The APSI Defaults Form

Hide Ignored Nodes in Graphical View

This setting removes all the node labels from the 3D view.

Swap Source Nodes to Drum Export

All start nozzles or unconnected branch heads are automatically mapped to the source arrow symbol in APS this setting automatically changes these to the drum symbol during the output to the simx file.

Output All Nodes Including Ignored

This setting modifies the output stream to use the base pipe set instead of the merged pipe set.

Normally this is not recommended because it leaves unclosed pipe ends at ignored nodes so requires extra work tidying the APS model.

Output Scale Factor (1-20)

This setting can be used to increase or decrease the symbol separation on the exported model. The conversion from 3-D to 2-D builds a volume box around the 3-D model the model centre is used to calculate x and y offsets from centre.

These are then combined to form the sheet x plane component. The vertical offsets are used for the sheet y component. The final group of x,y components are then scaled to fit in an area similar to an A0 drawing sheet.

Where symbols appear to be too close together this value can be increased, and the group re-exported.

Group highlight color

This setting can be used to change the color of when the group is highlighted.

Note:
This setting uses a color picker to change the default highlight color but the changes are not dynamic, so changing this setting will not result in an instant change to a highlghted model. The user will need to un highlight the existing model and then use highlight again to see the highlight color change.

Group pick item color

This is used for the color used when picking group members. Normally this would be used in conjunction with the monochrome setting to enhance elements of the new group as it develops.

As in the highlight color this setting is not dynamic so will not affect the current graphical display.

Bore Unit Options

Use to switch between imperial or metric bores.

Distance Unit Options

Use to specify which units to output for lengths.

Note:
The output units provide the APS input and are independent of current E3D units.

Default Flow Model

Use to select the initial flow model when imported the group into APS.