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Feature Summary

Info

[Shortcut Command: SH]

 Define a new sheet block.

Feature Explanation

Drawing > Define Sheet Format

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Summary

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  • This function allows setting a sheet that can freely change scale when placing a cross-section created in CAD ID on a sheet.
    It also explains the process of registering a set sheet as a project Drawing Object so that it can be used in other Windows workspaces.

 

How to Run

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[CAD View Mode]

  • Ribbon Menu > [Draw] Tab > Define Sheet Format [SH]

 

Explanation

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How to Define Sheet Format.

Define Sheet Format can be executed through the [SH] command or the sheet format definition function in the CAD View Mode > Draw menu tab.

Define Sheet Format, Shortcut key : SH

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[CHANGE MODE]

  • Most sheets use sheets provided by the ordering party, and the sheet format definition process supports settings in CAD View Mode.

  • For information on how to switch to CIM View Mode and CAD View Mode, please refer to the link document below.
    Switching between Modes and Notices

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  • [SHEET]

    • To help you understand how to use the function, a separate sheet file in DWG file format was dragged and dropped and placed on the CAD screen.

    • When using sheet registration, it is recommended that you register and use the original sheet with a 1:1 standard size.

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  • [Command]
    Run Define Sheet Format from the CAD View Mode tree menu or run SHEET (SH) from the Command window.

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  • [SHEET]

    • The Sheet Format settings are similar to the block settings and also have the characteristics of blocks.
      The sheet must specify the area as the object that governs the scale along with the view area and window area, and the sheet scale must be specified as the governing scale.

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    • As a process for defining a sheet format,

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    • we explain how to assign a sheet information tag

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    • to a unique sheet style.

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  • Name :
    Enter or select a name for the Define Sheet Format.
    The name can be up to 255 characters long and can contain letters, numbers, and spaces.
    However, special characters used by the operating system of this program for other purposes are excluded.

 

  • Preview :
    If the user selects an existing sheet format in the name item or selects an object when defining a new sheet format, it is displayed in the preview window.

 

  • Setting

    • Current :
      Enter the dominant scale of the currently defined sheet object. The default value is 1/1.

    • Auto-Detect Sheet Size :
      When a sheet object is selected, the size of the sheet is automatically measured.

    • Sheet Size :
      Select the size of the currently defined sheet.
      The program also does not judge the validity of the sheet size in consideration of the extent or scale of the area.
      The set value becomes the information of the sheet size information tag and is designated during printing.

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  • Base Point :
    Specifies the insertion point of the sheet format. The default is 0,0,0.

    • Specify on Screen :
      If checked, the selection point button and X, Y, Z values ​​are disabled and the values ​​are ignored.
      When the dialog box is closed by clicking OK, the insertion point is requested through the command prompt.

    • Selection Point :
      Temporarily closes the dialog box so that the user can assign an insertion point to the current drawing.
      Clicking the button temporarily closes the dialog box and sets the insertion point on the screen.
      When returning to the dialog box, the coordinates of the specified insertion point are displayed in the dialog box.

    • X : Specifies the X coordinate value of the insertion point.

    • Y : Specifies the Y coordinate value of the insertion point.

    • Z : If there is a value assigned by another application, that value is displayed.

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  • Object :
    Specify the object to be included in the Define Sheet Format.

    • Specify on Screen :
      If checked, the object selection button becomes inactive, and when the dialog box is closed by clicking OK, object selection is requested through the command prompt.

    • Select Object :
      Click the button to temporarily close the dialog box and select an object on the screen.
      When the user has finished selecting objects, press Enter to return to the dialog box.

    • Quick Selection :
      Select objects using the Quick Selection dialog box.

    • Keep :
      After setting the block, the selected object is kept as the original individual object.

    • Convert to Sheet :
      After defining the sheet format, the selected object is converted to a sheet reference object.

    • Delete :
      After defining the block, the selected object is deleted.

    • Selected Objects :
      The number of selected objects is displayed separately by scale characteristics.

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  • Region :
    Area can be set after selecting objects.

  • Auto Specify :
    When an object is selected, it automatically calculates the sheet width and sheet height by figuring out a rectangle that includes all objects.

  • Select Region :
    If the user unchecks the automatic designation, the user can specify the sheet area on the screen.
    The sheet area cannot exceed the object selection range
    (sheet width and sheet height calculated by automatic designation).

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Click Select object from among the items in the dialog box to specify a sheet object of the sheet format to define and press Enter or the Space Bar button.

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  If the user specifies each item in the dialog box, the dialog box is displayed again, and after completing all settings, click the OK button to complete the sheet format definition.

The defined sheet format is registered in Entity > Entity in Use > Sheet Item, located at the left of the Work Tree. For details on the options, please refer to the option descriptions below.

 

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How to Define Sheet Format

Set Name :
Assign a name to the sheet.

Base Point :
Select a position that will serve as the base point when changing the sheet scale.

Object : Choose the sheet object.

Region : Specify the sheet area that will be affected by the controlling scale.

Confirm :
The defined sheet format is registered in the left work tree under Drawing Lib. > Window Drawing Object > Sheet Items.

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  • Change sheet scale
    After completing the sheet format definition, select the sheet object by dragging it.
    You can adjust the dominant scale of the sheet in the
    Properties > Area Information > Sheet Scale section of the worktree located at the bottom right.

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  • Sectional View Placement
    The drawing can be finalized immediately by dragging and dropping the section view from CIM View Mode onto the sheet where the sheet format definition has been completed.

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How to register and use Project Drawing Objects

Drawings can be created in batches by pre-placing sections of sheets defined in CAD View Mode into the Sheet area in advance in CIM View Mode.

Registering and utilizing Project Drawing Object Sheet

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  • Redefining registered entities
    This process involves registering sheets within Windows elements as project elements for use on a project basis.

    • Right-click the sheet item set in the window element.

    • Send to Project Drawing Obj. > [₩] No group assignment.

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  • Redefining registered entities

    • It is registered as a sheet item within the Project Drawing Object.

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  • Use of sheets
    The same sheet can be utilized even after creating a new window workspace. (Drag and drop)