Removes or re-inserts changes since the session was last saved.
Changes can be also be removed and re-inserted using the Quick Access Toolbar.
Undo
Select from the drop-down list to undo the last change. You can continue to undo previous modifications, each time Undo is clicked the previous change is rolled back.
Undo multiple
Select from the drop-down list to undo a specified number of changes or a group of changes.
You are prompted to Enter the number of actions to undo or <1>
Input the number of actions to undo at the prompt, then press Enter.
Throughout the undo process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Begin
Press the down arrow key and select Begin to create a group of actions. Refer Create a Group of Actions for further information.
All
Press the down arrow key and select All to undo all changes since the last save.
Undo all
Select from the drop-down list to undo all changes since the last save.
Redo
Select from the drop-down list to redo the last undone change. You can continue to redo undone modifications, each time Redo is clicked the next undo is reinserted.
Redo multiple
Select from the drop-down list to redo a specified number of changes or a groups of changes.
You are prompted to Enter the number of actions to redo or <Last>
Input the number of actions to undo at the prompt, then press Enter.
Throughout the redo process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
All
Press the down arrow key and select All to redo all undone changes since the last save.
Last
Press the down arrow key and select Last to redo the last undone change.
Redo all
Select from the drop-down list to redo all undone changes since the last save.
Undo
Select from the drop-down list to undo the last change. You can continue to undo previous modifications, each time Undo is clicked the previous change is rolled back.
Undo multiple
Select from the drop-down list to undo a specified number of changes or a group of changes.
You are prompted to Enter the number of actions to undo or <1>
Input the number of actions to undo at the prompt, then press Enter.
Throughout the undo process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

Begin
Press the down arrow key and select Begin to create a group of actions. Refer Create a Group of Actions for further information.

All
Press the down arrow key and select All to undo all changes since the last save.
Undo all
Select from the drop-down list to undo all changes since the last save.
Redo
Select from the drop-down list to redo the last undone change. You can continue to redo undone modifications, each time Redo is clicked the next undo is reinserted.
Redo multiple
Select from the drop-down list to redo a specified number of changes or a groups of changes.
You are prompted to Enter the number of actions to redo or <Last>
Input the number of actions to undo at the prompt, then press Enter.
Throughout the redo process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

All
Press the down arrow key and select All to redo all undone changes since the last save.

Last
Press the down arrow key and select Last to redo the last undone change.
Redo all
Select from the drop-down list to redo all undone changes since the last save.

Undo
Select from the drop-down list to undo the last change. You can continue to undo previous modifications, each time Undo is clicked the previous change is rolled back.
Undo multiple
Select from the drop-down list to undo a specified number of changes or a group of changes.
You are prompted to Enter the number of actions to undo or <1>
Input the number of actions to undo at the prompt, then press Enter.
Throughout the undo process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Begin
Press the down arrow key and select Begin to create a group of actions. Refer Create a Group of Actions for further information.
All
Press the down arrow key and select All to undo all changes since the last save.
Undo all
Select from the drop-down list to undo all changes since the last save.
Redo
Select from the drop-down list to redo the last undone change. You can continue to redo undone modifications, each time Redo is clicked the next undo is reinserted.
Redo multiple
Select from the drop-down list to redo a specified number of changes or a groups of changes.
You are prompted to Enter the number of actions to redo or <Last>
Input the number of actions to undo at the prompt, then press Enter.
Throughout the redo process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
All
Press the down arrow key and select All to redo all undone changes since the last save.
Last
Press the down arrow key and select Last to redo the last undone change.
Redo all
Select from the drop-down list to redo all undone changes since the last save.
Note:
Changes made prior to the last save (refer to Quick Access Toolbar for further information) cannot be undone.

Quick Access Toolbar
Quick Access Toolbar
Create a Group of Actions
Note
:
Quick Access Toolbar
Quick Access Toolbar
Undo
Undo
Undo multiple
Enter the number of actions to undo or <1>
Enter
ESC
Begin
Begin
Create a Group of Actions
All
All
Undo all
Redo
Redo
Redo multiple
Enter the number of actions to redo or <Last>
Enter
ESC
All
All
Last
Last
Redo all


Sets the printing options and allows you to print drawing sheets.

Print/Plot
Click to print the current sheet.
When Print/Plot is selected, the current print settings are saved.
Multi Print/Plot
Allows you to print multiple sheets, Click to display the Open window.
The functionality of the Open window is explained, refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
Click Open to print the selected sheets.
During the print process, a progress bar displays which tracks the progress.
Click Cancel to cancel the print process,
Copies
Input the number of copies required in the field.
Specify the printer to use
Select the printer or plotter from the drop-down list. The default printing device is pre-selected.
Print to File
Select the check box to print to a file output. For example a .prn file.
When Print/Plot is selected, the Save As window displays.
You must input a filename and select the required file type. The default filename is the drawing name.
Click Save to print the file or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Save As window.
Printer Properties
Click to define the printer specific properties for the currently selected printer.
Specify plot styles
Allows you to define the colour, fill and line style settings for the print. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Default from the drop-down list, the colour, fill and line style settings are not changed.
Select Monochrome from the drop-down list to print all colours as black and white.
Select Greyscale from the drop-down list to print all colours as greyscale.
Select All Filltypes as Solid from the drop-down list to print all filled objects with a solid fill. For example, all objects with shaded fill properties are printed with a solid fill.
Select All Linetypes as Solid from the drop-down list to print all lines with a solid line type. For example, all dashed lines are printed as solid lines.
As well as the default plot styles provided with the product, additional plot styles can be created. Refer to Plot Style for further information.
Specify the object type to be printed
Allows you to define the printed area. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Sheet from the drop-down list to print the currently selected sheet.
Select Display from the drop-down list to print the current display area of a sheet.
Select Extents from the drop-down list to print the extents of a sheet.
Select Window from the drop-down list to print a defined display area. Click Specify window to define the display area to be printed.
Specify window
Click to define the display area to be printed. The application displays the current sheet.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the output area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the output area.
Select one of the available scale presets
Allows you to define the printed drawing scale. Click to display a drop-down list.
You can select a preset scale from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, input scale nominator and denominator values in the adjacent fields.
Fit to paper
Select the check box to scale the printed output to the selected page size, by default.
Specify paper orientation
Allows you to define the printed page orientation. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Landscape Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape Upside down. The option can be used for flip book backing sheets.
Select Portrait Orientation to print the sheet as Portrait.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape Upside down. The option can be used for flip book backing sheets.
Select one of paper sizes available or the current printer
Allows you to define the printed page size. Click to display a drop-down list, you can select an available page size.
Page Setup
Allows you to view and/or select further paper size properties. Click to display the Page Setup window.
All of the page setup properties can be updated in the Print Options with the exception of margins. Refer to Print Margins for further information
Click OK to apply the page setup modifications or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Page Setup window.
Centre the Print
Select the check box to center the printed output on the paper.
Alternatively, you can de-select the check box and input coordinates in the X and Y fields to define the center point of the printed area.
Scale Line Weight
Select the check box to scale line weights on the printed output.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the print preview as the print settings are changed, by default.
Show View Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views, Regions and Sheets) in the printed output.
Preview
Click to update the print preview.
Print/Plot
Click to print the current sheet.
When Print/Plot is selected, the current print settings are saved.
Multi Print/Plot
Allows you to print multiple sheets, Click to display the Open window.
The functionality of the Open window is explained, refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
Click Open to print the selected sheets.
During the print process, a progress bar displays which tracks the progress.

Click Cancel to cancel the print process,
Copies
Input the number of copies required in the field.
Specify the printer to use
Select the printer or plotter from the drop-down list. The default printing device is pre-selected.
Print to File
Select the check box to print to a file output. For example a .prn file.
When Print/Plot is selected, the Save As window displays.

You must input a filename and select the required file type. The default filename is the drawing name.
Click Save to print the file or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Save As window.
Printer Properties
Click to define the printer specific properties for the currently selected printer.
Specify plot styles
Allows you to define the colour, fill and line style settings for the print. Click to display a drop-down list.

Select Default from the drop-down list, the colour, fill and line style settings are not changed.
Select Monochrome from the drop-down list to print all colours as black and white.
Select Greyscale from the drop-down list to print all colours as greyscale.
Select All Filltypes as Solid from the drop-down list to print all filled objects with a solid fill. For example, all objects with shaded fill properties are printed with a solid fill.
Select All Linetypes as Solid from the drop-down list to print all lines with a solid line type. For example, all dashed lines are printed as solid lines.
As well as the default plot styles provided with the product, additional plot styles can be created. Refer to Plot Style for further information.
Specify the object type to be printed
Allows you to define the printed area. Click to display a drop-down list.

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

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

Select Landscape Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape Upside down. The option can be used for flip book backing sheets.
Select Portrait Orientation to print the sheet as Portrait.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape Upside down. The option can be used for flip book backing sheets.
Select one of paper sizes available or the current printer
Allows you to define the printed page size. Click to display a drop-down list, you can select an available page size.

Page Setup
Allows you to view and/or select further paper size properties. Click to display the Page Setup window.

All of the page setup properties can be updated in the Print Options with the exception of margins. Refer to Print Margins for further information
Click OK to apply the page setup modifications or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Page Setup window.
Centre the Print
Select the check box to center the printed output on the paper.
Alternatively, you can de-select the check box and input coordinates in the X and Y fields to define the center point of the printed area.
Scale Line Weight
Select the check box to scale line weights on the printed output.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the print preview as the print settings are changed, by default.
Show View Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views, Regions and Sheets) in the printed output.
Preview
Click to update the print preview.

Print/Plot
Click to print the current sheet.
When Print/Plot is selected, the current print settings are saved.
Multi Print/Plot
Allows you to print multiple sheets, Click to display the Open window.
The functionality of the Open window is explained, refer to Export Multiple Sheets for further information.
Click Open to print the selected sheets.
During the print process, a progress bar displays which tracks the progress.
Click Cancel to cancel the print process,
Copies
Input the number of copies required in the field.
Specify the printer to use
Select the printer or plotter from the drop-down list. The default printing device is pre-selected.
Print to File
Select the check box to print to a file output. For example a .prn file.
When Print/Plot is selected, the Save As window displays.
You must input a filename and select the required file type. The default filename is the drawing name.
Click Save to print the file or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Save As window.
Printer Properties
Click to define the printer specific properties for the currently selected printer.
Specify plot styles
Allows you to define the colour, fill and line style settings for the print. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Default from the drop-down list, the colour, fill and line style settings are not changed.
Select Monochrome from the drop-down list to print all colours as black and white.
Select Greyscale from the drop-down list to print all colours as greyscale.
Select All Filltypes as Solid from the drop-down list to print all filled objects with a solid fill. For example, all objects with shaded fill properties are printed with a solid fill.
Select All Linetypes as Solid from the drop-down list to print all lines with a solid line type. For example, all dashed lines are printed as solid lines.
As well as the default plot styles provided with the product, additional plot styles can be created. Refer to Plot Style for further information.
Specify the object type to be printed
Allows you to define the printed area. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Sheet from the drop-down list to print the currently selected sheet.
Select Display from the drop-down list to print the current display area of a sheet.
Select Extents from the drop-down list to print the extents of a sheet.
Select Window from the drop-down list to print a defined display area. Click Specify window to define the display area to be printed.
Specify window
Click to define the display area to be printed. The application displays the current sheet.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the output area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the output area.
Select one of the available scale presets
Allows you to define the printed drawing scale. Click to display a drop-down list.
You can select a preset scale from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, input scale nominator and denominator values in the adjacent fields.
Fit to paper
Select the check box to scale the printed output to the selected page size, by default.
Specify paper orientation
Allows you to define the printed page orientation. Click to display a drop-down list.
Select Landscape Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape Upside down. The option can be used for flip book backing sheets.
Select Portrait Orientation to print the sheet as Portrait.
Select Landscape Upside Down Orientation to print the sheet as Landscape Upside down. The option can be used for flip book backing sheets.
Select one of paper sizes available or the current printer
Allows you to define the printed page size. Click to display a drop-down list, you can select an available page size.
Page Setup
Allows you to view and/or select further paper size properties. Click to display the Page Setup window.
All of the page setup properties can be updated in the Print Options with the exception of margins. Refer to Print Margins for further information
Click OK to apply the page setup modifications or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Page Setup window.
Centre the Print
Select the check box to center the printed output on the paper.
Alternatively, you can de-select the check box and input coordinates in the X and Y fields to define the center point of the printed area.
Scale Line Weight
Select the check box to scale line weights on the printed output.
Auto Preview
Select the check box to update the print preview as the print settings are changed, by default.
Show View Frames
Select the check box to include the frames of all View frame owners (for example, Views, Regions and Sheets) in the printed output.
Preview
Click to update the print preview.

Export Multiple Sheets
Print Margins
Print/Plot
Print/Plot
Multi Print/Plot
Open
Open
Export Multiple Sheets
Open
Cancel
Copies
Specify the printer to use
Print to File
Print/Plot
Save As
Save
Cancel
Save As
Printer Properties
Specify plot styles
Default
Monochrome
Greyscale
All Filltypes as Solid
All Linetypes as Solid
Plot Style
Specify the object type to be printed
Sheet
Display
Extents
Window
Specify window
Specify window
Specify first corner
Specify opposite corner
Select one of the available scale presets
Fit to paper
Specify paper orientation
Landscape Orientation
Landscape Upside Down Orientation
Portrait Orientation
Landscape Upside Down Orientation
Select one of paper sizes available or the current printer
Page Setup
Page Setup
Print Margins
OK
Cancel
Page Setup
Centre the Print
X
Y
Scale Line Weight
Auto Preview
Show View Frames
Preview


Sets the available Visual Layers for the current Sheet and defines the layer properties.


When labels, text, dimensions, rulers, baselines, center lines, view frames and connectors are added to a drawing they are assigned a default visual style which controls their appearance.
A user-defined visual style can be set as the default visual style for labels, text, dimensions, rulers, baselines, center lines, view frames and connectors. The creation and modification of visual styles is an administrative task, refer to Visual Styles for further information.

Visual Styles


Create Drawing Sheets and Support Elements

You can create a drawing sheet belonging to a new branch of the hierarchy. Functionality is also available to quickly create a Drawing Sheet from a standard template with a single click.
An administrative element can be created only at one level lower than an existing element, which then owns it. Consequently, to create a drawing in a new branch of the hierarchy, the upper elements of that branch, firstly a Department and then a Registry, must be created before the Drawing and its Sheet are created.
Various element types are used to support and augment standard drawing sheets. For example, backing sheets, overlays, symbols, representation styles and hatching styles.

Department
Registry
Drawing
Sheet


Create Departments, Registries and Drawings

Departments, Registries and Drawings can be created in a number of different ways.


Create Departments, Registries and Drawings with the Hierarchy Browser Window or Open Window

Creates a department, registry or drawing using the Hierarchy Browser or Open window.
The functionality to create a department, registry or drawing with the Open window is identical to Hierarchy Browser window.

To create a department (DEPT) element, on the left-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, right-click the Project element and select New > New Department from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, on the right-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, select an existing DEPT element, right click and select New > New Department from the drop-down list.
The DEPT element is created and displays in the Hierarchy Browser window. You can then input a name for the department.

To create a registry (REGI) element, on the left-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, right-click the DEPT element that the REGI element is to be created in and select New > New Registry from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, on the right-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, select an existing REGI element, right click and select New > New Registry from the drop-down list.
The REGI element is created and displays in the Hierarchy Browser window. You can then input a name for the registry.

To create a drawing (DRWG) element, on the left-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, right-click the REGI element that the DRWG element is to be created in and select New > New Drawing from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, on the right-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, select an existing DRWG element, right-click and select New > New Drawing from the drop-down list.
The DRWG element is created and displays in the Hierarchy Browser window. You can then input a name for the drawing.

Additional functionality to create a new department, registry or drawing in the Hierarchy Browser window or Open window is also available.
Select the element that the department, registry or drawing is to be created in and click New. You must then select the required element type. For example:

The department, registry or drawing element is created and displays in the Hierarchy Browser window.

You can rename the currently selected element at any time. Right-click and select Rename from the drop-down list and input the new name.
For further information on the facilities provided by the Hierarchy Browser window and the Open window, refer to Open Sheet.

Open Sheet
Hierarchy Browser
Open
Open
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
Project
New > New Department
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
New > New Registry
Hierarchy Browser
New > New Registry
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
New > New Drawing
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
Open
New
Hierarchy Browser
Rename
Hierarchy Browser
Open
Open Sheet


Creates a department and sets the department attributes.
Refer to Modify Department Attributes for further information.

Modify Department Attributes
Modify Department Attributes


Creates a registry and sets the registry attributes.
Refer to Modify Registry Attributes for further in formation.

Modify Registry Attributes
Modify Registry Attributes


Creates a drawing and sets the drawing attributes.
Refer to Modify Drawing Attributes for further information.

Modify Drawing Attributes
Modify Drawing Attributes


Create Drawing from Drawing Type and Template

Creates a drawing from a selected drawing type and template.

Select Drawing from the available Drawing Types.
Select a Template Type from the drop-down list to filter the available Templates. The appearance of the templates is pre-defined by the administrator allowing for the production of company standard drawings.
Individual templates are defined for the various drawing types.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ADP-PGA
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the ADP drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/CLASH
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Clash drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ELEC
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the pre-defined Electrical drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/EQUI
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Equipment drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HVAC
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the HVAC drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HvacSketch
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the HVAC Sketch drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PIPING
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Piping drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeFabrication
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Pipe Fabrication drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeSketch
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Pipe Sketch drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/STRUCTURAL
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Structural drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/Marine
Available for use with Marine projects only. Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Marine drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ADP-PGA
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the ADP drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/CLASH
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Clash drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ELEC
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the pre-defined Electrical drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/EQUI
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Equipment drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HVAC
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the HVAC drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HvacSketch
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the HVAC Sketch drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PIPING
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Piping drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeFabrication
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Pipe Fabrication drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeSketch
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Pipe Sketch drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/STRUCTURAL
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Structural drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/Marine
Available for use with Marine projects only. Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Marine drawing template.
Click Create to display the Create Drawing window.

The Create Drawing window is very similar to the Hierarchy Browser window. Refer to Create Departments, Registries and Drawings with the Hierarchy Browser Window or Open Window.
You can browse the hierarchy to select the registry that the drawing is to be created in. Either input a name in the Name field, or leave it blank if the drawing is to be assigned a default name.
Click Create to create the drawing or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Create Drawing window.
A drawing is created together with sheet and library elements.

TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ADP-PGA
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the ADP drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/CLASH
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Clash drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ELEC
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the pre-defined Electrical drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/EQUI
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Equipment drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HVAC
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the HVAC drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HvacSketch
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the HVAC Sketch drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PIPING
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Piping drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeFabrication
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Pipe Fabrication drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeSketch
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Pipe Sketch drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/STRUCTURAL
Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Structural drawing template.
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/Marine
Available for use with Marine projects only. Select from the drop-down list to create a drawing using the Marine drawing template.

Create Departments, Registries and Drawings with the Hierarchy Browser Window or Open Window
Drawing
Template Type
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ADP-PGA
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/CLASH
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/ELEC
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/EQUI
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HVAC
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/HvacSketch
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PIPING
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeFabrication
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/PipeSketch
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/STRUCTURAL
TT/DRA/PRJ/TMP/Marine
Create
Create Drawing
Create Drawing
Create Departments, Registries and Drawings with the Hierarchy Browser Window or Open Window
Name
Create
Cancel
Create Drawing


Sets the attributes for the currently selected department.

The Department Attributes window allows you to specify a number of attribute settings for the department.
The department name displays at the top of the Department Attributes window.

Department Attributes
Department Attributes


The Size and Units tab on the Department Attributes window allows you to select the units for the department and set the precision.

Width
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the department page width.
Alternatively, you can select a standard page size from the drop-down list. The Width field is then populated, by default.
Height
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the department page height.
Alternatively, you can select a standard page size from the drop-down list. The Height field is then populated, by default.
Backing Sheet
Allows you to define a backing sheet for the department.
Select the Unset option button to define the backing sheet as Unset.
Select the Reference option button to reference a pre-defined backing sheet. You must select a reference backing sheet from the drop-down list.
Select the Filename option button to reference a backing sheet from a filename. You must input a filename in the field.
Distance
Select from the drop-down list to define the unit of measure for distance.
Bore
Select from the drop-down list to define the unit of measure for bore.
Precision
Allows you to specify the precision to which values are expressed.
Input a value in the Metric field to define the precision for the metric values in decimal places.
Input a value in the Imperial field to define the precision for the imperial values in decimal places.
Input a value in the Fractions field to define the precision for imperial fractional values.
Select from the Angles drop-down list to define the way in which angles are stored and input a value in the field. Angles are stored decimally, to the nearest whole number of degrees, to the nearest minute, or to the nearest second.
Width
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the department page width.
Alternatively, you can select a standard page size from the drop-down list. The Width field is then populated, by default.
Height
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the department page height.
Alternatively, you can select a standard page size from the drop-down list. The Height field is then populated, by default.
Backing Sheet
Allows you to define a backing sheet for the department.
Select the Unset option button to define the backing sheet as Unset.
Select the Reference option button to reference a pre-defined backing sheet. You must select a reference backing sheet from the drop-down list.
Select the Filename option button to reference a backing sheet from a filename. You must input a filename in the field.
Distance
Select from the drop-down list to define the unit of measure for distance.
Bore
Select from the drop-down list to define the unit of measure for bore.
Precision
Allows you to specify the precision to which values are expressed.
Input a value in the Metric field to define the precision for the metric values in decimal places.
Input a value in the Imperial field to define the precision for the imperial values in decimal places.
Input a value in the Fractions field to define the precision for imperial fractional values.
Select from the Angles drop-down list to define the way in which angles are stored and input a value in the field. Angles are stored decimally, to the nearest whole number of degrees, to the nearest minute, or to the nearest second.

Width
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the department page width.
Alternatively, you can select a standard page size from the drop-down list. The Width field is then populated, by default.
Height
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the department page height.
Alternatively, you can select a standard page size from the drop-down list. The Height field is then populated, by default.
Backing Sheet
Allows you to define a backing sheet for the department.
Select the Unset option button to define the backing sheet as Unset.
Select the Reference option button to reference a pre-defined backing sheet. You must select a reference backing sheet from the drop-down list.
Select the Filename option button to reference a backing sheet from a filename. You must input a filename in the field.
Distance
Select from the drop-down list to define the unit of measure for distance.
Bore
Select from the drop-down list to define the unit of measure for bore.
Precision
Allows you to specify the precision to which values are expressed.
Input a value in the Metric field to define the precision for the metric values in decimal places.
Input a value in the Imperial field to define the precision for the imperial values in decimal places.
Input a value in the Fractions field to define the precision for imperial fractional values.
Select from the Angles drop-down list to define the way in which angles are stored and input a value in the field. Angles are stored decimally, to the nearest whole number of degrees, to the nearest minute, or to the nearest second.

Size and Units
Department Attributes
Width
Width
Height
Height
Backing Sheet
Unset
Reference
Filename
Distance
Bore
Precision
Metric
Imperial
Fractions
Angles


The Intelligent Text tab on the Department Attributes window allows you to select an output format for the positional code words used to request the position of certain elements.
These expand to a string providing the location expressed in either the ENU (East North Up) coordinate system, as an absolute position (XYZ), or as a purely numerical output (Numbers only).

Intelligent Text
Department Attributes


The Pens tab on the Department Attributes window allows you to define the line colour, line style, text and hatch pattern.

Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for lines and text.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window.
The Pick a colour window allows you to define the text, line or hatch pattern colour.
Select a colour from the palette, the colour is indicated at the bottom of the Pick a colour window.
Click More to display a large colour palette. When the large colour palette displays, you can click Less to display a small colour palette.
Click Reset to revert to the colour selected when the Pick a colour window was opened.
Close the window to apply the selected colour or click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Pick a colour window.
Font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font.
Style
Select from the drop-down lists to define the line style and thickness for each line type.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined linear styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information. If a user-defined linear style is selected, the check box and field are populated, by default.
Select from the drop-down list to define the hatch pattern.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined fill styles window. The functionality of the User-defined fill styles window is identical to the User-defined linear styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information. If a user-defined fill style is selected, the check box and field are populated, by default.
Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for lines and text.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window.

The Pick a colour window allows you to define the text, line or hatch pattern colour.
Select a colour from the palette, the colour is indicated at the bottom of the Pick a colour window.
Click More to display a large colour palette. When the large colour palette displays, you can click Less to display a small colour palette.
Click Reset to revert to the colour selected when the Pick a colour window was opened.
Close the window to apply the selected colour or click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Pick a colour window.
Font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font.
Style
Select from the drop-down lists to define the line style and thickness for each line type.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined linear styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information. If a user-defined linear style is selected, the check box and field are populated, by default.
Select from the drop-down list to define the hatch pattern.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined fill styles window. The functionality of the User-defined fill styles window is identical to the User-defined linear styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information. If a user-defined fill style is selected, the check box and field are populated, by default.

Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for lines and text.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window.
The Pick a colour window allows you to define the text, line or hatch pattern colour.
Select a colour from the palette, the colour is indicated at the bottom of the Pick a colour window.
Click More to display a large colour palette. When the large colour palette displays, you can click Less to display a small colour palette.
Click Reset to revert to the colour selected when the Pick a colour window was opened.
Close the window to apply the selected colour or click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Pick a colour window.
Font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font.
Style
Select from the drop-down lists to define the line style and thickness for each line type.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined linear styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information. If a user-defined linear style is selected, the check box and field are populated, by default.
Select from the drop-down list to define the hatch pattern.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined fill styles window. The functionality of the User-defined fill styles window is identical to the User-defined linear styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information. If a user-defined fill style is selected, the check box and field are populated, by default.

User-Defined Linear Styles
User-Defined Linear Styles
Pens
Department Attributes
Colour
Pick
Pick a colour
Pick a colour
Pick a colour
More
Less
Reset
Pick a colour
Cancel
Pick a colour
Font
Style
Select
User-defined linear styles
User-Defined Linear Styles
Select
User-defined fill styles
User-defined fill styles
User-defined linear styles
User-Defined Linear Styles


Applies a user-defined linear style to a department.

The User-defined linear styles window allows you to select a user-defined line style from a list of available Style Tables and a list of available Styles.
The left-hand part of the User-defined linear styles window displays a list of available Style Tables. Select a row to change the display of the List of available Styles.
The right-hand part of the User-defined linear styles window displays a list of available styles. Select a row to be used as the line style.
Click to scroll to the left side of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the left of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the right of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the right side of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the top of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll up the currently selected list.
Click to scroll down the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the bottom of the currently selected list.

Click to scroll to the left side of the currently selected list.

Click to scroll to the left of the currently selected list.

Click to scroll to the right of the currently selected list.

Click to scroll to the right side of the currently selected list.

Click to scroll to the top of the currently selected list.

Click to scroll up the currently selected list.

Click to scroll down the currently selected list.

Click to scroll to the bottom of the currently selected list.
Click Select to apply the user-defined line style or Cancel to discard any changes and close the User-defined linear styles window.
Click to scroll to the left side of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the left of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the right of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the right side of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the top of the currently selected list.
Click to scroll up the currently selected list.
Click to scroll down the currently selected list.
Click to scroll to the bottom of the currently selected list.

User-defined linear styles
User-defined linear styles
User-defined linear styles
Select
Cancel
User-defined linear styles


The Miscellaneous tab on the Department Attributes window allows you to define a number of department attributes.

Null Text
When it is not possible to extract data from an attribute, the intelligent text system returns an error and (by default) substitutes the text ‘---’ for the missing data. The NTEXT attribute allows you to substitute their own ‘null text’.
For example:
NTEXT ’No data’
Date Format
Allows you to set the date format by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Dimension Terminator
Allows you to define the dimension terminator by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Leader Terminator
Allows you to define the leader terminator by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Ruleset Reference
Allows you to select a default rule set reference from the drop-down list.
Hatching Ruleset Reference
Allows you to select a default hatching rule set reference from the drop-down list.
Null Text
When it is not possible to extract data from an attribute, the intelligent text system returns an error and (by default) substitutes the text ‘---’ for the missing data. The NTEXT attribute allows you to substitute their own ‘null text’.
For example:
Date Format
Allows you to set the date format by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Dimension Terminator
Allows you to define the dimension terminator by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Leader Terminator
Allows you to define the leader terminator by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Ruleset Reference
Allows you to select a default rule set reference from the drop-down list.
Hatching Ruleset Reference
Allows you to select a default hatching rule set reference from the drop-down list.
Click Reset to revert to the values applied when the Department Attributes window was opened.
Click Apply to modify the department attributes or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Department Attributes window.
Null Text
When it is not possible to extract data from an attribute, the intelligent text system returns an error and (by default) substitutes the text ‘---’ for the missing data. The NTEXT attribute allows you to substitute their own ‘null text’.
For example:
NTEXT ’No data’
Date Format
Allows you to set the date format by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Dimension Terminator
Allows you to define the dimension terminator by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Leader Terminator
Allows you to define the leader terminator by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Ruleset Reference
Allows you to select a default rule set reference from the drop-down list.
Hatching Ruleset Reference
Allows you to select a default hatching rule set reference from the drop-down list.

Miscellaneous
Department Attributes
Null Text
Date Format
Dimension Terminator
Leader Terminator
Ruleset Reference
Hatching Ruleset Reference
Reset
Department Attributes
Apply
Cancel
Department Attributes


Sets the attributes for the currently selected registry.

The Registry Attributes window allows you to specify a number of attribute settings for the registry. The functionality of the Registry Attributes window is identical to the Department Attributes window. Refer to Modify Department Attributes for further information.

Modify Department Attributes
Registry Attributes
Registry Attributes
Department Attributes
Modify Department Attributes


Sets the attributes for the currently selected drawing.

The Drawing Attributes window allows you to specify a number of attribute settings for the drawing. The functionality of the Drawing Attributes window is identical to the Department Attributes window. Refer to Modify Department Attributes for further information.

Modify Department Attributes
Drawing Attributes
Drawing Attributes
Department Attributes
Modify Department Attributes


Drawing sheets can be created in a number of different ways.


Create Drawing Sheet from Hierarchy Browser or Open Window

Creates a drawing sheet using the Hierarchy Browser or Open window.
The functionality to create a drawing sheet with the Open window is identical to Hierarchy Browser window.

To create a drawing sheet (SHEE) element, on the left-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, right-click the DRWG element that the SHEE element is to be created in and select New > New Sheet from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, in the right-hand part of the Hierarchy Browser window, select an existing SHEE element, right-click and select New > New Sheet from the drop-down list.
The SHEE element is created and displays in the Hierarchy Browser window. You can then input a name for the sheet.

Additional functionality to create a new sheet in the Hierarchy Browser window or Open window is also available.
Select the DRWG element that the SHEE element is to be created in and click New. You must then select New Sheet from the drop-down list.

The SHEE element is created and displays in the Hierarchy Browser window. The sheet is assigned a default name of the drawing name followed by /S and the next available number.
Certain attributes of a drawing, for example, its size and backing sheet (if set), are inherited as the default attributes of sheets created for that drawing. These can be changed if required, for example by using the Properties. In turn, attributes set for a sheet are inherited as the default attributes of the views of that sheet.
You can rename the currently selected element at any time. Right-click and select Rename from the drop-down list and input the new name.
For further information on the facilities provided by the Hierarchy Browser window and the Open window, refer to Open Sheet.

Properties
Open Sheet
Hierarchy Browser
Open
Open
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
New > New Sheet
Hierarchy Browser
New > New Sheet
Hierarchy Browser
Hierarchy Browser
Open
New
New Sheet
Hierarchy Browser
/S
Properties
Hierarchy Browser
Open
Open Sheet


Create Drawing Sheet from a Drawing Type and Template

Creates a drawing sheet from a selected drawing type and template.

Select Sheet from the available Drawing Types.
Select the required Template and click Create to display the Create Sheet window.

The Create Sheet window is very similar to the Hierarchy Browser window. Refer to Create Drawing Sheet from Hierarchy Browser or Open Window for further information.
You can browse the hierarchy to select the drawing that the sheet is to be created in. Either input a name in the Name field, or leave it blank if the sheet is to be assigned a default name.
Click Create to create the sheet or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Create Sheet window
The sheet element is created and assigned a default name of the drawing name followed by /S and the next available number.
Certain attributes of a drawing, for example, its size and backing sheet (if set), are inherited as the default attributes of sheets created for that drawing. These can be changed if required, for example, with the Properties window. In turn, attributes set for a sheet are inherited as the default attributes of the views of that sheet.

Create Drawing Sheet from Hierarchy Browser or Open Window
Properties
Sheet
Create
Create Sheet
Create Sheet
Hierarchy Browser
Create Drawing Sheet from Hierarchy Browser or Open Window
Name
Create
Cancel
Create Sheet
/S
Properties


Create Drawing Sheet from Quick Sheet Option

Creates a sheet using the least amount of steps.
The drawing element that the sheet is to be created in must be selected on the Draw Explorer prior to registry creation.
The new sheet is assigned a default name consisting of the drawing name followed by /S and a number.
Note:
Certain attributes of a drawing, for example, its size and backing sheet (if set), are inherited as the default attributes of sheets created for that drawing. These can be changed if required, for example, with the Properties window. In turn, attributes set for a sheet are inherited as the default attributes of the views of that sheet.

Properties
/S
Note
:
Properties


Create Backing Sheets, Overlays, Symbol Templates, Isodraft Symbol Templates and Sheet Templates

Creates additional elements to construct and augment a drawing sheet. For example, backing sheets, overlays and symbol templates.

The creation of symbol templates is an administrator task, refer to Create Symbol Template for further information.
The creation of Isodraft templates is an administrator task, refer to Create Isodraft Symbol Template for further information.
Select the required drawing type, for example, Backing Sheet, Overlay Sheet, Symbol Template, Isodraft Sheet Template, or Sheet Template (Supports).
If Backing Sheet or Overlay Sheet is selected, you must select a Template Type from the drop-down list to filter the available Templates.
When the required drawing type and (where applicable) the template is selected, click Create to display a Create window. For example, Create Overlay Sheet.

The Create windows are very similar to the Hierarchy Browser window. Refer to Create Drawing Sheet from Hierarchy Browser or Open Window for further information.
You can browse the hierarchy to select the library element that the new element is to be created under (refer to Database Hierarchy for further information).
Either input a name in the Name field, or leave it blank if the element is to be assigned a default name.
Click Create to create the new element. A new element is created and opened.
Use the drawing and annotation facilities (refer to Add and Modify Drawing Objects and Add Annotation for further information) to create, for example, the required symbol or backing sheet borders.
The new element can then be added to drawing sheets:
Backing sheets can be assigned to a sheet automatically when created, either inherited from the owning drawing or taken from a selected template. It can subsequently be changed if required, for example, with the Properties window.
To add symbols to a drawing, refer to Add Symbols to Drawings for further information.
To add an overlay to a drawing, refer to Add Overlays to Drawings for further information.
Backing sheets can be assigned to a sheet automatically when created, either inherited from the owning drawing or taken from a selected template. It can subsequently be changed if required, for example, with the Properties window.
Backing sheets can be assigned to a sheet automatically when created, either inherited from the owning drawing or taken from a selected template. It can subsequently be changed if required, for example, with the Properties window.
To add symbols to a drawing, refer to Add Symbols to Drawings for further information.
To add symbols to a drawing, refer to Add Symbols to Drawings for further information.
To add an overlay to a drawing, refer to Add Overlays to Drawings for further information.
To add an overlay to a drawing, refer to Add Overlays to Drawings for further information.
Note:
Isodraft symbol templates can also be imported.
Note:
Many attributes of the new elements (for example, sheet dimensions) are inherited from the library element they are created under. Refer to Standard Model Library Manager for further information.

Create Symbol Template
Create Isodraft Symbol Template
Create Drawing Sheet from Hierarchy Browser or Open Window
Database Hierarchy
Standard Model Library Manager
Add and Modify Drawing Objects
Add Annotation
Properties
Add Symbols to Drawings
Add Overlays to Drawings
Create Symbol Template
Create Isodraft Symbol Template
Note
:
Backing Sheet
Overlay Sheet
Template Type
Create
Create
Create Overlay Sheet
Create
Hierarchy Browser
Create Drawing Sheet from Hierarchy Browser or Open Window
Database Hierarchy
Name
Create
Note
:
Standard Model Library Manager
Add and Modify Drawing Objects
Add Annotation
Properties
Add Symbols to Drawings
Add Overlays to Drawings


Create Sheet or Template from Imported CAD File

Creates a drawing sheet or template from an imported CAD (.dwg or .dxf) file.
You must browse for and select the required CAD file, then click Open to display the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window.

The General Settings tab on the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window allows you to define the general settings and scale for the imported CAD Drawing.
Drawing name
A default name is generated automatically based on the name of the original file. Input a value to modify the name of the imported CAD drawing. The imported drawing is saved in the database with the given name.
If multiple files are selected for import, the field becomes inactive and all filenames are generated automatically based on the name of the original file.
Import as
Select from the drop-down list to define the element to be used as the basis for the import.
The available options are:
Backing sheet
ISO symbol template
Overlay
Sheet
Sheet template
Symbol template
Import empty blocks
Select the check box to import empty blocks (blocks without elements).
De-select the check box to omit all empty blocks from the import.
Import attributes definitions as text
Select the check box to import attribute definitions as TEXP elements.
Automatic size
Select the check box to import the drawing using an automatically calculated size.
De-select the check box to import the drawing using a selected picture size or a custom size.
Custom size
Select the check box to enable the X and Y fields.
Input values in the fields to explicitly define the picture size of the imported CAD drawing, on the X axis and Y axis.
Open after import
Select the check box to open the file once the import has completed.
Drawing name
A default name is generated automatically based on the name of the original file. Input a value to modify the name of the imported CAD drawing. The imported drawing is saved in the database with the given name.
If multiple files are selected for import, the field becomes inactive and all filenames are generated automatically based on the name of the original file.
Import as
Select from the drop-down list to define the element to be used as the basis for the import.
The available options are:
Import empty blocks
Select the check box to import empty blocks (blocks without elements).
De-select the check box to omit all empty blocks from the import.
Import attributes definitions as text
Select the check box to import attribute definitions as TEXP elements.
Automatic size
Select the check box to import the drawing using an automatically calculated size.
De-select the check box to import the drawing using a selected picture size or a custom size.
Custom size
Select the check box to enable the X and Y fields.
Input values in the fields to explicitly define the picture size of the imported CAD drawing, on the X axis and Y axis.
Open after import
Select the check box to open the file once the import has completed.
The Fill Types Mapping tab on the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window displays a list of all fill types used in the imported CAD drawings and the mapped AVEVA fill types based on general mapping settings. Refer to Mapping Settings for further information.

To modify a fill type mapping, select a row on the list and select a mapped fill type from the drop-down list.
If a fill type is not mapped in the general mapping settings, the mapped fill type is set to Off.
The Line Types Mapping tab on the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window displays a list of all line types used in the imported CAD drawings and the mapped AVEVA line types based on general mapping settings. Refer to Mapping Settings for further information.

To modify a line type mapping, select a row on the list and select a mapped line type from the drop-down list.
If a line type is not mapped in the general mapping settings, the mapped line type is set to ByLayer.
Click OK to apply the general settings and mappings, the Hierarchy Browser window displays. Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Import Dxf/Dwg file(s) window.

Select the owning element for the imported CAD Drawing from the hierarchy.
Click OK to import the drawing or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Hierarchy Browser window. A progress window displays while the import takes place.

Click Abort to cancel the import.
A new sheet is added to the drawing. For example:

Drawing name
A default name is generated automatically based on the name of the original file. Input a value to modify the name of the imported CAD drawing. The imported drawing is saved in the database with the given name.
If multiple files are selected for import, the field becomes inactive and all filenames are generated automatically based on the name of the original file.
Import as
Select from the drop-down list to define the element to be used as the basis for the import.
The available options are:
Backing sheet
ISO symbol template
Overlay
Sheet
Sheet template
Symbol template
Import empty blocks
Select the check box to import empty blocks (blocks without elements).
De-select the check box to omit all empty blocks from the import.
Import attributes definitions as text
Select the check box to import attribute definitions as TEXP elements.
Automatic size
Select the check box to import the drawing using an automatically calculated size.
De-select the check box to import the drawing using a selected picture size or a custom size.
Custom size
Select the check box to enable the X and Y fields.
Input values in the fields to explicitly define the picture size of the imported CAD drawing, on the X axis and Y axis.
Open after import
Select the check box to open the file once the import has completed.
Backing sheet
ISO symbol template
Overlay
Sheet
Sheet template
Symbol template
Backing sheet
Backing sheet
ISO symbol template
ISO symbol template
Overlay
Overlay
Sheet
Sheet
Sheet template
Sheet template
Symbol template
Symbol template
Note:
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure that imported files do not contain malicious code. AVEVA recommends never to import files that are not from a trusted source. AVEVA does not recommend importing files that are excessively large, in rare cases this can cause the application to crash due to the process going above the 32-bit process limit.

Mapping Settings
Mapping Settings
Note
:
Open
Import Dxf/Dwg file(s)
General Settings
Import Dxf/Dwg file(s)
Drawing name
Import as
Import empty blocks
Import attributes definitions as text
Automatic size
Custom size
Open after import
Fill Types Mapping
Import Dxf/Dwg file(s)
Mapping Settings
Off
Line Types Mapping
Import Dxf/Dwg file(s)
Mapping Settings
ByLayer
OK
Cancel
Import Dxf/Dwg file(s)
OK
Cancel
Hierarchy Browser
Abort


Creates fill type and line type mappings for imported CAD (.dwg or .dxf) files.

The existing user-defined mappings display in the Available Maps list.
The Map Actions display underneath the list. To modify a mapping, select a row, input the name of the original document fill/line type and select a mapped fill/line type from the drop-down list.
Create a new mapping
Displays the Add New Map window.
Input a name in the field.
Click OK to create the mapping or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Add New Map window. The created mapping displays in the Available Maps list.
Delete selected mappings
Click to delete the selected mapping from the Available Maps list.

Create a new mapping
Displays the Add New Map window.

Input a name in the field.
Click OK to create the mapping or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Add New Map window. The created mapping displays in the Available Maps list.

Delete selected mappings
Click to delete the selected mapping from the Available Maps list.
Set Default Mappings
Sets the default mappings for imported CAD drawings.
Select the check box adjacent to the required mapping on the Available Maps list.
Click Save to save the mapping settings or click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Mapping Settings window.
Create a new mapping
Displays the Add New Map window.
Input a name in the field.
Click OK to create the mapping or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Add New Map window. The created mapping displays in the Available Maps list.
Delete selected mappings
Click to delete the selected mapping from the Available Maps list.

Available Maps
Map Actions
Create a new mapping
Add New Map
OK
Cancel
Add New Map
Available Maps
Delete selected mappings
Available Maps
Set Default Mappings
Available Maps
Save
Cancel
Mapping Settings


Create and Modify Representation and Hatch Styles

Sets the display of drawing elements and defines the hatching style.
Global styles can be overridden by user-defined styles which can be applied to drawing items. The styles are stored in local Representation Libraries.


Select the Rep. Rules tab to display the current user-defined representation styles for the drawing.
Representation Styles
The Representation Styles part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to add, remove and define representation styles (STYL).

Add
Click Add from the drop down list to create a representation style. A new representation style with a default name and attributes is created and added to the list of available representation styles.
Remove
Click to delete the currently selected representation style.
Add
Click Add from the drop down list to create a representation style. A new representation style with a default name and attributes is created and added to the list of available representation styles.
Remove
Click to delete the currently selected representation style.
Colour and Style Attributes
The Color and Style Attributes part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to select the line styles, colours and model visual layers for the available representation styles.

Standard options of line colour, style and model visual layer are set explicitly by selecting system-defined settings from the colour, line-pattern and thickness, and model visual layer drop-down lists.
Click to display the colour, line-pattern and thickness, and model visual layer drop-down lists for a representation style.
Click to minimize the colour, line-pattern and thickness, and model visual layer drop-down lists for a representation style.

Click to display the colour, line-pattern and thickness, and model visual layer drop-down lists for a representation style.

Click to minimize the colour, line-pattern and thickness, and model visual layer drop-down lists for a representation style.
Representation Style Attributes
The Style Attributes part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to define the display of a number of design items.

Tube (TUBE)
Select the check box to display all pipes.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all pipes.
Obstructions (OBST)
Select the check box to display all obstructions.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all obstructions.
Profile (PRFG)
Select the check box to display all steelwork profiles.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all steelwork profiles.
Piping Symbols (PSYM)
Select the check box to display all piping symbols.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all piping symbols.
Insulation (INSU)
Select the check box to display all insulation.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all insulation.
P-Line (PLFG)
Select the check box to display all steelwork stick build representation.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all steelwork stick build representation.
Centreline (CLFG)
Select the check box to display all center lines.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all center lines.
Drawing Level (DLEV)
Input a value to modify the drawing level. The default value is 6.
Tube (TUBE)
Select the check box to display all pipes.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all pipes.
Obstructions (OBST)
Select the check box to display all obstructions.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all obstructions.
Profile (PRFG)
Select the check box to display all steelwork profiles.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all steelwork profiles.
Piping Symbols (PSYM)
Select the check box to display all piping symbols.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all piping symbols.
Insulation (INSU)
Select the check box to display all insulation.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all insulation.
P-Line (PLFG)
Select the check box to display all steelwork stick build representation.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all steelwork stick build representation.
Centreline (CLFG)
Select the check box to display all center lines.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all center lines.
Drawing Level (DLEV)
Input a value to modify the drawing level. The default value is 6.
Representation Rule Attributes
The Representation Rule Attributes part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to define some representation rule attributes.

No HLR
Select the check box to remove Hidden Line Representation.
Symbol
Select the check box to display 2D Symbolic representation.
No HLR
Select the check box to remove Hidden Line Representation.
Symbol
Select the check box to display 2D Symbolic representation.
To apply the currently selected representation style to design items, click Select Items.
You are prompted to Select design item

Click to identify the required items.
When all required items have been selected, press Enter.The selected representation style is then applied to the items.
To apply the currently selected representation style to design items and to their significant owners, click Select Owners.
You are then prompted to Select design owner

Click to identify the required items.
When all the required items have been selected, press Enter. The selected representation style is then applied to the items and their owners.
Add
Click Add from the drop down list to create a representation style. A new representation style with a default name and attributes is created and added to the list of available representation styles.
Remove
Click to delete the currently selected representation style.
Click to display the colour, line-pattern and thickness, and model visual layer drop-down lists for a representation style.
Click to minimize the colour, line-pattern and thickness, and model visual layer drop-down lists for a representation style.
Tube (TUBE)
Select the check box to display all pipes.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all pipes.
Obstructions (OBST)
Select the check box to display all obstructions.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all obstructions.
Profile (PRFG)
Select the check box to display all steelwork profiles.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all steelwork profiles.
Piping Symbols (PSYM)
Select the check box to display all piping symbols.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all piping symbols.
Insulation (INSU)
Select the check box to display all insulation.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all insulation.
P-Line (PLFG)
Select the check box to display all steelwork stick build representation.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all steelwork stick build representation.
Centreline (CLFG)
Select the check box to display all center lines.
De-select the check box to suppress the display of all center lines.
Drawing Level (DLEV)
Input a value to modify the drawing level. The default value is 6.
No HLR
Select the check box to remove Hidden Line Representation.
Symbol
Select the check box to display 2D Symbolic representation.
Note:
You can click to deselect a selected item.
Note:
You can click to deselect a selected item.

Rep. Rules
Representation Styles
Representation Styles
Representation and Hatch Rules
Add
Add
Remove
Colour and Style Attributes
Color and Style Attributes
Representation and Hatch Rules
Representation Style Attributes
Style Attributes
Representation and Hatch Rules
Tube (TUBE)
Obstructions (OBST)
Profile (PRFG)
Piping Symbols (PSYM)
Insulation (INSU)
P-Line (PLFG)
Centreline (CLFG)
Drawing Level (DLEV)
Representation Rule Attributes
Representation Rule Attributes
Representation and Hatch Rules
No HLR
Symbol
Select Items
Select design item
Note
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Enter
Select Owners
Select design owner
Note
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Enter


Select the Hatch Rules tab to display the current user-defined hatching styles for the drawing.

Hatching Styles
The Hatching Styles part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to add and remove hatching styles.

Add
Click to create a hatching style. A new hatching style with a default name and attributes is created and added to the list of available hatching styles.
Remove
Click to delete the currently selected hatching style.
Add
Click to create a hatching style. A new hatching style with a default name and attributes is created and added to the list of available hatching styles.
Remove
Click to delete the currently selected hatching style.
To modify the currently selected hatching style, you can modify the attributes that display in the lower sections of the Representation and Hatch Rules window.
Hatching Colour and Style
The Hatching Colour and Style part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to select the line styles, colours and fills for the currently selected hatching style.

Click to display the colour, fill and line style drop-down lists for a line type.
Click to minimize the colour, fill and line style drop-down lists for a line type.

Click to display the colour, fill and line style drop-down lists for a line type.

Click to minimize the colour, fill and line style drop-down lists for a line type.
You can select a colour, fill and line style from the drop-down lists for each available hatching style.
Hatching Rules
The Hatching Rules part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to define the items to which hatching styles apply.

You can define the element surfaces to be considered for hatching.
Only Sectioned Surfaces
Select the option button to apply hatching only to surfaces cut by a section plane.
All Primitive Surfaces
Select the option button to apply hatching to all surfaces, the element need not be cut by a section plane.
Only Sectioned Surfaces
Select the option button to apply hatching only to surfaces cut by a section plane.
All Primitive Surfaces
Select the option button to apply hatching to all surfaces, the element need not be cut by a section plane.
You can define the surface direction of elements to be considered for hatching. The element to be hatched must also meet the criteria defined using the option buttons in the Consider part of the window.
All Surfaces in All Directions
Select the option button to apply hatching to all element surfaces
Only Surfaces Perpendicular to the View Direction
Select the option button to apply hatching only to surfaces perpendicular to the view direction. For example, if the view direction is north then the south face of the element is hatched.
Only Surfaces Facing in a Specified Direction
Select the option button to apply hatching to surfaces using a specified direction, instead of using the view direction.
The Direction and Derived option buttons become active.
For example, if six surfaces of a box are required to have different hatching styles then six hatching rules are applied.
Direction
Input a value in the field to apply hatching to surfaces matching the specified direction. For example, Input N in the field to apply hatching to surfaces in the North direction.
Derived
Click to define the object to associate with the Direction hatching using a cursor pick.
You are prompted to Select design item
Click to identify the design element.
All Surfaces in All Directions
Select the option button to apply hatching to all element surfaces
Only Surfaces Perpendicular to the View Direction
Select the option button to apply hatching only to surfaces perpendicular to the view direction. For example, if the view direction is north then the south face of the element is hatched.
Only Surfaces Facing in a Specified Direction
Select the option button to apply hatching to surfaces using a specified direction, instead of using the view direction.
The Direction and Derived option buttons become active.
For example, if six surfaces of a box are required to have different hatching styles then six hatching rules are applied.
Direction
Input a value in the field to apply hatching to surfaces matching the specified direction. For example, Input N in the field to apply hatching to surfaces in the North direction.
Derived
Click to define the object to associate with the Direction hatching using a cursor pick.
You are prompted to Select design item
Click to identify the design element.
Hatch Flags
The Hatch Flags part of the Representation and Hatch Rules window allows you to define hatching for pipe and HVAC duct cross-sections.

Piping Symbols
Select the check box to apply hatching to the cross-section of a pipe or HVAC duct with a pipe end symbol or duct end symbol.
De-select the check box to apply hatching to the full cross-section of a pipe or HVAC duct.
Piping Symbols
Select the check box to apply hatching to the cross-section of a pipe or HVAC duct with a pipe end symbol or duct end symbol.
De-select the check box to apply hatching to the full cross-section of a pipe or HVAC duct.
To apply the currently selected hatching style to design items, click Select Items.
You are prompted to Select design item

Click to identify the required items.
When all required items have been selected, press Enter. The selected hatching style is then applied to the items.
To apply the currently selected hatching style to design items and to their significant owners, click Select Owners.
You are then prompted to Select design owner

Click to identify the required items.
When all the required items have been selected, press Enter. The selected representation style is then applied to the items and their owners.
Add
Click to create a hatching style. A new hatching style with a default name and attributes is created and added to the list of available hatching styles.
Remove
Click to delete the currently selected hatching style.
Click to display the colour, fill and line style drop-down lists for a line type.
Click to minimize the colour, fill and line style drop-down lists for a line type.
Only Sectioned Surfaces
Select the option button to apply hatching only to surfaces cut by a section plane.
All Primitive Surfaces
Select the option button to apply hatching to all surfaces, the element need not be cut by a section plane.
All Surfaces in All Directions
Select the option button to apply hatching to all element surfaces
Only Surfaces Perpendicular to the View Direction
Select the option button to apply hatching only to surfaces perpendicular to the view direction. For example, if the view direction is north then the south face of the element is hatched.
Only Surfaces Facing in a Specified Direction
Select the option button to apply hatching to surfaces using a specified direction, instead of using the view direction.
The Direction and Derived option buttons become active.
For example, if six surfaces of a box are required to have different hatching styles then six hatching rules are applied.
Direction
Input a value in the field to apply hatching to surfaces matching the specified direction. For example, Input N in the field to apply hatching to surfaces in the North direction.
Derived
Click to define the object to associate with the Direction hatching using a cursor pick.
You are prompted to Select design item
Click to identify the design element.
Piping Symbols
Select the check box to apply hatching to the cross-section of a pipe or HVAC duct with a pipe end symbol or duct end symbol.
De-select the check box to apply hatching to the full cross-section of a pipe or HVAC duct.
Note:
You can click to deselect a selected item.
Note:
You can click to deselect a selected item.

Hatch Rules
Hatching Styles
Hatching Styles
Representation and Hatch Rules
Add
Remove
Representation and Hatch Rules
Hatching Colour and Style
Hatching Colour and Style
Representation and Hatch Rules
Hatching Rules
Hatching Rules
Representation and Hatch Rules
Only Sectioned Surfaces
All Primitive Surfaces
Consider
All Surfaces in All Directions
Only Surfaces Perpendicular to the View Direction
Only Surfaces Facing in a Specified Direction
Direction
Derived
Direction
N
Derived
Direction
Select design item
Hatch Flags
Hatch Flags
Representation and Hatch Rules
Piping Symbols
Select Items
Select design item
Note
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Enter
Select Owners
Select design owner
Note
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Enter


A View determines which 3D model items display on the Sheet that owns the View. Each View element defines:
The viewing parameters (for example, looking direction or scale)
The size, position and orientation of the View on the Sheet
The contents of the View (the Drawlist).
The viewing parameters (for example, looking direction or scale)
The viewing parameters (for example, looking direction or scale)
The size, position and orientation of the View on the Sheet
The size, position and orientation of the View on the Sheet
The contents of the View (the Drawlist).
The contents of the View (the Drawlist).

View
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If a Sheet has been created from a template, the Sheet normally contains at least one View, depending on how the template has been set up by the administrator. An existing View can be modified using the Format 2D tab (refer to Format 2D View for further information). Further Views can be created on a Sheet using the options on that tab, or on the Home tab in the View group. You must be at Sheet level or below before a View can be created.
You can also refer to Create Regions for further information.
Note:
Attributes set at Sheet level are inherited as the default attributes of Views within the Sheet.

Format 2D View
Create Regions
Format 2D View
Home
View
Sheet level
Note
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Create Regions


Creates a plan view containing objects selected in the Model Explorer.


Creates a marine specific 2D view of the model.


Creates a location defined view which is used to present a part of the model in a 2D view, the view is based on a physical or imaginary model plane. The model element or plane used is defined as the view location. The view location forms the basis for the view limits, view content and view direction.
The location defined view functionality can be invoked using the Fluent UI or the Model Explorer.

The Create Location Defined View window allows you to define the view visual style, view scale, view title, view location and the elements that are added to the view.
View Style
Select from the drop down list to define the view visual style. The creation and modification of visual styles is an administrative task, refer to Visual Styles for further information.
The location defined view can be displayed using a visual style with symbolic representation. The creation and modification of visual styles with symbolic representation is an administrative task, refer to Symbolic Representation for further information.
View Scale
Select from the drop-down list to define the scale for the view. The default is Unset, this option automatically calculates the view scale to fit within the view frame.
If the view style has a predefined scale, this scale is used as the default value. The predefined view scale is displayed in the drop-down list.

All scale values use the metric system, if the view style predefined scale uses a different system, the scale value is converted to the metric system.
If a view scale is used, the view frame size is automatically calculated.
View Title
Input the view title in the field. The view title is restricted to a limit of 1000 characters and can include symbols, numbers and spaces. The view title can be displayed on the drawing canvas as intelligent text and is displayed in the Active Properties window if the view is selected as the Current Owner.
Definition
The Definition tab allows you to define the view location and the element types that are added to the view.
View Location
A location defined view is defined on a plane. This plane can be derived from a model element, a grid position or a coordinate value. For example:
If the View Location field is empty or the entered value is not valid, an error message is displayed.

Select a design element from the Model Explorer or click on an element on any view on the drawing canvas and click CE to populate the View Location field with the selected element.
Elements
Select the required check boxes to define the element types that are added to the view.
Alternatively, select the All Elements check box to add all element types to the view.
Limits
The Limits tab becomes available when a valid View Location is defined and allows you to define the depth, orientation and view limits.
Volume Criteria
The volume criteria displays the view location.

Section planes, used for clipping, are created along with the definition of the location defined view. For orthogonal locations, the planes are aligned with the view limits with the exception of the planes representing the depth which are parallel to location plane. By default, the planes representing the depth are created ±100 mm from the view position in the view direction. For an inclined location, the section planes still represent an orthogonal system but are based on the inclined plane representing the location. As the system of section planes are orthogonal and aligned with the view orientation, they can be modified using the Section functionality available on Format 2D tab. Refer to Format 2D View for further information.

Depth Behind
Input a value in the field to define the elements that display in the view, measured from the location plane. All elements that are positioned within the depth value display in the location defined view. The default is 100mm.
Depth in Front
Input a value in the field to define the elements that display in the view, measured from the location plane. All elements that are positioned within the depth value display in the location defined view. The default is 100mm.
Orientation
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to modify the view orientation. Only a view orientation along the same plane can be used. For example a view in the X orientation can be modified to -X.
View Limits
As the location defined view manages the section planes, the functionality to create or remove section planes is disabled in the View Limits window. Refer to Modify View Limits for further information.
Click Continue to continue the process or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create Location Defined View window.
If a view scale is defined, you are prompted to Specify the centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view.
If a view scale is not defined, you are prompted to Specify the first corner or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first corner of the view.
You are then prompted to Specify the opposite corner or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the opposite corner of the view. The view is created.
Throughout the view creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Scale Factor
Press the down arrow key and select Scale Factor to define a different scale factor for the location defined view.
Input the required scale at the prompt and press Enter.
Centre-Width
Press the down arrow key and select Centre-Width to create a location defined view with a specified center point.
You are then prompted to Specify the centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view.
You are then prompted to Specify the width or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or move the cursor left or right to define the width of the view. Click to confirm the required width.
You are then prompted to Specify the height or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or move the cursor up or down to define the height of the view. Click to confirm the required height. The view is created.
Corner
Press the down arrow key and select Corner to create a location defined view with specified corners. The process is identical to creating a location defined view with a view scale that is not defined, described previously.
Centre-Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Centre-Scale to create a location defined view with a specified center point and view scale.
You are prompted to Scale or
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale of the view.
You are then prompted to Specify the centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view. The view is created.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Scale Factor
Press the down arrow key and select Scale Factor to define a different scale factor for the location defined view.
Input the required scale at the prompt and press Enter.
Centre-Width
Press the down arrow key and select Centre-Width to create a location defined view with a specified center point.
You are then prompted to Specify the centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view.
You are then prompted to Specify the width or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or move the cursor left or right to define the width of the view. Click to confirm the required width.
You are then prompted to Specify the height or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or move the cursor up or down to define the height of the view. Click to confirm the required height. The view is created.
Corner
Press the down arrow key and select Corner to create a location defined view with specified corners. The process is identical to creating a location defined view with a view scale that is not defined, described previously.
Centre-Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Centre-Scale to create a location defined view with a specified center point and view scale.
You are prompted to Scale or
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale of the view.
You are then prompted to Specify the centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view. The view is created.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

The new VIEW element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Scale Factor
Press the down arrow key and select Scale Factor to define a different scale factor for the location defined view.
Input the required scale at the prompt and press Enter.
Centre-Width
Press the down arrow key and select Centre-Width to create a location defined view with a specified center point.
You are then prompted to Specify the centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view.
You are then prompted to Specify the width or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or move the cursor left or right to define the width of the view. Click to confirm the required width.
You are then prompted to Specify the height or
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or move the cursor up or down to define the height of the view. Click to confirm the required height. The view is created.
Corner
Press the down arrow key and select Corner to create a location defined view with specified corners. The process is identical to creating a location defined view with a view scale that is not defined, described previously.
Centre-Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Centre-Scale to create a location defined view with a specified center point and view scale.
You are prompted to Scale or
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale of the view.
You are then prompted to Specify the centre point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center of the view. The view is created.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
An X plane view is a transverse section, typically on a frame. For example, input FR172 to create the view plane using frame 172.
A Y plane view is a longitudinal elevation. For example, input LP0 to create an elevation on the centreline.
A Z plane view is a plan view, For example, input Z=5000 to create a plan view at 5 metres above base.
The name of a panel or reference surface object can be input to define the view plane.
A reference surface object, panel or panel component can be selected in an existing view to define the location defined view. The view direction is defined by the location of the selected element.
An X plane view is a transverse section, typically on a frame. For example, input FR172 to create the view plane using frame 172.
An X plane view is a transverse section, typically on a frame. For example, input FR172 to create the view plane using frame 172.
A Y plane view is a longitudinal elevation. For example, input LP0 to create an elevation on the centreline.
A Y plane view is a longitudinal elevation. For example, input LP0 to create an elevation on the centreline.
A Z plane view is a plan view, For example, input Z=5000 to create a plan view at 5 metres above base.
A Z plane view is a plan view, For example, input Z=5000 to create a plan view at 5 metres above base.
The name of a panel or reference surface object can be input to define the view plane.
The name of a panel or reference surface object can be input to define the view plane.
A reference surface object, panel or panel component can be selected in an existing view to define the location defined view. The view direction is defined by the location of the selected element.
A reference surface object, panel or panel component can be selected in an existing view to define the location defined view. The view direction is defined by the location of the selected element.
Note:
The # character is a special character in AVEVA E3D Design, input ## to output a single # character in the view title.

Visual Styles
Symbolic Representation
Format 2D View
Modify View Limits
Create Location Defined View
View Style
Visual Styles
Symbolic Representation
View Scale
View Title
Active Properties
Note
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##
#
Definition
Definition
View Location
View Location
CE
View Location
Elements
All Elements
Limits
Limits
View Location
Volume Criteria
Section
Format 2D
Format 2D View
Depth Behind
Depth in Front
Orientation
X
-X
View Limits
View Limits
Modify View Limits
Continue
Cancel
Create Location Defined View
Specify the centre point or
Enter
Specify the first corner or
Enter
Specify the opposite corner or
Enter
ESC
Scale Factor
Scale Factor
Enter
Centre-Width
Centre-Width
Specify the centre point or
Enter
Specify the width or
Enter
Specify the height or
Enter
Corner
Corner
Centre-Scale
Centre-Scale
Scale or
Enter
Specify the centre point or
Enter
Back
Back