Hull Marks – User Interaction and Functionality - *12.1.SP4*
- Last UpdatedNov 04, 2025
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Description
User interaction of the hull mark projection function has been totally revised. Useful functionality has been added as well.
The dialog for creation of hull marks has been remade from scratch. The improvements include the following:
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All fields have been assigned shortcut keys
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Most dialog input is validated immediately
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Graphical indicators per field provide help on erroneous or missing input
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The text in the dialog has been revised for a more concise and user-oriented language
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Hull text is selected from a list and a graphical preview of the currently selected text is shown in the dialog
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The originating position as well as the panel for projection can be picked in the current drawing
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Surface for projection is selected from a drop-down list
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The auto-naming feature has been improved
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Rotation is given as a single angle with the most common values in a drop-down list
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A new hull text can be created without leaving the dialog
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The dialog remains open until explicitly closed, making immediate adjustments easy
As an alternative to projecting along a principal axis, the text of a hull mark on a surface can be projected in a direction varying with the surface normal at the position of each character or symbol in the hull text.
An existing hull mark can be modified after it has been projected. The new projection dialog allows for subsequent adjustments directly after a hull mark is created. It is also possible to pick and modify a hull mark previously created.
Benefits
The revised user interaction and possibility to modify a hull mark will enable much easier creation of hull marks.
The variable projection direction for a hull mark on a surface allows for non-distorted texts also in areas with a high degree of curvature.
Compatibility Constraints
None.
For More Information
Refer to User Guide Hull Detailed Design / Miscellaneous Functions > Hull Marks.
Affected Programs
AVEVA Marine Structure Design, AVEVA Hull Design Detail Design