Blanking behind Labels and Dimensionings - *12.1.SP4*
- Last UpdatedMay 17, 2023
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Description
In Marine Drafting 12.1 SP4 the blanking functionality has been implemented for labels and dimensionings. Blanking means that all model geometry behind a certain system component will be "blanked out" (invisible) during a repaint of the drawing.
A number of Drafting Default keywords controlling the blanking concept have been introduced for this purpose.
|
Keyword |
System default value |
Explanation |
Legal values |
|
LABEL_AUTO_BLANKING |
"Yes" |
Holds the modal blanking flag during label creation |
"Yes" - Blank-out model geometry obscured by the label "No" - Do not blank-out obscured entities |
|
LABEL_BLANKING_MARGIN |
0.0 |
Holds the modal blanking margin during label creation |
Non-negative |
|
DIM_AUTO_BLANKING |
"Yes" |
Holds the modal blanking flag during dimensioing creation |
"Yes" - Blank-out model geometry obscured by the dimensioning "No" - Do not blank-out obscured entities |
|
DIM_BLANKING_MARGIN |
0.0 |
Holds the modal blanking margin during dimensioning creation |
Non-negative |
|
RENDER_AUTO_BLANKING |
"Yes" |
Controls globally whether auto-blanking should be applied during repaint. |
"Yes" - Blanking enabled "No" - Blanking disabled |
Benefits
Improved way of visualize labels and dimensionings.
Compatibility Constraints
None.
For More Information
Refer to User Guide Draft / Marine Drafting / User Guide / Appendices / Drafting Default File Keywords.
Affected Programs
Hull Design, Marine Drafting