Import Group
Excel
Allows you to add Excel tables to a drawing. Refer to Add Excel Tables for further information.
Import CAD File
Allows you to import a CAD drawing as a new drawing sheet or symbol template. Refer to Create Sheet or Template from Imported CAD File for further information.
Mapping Settings
Allows you to create fill type and line type mappings for imported CAD (.dwg or .dxf) files. Refer to Mapping Settings for further information.
Context Group
Configure
Allows you to configure the default settings for Design In Context. Refer to Configure for more information.
Browse
Allows you to do all the navigating activity for Design In Context. Refer to Associated Documents for more information.
AVEVA NET
Allows you to display the currently selected item in the explorer in the AVEVA NET Dashboard. Refer to AVEVA NET Dashboard for more information.
Import Group
Excel
Allows you to add Excel tables to a drawing. Refer to Add Excel Tables for further information.
Import CAD File
Allows you to import a CAD drawing as a new drawing sheet or symbol template. Refer to Create Sheet or Template from Imported CAD File for further information.
Mapping Settings
Allows you to create fill type and line type mappings for imported CAD (.dwg or .dxf) files. Refer to Mapping Settings for further information.
Context Group
Configure
Allows you to configure the default settings for Design In Context. Refer to Configure for more information.
Browse
Allows you to do all the navigating activity for Design In Context. Refer to Associated Documents for more information.
AVEVA NET
Allows you to display the currently selected item in the explorer in the AVEVA NET Dashboard. Refer to AVEVA NET Dashboard for more information.

Import Group
Excel
Allows you to add Excel tables to a drawing. Refer to Add Excel Tables for further information.
Import CAD File
Allows you to import a CAD drawing as a new drawing sheet or symbol template. Refer to Create Sheet or Template from Imported CAD File for further information.
Mapping Settings
Allows you to create fill type and line type mappings for imported CAD (.dwg or .dxf) files. Refer to Mapping Settings for further information.
Context Group
Configure
Allows you to configure the default settings for Design In Context. Refer to Configure for more information.
Browse
Allows you to do all the navigating activity for Design In Context. Refer to Associated Documents for more information.
AVEVA NET
Allows you to display the currently selected item in the explorer in the AVEVA NET Dashboard. Refer to AVEVA NET Dashboard for more information.

Add Excel Tables
Create Sheet or Template from Imported CAD File
Mapping Settings
Associated Documents
AVEVA NET Dashboard
Import Group
Excel
Add Excel Tables
Import CAD File
Create Sheet or Template from Imported CAD File
Mapping Settings
Mapping Settings
Context Group
Configure
Configure
Browse
Associated Documents
AVEVA NET
AVEVA NET Dashboard


Extracts Group
Extract Control
Allows you to manage items claimed to the current extract database.
Communications
Allows you to view the Communications of the local and remote Daemons, if they are running.
States
Allows you to check the Locking and Isolation of locations.
Transactions
Allows you to view Global transaction commands and view what has happened to them.
Refer to the Global for further details of the Transfer, Extract Control, Communications, States and Transactions functionality.
Status Group
Status Controller
Click to display the Status Controller window, which allows the you to control and report on the status of individual 3D model objects as they progress through their lifecycle.
Refer to Status Control for further information.
History Group
DB Listing
Click to display the DB Listing window, which allows you to query and output aspects of the database. For example, to report changes since a certain date. Refer to DB Listing for details of the facilities.
Session Comment
Click to display the Savework / Session Comment window, which allows you to input comments regarding the current session. Refer to Session Comment for details of the facilities.
Access Group
Claimlists
Click to display the Multiwrite Claim Lists window, which allows you to view and manage user element claims. Refer to Claimlists for details of the facilities.
Data Access Control
Click to display the Query Data Access Control window, which allows you to view the access rights for project users. Refer to Data Access Control for details of the facilities.
Hierarchy Group
Include
Click to display the Include window, which allows you to move elements from the members list of one owner to that of another. Refer to Include for further information.
Reverse
Click to reverse the entire members list order of an element. Refer to Reverse Order for further information.
Reorder
Click to display the Reorder window, which allows you to rearrange the members list order for any owning element. Refer to Reorder for further information.
Refer to Hierarchy for details of the facilities.
Query Group
Project
Click to display the Query Project window, which allows you to perform queries on a range of project data. Refer to Project for further information.
User Status
Click to display the User Status window, which displays information about the user sessions currently in the project. Refer to User Status for details of the facilities.
Revision Group
Editor
Allows you to create and modify revisions. Refer to Create and Modify Revisions for further information.
Compare
Allows you to compare two revisions selected from the From and To lists. Refer to Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds for further information.
To
Allows you to select two revisions to compare with each other. Refer to Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds for further information.
From
Configure
Click to display the Configure window, which allows the movement of external reference data into project(s). Refer to Configuration DB for further information.
Extracts Group
Extract Control
Allows you to manage items claimed to the current extract database.
Communications
Allows you to view the Communications of the local and remote Daemons, if they are running.
States
Allows you to check the Locking and Isolation of locations.
Transactions
Allows you to view Global transaction commands and view what has happened to them.
Refer to the Global for further details of the Transfer, Extract Control, Communications, States and Transactions functionality.
Status Group
Status Controller
Click to display the Status Controller window, which allows the you to control and report on the status of individual 3D model objects as they progress through their lifecycle.
Refer to Status Control for further information.
History Group
DB Listing
Click to display the DB Listing window, which allows you to query and output aspects of the database. For example, to report changes since a certain date. Refer to DB Listing for details of the facilities.
Session Comment
Click to display the Savework / Session Comment window, which allows you to input comments regarding the current session. Refer to Session Comment for details of the facilities.
Access Group
Claimlists
Click to display the Multiwrite Claim Lists window, which allows you to view and manage user element claims. Refer to Claimlists for details of the facilities.
Data Access Control
Click to display the Query Data Access Control window, which allows you to view the access rights for project users. Refer to Data Access Control for details of the facilities.
Hierarchy Group
Include
Click to display the Include window, which allows you to move elements from the members list of one owner to that of another. Refer to Include for further information.
Reverse
Click to reverse the entire members list order of an element. Refer to Reverse Order for further information.
Reorder
Click to display the Reorder window, which allows you to rearrange the members list order for any owning element. Refer to Reorder for further information.
Refer to Hierarchy for details of the facilities.
Query Group
Project
Click to display the Query Project window, which allows you to perform queries on a range of project data. Refer to Project for further information.
User Status
Click to display the User Status window, which displays information about the user sessions currently in the project. Refer to User Status for details of the facilities.
Revision Group
Editor
Allows you to create and modify revisions. Refer to Create and Modify Revisions for further information.
Compare
Allows you to compare two revisions selected from the From and To lists. Refer to Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds for further information.
To
Allows you to select two revisions to compare with each other. Refer to Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds for further information.
From
Configure
Click to display the Configure window, which allows the movement of external reference data into project(s). Refer to Configuration DB for further information.

Extracts Group
Extract Control
Allows you to manage items claimed to the current extract database.
Communications
Allows you to view the Communications of the local and remote Daemons, if they are running.
States
Allows you to check the Locking and Isolation of locations.
Transactions
Allows you to view Global transaction commands and view what has happened to them.
Refer to the Global for further details of the Transfer, Extract Control, Communications, States and Transactions functionality.
Status Group
Status Controller
Click to display the Status Controller window, which allows the you to control and report on the status of individual 3D model objects as they progress through their lifecycle.
Refer to Status Control for further information.
History Group
DB Listing
Click to display the DB Listing window, which allows you to query and output aspects of the database. For example, to report changes since a certain date. Refer to DB Listing for details of the facilities.
Session Comment
Click to display the Savework / Session Comment window, which allows you to input comments regarding the current session. Refer to Session Comment for details of the facilities.
Access Group
Claimlists
Click to display the Multiwrite Claim Lists window, which allows you to view and manage user element claims. Refer to Claimlists for details of the facilities.
Data Access Control
Click to display the Query Data Access Control window, which allows you to view the access rights for project users. Refer to Data Access Control for details of the facilities.
Hierarchy Group
Include
Click to display the Include window, which allows you to move elements from the members list of one owner to that of another. Refer to Include for further information.
Reverse
Click to reverse the entire members list order of an element. Refer to Reverse Order for further information.
Reorder
Click to display the Reorder window, which allows you to rearrange the members list order for any owning element. Refer to Reorder for further information.
Refer to Hierarchy for details of the facilities.
Query Group
Project
Click to display the Query Project window, which allows you to perform queries on a range of project data. Refer to Project for further information.
User Status
Click to display the User Status window, which displays information about the user sessions currently in the project. Refer to User Status for details of the facilities.
Revision Group
Editor
Allows you to create and modify revisions. Refer to Create and Modify Revisions for further information.
Compare
Allows you to compare two revisions selected from the From and To lists. Refer to Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds for further information.
To
Allows you to select two revisions to compare with each other. Refer to Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds for further information.
From
Configure
Click to display the Configure window, which allows the movement of external reference data into project(s). Refer to Configuration DB for further information.

Global
Include
Reverse Order
Reorder
Hierarchy
Project
User Status
Create and Modify Revisions
Configuration DB
Extracts Group
Extract Control
Communications
States
Transactions
Global
Transfer
Extract
Control
Communications
States
Transactions
Status Group
Status Controller
Status Controller
Status Control
History Group
DB Listing
DB Listing
DB Listing
Session Comment
Savework / Session Comment
Session Comment
Access Group
Claimlists
Claimlists
Data Access Control
Data Access Control
Hierarchy Group
Include
Include
Reverse
Reverse Order
Reorder
Reorder
Reorder
Hierarchy
Query Group
Project
Query Project
Project
User Status
User Status
Revision Group
Editor
Create and Modify Revisions
Compare
Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds
To
Compare Revisions and Add Revision Clouds
From
Configure
Configure
Configuration DB


Create Group
General
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
Allows you to create a general ADP drawing. Refer to Create General ADP Drawings for further information.
Sheet
Allows you to create a general ADP sheet. Refer to Create General ADP Sheets for further information.
View
Allows you to create a general ADP view. Refer to Create General ADP Views for further information.
Spool Drawings
Allows you to create a new pipe spool drawing. Refer to Spool Drawings for further information.
HVAC Sketches
Allows you to create a new HVAC sketch. Refer to Create HVAC Sketches for further information.
Isometric Drawings
Isometric ADP defaults are defined by the administrator. Refer to Defaults for further information.
Modify Group
General
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
Allows you to modify a general ADP drawing. Refer to Modify General ADP Drawings for further details.
Sheet
Allows you to modify a general ADP sheet. Refer to Modify General ADP Sheets for further details.
View
Allows you to modify a general ADP view. Refer to Modify General ADP View for further details.
Tools Group
Equipment Centres
Allows you to define the setup of equipment centrelines on a general ADP view. Refer to Equipment Centerlines for further details.
Weld Labels
Allows you to label welds. Refer to Create Weld Labels for further information.
Isometric Tools Group
Drawing Search
Allows you to search for Isometric ADP drawings. Refer to Search for Isometric ADP Drawings for further information.
Isometric Direction
Allows you to modify the view direction of an Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Isometric Direction for further information.
Nudge Up
Allows you to increase the view scale of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Nudge Down
Allows you to decrease the view scale of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Nudge Factor
Allows you to define the scale used to nudge the view scale. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Dimension Cycle
Allows you to define the display style of dimensions on the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Dimension Style for further information.
Log
Allows you to view the log file for the generated Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Log File for further information.
Revision
Allows you to define the revision status of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Revision Details for further information.
Visibility
Allows you to specify the visible layers for the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Layer Visibility for further information.
Defaults Group
General
The default files used for General ADP production are defined by the administrator. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
Isometric
The default files used for Isometric ADP production are defined by the administrator. Refer to Defaults for further information.
Pipe Spool Administration
Allows you to define the sheet template and backing sheet settings for pipe spool drawings.
Create Group
General
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Allows you to create a general ADP drawing. Refer to Create General ADP Drawings for further information.
Allows you to create a general ADP sheet. Refer to Create General ADP Sheets for further information.
Allows you to create a general ADP view. Refer to Create General ADP Views for further information.
Spool Drawings
Allows you to create a new pipe spool drawing. Refer to Spool Drawings for further information.
HVAC Sketches
Allows you to create a new HVAC sketch. Refer to Create HVAC Sketches for further information.
Isometric Drawings
Isometric ADP defaults are defined by the administrator. Refer to Defaults for further information.
Modify Group
General
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Allows you to modify a general ADP drawing. Refer to Modify General ADP Drawings for further details.
Allows you to modify a general ADP sheet. Refer to Modify General ADP Sheets for further details.
Allows you to modify a general ADP view. Refer to Modify General ADP View for further details.
Tools Group
Equipment Centres
Allows you to define the setup of equipment centrelines on a general ADP view. Refer to Equipment Centerlines for further details.
Weld Labels
Allows you to label welds. Refer to Create Weld Labels for further information.
Isometric Tools Group
Drawing Search
Allows you to search for Isometric ADP drawings. Refer to Search for Isometric ADP Drawings for further information.
Isometric Direction
Allows you to modify the view direction of an Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Isometric Direction for further information.
Nudge Up
Allows you to increase the view scale of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Nudge Down
Allows you to decrease the view scale of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Nudge Factor
Allows you to define the scale used to nudge the view scale. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Dimension Cycle
Allows you to define the display style of dimensions on the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Dimension Style for further information.
Log
Allows you to view the log file for the generated Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Log File for further information.
Revision
Allows you to define the revision status of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Revision Details for further information.
Visibility
Allows you to specify the visible layers for the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Layer Visibility for further information.
Defaults Group
General
The default files used for General ADP production are defined by the administrator. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
Isometric
The default files used for Isometric ADP production are defined by the administrator. Refer to Defaults for further information.
Pipe Spool Administration
Allows you to define the sheet template and backing sheet settings for pipe spool drawings.

Create Group
General
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
Allows you to create a general ADP drawing. Refer to Create General ADP Drawings for further information.
Sheet
Allows you to create a general ADP sheet. Refer to Create General ADP Sheets for further information.
View
Allows you to create a general ADP view. Refer to Create General ADP Views for further information.
Spool Drawings
Allows you to create a new pipe spool drawing. Refer to Spool Drawings for further information.
HVAC Sketches
Allows you to create a new HVAC sketch. Refer to Create HVAC Sketches for further information.
Isometric Drawings
Isometric ADP defaults are defined by the administrator. Refer to Defaults for further information.
Modify Group
General
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
Allows you to modify a general ADP drawing. Refer to Modify General ADP Drawings for further details.
Sheet
Allows you to modify a general ADP sheet. Refer to Modify General ADP Sheets for further details.
View
Allows you to modify a general ADP view. Refer to Modify General ADP View for further details.
Tools Group
Equipment Centres
Allows you to define the setup of equipment centrelines on a general ADP view. Refer to Equipment Centerlines for further details.
Weld Labels
Allows you to label welds. Refer to Create Weld Labels for further information.
Isometric Tools Group
Drawing Search
Allows you to search for Isometric ADP drawings. Refer to Search for Isometric ADP Drawings for further information.
Isometric Direction
Allows you to modify the view direction of an Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Isometric Direction for further information.
Nudge Up
Allows you to increase the view scale of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Nudge Down
Allows you to decrease the view scale of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Nudge Factor
Allows you to define the scale used to nudge the view scale. Refer to Nudge the View Scale for further information.
Dimension Cycle
Allows you to define the display style of dimensions on the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Dimension Style for further information.
Log
Allows you to view the log file for the generated Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Log File for further information.
Revision
Allows you to define the revision status of the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Revision Details for further information.
Visibility
Allows you to specify the visible layers for the Isometric ADP drawing. Refer to Layer Visibility for further information.
Defaults Group
General
The default files used for General ADP production are defined by the administrator. Refer to Set ADP Defaults for further information.
Isometric
The default files used for Isometric ADP production are defined by the administrator. Refer to Defaults for further information.
Pipe Spool Administration
Allows you to define the sheet template and backing sheet settings for pipe spool drawings.

Create General ADP Drawings
Create General ADP Sheets
Create General ADP Views
Spool Drawings
Create HVAC Sketches
Defaults
Modify General ADP Drawings
Modify General ADP Sheets
Modify General ADP View
Equipment Centerlines
Create Weld Labels
Search for Isometric ADP Drawings
Isometric Direction
Nudge the View Scale
Nudge the View Scale
Nudge the View Scale
Dimension Style
Log File
Revision Details
Layer Visibility
Set ADP Defaults
Defaults
Create Group
General
Drawing
Create General ADP Drawings
Sheet
Create General ADP Sheets
View
Create General ADP Views
Spool Drawings
Spool Drawings
HVAC Sketches
Create HVAC Sketches
Isometric Drawings
Defaults

Modify Group
General
Drawing
Modify General ADP Drawings
Sheet
Modify General ADP Sheets
View
Modify General ADP View
Tools Group
Equipment Centres
Equipment Centerlines
Weld Labels
Create Weld Labels
Isometric Tools Group
Drawing Search
Search for Isometric ADP Drawings
Isometric Direction
Isometric Direction
Nudge Up
Nudge the View Scale
Nudge Down
Nudge the View Scale
Nudge Factor
Nudge the View Scale
Dimension Cycle
Dimension Style
Log
Log File
Revision
Revision Details
Visibility
Layer Visibility
Defaults Group
General
Set ADP Defaults

Isometric
Defaults
Pipe Spool Administration


Area-Based Auto Group
Create Drawings
Allows you to create new drawings using the Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production facility. Refer to ABA Drawing Process for further information.
Log Files
Click to display the Area ADP File Browser window, which allows you to browse for and open files that log Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production data. Refer to File Browser for further information.
Browse
Click to display the ABA Browse Sheets window, which allows you to browse for and open the drawings produced with the Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production facility. Refer to ABA Browse Sheets for further information.
Defaults
Allows you to set defaults for Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production. Refer to ABA Defaults for further information.
Create Group
Library
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Area Library
ABA Area Libraries are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Area Libraries for further information.
Area
ABA Areas are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Areas for further information.
Classification
ABA Classifications are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Classifications for further information.
Task
ABA Tasks are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Tasks for further information.
Labelling
ABA Labelling Conventions are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Labelling for further information.
Template
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
ABA Template Drawings are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Template Drawings for further information.
View
ABA Template Views are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify ABA Template View for further information.
Auto Number Rules
Auto Number Rules are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Auto Number Rules for further information.
Keyplan Layers
Keyplan Layers are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Keyplan Layers for further information.
Modify Group
Library
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Area Library
ABA Area Libraries are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Area Libraries for further information.
Area
ABA Areas are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Areas for further information.
Classification
ABA Classifications are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Classifications for further information.
Task
ABA Tasks are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Tasks for further information.
Labelling
ABA Labelling Conventions are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Labelling for further information.
Template
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
ABA Template Drawings are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Template Drawings for further information.
Sheet
ABA Template Sheets are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create ABA Template Sheet for further information.
View
ABA Template Views are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify ABA Template View for further information.
Auto Number Rules
Auto Number Rules are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Auto Number Rules for further information.
Supports Group
New Drawing
Allows you to create ABA drawings. Click to display the Create MDS Drawing window. The functionality of the Create MDS Drawing window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Create Supports ABA Drawing for further information.
New User View
Allows you to create a User View on an existing ABA drawing. The process to create a User View is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to User View for further information.
New Over View
Allows you to create an Over View on an existing ABA drawing. The process to create an Over View is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to User View for further information.
Revision Control
Allows you to update the Revision data on the ABA drawing sheet. Click to display the MDS Revision Control window. The functionality of the MDS Revision Control window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Revision Control for further information.
Layer Control
Allows you to control the layers for the ABA drawing. Click to display the MDS Layer Control window. The functionality of the MDS Layer Control window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Layer Control for further information.
Drawing Lock
Allows you to lock an ABA drawing, preventing any changes to be made. Click to display the Modify Drawing Lock window. The functionality of the Modify Drawing Lock window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Drawing Lock for further information.
Scale Override
Allows you to control the view scale for the ABA drawing. Click to display the MDS Scale Override window. The functionality of the MDS Scale Override window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Scale Override for further information.
Rescale Pipe Symbols
Allows you to rescale pipe symbols on an existing ABA drawing. The process to rescale pipe symbols is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Rescale Pipe Symbols for further information.
Area-Based Auto Group
Create Drawings
Allows you to create new drawings using the Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production facility. Refer to ABA Drawing Process for further information.
Log Files
Click to display the Area ADP File Browser window, which allows you to browse for and open files that log Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production data. Refer to File Browser for further information.
Browse
Click to display the ABA Browse Sheets window, which allows you to browse for and open the drawings produced with the Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production facility. Refer to ABA Browse Sheets for further information.
Defaults
Allows you to set defaults for Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production. Refer to ABA Defaults for further information.
Create Group
Library
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
ABA Area Libraries are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Area Libraries for further information.
ABA Areas are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Areas for further information.
ABA Classifications are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Classifications for further information.
ABA Tasks are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Tasks for further information.
ABA Labelling Conventions are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Labelling for further information.
Template
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
ABA Template Drawings are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Template Drawings for further information.
ABA Template Views are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify ABA Template View for further information.
Auto Number Rules
Auto Number Rules are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Auto Number Rules for further information.
Keyplan Layers
Keyplan Layers are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Keyplan Layers for further information.
Modify Group
Library
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
ABA Area Libraries are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Area Libraries for further information.
ABA Areas are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Areas for further information.
ABA Classifications are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Classifications for further information.
ABA Tasks are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Tasks for further information.
ABA Labelling Conventions are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Labelling for further information.
Template
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
ABA Template Drawings are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Template Drawings for further information.
ABA Template Sheets are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create ABA Template Sheet for further information.
ABA Template Views are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify ABA Template View for further information.
Auto Number Rules
Auto Number Rules are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Auto Number Rules for further information.
Supports Group
New Drawing
Allows you to create ABA drawings. Click to display the Create MDS Drawing window. The functionality of the Create MDS Drawing window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Create Supports ABA Drawing for further information.
New User View
Allows you to create a User View on an existing ABA drawing. The process to create a User View is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to User View for further information.
New Over View
Allows you to create an Over View on an existing ABA drawing. The process to create an Over View is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to User View for further information.
Revision Control
Allows you to update the Revision data on the ABA drawing sheet. Click to display the MDS Revision Control window. The functionality of the MDS Revision Control window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Revision Control for further information.
Layer Control
Allows you to control the layers for the ABA drawing. Click to display the MDS Layer Control window. The functionality of the MDS Layer Control window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Layer Control for further information.
Drawing Lock
Allows you to lock an ABA drawing, preventing any changes to be made. Click to display the Modify Drawing Lock window. The functionality of the Modify Drawing Lock window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Drawing Lock for further information.
Scale Override
Allows you to control the view scale for the ABA drawing. Click to display the MDS Scale Override window. The functionality of the MDS Scale Override window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Scale Override for further information.
Rescale Pipe Symbols
Allows you to rescale pipe symbols on an existing ABA drawing. The process to rescale pipe symbols is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Rescale Pipe Symbols for further information.

Area-Based Auto Group
Create Drawings
Allows you to create new drawings using the Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production facility. Refer to ABA Drawing Process for further information.
Log Files
Click to display the Area ADP File Browser window, which allows you to browse for and open files that log Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production data. Refer to File Browser for further information.
Browse
Click to display the ABA Browse Sheets window, which allows you to browse for and open the drawings produced with the Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production facility. Refer to ABA Browse Sheets for further information.
Defaults
Allows you to set defaults for Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production. Refer to ABA Defaults for further information.
Create Group
Library
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Area Library
ABA Area Libraries are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Area Libraries for further information.
Area
ABA Areas are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Areas for further information.
Classification
ABA Classifications are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Classifications for further information.
Task
ABA Tasks are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Tasks for further information.
Labelling
ABA Labelling Conventions are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Labelling for further information.
Template
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
ABA Template Drawings are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Template Drawings for further information.
View
ABA Template Views are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify ABA Template View for further information.
Auto Number Rules
Auto Number Rules are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Auto Number Rules for further information.
Keyplan Layers
Keyplan Layers are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Keyplan Layers for further information.
Modify Group
Library
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Area Library
ABA Area Libraries are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Area Libraries for further information.
Area
ABA Areas are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Areas for further information.
Classification
ABA Classifications are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Classifications for further information.
Task
ABA Tasks are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Tasks for further information.
Labelling
ABA Labelling Conventions are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Labelling for further information.
Template
Click to display a drop-down list with the following options:
Drawing
ABA Template Drawings are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Template Drawings for further information.
Sheet
ABA Template Sheets are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create ABA Template Sheet for further information.
View
ABA Template Views are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify ABA Template View for further information.
Auto Number Rules
Auto Number Rules are defined by the administrator. Refer to Create and Modify Auto Number Rules for further information.
Supports Group
New Drawing
Allows you to create ABA drawings. Click to display the Create MDS Drawing window. The functionality of the Create MDS Drawing window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Create Supports ABA Drawing for further information.
New User View
Allows you to create a User View on an existing ABA drawing. The process to create a User View is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to User View for further information.
New Over View
Allows you to create an Over View on an existing ABA drawing. The process to create an Over View is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to User View for further information.
Revision Control
Allows you to update the Revision data on the ABA drawing sheet. Click to display the MDS Revision Control window. The functionality of the MDS Revision Control window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Revision Control for further information.
Layer Control
Allows you to control the layers for the ABA drawing. Click to display the MDS Layer Control window. The functionality of the MDS Layer Control window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Layer Control for further information.
Drawing Lock
Allows you to lock an ABA drawing, preventing any changes to be made. Click to display the Modify Drawing Lock window. The functionality of the Modify Drawing Lock window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Drawing Lock for further information.
Scale Override
Allows you to control the view scale for the ABA drawing. Click to display the MDS Scale Override window. The functionality of the MDS Scale Override window is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Scale Override for further information.
Rescale Pipe Symbols
Allows you to rescale pipe symbols on an existing ABA drawing. The process to rescale pipe symbols is explained as part of the process to create ABA drawings for Supports. Refer to Rescale Pipe Symbols for further information.

ABA Drawing Process
File Browser
ABA Browse Sheets
ABA Defaults
Create and Modify Area Libraries
Create and Modify Areas
Create and Modify Classifications
Create and Modify Tasks
Create and Modify Labelling
Create and Modify Template Drawings
Create and Modify ABA Template View
Create and Modify Auto Number Rules
Create and Modify Keyplan Layers
Create and Modify Area Libraries
Create and Modify Areas
Create and Modify Classifications
Create and Modify Tasks
Create and Modify Labelling
Create and Modify Template Drawings
Create ABA Template Sheet
Create and Modify ABA Template View
Create and Modify Auto Number Rules
Create Supports ABA Drawing
User View
User View
Revision Control
Layer Control
Drawing Lock
Scale Override
Rescale Pipe Symbols
Area-Based Auto Group
Create Drawings
ABA Drawing Process
Log Files
Area ADP File Browser
File Browser
Browse
ABA Browse Sheets
ABA Browse Sheets
Defaults
ABA Defaults
Create Group
Library
Area Library
Create and Modify Area Libraries

Area
Create and Modify Areas

Classification
Create and Modify Classifications

Task
Create and Modify Tasks

Labelling
Create and Modify Labelling

Template
Drawing
Create and Modify Template Drawings

View
Create and Modify ABA Template View
Auto Number Rules
Create and Modify Auto Number Rules

Keyplan Layers
Create and Modify Keyplan Layers

Modify Group
Library
Area Library
Create and Modify Area Libraries

Area
Create and Modify Areas

Classification
Create and Modify Classifications

Task
Create and Modify Tasks

Labelling
Create and Modify Labelling

Template
Drawing
Create and Modify Template Drawings

Sheet
Create ABA Template Sheet
View
Create and Modify ABA Template View
Auto Number Rules
Create and Modify Auto Number Rules

Supports Group
New Drawing
Create MDS Drawing
Create MDS Drawing
. Refer to
Create Supports ABA Drawing
New User View
User View
New Over View
User View
Revision Control
MDS Revision Control
MDS Revision Control
Revision Control
Layer Control
MDS Layer Control
MDS Layer Control
Layer Control
Drawing Lock
Modify Drawing Lock
Modify Drawing Lock
Drawing Lock
Scale Override
MDS Scale Override
MDS Scale Override
Scale Override
Rescale Pipe Symbols
Rescale Pipe Symbols


Adds options on the Project tab to the Quick Access Toolbar for quick and convenient access.

By default, the Quick Access Toolbar includes the following options.
Save Work
Click to save any changes made to data using the DRAW module. The facility is also available on the Project tab.
Get Work
Click to refresh the databases with changes made by other users since the session was started. The facility is also available on the Project tab.
Undo
Click to Undo the last change made to a drawing. You can continue to undo previous modifications.
Redo
Click to reverse the last undo made to a drawing. You can continue to redo undone modifications.

Save Work
Click to save any changes made to data using the DRAW module. The facility is also available on the Project tab.

Get Work
Click to refresh the databases with changes made by other users since the session was started. The facility is also available on the Project tab.

Undo
Click to Undo the last change made to a drawing. You can continue to undo previous modifications.

Redo
Click to reverse the last undo made to a drawing. You can continue to redo undone modifications.
To add a tab option to the Quick Access Toolbar, right-click the required option and select Add to Quick Access Toolbar from the drop-down list.

The tab option displays on the Quick Access Toolbar.

By default, the Quick Access Toolbar is positioned above the tabs. To position the Quick Access Toolbar below the tabs, right-click a tab and select Show Quick Access Toolbar Below the Ribbon from the drop-down list.
Alternatively, on the Quick Access Toolbar, click Quick Access Toolbar and select Show Below the Ribbon from the drop-down list.

When the Quick Access Toolbar is positioned below the ribbon, the drop-down list options become Show Quick Access Toolbar Above the Ribbon and Show Above the Ribbon.
Customize Quick Access Toolbar includes options for item removal and can also be returned to the default settings.
Save Work
Click to save any changes made to data using the DRAW module. The facility is also available on the Project tab.
Get Work
Click to refresh the databases with changes made by other users since the session was started. The facility is also available on the Project tab.
Undo
Click to Undo the last change made to a drawing. You can continue to undo previous modifications.
Redo
Click to reverse the last undo made to a drawing. You can continue to redo undone modifications.

Project
Project
Save Work
Project
Get Work
Project
Undo
Redo
Add to Quick Access Toolbar
Show Quick Access Toolbar Below the Ribbon
Quick Access Toolbar
Show Below the Ribbon
Show Quick Access Toolbar Above the Ribbon
Show Above the Ribbon
Customize Quick Access Toolbar


Provides a graphical method for using the Draw Database.

Above the navigation tree is a search filter field as well as a drop-down list where predefined search filters can be selected. You can navigate to the selected filter in the explorer tree.
Click Search to search for items. Refer to Search for further information.
The Draw Explorer displays the Draw database elements in a hierarchy. To expand an element hierarchy, click to the left of the element name. To contract an expanded element, click to the left of the element name.
The diagram illustrates the Draw database hierarchy and the owning relationship between Draw elements. The uppermost element is the World - represented symbolically as /*. The administrative elements Department (DEPT), Registry (REGI) and Drawing (DRWG) can be viewed in the Draw Explorer and module browsers, but cannot be displayed graphically in the Draw Canvas.
The principal elements are the owning Drawing (DRWG) element and member Sheets (SHEE). A Drawing can contain one or more Sheet (SHEE) elements and a Sheet is the highest level element that can be displayed in the Draw Canvas. The Sheet is defined by the elements stored below, with Views (VIEW), Regions (REGION) and annotation forming the Sheet appearance.

To modify elements in the Draw database, right-click an element to display a drop-down menu.

Available menu options are dependant on the currently selected element type.
Open
Click to open the element at sheet level or below in a new tab.
Attributes
Click to display the Attributes window. Refer to Attributes Window for further information.
Rename
Click to rename the selected element. Refer to Rename Element for further information.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected element. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the element.
Delete Members
Click to delete members from an element. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the members.
Select Element
Click to select an element in the 2D view.
Highlight Entities
Click to highlight the currently selected elements in the 2D view.
Unhighlight All Entities
Click to remove the highlight from the currently highlighted elements in the 2D view.
Add To Current Collection
Click to add the selected element to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
Add Members to Current Collection
Click to add members of the selected element to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
Add Hierarchy to Current Collection
Click to add the selected element hierarchy to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
New Explorer
Allows you to create a new explorer for the selected element or the element owner in the database hierarchy.
Copy
Click to copy the selected element and any associated members.
Paste
Click to paste a copied element and any associated members.
Open
Click to open the element at sheet level or below in a new tab.
Attributes
Click to display the Attributes window. Refer to Attributes Window for further information.
Rename
Click to rename the selected element. Refer to Rename Element for further information.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected element. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the element.
Delete Members
Click to delete members from an element. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the members.
Select Element
Click to select an element in the 2D view.
Highlight Entities
Click to highlight the currently selected elements in the 2D view.
Unhighlight All Entities
Click to remove the highlight from the currently highlighted elements in the 2D view.
Add To Current Collection
Click to add the selected element to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
Add Members to Current Collection
Click to add members of the selected element to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
Add Hierarchy to Current Collection
Click to add the selected element hierarchy to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
New Explorer
Allows you to create a new explorer for the selected element or the element owner in the database hierarchy.
Copy
Click to copy the selected element and any associated members.
Paste
Click to paste a copied element and any associated members.
You can right-click the element name field at the top of the Draw Explorer to display a drop-down menu containing element naming options.

Undo
Click to undo the last action carried out in the element name field.
Cut
Click to copy and remove selected text from the element name field to the clipboard.
Copy
Click to copy selected text from the element name field to the clipboard.
Paste
Click to paste copied text into the element name field.
Delete
Click to delete selected text in the element name field.
Select All
Click to select all text in the element name field.
Right to left Reading order
Click to display the text in the element name field in right to left reading format.
Show Unicode control characters
Click to display Unicode control characters in the element name field.
Insert Unicode control character
Select a character from the drop-down menu to insert a unicode control into the element name field.
Undo
Click to undo the last action carried out in the element name field.
Cut
Click to copy and remove selected text from the element name field to the clipboard.
Copy
Click to copy selected text from the element name field to the clipboard.
Paste
Click to paste copied text into the element name field.
Delete
Click to delete selected text in the element name field.
Select All
Click to select all text in the element name field.
Right to left Reading order
Click to display the text in the element name field in right to left reading format.
Show Unicode control characters
Click to display Unicode control characters in the element name field.
Insert Unicode control character
Select a character from the drop-down menu to insert a unicode control into the element name field.
Rename Element
Renames an element.

The Element Naming window allows you to rename the selected element and its members.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected element as the working element.
Name
Input a new name for the element in the field.
Only
Select from the drop-down list, the name change is applied to the current element only.
Re-name all
Select from the drop-down list, the name change is cascaded down to those members of the current element which incorporate the affected text within their names.
Note:
Re-name all is recommended to rename the entire hierarchy below the currently selected element.
Un-name
Select from the drop-down list, the name becomes unset (the element is then identified only by its reference number).
CE
Click to identify the currently selected element as the working element.
Name
Input a new name for the element in the field.
Only
Select from the drop-down list, the name change is applied to the current element only.
Re-name all
Select from the drop-down list, the name change is cascaded down to those members of the current element which incorporate the affected text within their names.
Un-name
Select from the drop-down list, the name becomes unset (the element is then identified only by its reference number).
Click Reset to revert to the values applied when the Element Naming window was opened.
Click Apply to confirm the modifications or Dismiss to discard any changes and close the Element Naming window.
Open
Click to open the element at sheet level or below in a new tab.
Attributes
Click to display the Attributes window. Refer to Attributes Window for further information.
Rename
Click to rename the selected element. Refer to Rename Element for further information.
Delete
Click to delete the currently selected element. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the element.
Delete Members
Click to delete members from an element. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the members.
Select Element
Click to select an element in the 2D view.
Highlight Entities
Click to highlight the currently selected elements in the 2D view.
Unhighlight All Entities
Click to remove the highlight from the currently highlighted elements in the 2D view.
Add To Current Collection
Click to add the selected element to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
Add Members to Current Collection
Click to add members of the selected element to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
Add Hierarchy to Current Collection
Click to add the selected element hierarchy to the list in the Collections window. Refer to Collections for further information.
New Explorer
Allows you to create a new explorer for the selected element or the element owner in the database hierarchy.
Copy
Click to copy the selected element and any associated members.
Paste
Click to paste a copied element and any associated members.
Undo
Click to undo the last action carried out in the element name field.
Cut
Click to copy and remove selected text from the element name field to the clipboard.
Copy
Click to copy selected text from the element name field to the clipboard.
Paste
Click to paste copied text into the element name field.
Delete
Click to delete selected text in the element name field.
Select All
Click to select all text in the element name field.
Right to left Reading order
Click to display the text in the element name field in right to left reading format.
Show Unicode control characters
Click to display Unicode control characters in the element name field.
Insert Unicode control character
Select a character from the drop-down menu to insert a unicode control into the element name field.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected element as the working element.
Name
Input a new name for the element in the field.
Only
Select from the drop-down list, the name change is applied to the current element only.
Re-name all
Select from the drop-down list, the name change is cascaded down to those members of the current element which incorporate the affected text within their names.
Note:
Re-name all is recommended to rename the entire hierarchy below the currently selected element.
Un-name
Select from the drop-down list, the name becomes unset (the element is then identified only by its reference number).
Note:
Re-name all is recommended to rename the entire hierarchy below the currently selected element.

Search
Search
Draw Explorer
Open
Attributes
Attributes
Attributes Window
Rename
Rename Element
Delete
OK
Yes
Delete Members
Yes
Select Element
Highlight Entities
Unhighlight All Entities
Add To Current Collection
Collections
Collections
Add Members to Current Collection
Collections
Collections
Add Hierarchy to Current Collection
Collections
Collections
New Explorer
Copy
Paste
Undo
Cut
Copy
Paste
Delete
Select All
Right to left Reading order
Show Unicode control characters
Insert Unicode control character
Rename Element
Element Naming
CE
Name
Only
Re-name all
Note
:
Re-name all
Un-name
Reset
Element Naming
Apply
Dismiss
Element Naming


Displays the default properties that are applied to new objects when they are created and subsequently applies the properties to selected objects, if required.

The current active properties display and can be modified. When a new object is created, these properties are automatically applied to that object.
To apply the current properties to an object, select the check boxes for those properties to be applied, and select a property from the drop-down list.
Pick the selected entity properties and select them as current
Click to set the selected properties as the active properties. If multiple objects are selected they must have the same properties.
Apply the current setting to the selected entities
Click to apply the active properties to a selected object using a cursor pick.

Pick the selected entity properties and select them as current
Click to set the selected properties as the active properties. If multiple objects are selected they must have the same properties.

Apply the current setting to the selected entities
Click to apply the active properties to a selected object using a cursor pick.

Pick the selected entity properties and select them as current
Click to set the selected properties as the active properties. If multiple objects are selected they must have the same properties.
Apply the current setting to the selected entities
Click to apply the active properties to a selected object using a cursor pick.

Pick the selected entity properties and select them as current
Apply the current setting to the selected entities


Sets selected vertex properties.
The Vertex Editor is only available if a single object is selected and an appropriate element, for example, an LDIM or a CONNCT element displays in the Properties window.

The top part of the Vertex Editor window displays a list of vertices for the object.
Select a vertex to display a list of available properties on the bottom part of the Vertex Editor window. The vertex properties can be modified.
Add
Click to add a vertex to the list of available vertices.
Remove
Click to remove the currently selected vertex from the list of available vertices.
Up
Click to move the currently selected vertex up one position on the list of available vertices.
Down
Click to move the currently selected vertex down one position on the list of available vertices.
Pick Vertex on canvas
Allows the selection of a vertex on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the vertex.
The vertex is selected in the list of available vertices and the command ends automatically.
Switch to loop vertex
Draws a shield vertex at the start point or end point of a connector.
You are prompted to Snap to positions to create connections for a loop vertex or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the connection point.
You are then prompted to Snap to positions to create connection points for a loop vertex or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated, multiple connection points can be created.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the shield vertex creation process.

Add
Click to add a vertex to the list of available vertices.

Remove
Click to remove the currently selected vertex from the list of available vertices.

Up
Click to move the currently selected vertex up one position on the list of available vertices.

Down
Click to move the currently selected vertex down one position on the list of available vertices.

Pick Vertex on canvas
Allows the selection of a vertex on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the vertex.
The vertex is selected in the list of available vertices and the command ends automatically.

Switch to loop vertex
Draws a shield vertex at the start point or end point of a connector.
You are prompted to Snap to positions to create connections for a loop vertex or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the connection point.
You are then prompted to Snap to positions to create connection points for a loop vertex or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated, multiple connection points can be created.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the shield vertex creation process.

Add
Click to add a vertex to the list of available vertices.
Remove
Click to remove the currently selected vertex from the list of available vertices.
Up
Click to move the currently selected vertex up one position on the list of available vertices.
Down
Click to move the currently selected vertex down one position on the list of available vertices.
Pick Vertex on canvas
Allows the selection of a vertex on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the vertex.
The vertex is selected in the list of available vertices and the command ends automatically.
Switch to loop vertex
Draws a shield vertex at the start point or end point of a connector.
You are prompted to Snap to positions to create connections for a loop vertex or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the connection point.
You are then prompted to Snap to positions to create connection points for a loop vertex or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated, multiple connection points can be created.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the shield vertex creation process.

Properties
Vertex Editor
Vertex Editor
Add
Remove
Up
Down
Pick Vertex on canvas
Select objects
Switch to loop vertex
Snap to positions to create connections for a loop vertex or
Enter
Snap to positions to create connection points for a loop vertex or <Finish>
F
Enter


The hierarchy of elements in the Draw database is:

Note:
Automatically created system elements do not display.

Note
:


You can set various display, view, system, drafting, printing and file options. Appware load errors can be viewed and user defaults modified.


Sets the coordinate display, explorer settings, form display and unit settings.
The following configuration options can be defined:
Coordinates
Explorer Settings
Configuration
Units
Coordinates
Coordinates
Explorer Settings
Explorer Settings
Configuration
Configuration
Units
Units

Coordinates
Explorer Settings
Configuration
Units
Coordinates
Explorer Settings
Configuration
Units


Sets the display, view, drafting and system settings.
Refer to PowerCompass™ for further information.

PowerCompass™
PowerCompass™


Sets the default animation, colours, axis options and crosshair options.

Animation
Select the Animate zoom changes check box to animate zoom changes.
Move the Animation Time (seconds) slider to define the animation duration.
Colours
You can specify custom colours for various elements of the application's interface.
Select the element to modify from the list and click Modify to display the Color window.

The Color window allows you to define and select the colour for the currently selected element.
Basic colors
Select a basic colour on the palette.
Custom colors
Select a custom colour on the palette
Crosshair
Move the crosshair to specify a colour on the palette.
Slider
Move the slider to specify a colour.
Hue, Sat, Lum
Input values in the fields to specify the colour values explicitly.
Red, Green, Blue
Input values in the fields to specify the colour values explicitly.
Add to Custom Colors
Click to add the currently selected colour to the Custom colors palette.
Basic colors
Select a basic colour on the palette.
Custom colors
Select a custom colour on the palette
Crosshair
Move the crosshair to specify a colour on the palette.
Slider
Move the slider to specify a colour.
Hue, Sat, Lum
Input values in the fields to specify the colour values explicitly.
Red, Green, Blue
Input values in the fields to specify the colour values explicitly.
Add to Custom Colors
Click to add the currently selected colour to the Custom colors palette.
Click OK to apply the colour or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Color Window.
Axis Options
You can specify the size and position of the Axis icon.
Select the Draw Axis Icon check box to display the Axis Icon in the viewport.
Crosshair Colour Mode
You can control the appearance of the crosshair.
Select the RGB option button to display the crosshair in colour mode, the X axis is red, the Y axis is green and the Z axis is blue.
Select the Grayscale option button to display the crosshair in grayscale mode.
Move the Crosshair size slider to define the size of the crosshair.
Click Reset to restore the default configuration settings. Refer to Reset Configuration for further information.
Click Apply to update the selected settings.
Basic colors
Select a basic colour on the palette.
Custom colors
Select a custom colour on the palette
Crosshair
Move the crosshair to specify a colour on the palette.
Slider
Move the slider to specify a colour.
Hue, Sat, Lum
Input values in the fields to specify the colour values explicitly.
Red, Green, Blue
Input values in the fields to specify the colour values explicitly.
Add to Custom Colors
Click to add the currently selected colour to the Custom colors palette.

Reset Configuration
Animation
Animate zoom changes
Animation Time (seconds)
Colours
Modify
Color
Color
Basic colors
Custom colors
Crosshair
Slider
Hue, Sat, Lum
Red, Green, Blue
Add to Custom Colors
Custom colors
OK
Cancel
Color
Axis Options
Draw Axis Icon
Crosshair Colour Mode
RGB
Grayscale
Crosshair size
Reset
Reset Configuration
Apply


Object Selection and Object Snap Settings

Sets the default object selection, object snap, dynamic hint and anti aliasing options.

Selection Settings
Allows you to define the way in which objects are selected.
Pickbox Size
Move the slider to define the display size of the pick box.
Grip Size
Move the slider to define the display size of the grip.
Max number of Grips
Input a value in the field to specify the maximum number of grips that can display simultaneously.
Single selection mode
Select the check box to specify that holding down Shift adds or removes selected objects.
Pickbox Size
Move the slider to define the display size of the pick box.
Grip Size
Move the slider to define the display size of the grip.
Max number of Grips
Input a value in the field to specify the maximum number of grips that can display simultaneously.
Single selection mode
Select the check box to specify that holding down Shift adds or removes selected objects.
Object Snap Settings
Allows you to define the snap marker size and aperture box size. Functionality is also available to specify the Grid Settings and Object Snap settings.
Snap Marker SIze
Move the slider to define the size of the snap marker.
Aperture Box Size
Move the slider to define the size of the aperture box.
Display snap aperuture box
Select the check box to draw the snap aperture box while specifying coordinates with the mouse.
Advanced
Allows you to specify the Object Snap settings and Grid settings. Refer to Object Snaps and Grid Settings for further information.
Snap Marker SIze
Move the slider to define the size of the snap marker.
Aperture Box Size
Move the slider to define the size of the aperture box.
Display snap aperuture box
Select the check box to draw the snap aperture box while specifying coordinates with the mouse.
Advanced
Allows you to specify the Object Snap settings and Grid settings. Refer to Object Snaps and Grid Settings for further information.
Dynamic Hints Settings
Select the Animate dynamic hints check box to display hints with full opacity only when the you are not active (for example, you are not moving the mouse).
De-select the Animate dynamic hints check box to display hints at all times, regardless of your activity.
Anti-aliasing
Select the Anti-aliasing check box to turn on anti-aliasing.
Click Reset to restore the default configuration settings. Refer to Reset Configuration for further information.
Click Apply to update the selected settings.
Context Editor Precision
Specifies the number of decimal characters displayed on the context editor. The default value is 0.
In the example, the Decimal precision is 2 which displays two decimal characters on the context editor.

Pickbox Size
Move the slider to define the display size of the pick box.
Grip Size
Move the slider to define the display size of the grip.
Max number of Grips
Input a value in the field to specify the maximum number of grips that can display simultaneously.
Single selection mode
Select the check box to specify that holding down Shift adds or removes selected objects.
Snap Marker SIze
Move the slider to define the size of the snap marker.
Aperture Box Size
Move the slider to define the size of the aperture box.
Display snap aperuture box
Select the check box to draw the snap aperture box while specifying coordinates with the mouse.
Advanced
Allows you to specify the Object Snap settings and Grid settings. Refer to Object Snaps and Grid Settings for further information.

Object Snaps
Grid Settings
Reset Configuration
Selection Settings
Pickbox Size
Grip Size
Max number of Grips
Single selection mode
Shift
Object Snap Settings
Snap Marker SIze
Aperture Box Size
Display snap aperuture box
Advanced
Object Snaps
Grid Settings
Dynamic Hints Settings
Animate dynamic hints
Animate dynamic hints
Anti-aliasing
Reset
Reset Configuration
Apply
Context Editor Precision
Decimal precision


Sets the default view configuration, view regeneration and view projection options.

The sliders can be used to change the sensitivities of view operations. Move the slider to the right to increase the sensitivity.
Moving the Curve Vectorization Precision slider to the right specifies more precise curve generation, this can degrade performance for extensive drawings.
Regeneration
Select the Automatic regen on zoom change check box to automatically regenerate objects when the scale is changed.
Automatic regeneration is performed in the background, so you can always view the best curve vectorization, without performance penalties, when working with a drawing.
Projection
You can define the default view angle for a projection. Refer to Create Orthographic Projection View for further information.
Select the First angle option button to display the defining points of each view of a 3-dimensional object, in the direction of the viewer's gaze onto the interior walls of an imaginary 3-dimensional box surrounding the object.

Select the Third angle option button to produce orthographic views of 3-dimensional objects The defining points of each view of the object project onto the external face of an imaginary 3-dimensional box. The viewpoint is changed by rotation through 90 degree increments about the centre of the object.

Drawlist
You can define the default drawlist behaviour for creating projection, section and detail views. These view types are all created from a source view.
Select the New Drawlist option button to create a new drawlist as a copy of the source view drawlist.
Select the Share Drawlist option button to reference the drawlist from the source view drawlist.
Click Reset to restore the default configuration settings. Refer to Reset Configuration for further information.
Click Apply to update the selected settings.

Create Orthographic Projection View
Reset Configuration
Curve Vectorization Precision
Regeneration
Automatic regen on zoom change
Projection
Create Orthographic Projection View
First angle
Third angle
Drawlist
New Drawlist
Share Drawlist
Reset
Reset Configuration
Apply


Sets the default naming system options for drawing tabs.

Settings are remembered between sessions and changes are made as soon as they are applied.
Short Name
Select the option button to display the short name.
Full Name
Select the option button to display the full evaluated name.
Indexed Name
Select the option button to display a name built from the owner name, ref number and drawing name or special system prefix with record number.
Title or Short Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the short name.
Title or Full Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the full evaluated name.
Title or Indexed Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the indexed name
Short Name
Select the option button to display the short name.
Full Name
Select the option button to display the full evaluated name.
Indexed Name
Select the option button to display a name built from the owner name, ref number and drawing name or special system prefix with record number.
Title or Short Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the short name.
Title or Full Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the full evaluated name.
Title or Indexed Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the indexed name
Click Reset to restore the default configuration settings. Refer to Reset Configuration for further information.
Click Apply to update the selected settings.
Short Name
Select the option button to display the short name.
Full Name
Select the option button to display the full evaluated name.
Indexed Name
Select the option button to display a name built from the owner name, ref number and drawing name or special system prefix with record number.
Title or Short Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the short name.
Title or Full Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the full evaluated name.
Title or Indexed Name
Select the option button to display the title or, if unset, the indexed name

Reset Configuration
Short Name
Full Name
Indexed Name
Title or Short Name
Title or Full Name
Title or Indexed Name
Reset
Reset Configuration
Apply


Sets the object visibility, print and display calculation options.

Object Visibility
Object Visibility is used to specify the algorithm that determines the visibility of objects inserted in blocks.
You can independently set algorithms to be used when the application tests if an object's layer is on, or if it should be visible in the printout.
Performance
Performance is used to set how the extents of a 3D model or its parts are determined by the application.
For complicated drawings, exact extents calculations can be time-consuming and can therefore degrade the performance of the Zoom Extents operations. If performance is an issue, it is recommended that approximate calculations are used.
Additionally, whether or not entities should be autoregenerated when the zoom level changes can be specified. By default this feature is on, but it can be turned off to improve performance. If the feature is off, you can force regeneration with the REGEN command.
Click Reset to restore the default configuration settings. Refer to Reset Configuration for further information.
Click Apply to update the selected settings.

Reset Configuration
Object Visibility
Performance
Reset
Reset Configuration
Apply


Restores project configuration settings to their default settings.

You can select the check boxes to specify the settings to be restored to their defaults.
Click Select all to select all available settings.
Click Clear all to de-select all available settings.
Click OK to reset the selected settings or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Reset Settings window.

Select all
Clear all
OK
Cancel
Reset Settings


Displays errors received during the Draw Appware load process.

The Default Load Errors window displays a list of load errors. If no load errors are received during the Draw Appware load process, the message No Errors Occurred During Load displays.
Click Cancel to close the Default Load Errors window

Default Load Errors
No Errors Occurred During Load
Cancel
Default Load Errors


Sets system level defaults for individual users.

The functionality of the User Defaults window is explained as part of the process to set the system defaults. Refer to Set System Defaults for further information.
Note:
Subsequent changes made to defaults at system level overwrite user level defaults. Therefore all user-level defaults should be set after all system level defaults are set.

Set System Defaults
User Defaults
Set System Defaults
Note
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There are a number of basic operations within the Draw application.


Opens a drawing sheet from a selection in the database hierarchy.
The Open window displays the database hierarchy. The functionality of the Open window is the same as the Hierarchy Browser window, except as described. Refer to Create Departments, Registries and Drawings with the Hierarchy Browser Window or Open Window for further information.

The Open window allows you to browse for the required sheet.
The Search Project field finds any elements of the appropriate type with a name that contains the search fragment (anywhere in the name). Prefixing the search fragment with a forward slash '/' to indicate the ‘name begins with’ results in a faster search.

The list in the lower-right corner of the window allows you to restrict the window display to thumbnails for a selected type of element.
Sheets are listed in the right-hand part of the Open window. Select the required sheet, or input a name in the Name field, and click Open. If the selected sheet is claimed by another user or if it belongs to a read-only database, you are given the option to open the drawing as a temporary copy.
Alternatively, select the required sheet, or input a name in the Name field, and click Open Temporary Copy. The sheet is opened as a copy in a temporary workspace not meant for storage. If the selected sheet is claimed by another user, you can temporarily modify a sheet without excluding others from modifying the original sheet. All functionality is available when a sheet is opened as a temporary copy, modifications to the sheet are not stored when a Save Work is carried out.
By default, a notification band is displayed at the top of the drawing canvas when a sheet is opened as a temporary copy.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Open window.
View Loading Settings
If the number of entities in a view exceeds a set limit, a thumbnail (bitmap) of the view is displayed on the drawing canvas when the drawing is opened, instead of the design geometry that is normally displayed. The functionality enables quick loading of larger drawings and is defined by the administrator.
The example displays a view where the number of entities does not exceed the set limit.

The example displays the same view where the number of entities exceeds the set limit.

When a thumbnail is displayed:
The view can be displayed correctly by making it the current owner.
If no thumbnail exists, which is the case for drawings generated in DRAFT 12.1 or previous releases of Draw, a blank sheet is displayed when the number of entities in a view exceeds the set limit.
You cannot access the entities in the view
Nothing happens when clicking on the view
Draw does not navigate to model elements.
You cannot access the entities in the view
You cannot access the entities in the view
Nothing happens when clicking on the view
Nothing happens when clicking on the view
Draw does not navigate to model elements.
Draw does not navigate to model elements.
Note:
To create sheets and views, refer to Create Drawing Sheets and Support Elements and Create Views for further information.
Note:
Generally the name search is not case sensitive. However, the 'name begins with' search is case sensitive, although fully capitalized element names are still matched upon.

Create Drawing Sheets and Support Elements
Create Views
Create Departments, Registries and Drawings with the Hierarchy Browser Window or Open Window
Note
:
Create Drawing Sheets and Support Elements
Create Views
Open
Open
Hierarchy Browser
Create Departments, Registries and Drawings with the Hierarchy Browser Window or Open Window
Open
Search Project
Note
:
Open
Name
Open
Name
Open Temporary Copy
Cancel
Open
View Loading Settings


Selects a view on the currently displayed sheet.
To select a view, right-click the drawing and select Navigator from the Wheel menu.
A gallery of thumbnail views displays for the current sheet.

The first thumbnail is of the sheet itself, followed by all other available views.
Hover the cursor over a thumbnail to display the name of the view, the currently selected thumbnail is highlighted on the drawing.

Click the arrow at either end of the gallery to scroll to the left or to the right and display further thumbnails views.
Click a thumbnail to display the selected view full size on the screen.


If more than one drawing is open, Draw displays each drawing in the view as a tab (provided that Tabbed View is the current view format, refer to Tabbed View for further information). You can click a tab to display the drawing in the view.
The tab view of open drawings can be grouped to display the drawings in a split horizontal or vertical window.
To create a new horizontal tab group, right-click the drawing tab to be viewed in a split window and select New Horizontal Tab Group from the drop-down list.

The drawing tab displays in a split window and a tab group is created.

To create a new vertical tab group, right-click the drawing tab to be viewed in a split window and select New Vertical Tab Group from the drop-down list.

The drawing tab displays in a split window and a tab group is created.

When tab groups are created, you can move drawing tabs from one tab group to another.
To move an existing drawing tab to a newer horizontal or vertical tab group, right-click the drawing tab to be moved and select Move to Next Tab Group from the drop-down list.

To move an existing drawing tab to a previous horizontal or vertical tab group, right-click the drawing tab to be moved and select Move to Previous Tab Group from the drop-down list.

Tabbed View
New Horizontal Tab Group
New Vertical Tab Group
Move to Next Tab Group
Move to Previous Tab Group


Quickly selects primitives or annotations based on filter criteria. Functionality is also available to select annotations based on an intelligent link to the model.

Select entity group
Select Primitive from the drop-down list to select primitive elements using primitive filter criteria. Refer to Primitive Selection for further information.
Select Annotation from the drop-down list to select label or dimension elements using annotation filter criteria. Refer to Annotation Selection for further information.
Select entity source
Select All from the drop-down list to filter the selection of all elements on the current sheet.
Select Current Owner from the drop-down list to filter the selection of all elements that you currently own.
Fill filters automatically from selected entity
Click to filter the selection of all elements that match a picked element.
You are prompted to Select entity
Click to identify the element, the filter fields are populated with the element properties.
Select matching entities and zoom
Click to select all elements that match the filter criteria, the extent of the selected elements displays on the drawing canvas.
Send results to collection form
Click to select all elements that match the filter criteria, the Collections window displays. Refer to Collections for further information.
Clean Power Selector Form
Click to remove all defined filter criteria from the Power Selector window.

Select entity group
Select Primitive from the drop-down list to select primitive elements using primitive filter criteria. Refer to Primitive Selection for further information.
Select Annotation from the drop-down list to select label or dimension elements using annotation filter criteria. Refer to Annotation Selection for further information.

Select entity source
Select All from the drop-down list to filter the selection of all elements on the current sheet.
Select Current Owner from the drop-down list to filter the selection of all elements that you currently own.

Fill filters automatically from selected entity
Click to filter the selection of all elements that match a picked element.
You are prompted to Select entity
Click to identify the element, the filter fields are populated with the element properties.

Select matching entities and zoom
Click to select all elements that match the filter criteria, the extent of the selected elements displays on the drawing canvas.

Send results to collection form
Click to select all elements that match the filter criteria, the Collections window displays. Refer to Collections for further information.

Clean Power Selector Form
Click to remove all defined filter criteria from the Power Selector window.

Select entity group
Select Primitive from the drop-down list to select primitive elements using primitive filter criteria. Refer to Primitive Selection for further information.
Select Annotation from the drop-down list to select label or dimension elements using annotation filter criteria. Refer to Annotation Selection for further information.
Select entity source
Select All from the drop-down list to filter the selection of all elements on the current sheet.
Select Current Owner from the drop-down list to filter the selection of all elements that you currently own.
Fill filters automatically from selected entity
Click to filter the selection of all elements that match a picked element.
You are prompted to Select entity
Click to identify the element, the filter fields are populated with the element properties.
Select matching entities and zoom
Click to select all elements that match the filter criteria, the extent of the selected elements displays on the drawing canvas.
Send results to collection form
Click to select all elements that match the filter criteria, the Collections window displays. Refer to Collections for further information.
Clean Power Selector Form
Click to remove all defined filter criteria from the Power Selector window.

Primitive Selection
Annotation Selection
Collections
Select entity group
Primitive
Primitive Selection
Annotation
Annotation Selection
Select entity source
All
Current Owner
Fill filters automatically from selected entity
Select entity
Select matching entities and zoom
Send results to collection form
Collections
Collections
Clean Power Selector Form
Power Selector


Closes the current drawing, all open drawings or all drawings except the current drawing.
To close the current drawing, you can right-click the drawing tab and select Close from the drop-down list.
If more than one drawing is open, you can close all drawings except the currently selected drawing. Right-click the drawing tab to remain open and select Close All Tabs Except This from the drop-down list.

Close
Close All Tabs Except This


Sets the position and magnification of the drawing in the view.


Sets the position and magnification of the drawing in the view using the mouse.
To zoom in to a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
To pan, click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
To zoom in to a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom in to a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
To pan, click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
To pan, click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.


Sets the position of the drawing in the view.
Pan Realtime
Select from the drop-down list, you can then click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
Pan Point
Select from the drop-down list to pan from one specified point to another.
You are prompted to Specify base point
Click to identify the point to pan from.
You are then prompted to Specify the second point
Click to identify the point to pan from.
The drawing view pans to the selected point.
Pan Left
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to the left.
Pan Right
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to the Right.
Pan Top
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to up.
Pan Bottom
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view down.
Pan Realtime
Select from the drop-down list, you can then click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
Pan Point
Select from the drop-down list to pan from one specified point to another.
You are prompted to Specify base point
Click to identify the point to pan from.
You are then prompted to Specify the second point
Click to identify the point to pan from.
The drawing view pans to the selected point.
Pan Left
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to the left.
Pan Right
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to the Right.
Pan Top
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to up.
Pan Bottom
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view down.

Pan Realtime
Select from the drop-down list, you can then click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the drawing in the required direction.
Pan Point
Select from the drop-down list to pan from one specified point to another.
You are prompted to Specify base point
Click to identify the point to pan from.
You are then prompted to Specify the second point
Click to identify the point to pan from.
The drawing view pans to the selected point.
Pan Left
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to the left.
Pan Right
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to the Right.
Pan Top
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view to up.
Pan Bottom
Select from the drop-down list to pan the drawing view down.

Pan Realtime
Pan Point
Specify base point
Specify the second point
Pan Left
Pan Right
Pan Top
Pan Bottom


Sets the magnification of the drawing in the view.
Zoom Extents
Select from the drop-down list to display the drawing view at full size on the screen.
Zoom In
Select from the drop-down list to zoom in to a drawing.
Zoom Out
Select from the drop-down list to zoom out from a drawing.
Zoom Realtime
Select from the drop-down list, you can then click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the view in the required direction.
To zoom in to a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
Zoom Window
Select from the drop-down list to zoom into a defined area.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the zoom area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the zoom area.
The drawing view zooms to the selected zoom area.
Zoom Dynamic
Select from the drop-down list to display an area selection box.
Move the cursor as required until the left side of the area selection box corresponds to the left side of the area to be zoomed into and click the left mouse button.
Then move the mouse left or right to define the size of the area selection box.
Click the left mouse button and move the mouse up or down to define position of the area selection box.
Press Enter to zoom to the selection box area.
Zoom Scale
Select from the drop-down list to zoom by a defined scale.
You are prompted to Enter Scale factor (nX or nXP)
Input a value at the prompt, for example, 2x to zoom in at twice the scale.
Zoom Centre
Select from the drop-down list to zoom using a specified center point.
You are prompted to Specify centre point
Click to identify the center point.
You are then prompted to Enter magnification factor or new height
Input a value at the prompt, for example, 2x to zoom in at twice the scale.
Alternatively, you can click the drawing to identify the height of the zoom area from the center point.
Zoom Object
Select from the drop-down list to zoom in to a selected object or objects.
You are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the zoom object or objects.
Press Enter to zoom to the selected object area.
Zoom Extents
Select from the drop-down list to display the drawing view at full size on the screen.
Zoom In
Select from the drop-down list to zoom in to a drawing.
Zoom Out
Select from the drop-down list to zoom out from a drawing.
Zoom Realtime
Select from the drop-down list, you can then click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the view in the required direction.
To zoom in to a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
Zoom Window
Select from the drop-down list to zoom into a defined area.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the zoom area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the zoom area.
The drawing view zooms to the selected zoom area.
Zoom Dynamic
Select from the drop-down list to display an area selection box.
Move the cursor as required until the left side of the area selection box corresponds to the left side of the area to be zoomed into and click the left mouse button.
Then move the mouse left or right to define the size of the area selection box.
Click the left mouse button and move the mouse up or down to define position of the area selection box.
Press Enter to zoom to the selection box area.
Zoom Scale
Select from the drop-down list to zoom by a defined scale.
You are prompted to Enter Scale factor (nX or nXP)
Input a value at the prompt, for example, 2x to zoom in at twice the scale.
Zoom Centre
Select from the drop-down list to zoom using a specified center point.
You are prompted to Specify centre point
Click to identify the center point.
You are then prompted to Enter magnification factor or new height
Input a value at the prompt, for example, 2x to zoom in at twice the scale.
Alternatively, you can click the drawing to identify the height of the zoom area from the center point.
Zoom Object
Select from the drop-down list to zoom in to a selected object or objects.
You are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the zoom object or objects.
Press Enter to zoom to the selected object area.

Zoom Extents
Select from the drop-down list to display the drawing view at full size on the screen.
Zoom In
Select from the drop-down list to zoom in to a drawing.
Zoom Out
Select from the drop-down list to zoom out from a drawing.
Zoom Realtime
Select from the drop-down list, you can then click and hold the mouse wheel and drag the view in the required direction.
To zoom in to a drawing, roll the mouse wheel up.
To zoom out from a drawing, roll the mouse wheel down.
Zoom Window
Select from the drop-down list to zoom into a defined area.
You are prompted to Specify first corner
Click to identify the first corner of the zoom area.
You are then prompted to Specify opposite corner
Click to identify the opposite corner of the zoom area.
The drawing view zooms to the selected zoom area.
Zoom Dynamic
Select from the drop-down list to display an area selection box.
Move the cursor as required until the left side of the area selection box corresponds to the left side of the area to be zoomed into and click the left mouse button.
Then move the mouse left or right to define the size of the area selection box.
Click the left mouse button and move the mouse up or down to define position of the area selection box.
Press Enter to zoom to the selection box area.
Zoom Scale
Select from the drop-down list to zoom by a defined scale.
You are prompted to Enter Scale factor (nX or nXP)
Input a value at the prompt, for example, 2x to zoom in at twice the scale.
Zoom Centre
Select from the drop-down list to zoom using a specified center point.
You are prompted to Specify centre point
Click to identify the center point.
You are then prompted to Enter magnification factor or new height
Input a value at the prompt, for example, 2x to zoom in at twice the scale.
Alternatively, you can click the drawing to identify the height of the zoom area from the center point.
Zoom Object
Select from the drop-down list to zoom in to a selected object or objects.
You are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the zoom object or objects.
Press Enter to zoom to the selected object area.

Zoom Extents
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom Realtime
Zoom Window
Specify first corner
Specify opposite corner
Zoom Dynamic
Enter
Zoom Scale
Enter Scale factor (nX or nXP)
2x
Zoom Centre
Specify centre point
Enter magnification factor or new height
2x
Zoom Object
Select objects
Enter