator and denominator values in the adjacent fields
Fit to paper
Select the check box to scale the exported output to the selected page size, by default.
Specify paper orientation
Allows you to define the exported page orientation. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select Landscape Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape Upside Down.
Select Portrait Orientation to export the sheet as Portrait.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape Upside Down.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the exported page size. Click to display a drop-down list, you can select an available page size.

Centre to Paper
Select the check box to centre the exported output on the paper.
Alternatively, you can de-select the check box and input coordinates in the X and Y fields to define the centre point of the exported area.
Embed Font Data
Select the check box to include font data in the exported file. This option can greatly increase the size of the exported file. Optimize Fonts becomes available.
If the check box is not selected, font data is not embedded in output file. In some cases, the appearance of the exported file may be affected.
Optimize Fonts
Select the check box to remove unused symbols from the font data of the exported file. This option can greatly decrease the size of the exported file, future editing options will be limited.
Blanking
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the Draw element.
Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the export preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Scale Line Weight
Select the check box to scale line weights on the exported output.
Preview
Click to update the export preview.

Export
Click to export the current sheet. By default, the exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
When Export is selected, the current export settings are saved.
Multi Export
Select Export to multiple files from the drop-down list to export multiple sheets to individual files. By default, each exported file is named using the sheet name and the current revision number (if a revision is present).
Select Export to single file from the drop-down list to export multiple sheets to a single file. By default, the export file is auto named.
Select Export each DRWG to separate file from the drop-down list to export multiple drawings to individual files. All selected sheets in a drawing are exported to a single file. By default, the export file is named using the drawing name.
Refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
Specify the export type
Select Export to PDF from the drop-down list to define a PDF file as the export format.
Specify PDF file version
Allows you to define the exported PDF file version. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select the required export file version from the drop-down list.
Specify plot styles
Allows you to define the colour, fill and line style settings for the export. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Default from the drop-down list, the colour, fill and line style settings are not changed.
Select Monochrome from the drop-down list to export all colours as black and white.
Select Greyscale from the drop-down list to export all colours as greyscale.
As well as the default plot styles provided with the product, additional plot styles can be created. Refer to Plot Style for further information.
Specify the object type to be exported
Allows you to define the export area. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Sheet from the drop-down list to export the currently selected sheet.
Select Display from the drop-down list to export the current display area of a sheet.
Select Extents from the drop-down list to export the extents of a sheet.
Select Window from the drop-down list to export a display area defined by you. Click Specify window to define the display area to be exported.
Specify window
Click to define the area to be exported. The application displays the current sheet.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the export area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the export area.
Specify scale
Allows you to define the exported drawing scale. Click to display a drop-down list.
You can select a preset scale from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, input scale nominator and denominator values in the adjacent fields
Note:
If a scale of 1:1 is selected from the drop-down list and the Fit to Paper check box is not selected, the exported sheet size for each sheet is identical to the original sheet size when a Multi Export is performed.
Fit to paper
Select the check box to scale the exported output to the selected page size, by default.
Specify paper orientation
Allows you to define the exported page orientation. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Landscape Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape Upside Down.
Select Portrait Orientation to export the sheet as Portrait.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to export the sheet as Landscape Upside Down.
Specify paper size
Allows you to define the exported page size. Click to display a drop-down list, you can select an available page size.
Centre to Paper
Select the check box to centre the exported output on the paper.
Alternatively, you can de-select the check box and input coordinates in the X and Y fields to define the centre point of the exported area.
Embed Font Data
Select the check box to include font data in the exported file. This option can greatly increase the size of the exported file. Optimize Fonts becomes available.
If the check box is not selected, font data is not embedded in output file. In some cases, the appearance of the exported file may be affected.
Optimize Fonts
Select the check box to remove unused symbols from the font data of the exported file. This option can greatly decrease the size of the exported file, future editing options will be limited.
Blanking
Select the check box to export labels and dimensions with blanking, if blanking is enabled for the Draw element.
Show View and Region Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views and Regions) in the exported output, if they are enabled in Draw.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the export preview as the export settings are changed, by default.
Scale Line Weight
Select the check box to scale line weights on the exported output.
Preview
Click to update the export preview.
Note:
If a scale of 1:1 is selected from the drop-down list and the Fit to Paper check box is not selected, the exported sheet size for each sheet is identical to the original sheet size when a Multi Export is performed.

Export Multiple Sheets
Export
Export
Multi Export
Export to multiple files
Export to single file
Export each DRWG to separate file
Export Multiple Sheets
Specify the export type
Export to PDF
Specify PDF file version
Specify plot styles
Default
Monochrome
Greyscale
Plot Style
Specify the object type to be exported
Sheet
Display
Extents
Window
Specify window
Specify window
Specify first corner
Specify opposite corner
Specify scale
Note
:
1:1
Fit to Paper
Multi Export
Fit to paper
Specify paper orientation
Landscape Orientation
Landscape Upside Down Orientation
Portrait Orientation
Landscape Upside Down Orientation
Specify paper size
Centre to Paper
X
Y
Embed Font Data
Optimize Fonts
Optimize Fonts
Blanking
Show View and Region Frames
Auto Preview
Scale Line Weight
Preview


Creates HVAC sketches automatically in Draw using HVAC spool data.
The sketches include dimensioned, scaled drawings of an HVAC spool with details of the spool and assembly data.
The layout of the sketch and associated sheets can be chosen from a database and the location of where the sketches can be stored can be defined in the system hierarchy. To customise the layout, refer to the administrator for further information.
After launching Draw you must display the Model Explorer and select the required spool.
The HVAC Spool data, required to create a sketch, must now be selected. The HVAC Sketches window contains all the options to search for HVAC spool data. You can use any or all of the options.

You can input the name of the design element in the Design Element to search under field.
Alternatively, select the HVAC element in the Model Explorer and click CE on the HVAC sketches window. The selected CE must be a valid element or an error message displays.

After the Design Element to search under field has been populated, the search criteria for the HVAC Spool data can be customised to search for All or part of the spool name, Production Status and the Sketch Status. You can populate any of the three fields or all of the three fields.

All or part of the spool name
Input either the complete spool name or part of the spool name.
Production Status
You can select from the drop-down list, one of three options.
Any - Matches all spools, both validated and not validated.
Valid - Matches only spools valid for production.
Not Valid - Matches only spools not valid for production
Sketch Status
You can select from the drop-down list, one of three options.
Any - Matches all spools, both with and without HVAC sketches.
Created - Matches only spools with HVAC sketches.
Not Created - Matches only spools without HVAC sketches.
All or part of the spool name
Input either the complete spool name or part of the spool name.
Production Status
You can select from the drop-down list, one of three options.
Any - Matches all spools, both validated and not validated.
Valid - Matches only spools valid for production.
Not Valid - Matches only spools not valid for production
Sketch Status
You can select from the drop-down list, one of three options.
Any - Matches all spools, both with and without HVAC sketches.
Created - Matches only spools with HVAC sketches.
Not Created - Matches only spools without HVAC sketches.
Click Search to display the results in the Search Results window.

The Name column displays the name of the HVAC Spool.
The Valid column indicates the validation status of the spool, true indicates a validated spool and false indicates a non-validated spool.
The Sketch column indicates the sketch status of the spool. The sketch name displays if a sketch has been created, FALSE displays if a sketch is not created. If the sketch has been created, the sketch creation date displays in the Drawn column.
Right-click the Search Results part of the HVAC Sketches window to display a drop-down list.
Select All
Selects all the spools in the Search Results list.
Clear Selection
Deselects all the spools in the Search Results list.
Print Sketch
Opens a print window which allows you to print selected spool sketches.
Note:
Only valid if a spool sketch has been created.
Delete Sketch
Deletes all selected spool sketches.
Note:
Only valid if a spool sketch has been created.
Select All
Selects all the spools in the Search Results list.
Clear Selection
Deselects all the spools in the Search Results list.
Print Sketch
Opens a print window which allows you to print selected spool sketches.
Delete Sketch
Deletes all selected spool sketches.
To create the HVAC sketches, select rows on the Search Results part of the HVAC Sketches window to identify which HVAC Spools are to be created.
The Sketch Creation Options part of the HVAC Sketches window allows you to define the template to be used for the sketch, a storage area for the created sketch and a log filename.

Sketch Template
You must select an existing DRWG or DRTMPL element that can be used for the sketch.
Note:
If the selected element is not an existing DRWG element then an error message displays.
Select the required DRWG element on the Draw Explorer and click CE. The name of the element displays in the field.
Create Sketches in Registry
You must select a Registry for the storage of the created HVAC sketches.
Note:
If the selected element is not an existing REGI element then an error message displays.
Select the required REGI element on the Draw Explorer and click CE. The name of the element displays in the field.
Log File
You must select a location for the storage of a log file (.txt file). The log file contains a record of the sketch creation, and is overwritten if it already exists.
To change the file location, click Browse and navigate to the required location to save the log file.
Sketch Template
You must select an existing DRWG or DRTMPL element that can be used for the sketch.
Select the required DRWG element on the Draw Explorer and click CE. The name of the element displays in the field.
Create Sketches in Registry
You must select a Registry for the storage of the created HVAC sketches.
Select the required REGI element on the Draw Explorer and click CE. The name of the element displays in the field.
Log File
You must select a location for the storage of a log file (.txt file). The log file contains a record of the sketch creation, and is overwritten if it already exists.
To change the file location, click Browse and navigate to the required location to save the log file.
Click Create Sketches to create sketches for the selected rows. The Search Results are refreshed to show the spool sketch that has been created and the date it was drawn.

Display
Click to view the spool sketch and add it to a working list of sheets for display. Only one sheet can display at a time
Back one Sketch
Click to move the selection up one position in the Search Results, the spool sketch display is updated with the new selection.
Forward one Sketch
Click to move the selection down one position in the Search Results, the spool sketch display is updated with the new selection.

Display
Click to view the spool sketch and add it to a working list of sheets for display. Only one sheet can display at a time

Back one Sketch
Click to move the selection up one position in the Search Results, the spool sketch display is updated with the new selection.

Forward one Sketch
Click to move the selection down one position in the Search Results, the spool sketch display is updated with the new selection.

All or part of the spool name
Input either the complete spool name or part of the spool name.
Production Status
You can select from the drop-down list, one of three options.
Any - Matches all spools, both validated and not validated.
Valid - Matches only spools valid for production.
Not Valid - Matches only spools not valid for production
Sketch Status
You can select from the drop-down list, one of three options.
Any - Matches all spools, both with and without HVAC sketches.
Created - Matches only spools with HVAC sketches.
Not Created - Matches only spools without HVAC sketches.
Select All
Selects all the spools in the Search Results list.
Clear Selection
Deselects all the spools in the Search Results list.
Print Sketch
Opens a print window which allows you to print selected spool sketches.
Note:
Only valid if a spool sketch has been created.
Delete Sketch
Deletes all selected spool sketches.
Note:
Only valid if a spool sketch has been created.
Sketch Template
You must select an existing DRWG or DRTMPL element that can be used for the sketch.
Note:
If the selected element is not an existing DRWG element then an error message displays.
Select the required DRWG element on the Draw Explorer and click CE. The name of the element displays in the field.
Create Sketches in Registry
You must select a Registry for the storage of the created HVAC sketches.
Note:
If the selected element is not an existing REGI element then an error message displays.
Select the required REGI element on the Draw Explorer and click CE. The name of the element displays in the field.
Log File
You must select a location for the storage of a log file (.txt file). The log file contains a record of the sketch creation, and is overwritten if it already exists.
To change the file location, click Browse and navigate to the required location to save the log file.
Display
Click to view the spool sketch and add it to a working list of sheets for display. Only one sheet can display at a time
Back one Sketch
Click to move the selection up one position in the Search Results, the spool sketch display is updated with the new selection.
Forward one Sketch
Click to move the selection down one position in the Search Results, the spool sketch display is updated with the new selection.
Note:
Only valid if a spool sketch has been created.
Note:
Only valid if a spool sketch has been created.
Note:
If the selected element is not an existing DRWG element then an error message displays.
Note:
If the selected element is not an existing REGI element then an error message displays.

HVAC Sketches
Design Element to search under
Model Explorer
CE
HVAC sketches
CE
Design Element to search under
All or part of the spool name
Production Status
Sketch Status
All or part of the spool name
Production Status
Any
Valid
Not Valid
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The General Automatic Drawing Production (ADP) functionality uses special drawing sheets, referred to as Backing Sheets, which enable schedules and lists of reference drawings to be generated and placed on the drawing sheet automatically. It also uses intelligent keyplans (in the form of overlays), which can be used to define the limits of the 3D model display on the drawings.
ADP requires set up rules to define how different types of drawing are created and annotated. A set of default rules are supplied with Draw. Changing the defaults is a system administration task. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
ADP can be used to create an annotated and dimensioned view on a drawing sheet.

Set ADP Defaults
Set ADP Defaults


Creates a general ADP drawing.

The Create DRWG window displays a default name for the element followed by the next available number, for example, DR4. Input a different name if required.
Click OK to apply the DRWG name or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create DRWG window. By default, the Modify General ADP Drawing window displays which can be used to modify the default drawing attributes and provides access to facilities for creating an ADP sheet. Refer to Modify General ADP Drawings for further information.
Note:
The Drawing is created under the current Registry, assuming that the Current Element is a Registry or lower.
If you are at a higher level, and more than one Registry is available, you are prompted to move to the required Registry.

Modify General ADP Drawings
Note
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Create DRWG
DR4
OK
Cancel
Create
DRWG
Modify General ADP Drawing
Modify General ADP Drawings


Sets the general ADP drawing backing sheet, title, date and owner.
ADP drawings are modified using the Modify General ADP Drawing window. By default, the Modify General ADP Drawing window displays when an ADP drawing is created (refer to Create General ADP Drawings for further information).

The Modify General ADP Drawing window allows you to input a title and date for the drawing, and provides access to create an ADP sheet.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected drawing as the working element.
Frame
Select from the drop-down list to define a backing sheet for the drawing.
Title
Input a drawing title in the field.
Date
By default, the field is populated with the current date.
Drn
By default, the field is populated with the ID of the current user.
Create ADP Sheet
Click to display the Create SHEE window. Refer to Create General ADP Sheets for further information.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected drawing as the working element.
Frame
Select from the drop-down list to define a backing sheet for the drawing.
Title
Input a drawing title in the field.
Date
By default, the field is populated with the current date.
Drn
By default, the field is populated with the ID of the current user.
Create ADP Sheet
Click to display the Create SHEE window. Refer to Create General ADP Sheets for further information.
Click Apply to modify the drawing or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Modify General ADP Drawing window.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected drawing as the working element.
Frame
Select from the drop-down list to define a backing sheet for the drawing.
Title
Input a drawing title in the field.
Date
By default, the field is populated with the current date.
Drn
By default, the field is populated with the ID of the current user.
Create ADP Sheet
Click to display the Create SHEE window. Refer to Create General ADP Sheets for further information.

Create General ADP Drawings
Create General ADP Sheets
Modify General ADP Drawing
Modify General ADP Drawing
Create General ADP Drawings
Modify General ADP Drawing
CE
Frame
Title
Date
Drn
Create ADP Sheet
Create SHEE
Create General ADP Sheets
Apply
Cancel
Modify General ADP Drawin


Creates a general ADP sheet under the currently selected drawing.

The Create SHEE window displays a default name for the sheet, taken from the drawing name followed by /S and the next available number, for example, DR4/S2. Input a different name if required.
Click OK to apply the SHEE name or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create SHEE window. By default, the Modify General ADP Sheet window displays which can be used to modify the default sheet attributes and provides access to facilities for creating an ADP view. Refer to Modify General ADP Sheets for further information.
Note:
The Sheet is created under the current drawing, assuming that the Current Element is a Drawing or lower.
If you are at a higher level, and more than one drawing is available, you are prompted to move to the required drawing.

Modify General ADP Sheets
Note
:
Create SHEE
/S
DR4/S2
OK
Cancel
Create SHEE
Modify General ADP Sheet
Modify General ADP Sheets


Sets the general ADP sheet properties.
ADP sheets are modified using the Modify General ADP Sheet window. By default, the Modify General ADP Sheet window displays when an ADP sheet is created (refer to Create General ADP Sheets for further information).

The Modify General ADP Sheet window allows you to input a title and date for the sheet, and provides access to create an ADP view.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected sheet as the working element.
Frame
Select from the drop-down list to define a frame for the sheet.
Title
Input a sheet title in the field.
Keyplan
Select a keyplan from the drop-down list to define the limits of the drawing. You can define the Area of the keyplan to use as the drawing limits.
Select unset if a keyplan is not required to define the limits of the drawing.
Area
Select from the drop-down list to define the keyplan area to be used for the drawing limits. The drop-down list becomes available once a key plan is selected.
For example, select All from the drop-down list to use the whole key plan as the limits for the drawing.
Reference Drawings
Allows you to define an area of the sheet to be used as a list of referenced drawings. Refer to Reference Drawings for further information.
Create ADP View
Click to display the Create VIEW window. Refer to Create General ADP Views for further information.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected sheet as the working element.
Frame
Select from the drop-down list to define a frame for the sheet.
Title
Input a sheet title in the field.
Keyplan
Select a keyplan from the drop-down list to define the limits of the drawing. You can define the Area of the keyplan to use as the drawing limits.
Select unset if a keyplan is not required to define the limits of the drawing.
Area
Select from the drop-down list to define the keyplan area to be used for the drawing limits. The drop-down list becomes available once a key plan is selected.
For example, select All from the drop-down list to use the whole key plan as the limits for the drawing.
Reference Drawings
Allows you to define an area of the sheet to be used as a list of referenced drawings. Refer to Reference Drawings for further information.
Create ADP View
Click to display the Create VIEW window. Refer to Create General ADP Views for further information.
Click Apply to modify the sheet, the keyplan is highlighted red on the appropriate area of the sheet.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Modify General ADP Drawing window.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected sheet as the working element.
Frame
Select from the drop-down list to define a frame for the sheet.
Title
Input a sheet title in the field.
Keyplan
Select a keyplan from the drop-down list to define the limits of the drawing. You can define the Area of the keyplan to use as the drawing limits.
Select unset if a keyplan is not required to define the limits of the drawing.
Area
Select from the drop-down list to define the keyplan area to be used for the drawing limits. The drop-down list becomes available once a key plan is selected.
For example, select All from the drop-down list to use the whole key plan as the limits for the drawing.
Reference Drawings
Allows you to define an area of the sheet to be used as a list of referenced drawings. Refer to Reference Drawings for further information.
Create ADP View
Click to display the Create VIEW window. Refer to Create General ADP Views for further information.

Create General ADP Sheets
Reference Drawings
Create General ADP Views
Modify General ADP Sheet
Modify General ADP Sheet
Create General ADP Sheets
Modify General ADP Sheet
CE
Frame
Title
Keyplan
Area
unset
Area
All
Reference Drawings
Reference Drawings
Create ADP View
Create VIEW
Create General ADP Views
Apply
Cancel
Modify General ADP Drawing


Creates a general ADP view under the currently selected sheet.

The Create View window displays a default name for the view, taken from the drawing name and sheet name followed by /V and the next available number, for example, DR4/S2/V1. Input a different name if required.
Select the function of the view from the list of available functions. For example, select dra-genadp-equilocn from the list of functions to create a general ADP equipment location view. The view is created with reference to a corresponding file.
Click OK to create the new view or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create VIEW window. By default, the Modify General ADP View window displays which can be used to modify the default view attributes. Refer to Modify General ADP View for further information.
Note:
The view is created under the current sheet, assuming that the Current Element is a sheet or lower.
If you are at a higher level, and more than one sheet is available, you are prompted to move to the required sheet.

Modify General ADP View
Note
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Create View
/V
DR4/S2/V1
OK
Cancel
Create VIEW
Modify General ADP View
Modify General ADP View


Sets the general ADP view properties.
ADP views are modified using the Modify General ADP View window. By default, the Modify General ADP View window displays when an ADP view is created (refer to Create General ADP Views for further information).

The Modify General ADP View window allows you to define the drawing view based on general settings and limits imposed either by the drawlist or keyplan.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Function
The currently selected view function displays on the top part of the window.
Modify
Allows you to select a view function from a list of available view functions. Refer to Modify View Function for further information.
Defaults
Changing the defaults is a system administration task, some user defaults can be modified. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
General Settings
Drawlist
Select how the Drawlist is defined from the drop-down list. For example select Volume Defined to define the drawing using the values in the direction boxes at the bottom of the window.
Modify
Click to display the Drawlist Management window. Refer to Define View Contents for further information.
Style
Select a view style from the drop-down list to define the display of the view.
Type
Select a view type from the drop-down list. You can select from:
Universal Hidden Line
Global Hidden Line
Local Hidden Line
Modelled Wireline
Wireline Hidden Line
Wireline
Direction
Select a direction for the frame position from the drop-down list.
Automatic
Click to set the frame position automatically.
Cursor
Allows you to define the frame position using a cursor pick in the view. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
Limits
From Drawlist
Click to define the limits of the view from the Drawlist setting.
From Keyplan
Click to define the limits of the view from the selected keyplan.
Update Aids
Click to update the aids.
Matchlines
Select the check box to display match lines on the drawing view.
From
Input dimensional values in the From direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Select the check box adjacent to the drop-down list to define the required direction.
To
Input dimensional values in the To direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Select the check box adjacent to the drop-down list to define the required direction.
Scale
You can set the scale of the drawing in the view. The option buttons allow you to either select the scale from a drop-down list or input a scale value.
Select Metric from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using metric values. For example, 1/1.
Select Architectural from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using architectural values. For example, 1 1/2" = 1’-0".
Select Engineering from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using engineering values. For example, 1" = 10’-0".
Input a percentage value in the field to scale the drawing using a percentage factor. By default, the decimal field is changed to represent the scale factor.
Nearest
Click to display the complete drawing in the view. By default, Draw selects the nearest available scale factor.
Set Scale
Click to set the drawing scale according to the input values.
Tagging
Allows you to apply tagging to elements in the view. Refer to Automatic Tagging for further information.
Click to display the ADP Tagging window. Refer to ADP Tagging. for further information.
Schedules
Allows you to include schedules in the view. Refer to ADP Schedules for further information.
Attributes
Allows you to define attributes for the view. Refer to General ADP View Attributes for further information.
Update
Allows you to define the elements of the view to be updated. Refer to Update View for further information.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Function
The currently selected view function displays on the top part of the window.
Modify
Allows you to select a view function from a list of available view functions. Refer to Modify View Function for further information.
Defaults
Changing the defaults is a system administration task, some user defaults can be modified. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
General Settings

Select how the Drawlist is defined from the drop-down list. For example select Volume Defined to define the drawing using the values in the direction boxes at the bottom of the window.
Click to display the Drawlist Management window. Refer to Define View Contents for further information.
Select a view style from the drop-down list to define the display of the view.
Select a view type from the drop-down list. You can select from:
Select a direction for the frame position from the drop-down list.
Click to set the frame position automatically.
Allows you to define the frame position using a cursor pick in the view. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
Limits

Click to define the limits of the view from the Drawlist setting.
Click to define the limits of the view from the selected keyplan.
Click to update the aids.
Select the check box to display match lines on the drawing view.
Input dimensional values in the From direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Select the check box adjacent to the drop-down list to define the required direction.
Input dimensional values in the To direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Select the check box adjacent to the drop-down list to define the required direction.
You can set the scale of the drawing in the view. The option buttons allow you to either select the scale from a drop-down list or input a scale value.
Select Metric from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using metric values. For example, 1/1.
Select Architectural from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using architectural values. For example, 1 1/2" = 1’-0".
Select Engineering from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using engineering values. For example, 1" = 10’-0".
Input a percentage value in the field to scale the drawing using a percentage factor. By default, the decimal field is changed to represent the scale factor.
Click to display the complete drawing in the view. By default, Draw selects the nearest available scale factor.
Click to set the drawing scale according to the input values.
Tagging
Allows you to apply tagging to elements in the view. Refer to Automatic Tagging for further information.
Click to display the ADP Tagging window. Refer to ADP Tagging. for further information.
Schedules
Allows you to include schedules in the view. Refer to ADP Schedules for further information.
Attributes
Allows you to define attributes for the view. Refer to General ADP View Attributes for further information.
Update
Allows you to define the elements of the view to be updated. Refer to Update View for further information.
Click Apply to modify the ADP view or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Modify General ADP View window. On completion of the creation process, the drawing view displays.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Function
The currently selected view function displays on the top part of the window.
Modify
Allows you to select a view function from a list of available view functions. Refer to Modify View Function for further information.
Defaults
Changing the defaults is a system administration task, some user defaults can be modified. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
General Settings
Drawlist
Select how the Drawlist is defined from the drop-down list. For example select Volume Defined to define the drawing using the values in the direction boxes at the bottom of the window.
Modify
Click to display the Drawlist Management window. Refer to Define View Contents for further information.
Style
Select a view style from the drop-down list to define the display of the view.
Type
Select a view type from the drop-down list. You can select from:
Universal Hidden Line
Global Hidden Line
Local Hidden Line
Modelled Wireline
Wireline Hidden Line
Wireline
Direction
Select a direction for the frame position from the drop-down list.
Automatic
Click to set the frame position automatically.
Cursor
Allows you to define the frame position using a cursor pick in the view. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
Limits
From Drawlist
Click to define the limits of the view from the Drawlist setting.
From Keyplan
Click to define the limits of the view from the selected keyplan.
Update Aids
Click to update the aids.
Matchlines
Select the check box to display match lines on the drawing view.
From
Input dimensional values in the From direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Select the check box adjacent to the drop-down list to define the required direction.
To
Input dimensional values in the To direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Select the check box adjacent to the drop-down list to define the required direction.
Scale
You can set the scale of the drawing in the view. The option buttons allow you to either select the scale from a drop-down list or input a scale value.
Select Metric from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using metric values. For example, 1/1.
Select Architectural from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using architectural values. For example, 1 1/2" = 1’-0".
Select Engineering from the drop-down list to scale the drawing using engineering values. For example, 1" = 10’-0".
Input a percentage value in the field to scale the drawing using a percentage factor. By default, the decimal field is changed to represent the scale factor.
Nearest
Click to display the complete drawing in the view. By default, Draw selects the nearest available scale factor.
Set Scale
Click to set the drawing scale according to the input values.
Tagging
Allows you to apply tagging to elements in the view. Refer to Automatic Tagging for further information.
Click to display the ADP Tagging window. Refer to ADP Tagging. for further information.
Schedules
Allows you to include schedules in the view. Refer to ADP Schedules for further information.
Attributes
Allows you to define attributes for the view. Refer to General ADP View Attributes for further information.
Update
Allows you to define the elements of the view to be updated. Refer to Update View for further information.
Universal Hidden Line
Global Hidden Line
Local Hidden Line
Modelled Wireline
Wireline Hidden Line
Wireline
Universal Hidden Line
Universal Hidden Line
Global Hidden Line
Global Hidden Line
Local Hidden Line
Local Hidden Line
Modelled Wireline
Modelled Wireline
Wireline Hidden Line
Wireline Hidden Line
Wireline
Wireline

Create General ADP Views
Modify View Function
Set ADP Defaults
Define View Contents
Define View Frame with Cursor
Automatic Tagging
ADP Tagging
ADP Schedules
General ADP View Attributes
Update View
Modify General ADP Vie
Modify General ADP View
Create General ADP Views
Modify General ADP View
CE
Function
Modify
Modify View Function
Defaults
Set ADP Defaults
General Settings
Drawlist
Volume Defined
Modify
Drawlist Management
Define View Contents
Style
Type
Direction
Automatic
Cursor
Define View Frame with Cursor
Limits
From Drawlist
Drawlist
From Keyplan
Update Aids
Matchlines
From
From
East
West
North
South
Up
Down
To
To
East
West
North
South
Up
Down
Scale
Metric
Architectural
Engineering
Nearest
Set Scale
Tagging
Automatic Tagging
ADP Tagging
ADP Tagging
Schedules
ADP Schedules
Attributes
General ADP View Attributes
Update
Update View
Apply
Cancel
Modify General ADP View


Sets the view function to be used for the ADP view.

Select the function of the view from the list of available functions. For example, select dra-genadp-equilocn from the list of functions to create a general ADP equipment location view. The view is created with reference to the corresponding file.
Click Edit to display the ADP Defaults File Editor window. Changing the defaults is a system administration task. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
Click OK to apply the selected function to the general ADP view or Cancel to discard any changes and close the View Function window.

Set ADP Defaults
Edit
ADP Defaults File Editor
Set ADP Defaults
OK
Cancel
View Function


Sets the frame position for the ADP view using the cursor.

The Point Construction Option Form window allows you to position the frame using a cursor pick in the view.
2D Cursor hit
Select from the drop-down list to position the frame using a cursor pick on the drawing view.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
End point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified end point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Centre point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified center point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Mid point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified mid point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Mid pt between
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified mid point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Intersection at
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified intersection.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Inter between
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified intersection.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Nearest to
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified nearest to point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
2D Cursor hit
Select from the drop-down list to position the frame using a cursor pick on the drawing view.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
End point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified end point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Centre point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified center point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Mid point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified mid point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Mid pt between
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified mid point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Intersection at
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified intersection.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Inter between
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified intersection.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Nearest to
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified nearest to point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Click Cancel to close the Point Construction Option Form window.
2D Cursor hit
Select from the drop-down list to position the frame using a cursor pick on the drawing view.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
End point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified end point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Centre point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified center point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Mid point of
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified mid point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Mid pt between
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified mid point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Intersection at
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified intersection.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Inter between
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified intersection.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.
Nearest to
Select from the drop-down list to position the centre of the frame using a specified nearest to point.
You are prompted to Specify position
Click to identify the center point of the of the frame.

Point Construction Option Form
2D Cursor hit
Specify position
End point of
Specify position
Centre point of
Specify position
Mid point of
Specify position
Mid pt between
Specify position
Intersection at
Specify position
Inter between
Specify position
Nearest to
Specify position
Cancel
Point Construction Option Form


Applies tagging to elements in the general ADP view.

The view name displays at the top of the ADP Tagging window.
Select the Instruments, Equipment, Valves and Pipe_Supports check boxes to apply tagging to the elements in the drawing.
Click Update to apply the tagging settings or Cancel to discard any changes and close the ADP Tagging window.

ADP Tagging
Instruments
Equipment
Valves
Pipe_Supports
Update
Cancel
ADP Tagging


Applies schedules to elements in the general ADP view.

The view name displays at the top of the ADP Schedules window.
Select the Nozzle_1, Nozzle_2, Valve and Pipe_Support check boxes to apply schedules to the elements in the drawing.
You can modify the position of schedules, click Modify to display the Modify Schedule window. Refer to Modify Schedule Position for further information.
Click Update to apply the schedules, Re-Build to build the schedules table, or Cancel to discard any changes and close the ADP Schedules window.

Modify Schedule Position
ADP Schedules
Nozzle_1
Nozzle_2
Valve
Pipe_Support
Modify
Modify Schedule
Modify Schedule Position
Update
Re-Build
Cancel
ADP Schedules