MDS ABA Grid Data Form

The MDS application contains functionality to include GRIDSY grids (available in Design) in the MDS ABA location plan. The use of SCTN based grid definitions is maintained.

This functionality enables the use of multiple grid systems across the model. Suitable grid systems are automatically selected in the MDS ABA location plan during drawing generation.

In order to include a GRIDSY grid in PARAGON, it is first necessary to set up a grid in Design. See the Design Common Functionality User Guide for further information. The administrator can define the list of available grids, the pattern for tagging of gridlines (PML expression) and origin of support coordinates that display on the drawing. The administration data is stored in the MDSAPPDEFAULTS database below CATA MDS/ABAGRIDDATA/DEFAULTS.

The default values/settings shown on the form are those that exist when the MDS application is first installed.

Changes made are only applied to the database when the Apply button is pressed. To keep the changes ‘Save Work’ operation needs to be performed.

The Dismiss button removes the form. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window is displayed asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.