Defines the contents of a view using a drawlist. When a view is created, a new drawlist is automatically created at the same time.

The Drawlist Management window allows you to define the drawlist contents by compiling a list of selected elements and element rules. You can create, copy and delete drawlists, and associate a drawlist with a view. A drawlist can be modified by dragging and dropping model elements into a list of drawlist members from the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer.
To resize the Drawlist Management window, click a corner or side and drag the cursor to create a window of the required size.
Collapse
Click to resize the Drawlist Management window to the smallest possible size. Only the window name is visible.
Expand
Click to resize the Drawlist Management window to full size.
Close
Click to close the Drawlist Management window.

Collapse
Click to resize the Drawlist Management window to the smallest possible size. Only the window name is visible.

Expand
Click to resize the Drawlist Management window to full size.

Close
Click to close the Drawlist Management window.
When the Drawlist Management window opens, the Drawlist Library and Drawlist drop-down lists are auto-populated with the data associated with the currently selected item:
The user default DLLB displays alongside any current DLLB.

Drawlist Library
Select a drawlist library from the drop-down list.
Drawlists
Displays the drawlists in the selected drawlist library.
Select a drawlist from the drop-down list.
Update Form from Current View
Click to populate the Drawlist Manager window with the drawlist settings for the currently selected view.
If a view is not currently selected, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
New Drawlist
Allows you to create a drawlist. Refer to Create Drawlist for further information.
Create Copy
Allows you to create a copy of the currently selected drawlist within the same drawlist library.
The new drawlist is named with a Copy-of- prefix. The copy is then available for selection in the Drawlist drop-down list.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected drawlist. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the drawlist.
Associate to View
Click to associate the currently selected drawlist with the currently selected view.

Drawlist Library
Select a drawlist library from the drop-down list.

Drawlists
Displays the drawlists in the selected drawlist library.
Select a drawlist from the drop-down list.

Update Form from Current View
Click to populate the Drawlist Manager window with the drawlist settings for the currently selected view.
If a view is not currently selected, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.

New Drawlist
Allows you to create a drawlist. Refer to Create Drawlist for further information.

Create Copy
Allows you to create a copy of the currently selected drawlist within the same drawlist library.
The new drawlist is named with a Copy-of- prefix. The copy is then available for selection in the Drawlist drop-down list.

Delete
Click to delete the currently selected drawlist. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the drawlist.

Associate to View
Click to associate the currently selected drawlist with the currently selected view.
The Limits Functions & Purpose part of the Drawlist Manager window allows you to set the drawlist limits and define a function and purpose for the drawlist.

Input dimensional values in the From and To position fields to define the limits of the view explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.
Function
Input a value in the field to define the function for the drawlist.
Purpose
Input a value in the field to define a special purpose for the drawlist. The purpose value must be fewer than six characters and input using capital letters.
Set Limits from Drawlist
Click to set the limits of the view to a volume that encloses all items in the current drawlist.
Set Limits from CE
Click to set the limits of the view to the current element in the Model Explorer or IDLE element in the Draw Explorer.
If the CE is not a model element or an IDLE element, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Clear Limits
Click to clear the limits defined for the view.
Limits from View
Click to set the drawlist limits using a selected view.
You are prompted to Select view
Click to identify the view to create drawlist limits from.

Function
Input a value in the field to define the function for the drawlist.

Purpose
Input a value in the field to define a special purpose for the drawlist. The purpose value must be fewer than six characters and input using capital letters.

Set Limits from Drawlist
Click to set the limits of the view to a volume that encloses all items in the current drawlist.

Set Limits from CE
Click to set the limits of the view to the current element in the Model Explorer or IDLE element in the Draw Explorer.
If the CE is not a model element or an IDLE element, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.

Clear Limits
Click to clear the limits defined for the view.

Limits from View
Click to set the drawlist limits using a selected view.
You are prompted to Select view
Click to identify the view to create drawlist limits from.
The list of drawlist members displays the elements and rules that are included in the drawlist.

Each row represents an element (which may contain child elements) or a rule.
Action
Indicates if the element or rule is added or removed from the drawlist.
Member
Displays the element name or the rule criterion to be evaluated.
Type
If the Member is an element, the column is populated with the element type. If the Member is a rule, the column is populated with Criteria.
Status
Indicates the validity of the element or rule.
Indicates that the element or rule is valid for the current drawlist.
Indicates that the element or rule is not valid for the current drawlist.
Action
Indicates if the element or rule is added or removed from the drawlist.
Member
Displays the element name or the rule criterion to be evaluated.
Type
If the Member is an element, the column is populated with the element type. If the Member is a rule, the column is populated with Criteria.
Status
Indicates the validity of the element or rule.
Indicates that the element or rule is valid for the current drawlist.
Indicates that the element or rule is not valid for the current drawlist.
The bottom part of the Drawlist Manager window allows you to define the drawlist contents, update the associated view and save the drawlist.

Add CE
Click to append an add action to the list of drawlist members using the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer.
Alternatively, drag the CE from the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer to the list of drawlist members.
Note:
Only IDLIST elements can be added from the Draw Explorer.
Add Rule
Click to append an add criterion based rule action to the list of drawlist members.
Input a valid rule criterion into the Members column to define the selection.
If the rule criterion is not valid, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Add CE Within Limits
Click to append an add action to the list of drawlist members using all child elements of the CE (in the Model Explorer) that are positioned within the defined drawlist limits.
If the drawlist limits are not defined, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Remove CE
Click to append a remove action to the list of drawlist members using the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer.
Alternatively, press SHIFT and drag the CE from the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer to the list of drawlist members.
Note:
Only IDLIST elements can be removed from the Draw Explorer.
Remove Rule
Click to append a remove criterion based rule action to the list of drawlist members.
Input a valid rule into the Members column to define the selection.
If the rule is not valid, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Collections
Click to display the Collections window. Repeat the command to close the Collections window.
The selected collection of elements can have an add action or remove action appended to the list of drawlist members using the Add CE or Remove CE options as required. Refer to Collections for further information.
Note:
To prevent a conflict between different sources, all explorers must be closed when adding or removing collections.
Delete Entry
Click to delete the selected drawlist entry from the list of drawlist members. A Warning displays asking you to confirm the deletion.
Clean Up
Click to remove all invalid entries from the list of drawlist members. Clean Up only becomes active if the list of drawlist members contains invalid entries.
Update Design
Click to clean up and save the drawlist, and update the associated view.
Save Drawlist
Click to clean up and save the drawlist.

Add CE
Click to append an add action to the list of drawlist members using the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer.
Alternatively, drag the CE from the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer to the list of drawlist members.

Add Rule
Click to append an add criterion based rule action to the list of drawlist members.
Input a valid rule criterion into the Members column to define the selection.
If the rule criterion is not valid, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.

Add CE Within Limits
Click to append an add action to the list of drawlist members using all child elements of the CE (in the Model Explorer) that are positioned within the defined drawlist limits.
If the drawlist limits are not defined, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.

Remove CE
Click to append a remove action to the list of drawlist members using the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer.
Alternatively, press SHIFT and drag the CE from the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer to the list of drawlist members.

Remove Rule
Click to append a remove criterion based rule action to the list of drawlist members.
Input a valid rule into the Members column to define the selection.
If the rule is not valid, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.

Collections
Click to display the Collections window. Repeat the command to close the Collections window.
The selected collection of elements can have an add action or remove action appended to the list of drawlist members using the Add CE or Remove CE options as required. Refer to Collections for further information.

Delete Entry
Click to delete the selected drawlist entry from the list of drawlist members. A Warning displays asking you to confirm the deletion.

Clean Up
Click to remove all invalid entries from the list of drawlist members. Clean Up only becomes active if the list of drawlist members contains invalid entries.

Update Design
Click to clean up and save the drawlist, and update the associated view.

Save Drawlist
Click to clean up and save the drawlist.

Collapse
Click to resize the Drawlist Management window to the smallest possible size. Only the window name is visible.
Expand
Click to resize the Drawlist Management window to full size.
Close
Click to close the Drawlist Management window.
Drawlist Library
Select a drawlist library from the drop-down list.
Drawlists
Displays the drawlists in the selected drawlist library.
Select a drawlist from the drop-down list.
Update Form from Current View
Click to populate the Drawlist Manager window with the drawlist settings for the currently selected view.
If a view is not currently selected, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
New Drawlist
Allows you to create a drawlist. Refer to Create Drawlist for further information.
Create Copy
Allows you to create a copy of the currently selected drawlist within the same drawlist library.
The new drawlist is named with a Copy-of- prefix. The copy is then available for selection in the Drawlist drop-down list.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected drawlist. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the drawlist.
Associate to View
Click to associate the currently selected drawlist with the currently selected view.
Function
Input a value in the field to define the function for the drawlist.
Purpose
Input a value in the field to define a special purpose for the drawlist. The purpose value must be fewer than six characters and input using capital letters.
Set Limits from Drawlist
Click to set the limits of the view to a volume that encloses all items in the current drawlist.
Set Limits from CE
Click to set the limits of the view to the current element in the Model Explorer or IDLE element in the Draw Explorer.
If the CE is not a model element or an IDLE element, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Clear Limits
Click to clear the limits defined for the view.
Limits from View
Click to set the drawlist limits using a selected view.
You are prompted to Select view
Click to identify the view to create drawlist limits from.
Action
Indicates if the element or rule is added or removed from the drawlist.
Member
Displays the element name or the rule criterion to be evaluated.
Type
If the Member is an element, the column is populated with the element type. If the Member is a rule, the column is populated with Criteria.
Status
Indicates the validity of the element or rule.
Indicates that the element or rule is valid for the current drawlist.
Indicates that the element or rule is not valid for the current drawlist.
Add CE
Click to append an add action to the list of drawlist members using the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer.
Alternatively, drag the CE from the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer to the list of drawlist members.
Note:
Only IDLIST elements can be added from the Draw Explorer.
Add Rule
Click to append an add criterion based rule action to the list of drawlist members.
Input a valid rule criterion into the Members column to define the selection.
If the rule criterion is not valid, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Add CE Within Limits
Click to append an add action to the list of drawlist members using all child elements of the CE (in the Model Explorer) that are positioned within the defined drawlist limits.
If the drawlist limits are not defined, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Remove CE
Click to append a remove action to the list of drawlist members using the currently selected element in the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer.
Alternatively, press SHIFT and drag the CE from the Model Explorer or Draw Explorer to the list of drawlist members.
Note:
Only IDLIST elements can be removed from the Draw Explorer.
Remove Rule
Click to append a remove criterion based rule action to the list of drawlist members.
Input a valid rule into the Members column to define the selection.
If the rule is not valid, a Warning displays summarizing the problem.
Collections
Click to display the Collections window. Repeat the command to close the Collections window.
The selected collection of elements can have an add action or remove action appended to the list of drawlist members using the Add CE or Remove CE options as required. Refer to Collections for further information.
Note:
To prevent a conflict between different sources, all explorers must be closed when adding or removing collections.
Delete Entry
Click to delete the selected drawlist entry from the list of drawlist members. A Warning displays asking you to confirm the deletion.
Clean Up
Click to remove all invalid entries from the list of drawlist members. Clean Up only becomes active if the list of drawlist members contains invalid entries.
Update Design
Click to clean up and save the drawlist, and update the associated view.
Save Drawlist
Click to clean up and save the drawlist.
If the window is opened with a view currently selected, the information is gathered from the IDLN attribute. This takes precedence over all other selections.
If the window is opened with a DLLB element currently selected, the Drawlist Library drop-down list displays the selected DLLB, and the Drawlist drop-down list displays the first IDLI element under the DLLB element.
If the window is opened with an IDLI element currently selected, the Drawlist drop-down list displays the selected IDLI, and the Drawlist Library drop-down list displays the owning DLLB element.
If the IDLI element value is null in this case, the Drawlist drop-down list is blank. The Drawlist Library drop-down list only displays the user default DLLB (if one has been set up).
If the window is opened with a view currently selected, the information is gathered from the IDLN attribute. This takes precedence over all other selections.
If the window is opened with a view currently selected, the information is gathered from the IDLN attribute. This takes precedence over all other selections.
If the window is opened with a DLLB element currently selected, the Drawlist Library drop-down list displays the selected DLLB, and the Drawlist drop-down list displays the first IDLI element under the DLLB element.
If the window is opened with a DLLB element currently selected, the Drawlist Library drop-down list displays the selected DLLB, and the Drawlist drop-down list displays the first IDLI element under the DLLB element.
If the window is opened with an IDLI element currently selected, the Drawlist drop-down list displays the selected IDLI, and the Drawlist Library drop-down list displays the owning DLLB element.
If the IDLI element value is null in this case, the Drawlist drop-down list is blank. The Drawlist Library drop-down list only displays the user default DLLB (if one has been set up).
If the window is opened with an IDLI element currently selected, the Drawlist drop-down list displays the selected IDLI, and the Drawlist Library drop-down list displays the owning DLLB element.
Note:
Only IDLIST elements can be added from the Draw Explorer.
Note:
Only IDLIST elements can be removed from the Draw Explorer.
Note:
To prevent a conflict between different sources, all explorers must be closed when adding or removing collections.

Create Drawlist
Coordinates
Collections
Drawlist Management
Drawlist Management
Drawlist Management
Drawlist Management
Drawlist Management
Drawlist Management
Drawlist Library
Drawlist
Drawlist Library
Drawlist
Drawlist
Drawlist Library
Drawlist
Drawlist Library
Drawlist Library
Drawlists
Update Form from Current View
Drawlist Manager
New Drawlist
Create Drawlist
Create Copy
Copy-of-
Drawlist
Delete
Yes
Associate to View
Limits Functions & Purpose
Drawlist Manager
From
To
Coordinates
Function
Purpose
Set Limits from Drawlist
Set Limits from CE
Clear Limits
Limits from View
Select view
Action
Member
Type
Member
Member
Status
Drawlist Manager
Add CE
Note
:
Add Rule
Members
Add CE Within Limits
Remove CE
SHIFT
Note
:
Remove Rule
Members
Collections
Collections
Collections
Add CE
Remove CE
Collections
Note
:
Delete Entry
Clean Up
Clean Up
Update Design
Save Drawlist


Adds model elements to selected views.

The QuickAdd window allows you to highlight the currently selected views and define the model elements that are added to the views.
The QuickAdd window is populated using the currently selected views on the drawing canvas when opened.
Update Form from Current Selection
Click to update the QuickAdd window with the currently selected views on the drawing canvas.
Views can be selected or deselected using a mouse click on the drawing canvas.
Highlight Views
Click and hold the left mouse button to highlight the currently selected views on the drawing canvas. The currently selected views display with a green outline on the drawing canvas.
Views Selected
Displays the number of selected views and the view types. The available view options are:
Location Defined
Quick View
Multi-Location
Expansion
Mixed type - more than one view type is selected.

Update Form from Current Selection
Click to update the QuickAdd window with the currently selected views on the drawing canvas.
Views can be selected or deselected using a mouse click on the drawing canvas.

Highlight Views
Click and hold the left mouse button to highlight the currently selected views on the drawing canvas. The currently selected views display with a green outline on the drawing canvas.

Views Selected
Displays the number of selected views and the view types. The available view options are:
Element Selection
The Element Selection tab allows you to define the elements that are added to the views.
Dedicated Owner
By default, all elements of the selected element types are added to the drawlist. Select the Select Dedicated Owner check box to only add elements to the views which are member elements of a picked owning element.
Input an element name in the field or click CE to define the owning element using a selected model element. The model element can be selected using the Model Explorer or the drawing canvas.
Elements
Select the required check boxes to define the element types that are added to the views.
Alternatively, select the All Elements check box to add all element types to the views.
Volume Criteria
The Volume Criteria tab allows you to define the area used to add elements to the views.

Get volume from
Defines the source volume that is used to add elements to the views.
Drawlist
Adds elements to the view using the volume of the current drawlist contents.
View
Adds elements to the views using the volume of the current view limits, if set.
Adds elements to the views using the view contents/view volume, if the view limits are unset.
Model element
Adds elements to the views using the volume of a model element (the Current Element).
User Input
Input dimensional values in the From and To position fields to define the limits of the volume box explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.
The values are stored in the QuickAdd window until Refresh is clicked.
Drawlist
Adds elements to the view using the volume of the current drawlist contents.
View
Adds elements to the views using the volume of the current view limits, if set.
Adds elements to the views using the view contents/view volume, if the view limits are unset.
Model element
Adds elements to the views using the volume of a model element (the Current Element).
User Input
Input dimensional values in the From and To position fields to define the limits of the volume box explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.
The values are stored in the QuickAdd window until Refresh is clicked.
Wholly and partially within
Select the option button to add all elements to the view which are contained wholly and partially within the volume box.
Wholly within
Select the option button to add all elements to the view which are contained wholly within the volume box.
Within shape
Select the option button to add all elements to the view which are contained wholly within the volume of the selected design element.
Update Design
Click to clean up and save the drawlist, and update the selected views.
Save Drawlist
Click to clean up and save the drawlist. The views are not updated but can be manually updated at a later time. Refer to Update for further information.

Update Design
Click to clean up and save the drawlist, and update the selected views.

Save Drawlist
Click to clean up and save the drawlist. The views are not updated but can be manually updated at a later time. Refer to Update for further information.

Update Form from Current Selection
Click to update the QuickAdd window with the currently selected views on the drawing canvas.
Views can be selected or deselected using a mouse click on the drawing canvas.
Highlight Views
Click and hold the left mouse button to highlight the currently selected views on the drawing canvas. The currently selected views display with a green outline on the drawing canvas.
Views Selected
Displays the number of selected views and the view types. The available view options are:
Location Defined
Quick View
Multi-Location
Expansion
Mixed type - more than one view type is selected.
Drawlist
Adds elements to the view using the volume of the current drawlist contents.
View
Adds elements to the views using the volume of the current view limits, if set.
Adds elements to the views using the view contents/view volume, if the view limits are unset.
Model element
Adds elements to the views using the volume of a model element (the Current Element).
User Input
Input dimensional values in the From and To position fields to define the limits of the volume box explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.
The values are stored in the QuickAdd window until Refresh is clicked.
Update Design
Click to clean up and save the drawlist, and update the selected views.
Save Drawlist
Click to clean up and save the drawlist. The views are not updated but can be manually updated at a later time. Refer to Update for further information.
Location Defined
Quick View
Multi-Location
Expansion
Mixed type - more than one view type is selected.
Location Defined
Location Defined
Quick View
Quick View
Multi-Location
Multi-Location
Expansion
Expansion
Mixed type - more than one view type is selected.
Mixed type - more than one view type is selected.
Note:
The functionality does not modify the scale or limits of the selected views. If the added elements are outside of the current view limits, they will not be visible. However, the view drawlist is updated accordingly and if you adjust the view scale or view limits correctly, the added elements become visible.
Note:
The functionality is only available if Model element is the current source volume criteria.

Coordinates
Update
Note
:
QuickAdd
QuickAdd
Update Form from Current Selection
QuickAdd
Highlight Views
Views Selected
Element Selection
Element Selection
Dedicated Owner
Select Dedicated Owner
CE
Elements
All Elements
Volume Criteria
Volume Criteria
Get volume from
Drawlist
View
Model element
User Input
From
To
Coordinates
QuickAdd
Refresh
Wholly and partially within
Wholly within
Within shape
Note
:
Model element
Update Design
Save Drawlist
Update


Creates local view rules and applies them to items in the view drawlist, overriding the selected discipline specific rules for those items.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Views
Select a view for the sheet from the drop-down list.
Rules
Select a rule from the list.
Create
Allows you to create a rule. Click to display the Create RRUL window.
Input a name for the new rule in the Name field.
Click OK to add the rule to the Rules list or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create RRUL window.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected rule from the Rules list.
For
Allows you to specify the items that the rule is applied to.
Select the All option button and select the elements the rule is applied to from the drop-down list.
Select the Names option button and click Modify to display the Names window.
With
To apply qualifying restrictions to the elements specified in the For section, input an expression in the With field. For example, if the For section specifies Branches, the following can be input:
(HBOR GT 100) AND (TBOR GT 80)
meaning 'Branches with HBOR greater than 100mm and TBOR greater than 80mm'.
Symbology - Draw as Annotations
Select the check box to represent design items symbolically.
Hidden line removal
Select the check box to enable hidden line removal.
Style
Select the check box to associate the local rule with a representation style.
Styles
Select a representation style library from the upper drop-down list.
Select a style from the lower list.
Please note that the SRLSTY special style type cannot be used with this window. If you attempt to use the SRLSTY style, an error message is displayed.
The SRLSTY special style type is used when setting up symbolic representation, refer to Symbolic Representation for further information.
Display
Select from the drop-down list to define the display of representation styles in the Styles list.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Views
Select a view for the sheet from the drop-down list.
Rules
Select a rule from the list.
Create
Allows you to create a rule. Click to display the Create RRUL window.

Input a name for the new rule in the Name field.
Click OK to add the rule to the Rules list or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create RRUL window.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected rule from the Rules list.
For
Allows you to specify the items that the rule is applied to.
Select the All option button and select the elements the rule is applied to from the drop-down list.
Select the Names option button and click Modify to display the Names window.
With
To apply qualifying restrictions to the elements specified in the For section, input an expression in the With field. For example, if the For section specifies Branches, the following can be input:
meaning 'Branches with HBOR greater than 100mm and TBOR greater than 80mm'.
Symbology - Draw as Annotations
Select the check box to represent design items symbolically.
Hidden line removal
Select the check box to enable hidden line removal.
Style
Select the check box to associate the local rule with a representation style.
Styles
Select a representation style library from the upper drop-down list.
Select a style from the lower list.
Please note that the SRLSTY special style type cannot be used with this window. If you attempt to use the SRLSTY style, an error message is displayed.
The SRLSTY special style type is used when setting up symbolic representation, refer to Symbolic Representation for further information.
Display
Select from the drop-down list to define the display of representation styles in the Styles list.
Click Apply to apply the local rules or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Local Rules window.
Names
Specifies items by name that a rule is applied to.

The Names window allows you to select individual elements from the Members list and copy them to the Names list.
The Navigation drop-down menu allows you to select elements to display in the Members List.

Owner
Select to navigate to the owning element of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
First
Select Element to navigate to the first element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Select Member to navigate to the first member of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Last
Select Element to navigate to the last element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Select Member to navigate to the last member of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Same
Select to navigate to the previously selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Click to navigate to the previous element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Click to navigate to the next element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Design Members / Drawlists
The Members list can display either design member elements or existing drawlists.
Select Design Members from the drop-down list to pick design elements explicitly.
Select Drawlists from the drop-down list to identify design elements by their presence in other drawlists.
Add
Click to add the currently selected element in the Members List to the Names list.
Delete Entry
Click to delete the selected entry from the Names list.
Delete All
Click to delete all entries from the Names list.
Owner
Select to navigate to the owning element of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
First
Select Element to navigate to the first element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Select Member to navigate to the first member of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Last
Select Element to navigate to the last element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Select Member to navigate to the last member of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Same
Select to navigate to the previously selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.

Click to navigate to the previous element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.

Click to navigate to the next element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Design Members / Drawlists
The Members list can display either design member elements or existing drawlists.
Select Design Members from the drop-down list to pick design elements explicitly.
Select Drawlists from the drop-down list to identify design elements by their presence in other drawlists.
Add
Click to add the currently selected element in the Members List to the Names list.
Delete Entry
Click to delete the selected entry from the Names list.
Delete All
Click to delete all entries from the Names list.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Views
Select a view for the sheet from the drop-down list.
Rules
Select a rule from the list.
Create
Allows you to create a rule. Click to display the Create RRUL window.
Input a name for the new rule in the Name field.
Click OK to add the rule to the Rules list or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create RRUL window.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected rule from the Rules list.
For
Allows you to specify the items that the rule is applied to.
Select the All option button and select the elements the rule is applied to from the drop-down list.
Select the Names option button and click Modify to display the Names window.
With
To apply qualifying restrictions to the elements specified in the For section, input an expression in the With field. For example, if the For section specifies Branches, the following can be input:
(HBOR GT 100) AND (TBOR GT 80)
meaning 'Branches with HBOR greater than 100mm and TBOR greater than 80mm'.
Symbology - Draw as Annotations
Select the check box to represent design items symbolically.
Hidden line removal
Select the check box to enable hidden line removal.
Style
Select the check box to associate the local rule with a representation style.
Styles
Select a representation style library from the upper drop-down list.
Select a style from the lower list.
Please note that the SRLSTY special style type cannot be used with this window. If you attempt to use the SRLSTY style, an error message is displayed.
The SRLSTY special style type is used when setting up symbolic representation, refer to Symbolic Representation for further information.
Display
Select from the drop-down list to define the display of representation styles in the Styles list.
Owner
Select to navigate to the owning element of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
First
Select Element to navigate to the first element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Select Member to navigate to the first member of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Last
Select Element to navigate to the last element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Select Member to navigate to the last member of the currently selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Same
Select to navigate to the previously selected element. The element is selected in the Members List.
Click to navigate to the previous element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Click to navigate to the next element in the currently selected hierarchy. The element is selected in the Members List.
Design Members / Drawlists
The Members list can display either design member elements or existing drawlists.
Select Design Members from the drop-down list to pick design elements explicitly.
Select Drawlists from the drop-down list to identify design elements by their presence in other drawlists.
Add
Click to add the currently selected element in the Members List to the Names list.
Delete Entry
Click to delete the selected entry from the Names list.
Delete All
Click to delete all entries from the Names list.

Symbolic Representation
CE
Views
Rules
Create
Create RRUL
Name
OK
Cancel
Create RRUL
Delete
For
All
Names
Modify
Names
With
For
With
For
Symbology - Draw as Annotations
Hidden line removal
Style
Styles
Symbolic Representation
Display
Styles
Apply
Cancel
Local Rules
Names
Names
Members
Names
Navigation
Members List
Owner
First
Element
Member
Last
Element
Member
Same
Design Members / Drawlists
Design Members
Drawlists
Add
Delete Entry
Delete All


Creates local hatching rules and applies them to items in the view drawlist, overriding the selected discipline specific rules for those items.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Views
Select the view for the sheet from the drop-down list.
Rules
Select a hatching rule from the list.
Create
Allows you to create a hatching rule. Click to display the Create HRUL window.
Input a name for the new rule in the Name field.
Click OK to add the rule to the Rules list or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create HRUL window.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected hatching rule from the Rules list.
For
Allows you to specify the items that the rule is applied to.
Select the Menus option button and select the elements the rule is applied to from the drop-down list.
Select the Names option button and click Modify to display the Names window. Refer to Create and Apply Local Rules for further information.
With
To apply qualifying restrictions to the elements specified in the For section, input an expression in the With field. For example, if the For section specifies Branches, the following can be input:
(HBOR GT 100) AND (TBOR GT 80)
meaning 'Branches with HBOR greater than 100mm and TBOR greater than 80mm'.
Style
Select the check box to associate the hatching rule with a representation style.
Styles
Select a representation style library from the upper drop-down list.
Select a style from the lower list.
Display
Displays a graphical representation of the selected style from the lower Styles list.
Attributes
Allows you to define the hatching rule attributes. Refer to Hatching Rule Attributes for further information.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Views
Select the view for the sheet from the drop-down list.
Rules
Select a hatching rule from the list.
Create
Allows you to create a hatching rule. Click to display the Create HRUL window.

Input a name for the new rule in the Name field.
Click OK to add the rule to the Rules list or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create HRUL window.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected hatching rule from the Rules list.
For
Allows you to specify the items that the rule is applied to.
Select the Menus option button and select the elements the rule is applied to from the drop-down list.
Select the Names option button and click Modify to display the Names window. Refer to Create and Apply Local Rules for further information.
With
To apply qualifying restrictions to the elements specified in the For section, input an expression in the With field. For example, if the For section specifies Branches, the following can be input:
meaning 'Branches with HBOR greater than 100mm and TBOR greater than 80mm'.
Style
Select the check box to associate the hatching rule with a representation style.
Styles
Select a representation style library from the upper drop-down list.
Select a style from the lower list.
Display
Displays a graphical representation of the selected style from the lower Styles list.
Attributes
Allows you to define the hatching rule attributes. Refer to Hatching Rule Attributes for further information.
Click Apply to apply the hatching rules or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Local Hatching Rules window.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Views
Select the view for the sheet from the drop-down list.
Rules
Select a hatching rule from the list.
Create
Allows you to create a hatching rule. Click to display the Create HRUL window.
Input a name for the new rule in the Name field.
Click OK to add the rule to the Rules list or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create HRUL window.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected hatching rule from the Rules list.
For
Allows you to specify the items that the rule is applied to.
Select the Menus option button and select the elements the rule is applied to from the drop-down list.
Select the Names option button and click Modify to display the Names window. Refer to Create and Apply Local Rules for further information.
With
To apply qualifying restrictions to the elements specified in the For section, input an expression in the With field. For example, if the For section specifies Branches, the following can be input:
(HBOR GT 100) AND (TBOR GT 80)
meaning 'Branches with HBOR greater than 100mm and TBOR greater than 80mm'.
Style
Select the check box to associate the hatching rule with a representation style.
Styles
Select a representation style library from the upper drop-down list.
Select a style from the lower list.
Display
Displays a graphical representation of the selected style from the lower Styles list.
Attributes
Allows you to define the hatching rule attributes. Refer to Hatching Rule Attributes for further information.

Create and Apply Local Rules
Hatching Rule Attributes
CE
Views
Rules
Create
Create HRUL
Name
OK
Cancel
Create HRUL
Delete
For
Menus
Names
Modify
Names
Create and Apply Local Rules
With
For
With
For
Style
Styles
Display
Styles
Attributes
Hatching Rule Attributes
Apply
Cancel
Local Hatching Rules


Displays rendered Laser Survey Data (XGOEM) alongside the modelled data.
The appearance of the laser survey is inherited from a Point Cloud Volume Representation Set (LAVOST) element which stores a list of representation style elements. Each representation element references an Area Definition (AREADE) or Demolition Package (DEMOPA) element in which the volume of laser survey is rendered. AREADE and DEMOPA elements are stored in the Design (DESI) database and cannot be modified in the DRAW application.
The drawing output containing laser survey is depth buffered with modelled elements. All modelled elements that are in front of the laser survey will obscure the survey, and all elements behind the survey will be obscured by the survey.

The first time the Point Cloud Volumes window displays for a view, the DRAW application checks that the view references a point cloud volume representation set. If the view does not reference a point cloud volume representation set, a confirm window displays asking you to create one.

Click Yes to create a point cloud volume representation set. Click No to define that the view is not associated with a point cloud volume representation set.
The Point Cloud Volumes window displays the area definitions and demolition packages that have been defined in Model. When an area definition or demolition package is selected, the selection is highlighted in the 2D or 3D view.

Select LAVOST
Allows you to modify the point cloud volume representation set used to define the appearance of the laser survey.
Click to display the Select Point Cloud Volume Representation Set window.

You can browse and select the required point cloud volume representation set element.
Click Select to apply the selected point cloud volume representation set element.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select Point Cloud Volume Representation Set window.

Detail Laser Data
Click to optimise the display resolution of the laser survey within the area definition or demolition package volume.
Repeat the command to turn off the display optimisation.

Highlight Laser Data
Click to highlight detailed laser survey data within the area definition or demolition package volume.
The default highlight colour is pink and cannot be modified.
Repeat the command to remove the highlight from the detailed laser survey data volume.

Specify Highlight Colour
Click to modify the colour of highlighted laser survey data within the area definition or demolition package volume. Multiple colours can be used to highlight the area definition or demolition package volume.
Select a colour from the colour palette. The laser survey data is not highlighted as a solid colour, the colour is applied as a colour ramp to the selected volume. If the highlight was to be displayed as a solid colour, depth cues could be difficult for the user and the laser survey data could appear as a flat representation.
As colour ramps are applied to the laser survey data, some colours may not appear to contrast well with the laser survey data or other highlight colours. It is recommended that highlight colours are restricted to a limited discernible palette.

Mask Laser Data
Click to remove detailed laser survey data within the area definition or demolition package volume.
Repeat the command to remove the mask from the detailed laser survey data volume.
Export and Print Resolution
Sets the laser survey final output quality.
The export/print resolution can be modified to alter the output using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Point Cloud Drawing Resolution (dpi)
The dots per inch (dpi) resolution defines the amount of dots that are printed/exported on the output drawing per square inch.
Input a value in the field to modify the dpi resolution for laser survey.
For example, input 50 in the field to print/export at 50 dpi. The laser survey display is less detailed and solid (background model elements are not visible). Input 600 in the field to print/export at 600 dpi. The laser survey display is more detailed and translucent (background model elements are visible).
Point Cloud Drawing Resolution (dpi)
The dots per inch (dpi) resolution defines the amount of dots that are printed/exported on the output drawing per square inch.
Input a value in the field to modify the dpi resolution for laser survey.
For example, input 50 in the field to print/export at 50 dpi. The laser survey display is less detailed and solid (background model elements are not visible). Input 600 in the field to print/export at 600 dpi. The laser survey display is more detailed and translucent (background model elements are visible).

Select LAVOST
Allows you to modify the point cloud volume representation set used to define the appearance of the laser survey.
Click to display the Select Point Cloud Volume Representation Set window.
You can browse and select the required point cloud volume representation set element.
Click Select to apply the selected point cloud volume representation set element.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select Point Cloud Volume Representation Set window.
Detail Laser Data
Click to optimise the display resolution of the laser survey within the area definition or demolition package volume.
Repeat the command to turn off the display optimisation.
Highlight Laser Data
Click to highlight detailed laser survey data within the area definition or demolition package volume.
The default highlight colour is pink and cannot be modified.
Repeat the command to remove the highlight from the detailed laser survey data volume.
Specify Highlight Colour
Click to modify the colour of highlighted laser survey data within the area definition or demolition package volume. Multiple colours can be used to highlight the area definition or demolition package volume.
Select a colour from the colour palette. The laser survey data is not highlighted as a solid colour, the colour is applied as a colour ramp to the selected volume. If the highlight was to be displayed as a solid colour, depth cues could be difficult for the user and the laser survey data could appear as a flat representation.
As colour ramps are applied to the laser survey data, some colours may not appear to contrast well with the laser survey data or other highlight colours. It is recommended that highlight colours are restricted to a limited discernible palette.
Mask Laser Data
Click to remove detailed laser survey data within the area definition or demolition package volume.
Repeat the command to remove the mask from the detailed laser survey data volume.
Point Cloud Drawing Resolution (dpi)
The dots per inch (dpi) resolution defines the amount of dots that are printed/exported on the output drawing per square inch.
Input a value in the field to modify the dpi resolution for laser survey.
For example, input 50 in the field to print/export at 50 dpi. The laser survey display is less detailed and solid (background model elements are not visible). Input 600 in the field to print/export at 600 dpi. The laser survey display is more detailed and translucent (background model elements are visible).

Properties
Point Cloud Volumes
Yes
No
Point Cloud Volumes
Select LAVOST
Select Point Cloud Volume Representation Set
Select
Cancel
Select Point Cloud Volume Representation Set
Detail Laser Data
Highlight Laser Data
Specify Highlight Colour
Mask Laser Data
Export and Print Resolution
Properties
Properties
Point Cloud Drawing Resolution (dpi)


Adds the currently selected element in the Model Explorer to all selected views.
The functionality is not available if a view is not selected or the Drawlist Manager is open.
To add the currently selected element in the Model Explorer to all selected views, right-click and select Add CE To Selected Views from the drop-down menu.

Note:
The functionality does not modify the scale or limits of the selected views. If the added element is outside of the current view limits, it will not be visible. However, the view Drawlist is updated accordingly and if you adjust the view scale or view limits correctly, the added element becomes visible.
Note:
The changes are applied automatically if is set on the Status Bar.

Status Bar
Note
:
Drawlist Manager
Add CE To Selected Views
Note
:
Status Bar


Displays model element properties in Draw. Model elements can be selected in a view, the Properties window is populated with the model element properties. Refer to Properties for further information.
Input the command IN and press Enter to enable model element selection for the currently selected views.
Alternatively, you can double click on a model element in a view to directly populate the Properties window with the model properties of a selected element.

You are prompted to Select Objects
Click to identify design geometry in the view. The Properties window is populated with the model properties of the selected element.

The Properties window is populated with single model element or multiple model element properties, dependent on the object selection mode (single or multiple).

Input the command OUT and press Enter to exit model element selection.
Alternatively, you can press ESC to exit model element selection.

Properties
Properties
Properties
IN
Enter
Properties
Select Objects
Properties
Properties
OUT
Enter
ESC


Displays a 3D view for the assembly and manipulation of design elements to populate drawing sheets.
You can examine the content of the drawings in 3D view, before establishing the view content as a 2D drawing.
However, the 3D view window also offers powerful facilities to enable the manipulation of 2D drawings.

By default, the Model Explorer and the Format 3D tab (refer to Format 3D Tab for further information) display when a 3D view is opened.
When an element is selected in the 3D view, it is highlighted in the Model Explorer and vice versa.

Note:
The display of elements in the 3D view can be modified using the Graphics Settings window. Refer to Graphics Drawlist for further information.

Format 3D Tab
Graphics Drawlist
Format 3D
Format 3D Tab
Note
:
Graphics Settings
Graphics Drawlist


Sets the position and magnification of the model in the 3D environment.
Other zoom options are available. Refer to Format 3D Tab for further information.
To zoom into a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
To zoom in or out of a drawing while the view is in zoom mode, hold down the mouse wheel and move the cursor up (to zoom in) or down (to zoom out).
To pan, click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
To rotate, either hold the mouse wheel and move the cursor in the required direction to rotate the view in that direction, or press the appropriate arrow key on the keyboard.
To zoom into a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom into a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
To zoom in or out of a drawing while the view is in zoom mode, hold down the mouse wheel and move the cursor up (to zoom in) or down (to zoom out).
To zoom in or out of a drawing while the view is in zoom mode, hold down the mouse wheel and move the cursor up (to zoom in) or down (to zoom out).
To pan, click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
To pan, click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
To rotate, either hold the mouse wheel and move the cursor in the required direction to rotate the view in that direction, or press the appropriate arrow key on the keyboard.
To rotate, either hold the mouse wheel and move the cursor in the required direction to rotate the view in that direction, or press the appropriate arrow key on the keyboard.

Format 3D Tab
Format 3D Tab


Displays the contents of the drawlist.

To remove the currently selected element, right-click and select Remove Selected from the drop-down menu.

Remove Selected


Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View

Adds an item to the 3D view or removes an item from the 3D view.
To add an item to a 3D view, select the item in the Model Explorer and drag it into the 3D view.
Alternatively, select the item in the Model Explorer, right-click and select 3D View, select Add, Add Connected or Add Within Volume from the drop-down menu.
Alternatively, an item can be added to the 3D view using the Format 3D tab. Refer to Format 3D Tab for further information.
To delete an item from a 3D view, select the item in 3D view, right-click and select Remove from 3D View from the drop-down menu.
Alternatively, select the item in the Model Explorer, right-click and select 3D View, select Remove from the drop-down menu.
Alternatively, an item can be removed from the 3D view using the Format 3D tab. Refer to Format 3D Tab Tab for further information.
Alternatively, an item can be removed form the 3D view using the View Contents window. Refer to View Contents for further information.
Note:
Any modifications made to the 3D view using the Command Window (ADD or REM) are not added to the Draw Idlist. Modifications made in this way are lost when the 3D view is closed.

Format 3D Tab
Format 3D Tab
View Contents
3D View
Add
Add Connected
Add Within Volume
Format 3D
Format 3D Tab
Remove from 3D View
3D View
Remove
Format 3D
Format 3D Tab
View Contents
View Contents
Note
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3D views are formatted using the Format 3D tab. The tab displays when a 3D view is open.

Manage Group
Add Element
Allows you to add elements to the view. Refer to Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View for further information.
Remove Element
Allows you to remove selected elements from the view. Refer to Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View for further information.
View Contents
Allows you to view a list of the view contents. Refer to View Contents for further information.
Navigate Group
Zoom
Allows you to switch the 3D view to zoom mode. Refer to Pan, Zoom and Rotate for further information.
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Limits CE
Click to adjust the scale of the view so that it corresponds to the volume of the selected element(s).
Zoom to Selection
Click to zoom into the element selected in the Model Explorer.
Go to Drawlist
Click to zoom to the limits of all the elements in the drawlist.
Centre on Selection
Click to centre the view on the element selected in the Model Explorer.
Parallel
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Parallel
Click to set the view to parallel projection mode.
Perspective
Click to set the view to perspective projection mode.
Model
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Eye
Click to move the 3D model around the current viewpoint.
Model
Click to move the current viewpoint around the 3D model.
Grid Group
Set View
Allows you to modify the view to display a grid plane. Refer to Grid Plane View for further information.
Scale Group
Type
Allows you to set the type of scale for the view. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Scale
Allows you to select the scale for the view. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Direction Group
Down
Allows you to set the view direction. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Direction
Displays coordinates to indicate the current view direction. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Rotation
Displays the current view angle. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Note:
For a 2D view direction of U (+Z) only, there is a difference in the definition of Rotation between the 2D and 3D views. A rotation of 0 in the 2D view corresponds to a rotation of 180 in the 3D view for this direction only. In this scenario moving between the 2D and 3D view will toggle the Rotation between 0 and 180. This is as designed and the visual orientation of the view is maintained correctly.
Limits Group
Limits from Drawlist
Allows you to set the limits of the 3D view to a volume that encloses all items in the view drawlist.
Click to populate the limits fields.
Add CE Fully Within
Click to add to the drawlist any elements under the currently selected element in the Model Explorer which are fully contained by the current limits volume. To add all Model elements that are fully contained by the current limits volume, select the WORLD element in the Model Explorer.
Add CE Partially Within
Click to add to the drawlist any elements under the currently selected element in the Model Explorer which are partially contained by the current limits volume. To add all Model elements that are partially contained by the current limits volume, select the WORLD element in the Model Explorer.
Display
Click to turn the display of the limits box on or off.
East/West, North/South, Up/Down
Allows you to set the limits of the 3D view.
Populate these fields initially by selecting Limits from Drawlist.
Then, if required, input dimensional values in the direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
Click the view direction icon adjacent to the field to flip the view direction.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Clear Limits
Click to clear all 3D limits defined for the view.
View Frame
Turns the view frame lock on or off. If the view frame is unlocked, the frame becomes independent of the view limits and is unaffected by any alteration to the view content or limits via 3D view or update commands.
Matchlines
Click to turn the display of match lines on or off.
Refer to Define Limits for further information.
Section Group
Create
Allows you to create a section plane, an existing view can be modified to display only specific parts of it. Refer to Create 3D Section Planes for further information
Display
Click to turn the display of section planes on or off. A hatched area indicates the side of the plane that an area of the view is removed from.
Functionality is available to modify the section planes. Refer to Modify Section Plane using Grip Points for further information.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected section plane.
Cutting List
Each section plane can be associated with a pre-defined cutting list, which is effectively a drawlist. Elements within the cutting list can be removed from the view, allowing for other elements to remain within the view even though a section plane exists.
Select from the drop-down list to associate the currently selected section plane with a cutting list.
Direction
Select from the drop-down list to modify the cutting direction of the currently selected section plane.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down list.
A hatched area indicates the side of the plane that an area of the view is removed from.
Open/Closed
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the currently selected section plane.
Select Open to define a section plane as an open ended shape. For example, an L shape consisting of two planes.
Select Closed to define a section plane as a closed shape. For example, a rectangle.
Clipping Group
Clip
Click to turn all clipping on or off for both the limits box (if defined) and any defined section planes.
When the 3D view is entered, clipping is off.
Note:
If any section planes are enabled individually for clipping, the option becomes active.
Clip Plane
Allows you to turn clipping on or off for individual section planes. Refer to Define Clipping Plane for further information.
Cap
Elements that are intersected by the clipping plane can have a coloured cap added to indicate that they extend beyond the display region.
Click to turn the capping of clipped elements or off. The default cap settings can be defined. Refer to Current View for further information.
Point Cloud Group
Display
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Display
Allows you to define the display of laser data for the view. Refer to Laser Data for further information.
Low Density Points
Low density point laser data is laser data that has not been defined as detailed laser data. Refer to Detail Laser Data for further information.
Click to remove low density point laser data from the view.
Repeat the command to add low density point laser data to the view
Remember Group
Freeze
Click to remember the current scale and view direction.
Restore
Click to restore the scale or view direction to when it was last frozen, or to the 3D view entry state.
Complete Group
Apply
Click to close the 3D view and save the current scale and view direction. Changes to the view content and section planes are also saved. The view is resized to the limits.
Finish
For a new view, the functionality is the same as clicking Apply.
For an existing view, the functionality is equivalent to clicking Restore and then clicking Apply. The current scale and view direction are not saved. Modifications to the view content and section planes are saved. The view is resized to the limits.
Cancel
Click to close the 3D view without saving any changes.
Note:
Creation and modification of user defined section planes is an exception, these are always saved immediately.
Manage Group
Add Element
Allows you to add elements to the view. Refer to Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View for further information.
Remove Element
Allows you to remove selected elements from the view. Refer to Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View for further information.
View Contents
Allows you to view a list of the view contents. Refer to View Contents for further information.
Navigate Group
Zoom
Allows you to switch the 3D view to zoom mode. Refer to Pan, Zoom and Rotate for further information.
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Click to adjust the scale of the view so that it corresponds to the volume of the selected element(s).
Click to zoom into the element selected in the Model Explorer.
Click to zoom to the limits of all the elements in the drawlist.
Click to centre the view on the element selected in the Model Explorer.
Parallel
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Click to set the view to parallel projection mode.
Click to set the view to perspective projection mode.
Model
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Click to move the 3D model around the current viewpoint.
Click to move the current viewpoint around the 3D model.
Grid Group
Set View
Allows you to modify the view to display a grid plane. Refer to Grid Plane View for further information.
Scale Group
Type
Allows you to set the type of scale for the view. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Scale
Allows you to select the scale for the view. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Direction Group
Down
Allows you to set the view direction. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Direction
Displays coordinates to indicate the current view direction. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Rotation
Displays the current view angle. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Limits Group
Limits from Drawlist
Allows you to set the limits of the 3D view to a volume that encloses all items in the view drawlist.
Click to populate the limits fields.
Add CE Fully Within
Click to add to the drawlist any elements under the currently selected element in the Model Explorer which are fully contained by the current limits volume. To add all Model elements that are fully contained by the current limits volume, select the WORLD element in the Model Explorer.
Add CE Partially Within
Click to add to the drawlist any elements under the currently selected element in the Model Explorer which are partially contained by the current limits volume. To add all Model elements that are partially contained by the current limits volume, select the WORLD element in the Model Explorer.
Display
Click to turn the display of the limits box on or off.
East/West, North/South, Up/Down
Allows you to set the limits of the 3D view.
Populate these fields initially by selecting Limits from Drawlist.
Then, if required, input dimensional values in the direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
Click the view direction icon adjacent to the field to flip the view direction.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Clear Limits
Click to clear all 3D limits defined for the view.
View Frame
Turns the view frame lock on or off. If the view frame is unlocked, the frame becomes independent of the view limits and is unaffected by any alteration to the view content or limits via 3D view or update commands.
Matchlines
Click to turn the display of match lines on or off.
Refer to Define Limits for further information.
Section Group
Create
Allows you to create a section plane, an existing view can be modified to display only specific parts of it. Refer to Create 3D Section Planes for further information
Display
Click to turn the display of section planes on or off. A hatched area indicates the side of the plane that an area of the view is removed from.
Functionality is available to modify the section planes. Refer to Modify Section Plane using Grip Points for further information.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected section plane.
Cutting List
Each section plane can be associated with a pre-defined cutting list, which is effectively a drawlist. Elements within the cutting list can be removed from the view, allowing for other elements to remain within the view even though a section plane exists.
Select from the drop-down list to associate the currently selected section plane with a cutting list.
Direction
Select from the drop-down list to modify the cutting direction of the currently selected section plane.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down list.
A hatched area indicates the side of the plane that an area of the view is removed from.
Open/Closed
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the currently selected section plane.
Select Open to define a section plane as an open ended shape. For example, an L shape consisting of two planes.
Select Closed to define a section plane as a closed shape. For example, a rectangle.
Clipping Group

Clip
Click to turn all clipping on or off for both the limits box (if defined) and any defined section planes.
When the 3D view is entered, clipping is off.
Clip Plane
Allows you to turn clipping on or off for individual section planes. Refer to Define Clipping Plane for further information.
Cap
Elements that are intersected by the clipping plane can have a coloured cap added to indicate that they extend beyond the display region.
Click to turn the capping of clipped elements or off. The default cap settings can be defined. Refer to Current View for further information.
Point Cloud Group
Display
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Allows you to define the display of laser data for the view. Refer to Laser Data for further information.
Low density point laser data is laser data that has not been defined as detailed laser data. Refer to Detail Laser Data for further information.
Click to remove low density point laser data from the view.
Repeat the command to add low density point laser data to the view
Remember Group
Freeze
Click to remember the current scale and view direction.
Restore
Click to restore the scale or view direction to when it was last frozen, or to the 3D view entry state.
Complete Group
Apply
Click to close the 3D view and save the current scale and view direction. Changes to the view content and section planes are also saved. The view is resized to the limits.
Finish
For a new view, the functionality is the same as clicking Apply.
For an existing view, the functionality is equivalent to clicking Restore and then clicking Apply. The current scale and view direction are not saved. Modifications to the view content and section planes are saved. The view is resized to the limits.
Cancel
Click to close the 3D view without saving any changes.

Manage Group
Add Element
Allows you to add elements to the view. Refer to Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View for further information.
Remove Element
Allows you to remove selected elements from the view. Refer to Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View for further information.
View Contents
Allows you to view a list of the view contents. Refer to View Contents for further information.
Navigate Group
Zoom
Allows you to switch the 3D view to zoom mode. Refer to Pan, Zoom and Rotate for further information.
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Limits CE
Click to adjust the scale of the view so that it corresponds to the volume of the selected element(s).
Zoom to Selection
Click to zoom into the element selected in the Model Explorer.
Go to Drawlist
Click to zoom to the limits of all the elements in the drawlist.
Centre on Selection
Click to centre the view on the element selected in the Model Explorer.
Parallel
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Parallel
Click to set the view to parallel projection mode.
Perspective
Click to set the view to perspective projection mode.
Model
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Eye
Click to move the 3D model around the current viewpoint.
Model
Click to move the current viewpoint around the 3D model.
Grid Group
Set View
Allows you to modify the view to display a grid plane. Refer to Grid Plane View for further information.
Scale Group
Type
Allows you to set the type of scale for the view. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Scale
Allows you to select the scale for the view. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Direction Group
Down
Allows you to set the view direction. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Direction
Displays coordinates to indicate the current view direction. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Rotation
Displays the current view angle. The functionality is identical to the Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.
Note:
For a 2D view direction of U (+Z) only, there is a difference in the definition of Rotation between the 2D and 3D views. A rotation of 0 in the 2D view corresponds to a rotation of 180 in the 3D view for this direction only. In this scenario moving between the 2D and 3D view will toggle the Rotation between 0 and 180. This is as designed and the visual orientation of the view is maintained correctly.
Limits Group
Limits from Drawlist
Allows you to set the limits of the 3D view to a volume that encloses all items in the view drawlist.
Click to populate the limits fields.
Add CE Fully Within
Click to add to the drawlist any elements under the currently selected element in the Model Explorer which are fully contained by the current limits volume. To add all Model elements that are fully contained by the current limits volume, select the WORLD element in the Model Explorer.
Add CE Partially Within
Click to add to the drawlist any elements under the currently selected element in the Model Explorer which are partially contained by the current limits volume. To add all Model elements that are partially contained by the current limits volume, select the WORLD element in the Model Explorer.
Display
Click to turn the display of the limits box on or off.
East/West, North/South, Up/Down
Allows you to set the limits of the 3D view.
Populate these fields initially by selecting Limits from Drawlist.
Then, if required, input dimensional values in the direction fields to define the limits of the view explicitly.
Click the view direction icon adjacent to the field to flip the view direction.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists.
Clear Limits
Click to clear all 3D limits defined for the view.
View Frame
Turns the view frame lock on or off. If the view frame is unlocked, the frame becomes independent of the view limits and is unaffected by any alteration to the view content or limits via 3D view or update commands.
Matchlines
Click to turn the display of match lines on or off.
Refer to Define Limits for further information.
Section Group
Create
Allows you to create a section plane, an existing view can be modified to display only specific parts of it. Refer to Create 3D Section Planes for further information
Display
Click to turn the display of section planes on or off. A hatched area indicates the side of the plane that an area of the view is removed from.
Functionality is available to modify the section planes. Refer to Modify Section Plane using Grip Points for further information.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected section plane.
Cutting List
Each section plane can be associated with a pre-defined cutting list, which is effectively a drawlist. Elements within the cutting list can be removed from the view, allowing for other elements to remain within the view even though a section plane exists.
Select from the drop-down list to associate the currently selected section plane with a cutting list.
Direction
Select from the drop-down list to modify the cutting direction of the currently selected section plane.
The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down list.
A hatched area indicates the side of the plane that an area of the view is removed from.
Open/Closed
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the currently selected section plane.
Select Open to define a section plane as an open ended shape. For example, an L shape consisting of two planes.
Select Closed to define a section plane as a closed shape. For example, a rectangle.
Clipping Group
Clip
Click to turn all clipping on or off for both the limits box (if defined) and any defined section planes.
When the 3D view is entered, clipping is off.
Note:
If any section planes are enabled individually for clipping, the option becomes active.
Clip Plane
Allows you to turn clipping on or off for individual section planes. Refer to Define Clipping Plane for further information.
Cap
Elements that are intersected by the clipping plane can have a coloured cap added to indicate that they extend beyond the display region.
Click to turn the capping of clipped elements or off. The default cap settings can be defined. Refer to Current View for further information.
Point Cloud Group
Display
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Display
Allows you to define the display of laser data for the view. Refer to Laser Data for further information.
Low Density Points
Low density point laser data is laser data that has not been defined as detailed laser data. Refer to Detail Laser Data for further information.
Click to remove low density point laser data from the view.
Repeat the command to add low density point laser data to the view
Remember Group
Freeze
Click to remember the current scale and view direction.
Restore
Click to restore the scale or view direction to when it was last frozen, or to the 3D view entry state.
Complete Group
Apply
Click to close the 3D view and save the current scale and view direction. Changes to the view content and section planes are also saved. The view is resized to the limits.
Finish
For a new view, the functionality is the same as clicking Apply.
For an existing view, the functionality is equivalent to clicking Restore and then clicking Apply. The current scale and view direction are not saved. Modifications to the view content and section planes are saved. The view is resized to the limits.
Cancel
Click to close the 3D view without saving any changes.
Note:
Creation and modification of user defined section planes is an exception, these are always saved immediately.
Note:
For a 2D view direction of U (+Z) only, there is a difference in the definition of Rotation between the 2D and 3D views. A rotation of 0 in the 2D view corresponds to a rotation of 180 in the 3D view for this direction only. In this scenario moving between the 2D and 3D view will toggle the Rotation between 0 and 180. This is as designed and the visual orientation of the view is maintained correctly.
Note:
If any section planes are enabled individually for clipping, the option becomes active.
Note:
Creation and modification of user defined section planes is an exception, these are always saved immediately.

Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View
Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View
View Contents
Pan, Zoom and Rotate
Grid Plane View
Format 2D View
Format 2D View
Format 2D View
Format 2D View
Format 2D View
Define Limits
Create 3D Section Planes
Modify Section Plane using Grip Points
Define Clipping Plane
Current View
Laser Data
Detail Laser Data
Format 3D
Manage Group
Add Element
Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View
Remove Element
Add and Remove Model Items to/from the 3D View
View Contents
View Contents
Navigate Group
Zoom
Pan, Zoom and Rotate
Limits CE
Zoom to Selection
Go to Drawlist
Centre on Selection
Parallel
Parallel
Perspective
Model
Eye
Model
Grid Group
Set View
Grid Plane View
Scale Group
Type
Format 2D View
Scale
Format 2D
Format 2D View
Direction Group
Down
Format 2D
Format 2D View
Direction
Format 2D
Format 2D View
Rotation
Format 2D View
Note
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Limits Group
Limits from Drawlist
Add CE Fully Within
Add CE Partially Within
Display
East/West, North/South, Up/Down
Limits from Drawlist
East
West
North
South
Up
Down
Clear Limits
View Frame
Matchlines
Define Limits
Section Group
Create
Create 3D Section Planes
Display
Modify Section Plane using Grip Points
Delete
Cutting List
Direction
East
West
North
South
Up
Down
Open/Closed
Open
Closed
Clipping Group
Clip
Note
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Clip Plane
Define Clipping Plane
Cap
Current View
Point Cloud Group
Display
Display
Laser Data
Low Density Points
Detail Laser Data
Remember Group
Freeze
Restore
Complete Group
Apply
Finish
Apply
Restore
Apply
Cancel
Note
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Sets the view to display a specified grid plane and all the 3D model elements that are associated with it.

With the 3D view displayed, select a grid plane in the Model Explorer. The grid plane is highlighted in the 3D view.
The grid plane displays in the view and is scaled to the view limits.

By default, section planes are created to remove unwanted elements from the view. You can modify the section planes to define the view. Refer to Modify Section Plane using Grip Points for further information.

The view can be modified to display the grid plane view.

Modify Section Plane using Grip Points
Modify Section Plane using Grip Points


Defines the limits of a 3D view.
The view limits are derived from the elements in the drawlist and display in the view. For example:

The limits display in the fields in the Define Limits group. For example:

Move Limits Box
Moves the limits box to a specified position.
Double click the limits box to display editor grips and select the cube grip.
You are prompted to Specify move point
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the limits box position.
The limits box is moved and the command ends automatically. By default, the limits fields are updated accordingly.

Modify Limits Box
Sets the size of the limits box along a single axis.
Double click the limits box to display editor grips and select a cone grip.
You are prompted to Specify absolute value or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the limits box position.
The limits box is modified and the command ends automatically. By default, the limits fields are updated accordingly.
Throughout the limits box modification process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Expand
Press the down arrow key and select Expand to scale the limits box.
You are prompted to Specify expansion or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the limits box position.
The limits box is scaled and the command ends automatically. By default, the limits fields are updated accordingly.

Expand
Press the down arrow key and select Expand to scale the limits box.
You are prompted to Specify expansion or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the limits box position.
The limits box is scaled and the command ends automatically. By default, the limits fields are updated accordingly.

Expand
Press the down arrow key and select Expand to scale the limits box.
You are prompted to Specify expansion or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the limits box position.
The limits box is scaled and the command ends automatically. By default, the limits fields are updated accordingly.

Define Limits
Move Limits Box
Specify move point
Enter
Modify Limits Box
Specify absolute value or
Enter
ESC
Expand
Expand
Specify expansion or
Enter


Displays specific parts of an existing view.
Section planes can also be created using facilities on the Format 2D tab. Refer to Create 2D Section Planes for further information.

Create 2D Section Planes
Format 2D
Create 2D Section Planes


Turns clipping on or off for individual section planes.
You are prompted to Select plane to toggle clipping
Click to identify one or more section planes. The clipping status of the selected section planes is switched on or off.

Note:
Section planes must be visible to modify the clipping status. Refer to Format 3D Tab for further information.

Format 3D Tab
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Format 3D Tab
Select plane to toggle clipping


Sets an area that can be used for sketching. Unlike other views a region has a pre-defined direction or orientation, and does not have a drawlist.


You can amend drawing sheets by adding and modifying drawing objects such as lines and circles (primitives).
When a 2D drafting element such as a primitive is added to a Sheet or View that does not own any Sheet Note or View Note elements, a new note is automatically created. The 2D drafting element is automatically placed under the new note.
If the Sheet/View owns a single note, the new element is automatically placed under that note.
If the Sheet/View owns multiple notes, the new element is added either to the currently selected note (for example, in the Draw Explorer) or to the first note listed in the Draw Explorer if none is selected.
Drawing commands are initiated by selecting the required command from the Fluent User Interface (typically the Draw tab or Home tab) or inputting the command directly on the drawing canvas to display the Context Editor. Refer to Context Editor for further information.

Context Editor
Draw
Home
Context Editor


Click the required point of a drawing to specify points. The current cartesian coordinates, and where applicable, polar coordinates display.
If required, you can input values over the display coordinates to specify cartesian coordinates.
A number of aids are available to help specify a point.


Aids the positioning of objects by placing them relative to the geometry of existing objects.
When object snapping is on, if a point is being specified and it is close to the snap point of an existing object, a symbol displays to indicate that the snap point is present.
In the example, a line is being drawn. The orange symbol indicates that the line endpoint is close to a snap point on an existing object (in this case the endpoint of a diamond, as indicated by a box).

Select the object snap modes to specify the types of snap points that are available.

P-Point
Snaps to P-points of objects.
Functionality is available to snap to P-points that are located both on the geometry and outside of the geometry of an object.
When hovering over the design geometry, special snap points are displayed as crosses on the drawing canvas indicating the P-point locations on the object.
To select P-points outside of the geometry of an object, you must first hover the mouse over the design geometry.
Information is displayed for the currently selected P-point. The example displays a selected P-point at the centre arc of a panel element.
P-Line MidPoint
Snaps to middle P-line points of objects.
P-Line EndPoint
Snaps to start and end P-line points of objects.
Item
Snaps to start or end points of object origins.
Owner
Snaps to the owning element of the currently selected objects.
Connection
Snaps to connection points of objects.
Connection Create
Snaps to the nearest connection points of objects.
Endpoint
Snaps to endpoints of objects.
Midpoint
Snaps to middle points of objects.
Centre
Snaps to centre points (for example, for circles arcs or ellipses).
Nearest
Snaps to the nearest points of objects.
Perpendicular
Snaps to perpendicular points of objects.
Quadrant
Snaps to points representing quadrants of circles, arcs or ellipses.
Tangent
Snaps to points of objects where the line connecting the point and the previous point is tangent to the objects.
Extension
The cursor is attracted by virtual extensions of existing objects.
Parallel
Snaps to points on a virtual line parallel to the indicated objects.
Node
Snaps to node points (for example, on text objects).
Intersection
Snaps to intersection points of objects.
Insertion
Snaps to insertion points of complex objects.
Point Cloud
Snaps to points on laser data.
Clear All
Turns off all snap points for an area of the window.
P-Point
Snaps to P-points of objects.
Functionality is available to snap to P-points that are located both on the geometry and outside of the geometry of an object.
When hovering over the design geometry, special snap points are displayed as crosses on the drawing canvas indicating the P-point locations on the object.
To select P-points outside of the geometry of an object, you must first hover the mouse over the design geometry.
Information is displayed for the currently selected P-point. The example displays a selected P-point at the centre arc of a panel element.

P-Line MidPoint
Snaps to middle P-line points of objects.
P-Line EndPoint
Snaps to start and end P-line points of objects.
Item
Snaps to start or end points of object origins.
Owner
Snaps to the owning element of the currently selected objects.
Connection
Snaps to connection points of objects.
Connection Create
Snaps to the nearest connection points of objects.
Endpoint
Snaps to endpoints of objects.
Midpoint
Snaps to middle points of objects.
Centre
Snaps to centre points (for example, for circles arcs or ellipses).
Nearest
Snaps to the nearest points of objects.
Perpendicular
Snaps to perpendicular points of objects.
Quadrant
Snaps to points representing quadrants of circles, arcs or ellipses.
Tangent
Snaps to points of objects where the line connecting the point and the previous point is tangent to the objects.
Extension
The cursor is attracted by virtual extensions of existing objects.
Parallel
Snaps to points on a virtual line parallel to the indicated objects.
Node
Snaps to node points (for example, on text objects).
Intersection
Snaps to intersection points of objects.
Insertion
Snaps to insertion points of complex objects.
Point Cloud
Snaps to points on laser data.
Clear All
Turns off all snap points for an area of the window.
Different symbols display for each snap type. Each type of snap point can be turned on or off.
You can retain a snap selection between different states of the same operation using the PowerWheel™. For example, it is possible to select a linear dimension that only snaps to end points.
To use a single snap type, select the required operation, for example, linear dimension (refer to Add Linear Dimensions for further information). Press Shift and simultaneously Right-click the drawing canvas. The PowerWheel™ displays the snapping options:

Select the required snapping option. You are only able to snap to the selected option until the point is specified.
P-Point
Snaps to P-points of objects.
Functionality is available to snap to P-points that are located both on the geometry and outside of the geometry of an object.
When hovering over the design geometry, special snap points are displayed as crosses on the drawing canvas indicating the P-point locations on the object.
To select P-points outside of the geometry of an object, you must first hover the mouse over the design geometry.
Information is displayed for the currently selected P-point. The example displays a selected P-point at the centre arc of a panel element.
P-Line MidPoint
Snaps to middle P-line points of objects.
P-Line EndPoint
Snaps to start and end P-line points of objects.
Item
Snaps to start or end points of object origins.
Owner
Snaps to the owning element of the currently selected objects.
Connection
Snaps to connection points of objects.
Connection Create
Snaps to the nearest connection points of objects.
Endpoint
Snaps to endpoints of objects.
Midpoint
Snaps to middle points of objects.
Centre
Snaps to centre points (for example, for circles arcs or ellipses).
Nearest
Snaps to the nearest points of objects.
Perpendicular
Snaps to perpendicular points of objects.
Quadrant
Snaps to points representing quadrants of circles, arcs or ellipses.
Tangent
Snaps to points of objects where the line connecting the point and the previous point is tangent to the objects.
Extension
The cursor is attracted by virtual extensions of existing objects.
Parallel
Snaps to points on a virtual line parallel to the indicated objects.
Node
Snaps to node points (for example, on text objects).
Intersection
Snaps to intersection points of objects.
Insertion
Snaps to insertion points of complex objects.
Point Cloud
Snaps to points on laser data.
Clear All
Turns off all snap points for an area of the window.

Add Linear Dimensions
P-Point
P-Line MidPoint
P-Line EndPoint
Item
Owner
Connection
Connection Create
Endpoint
Midpoint
Centre
Nearest
Perpendicular
Quadrant
Tangent
Extension
Parallel
Node
Intersection
Insertion
Point Cloud
Clear All
Add Linear Dimensions
Shift


Sets the current colour, line type and owner for new objects.
The Current Colour, Current Line Type, Current Owner and Current Layer fields on the Active Properties window define the current colour, line type and owner for new objects. The properties can be modified using the drop-down lists in the Active Properties window. Refer to Active Properties for further information.
These properties can subsequently be changed using the Properties window.

Active Properties
Properties
Current Colour
Current Line Type
Current Owner
Current Layer
Active Properties
Active Properties
Properties


Adds construction lines to a drawing.
Note:
Construction lines are drawn between two points on a drawing sheet. They can only be drawn if a frame is present.

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Adds a ray line with two selected points.
You are prompted to Specify insertion point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the insertion point for the ray line.
You are then prompted to Specify direction point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the direction of the ray line. The ray line is drawn in the specified direction.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to create multiple ray lines from the insertion point.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the ray line creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Undo
Press the down arrow key and select Undo to undo the last action.

Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Undo
Press the down arrow key and select Undo to undo the last action.

The new NOTE element displays in the Draw Explorer containing a STRAI element that represents each ray line.

Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Undo
Press the down arrow key and select Undo to undo the last action.

Specify insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
Specify direction point or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Finish
Finish
Undo
Undo


Adds an XLine to the drawing.

Note:
Construction lines are drawn between two points on a drawing sheet. They can only be drawn if a frame is present.

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A number of drawing objects can be added to a drawing.


Adds a line to a drawing.


Adds a cloud or an outline to a drawing.


Adds a circle to a drawing.


Adds a rectangle or a diamond to a drawing.


Adds an arc to a drawing.


Adds an equilateral triangle to a drawing.


Adds a hexagon to a drawing.


Adds an ellipse to a drawing.


Adds a tangent line to a drawing.


Adds a connector to a drawing.
Intelligent grip points can be used to connect the connector to an object, if the object is moved or modified, the connection is preserved. The connector is drawn using straight line segments.
Connectors can be drawn using orthogonal connector mode. Refer to Status Bar for further information.

Status Bar
Status Bar


Numerous facilities are available to modify drawing objects.


Selects multiple objects for modification.
Click to identify an object for selection.
Alternatively, a box can be drawn to select multiple objects.
To create a box in which all objects completely enclosed are selected, click the draw canvas and move the cursor from left to right. Click to confirm the selection.
To create a box in which all objects fully or partially enclosed are selected, click the drawing canvas and move the cursor from right to left. Click to confirm the selection.
The Properties window allows you to define multiple selection mode or single selection mode. Refer to Properties for further information.
Select an object to display the grip points. Refer to Modify Objects using Grip Points for further information.

To deselect all selected objects, press ESC.
To deselect a single object, hold down Shift and either click it or draw a box round it.
Move Selected Objects
Moves a selected object.
Click to identify the object and drag the object to a new position.
Multiple objects are moved as a group. The currently selected object is moved to the identified position, the relative position of all other selected objects is maintained.
Functionality is available to move objects in other ways. Refer to Modify Objects using Grip Points and Move Objects for further information.
Note:
If required, the application can be configured so that the you must hold down Shift to select additional objects. Refer to Object Selection and Object Snap Settings for further information.

Properties
Modify Objects using Grip Points
Object Selection and Object Snap Settings
Modify Objects using Grip Points
Move Objects
Properties
Modify Objects using Grip Points
ESC
Shift
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Object Selection and Object Snap Settings
Move Selected Objects
Modify Objects using Grip Points
Move Objects


When an object is selected, the grip points display in blue. There are various types of grip point, for example, squares and diamonds.
You can manipulate a grip point to modify the appearance of an object.

When a grip point is selected, the display colour changes to red.