Transform DRAFT 12​.1 Data for DRAW

DRAW includes functionality that allows you to transform visual elements (sheets, backing sheets, overlays, symbol templates, Isodraft symbol templates and sheet templates) when migrating Draft 12.1 project data to DRAW. The transformation is not required for new projects created in AVEVA E3D Design, or for new visual elements created in DRAW.

Visual elements, originally created in Draft 12.1, must be transformed before being viewed or modified by in DRAW. When the transformation is complete and the session is saved, the process is not reversible, other than by reverting or backtracking a database session.

Transformed visual elements can be identified in either PDMS Draft or AVEVA E3D Design Draw via the read-only ACPICT attribute which is the AVEVA E3D Design DRAW picture flag. The attribute value OFF indicates a PDMS Draft visual element, the attribute value ONLY indicates an AVEVA E3D Design Draw visual element.

Transformation can be achieved in two ways.

• Draft 12.1 visual elements can be transformed when they are first opened in Draw. By default, a confirm window displays asking you to OK the transformation. Click Yes to transform the visual elements. When this process is used, it is necessary to manually refresh the overlays. Refer to Refresh Overlays for further information.

• Draft 12.1 visual elements can be transformed manually in advance. Refer to Manual Transformation of PDMS DRAFT Data for further information.