Drawing Options Tab
- Last UpdatedFeb 14, 2025
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Use the functionality available for selection on the Drawing Options tab to define the options for the drawing.
The Drawing Options tab is used to set up the Drawing Departments and Registries, this must be done before drawings are produced for the first time. The selected options are saved to a file for subsequent drawings.
An image of the selected backing sheet is created directly so that the previews always shows the current template. Click Open Template to view the selected template on the drawing canvas.
The default department and registry is set by navigating to an exiting element and select CE. If the CE is selected at the registry level, the department automatically sets to the registry owner.
The Sketch Naming Options can be used to create various types of drawing.The example displays a drawing with an isometric overlay which is produced using ISODRAFT.
The example displays a drawing using a different type of backing sheet. Isodraft is not used to produce the drawing.
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Dept. Name |
Enter a name to be used for the Department (DEPT) element. |
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Regi. Name |
Enter a name for the Registry (REGI) element. |
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Using DESI Hierarchy |
Select the check box to use the zone and site elements, in the Model Explorer, as the Dept. Name and Regi. Name elements for the created pipe spool drawing. |
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Naming Rule File Path |
Displays the file path for the naming rule file. The user can navigate to a different location. The naming rule file can consist of:
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Result File Path |
Displays the file path for the created pipe spool drawing and associated drawing data. The user can navigate to a different location. |
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Template Registry |
Select a pipe spool drawing template from the drop-down list. |
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Drawing Template |
Select a drawing template from the drop-down list. The format and sheet size are determined for the created pipe spool drawing. |
