Drawing Template

When an Assembly drawing is generated, the operator selects a Drawing Template on which to base the drawing style and contents. The Draft element that contains the necessary data is the DRTMPL, the element that utilize the template is the DRWG and the database hierarchy is as shown below.

The library element which holds the drawing templates is the DRTMLB and is used to classify the templates. In the application sample library, there are three classifications by types 1, 2 and 3. Each library contains a selection of different sized sheets for that type.

The system finds the relevant DRTMLB by using a search rule as defined by the configuration file setting libraryRule, which in the example is set to "WITH SPPURPOSE EQ 'ASTMPL'". The configuration file and it settings are discussed later in this document.

Some of the DRTMLB attributes are important as they must be set for the application to run successfully.

The fact that the Function attribute is used is defined by the configuration file setting descAttribute, which you can change as required.

When the drawing is generated, the application creates a DRWG and makes it a complete copy of the chosen DRTMPL.

The DRWG will reference the DRTMPL from which it is derived via the attribute LINKREF. This will enable you to later determine which drawings require an update if you modify the Drawing Template after it has been used.

Some of the DRTMPL attributes are important as they must be set for the application to run successfully.

The DRTMPL is constructed from several elements; those which are pertinent to the assembly drawings are as follows.

• Backing Sheet which contains the frame, title block and the reserved area definition for report tables

• Sheets, which are the physical paper drawing

• Views containing the hidden line graphical views of the 3D assembly

• Layers containing annotation. The layers must be organized to suit the Outfitting Draft UI methodology. For further information see Outfitting Draft Administration User Guide.

• Tasks, used to determine drawing number, annotate views, add symbols

The example used here is the Type-1 size A3, which contains the elements shown below below;

Key to the elements