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ABA Defaults File

  • Last UpdatedNov 05, 2025
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The defaults file, DRA-ABA-DEFAULTS, contains the library locations, permitted view scales, symbol templates used, and paper sizes. It is stored in %PDMSDFLTS% and is split into the following sections:

Section 1

Labelled ‘General Defaults For Area Based ADP Use’. This defines the information covered in the ABA defaults form (refer to ABA Defaults Form).

Section 2

Labelled ‘Permitted View Scales’. This defines all scales available to you. Scales can be removed from the list using any text editor to restrict those available to you.

Section 3

Labelled ‘Symbol Templates’. This defines the names of the symbols used by the supplied tasks.

Section 5

Labelled ‘Imperial Paper Sizes’ specify the paper sizes available to you.

Section 6

Labelled ‘Metric Paper Sizes’ specify the paper sizes available to you.

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