Example of Detailing the CE Using the GUI

The most basic method of using Isodraft is to detail the current element using one of the sets of options provided with the software. To detail an element:

1. Navigate to a pipe in the Design database, or a Spool Drawing in the Fabrication database using the Isodraft Explorer or the Isodraft Members List.

2. Select Isometrics then Standard from the main menu bar. This displays the Standard Isometric form, with the current element shown at the top.

   Note: The element named next to the CE button will be detailed. If you select a new current element from the members list you must then click on the CE button.

3. Select Company from the options drop-down list and select Basic.Met from the list of options in the scrollable list box.

4. Ensure that Current Element and Isometrics are selected in the Detail and Produce drop-down list boxes, respectively.

5. Click the Apply button to start the detailing.

When detailing is finished, the PLOT file is displayed on your screen in the Display Isometric form, together with an Isodraft Messages form showing the name of the file produced, and a Display List form showing all the available plots.