DEFAULTS

Purpose:

This function is provided in order to control various Default Keywords in the Drafting system. The underlying file is denoted by the environment variable SBD_DEF1.

These defaults as used in processes that cover a range of aspects, including:

• texts

• symbols

• projection vectors

• dimensioning

• hatch patterns

• note and position numbers

• draw codes

• colors and line types

• name presentations

• units systems

It should be understood that some of the default keywords can be updated directly in the contexts in which they are used. Also note that the underlying default file, holding the current default settings, can be modified by usage of a standard text editing program.

Within this function, it is possible to list and update default settings, to reset the current settings to initial values, and finally to load or save the current settings.

Instructions:

1. In the Format menu, click Defaults.

2. Update default settings

   When invoking the function, the Update activity will be entered automatically.

   The current settings will be listed in a dialog showing up. Any default statement can now be updated by typing the corresponding default statement in the text field of the dialog. By single-clicking on desired statement in the list, this will statement will appear in the text field and can be used as a stub for update. Click OK when ready.

   By clicking Options, it is possible to access the remaining default handling activities. A multiple choice dialog will then show up, presenting the following alternatives:

   • Load

   • Save

   • Update

   • Reset

3. Load a default file

   This activity loads the current default settings from a specific file. The user is prompted for the name of this file.

4. Save the default settings

   This activity saves the current default settings in a specified file. The user is prompted for the desired name of this file.

5. Reset the default settings

   This activity resets the current default settings to initial values.

Options:

None.

Result:

The resulting default settings will be the ones accessed, when required, in the Drafting system.