Options (2) Tab
- Last UpdatedJun 03, 2026
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The Options (2) tab displays further default options.
Flange Gapping Value (MDSFLAGAP)
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Default value (mm) |
Session/default catalogue modifiable |
Description |
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0 |
Default catalogue |
Flange gapping value. |
The value used for flange gap control when the flange gap toggle is true on the Supports Application Defaults window.
Alternate Representation Level (MDSLEVCHANGE)
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Default value |
Session/default catalogue modifiable |
Description |
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7 |
Default catalogue |
The value can be set to allow graphical additions of Model elements by their drawing level attribute. |
Transport Prefix (MDSTRANPREF) and Transport Text (MDSTRANISO)
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Default value |
Session/default catalogue modifiable |
Description |
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T |
Default catalogue |
MDSTRANPREF: transportation support prefix. |
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TRANSPORTATION# /SUPPORT |
Default catalogue |
MDSTRANISO: transportation support text on the piping Isometric. |
The default MDSTRANPREF contains the prefix string that identifies a transportation support. If the support name starts with the transport prefix, the STEX of all support attachments associated with the support contains the TRANSPORTATION#/SUPPORT text string, contained in the default MDSTRANISO. The prefix string is appended to the support name in the attachment STEXT attribute and appears on the relevant piping isometric.
Number of Characters in Trunnion Support Codes Standard (MDSTRUNCODE)
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Default value |
Session/default catalogue modifiable |
Description |
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5 |
Default catalogue |
Number of characters to display in trunnion support codes standard. |
Unit of Weight on Drawings (MDSWEITAG)
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Default value |
Session/default catalogue modifiable |
Description |
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Kgs |
Default catalogue |
Defines the unit of weight on drawings. |
Special Support Number Prefix (MDSSPECPRE), Special Support Number Unique (MDSSPECFLA) and Special Support Number Checker (MDSSPECON)
Not available at this release.
Weight Unit (MDSWEIUNIT)
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Default value |
Session/default catalogue modifiable |
Description |
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1 |
Default catalogue |
The value is a conversion factor that allows output of weights in units other than kg. |
All catalogue weights are stored in the database in kg. The setting is used in weight calculations and enables output in lbs, or any other desired units. The options are:
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1 (kg) = |
output in kg |
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2.2046 (lbs) = |
output in lbs |
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Other = |
Any other weight units. Input the appropriate conversion factor in the numeric entry box. |
Dataset Code Conversion Factor (MPU)
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Default value |
Session/default catalogue modifiable |
Description |
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1 |
Default catalogue |
Dataset code conversion factor (2 options):
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