Returns date and time in the following format: '26-Oct-85 10:26:58'.
-->(DA_DB_ADD)---|part name|---(CONFIRM)--->
DA_DB_ADD inserts a new part into the dimensioning database. Identify the part to be added by a pick or by its part name.
-->(DA_DB_DELETE)---|part name|---(CONFIRM)--->
The DA_DB_DELETE command removes a selected entry from the dimension database. The table entry is selected by picking or by entering its name.
-->(DA_DB_EXPORT)---|part name|---(CONFIRM)--->
The DA_DB_EXPORT command copies a selected entry from the dimensioning database into the current drawing. The copied entry becomes a new part in the current drawing.
A common application for DA_DB_EXPORT is to edit an entry in the dimensioning database. To edit a database entry, export it into the current drawing, edit the exported geometry, then ADD it back into the database.
--->(DA_DB_INQ)------>
DA_DB_INQ is used with the INQ function to return information about the dimension database. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not recommended for interactive use.
DA_DB_INQ sets the following values in the INQ system array. The inquiry code must be 1.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ || | result | |------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------| | 1 | 1 | assignment style: copy (1) or current (0) | | | 2 | port number of dimension database viewport | | | 301 | name of the dimension database top part | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
--->(DA_DB_LOAD)---|filename|--->
DA_DB_LOAD loads a dimension database from the named file into memory. The file must be an MI-format file, and should have been created with the STORE option on the DIMENSION 2 screen menu of the dimension advisor.
--->(DA_DB_LOC_SCALE)--+--|ON|--+--->
| |
+--|OFF|-+
DA_DB_LOC_SCALE enables/disables scaling of dimension geometry during dimensioning assignment from the dimensioning database.
When set ON (the default), dimension geometry is scaled as necessary to maintain the same relative dimensioning distances (offsets, extension-line lengths, etc.) in the drawing as are found in the database entry. When set OFF, dimensioning distances are not scaled, so the distances used in the database entry will be assigned to the drawing.
+---------------------<---------------------+
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--->(DA_DB_MATCH)--+-->|part name|---|ref_pnt|---|target_pnt|--+-->
DA_DB_MATCH transfers dimensioning from a part in the dimensioning database to the current drawing. The part name must refer to a part that is included in the dimensioning database. The ref_pnt identifies an element on this part, and the target_pnt identifies a topologically analogous part on the current drawing. Once the target_pnt is given, the dimensioning on the database part is transferred to the current drawing.
The overall topology and part structure of the database part and the current drawing must be similar or unexpected results may occur.
Once a reference element has been selected and matched, it cannot be used for further matching operations for the duration of the command.
Before adding the drawing to the database make sure that
If you select a reference and the element you should select left or right side of it and not the vertex.
-->(DA_DB_STORE)---|filename|---(CONFIRM)--->
DA_DB_STORE saves the current dimension database to a named file.
--->(DA_DB_UNLOAD)---|confirm|--->
DA_DB_UNLOAD unloads the current dimensioning database from memory. This function requires confirmation.
--->(DA_DB_WIN_CREATE)--->
DA_DB_WIN_CREATE creates a viewport to display the dimensioning dbase. The window is created at size and location given by DA_DB_WIN_LOC.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_DB_WIN_LOC)---|corner point|---|opposite corner point|--->
DA_DB_WIN_LOC sets the location for the dimension database window in the dimension advisor module.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
The DA_DIMENSION keyword allows you to browse the system help file for information about the commands and functions of the dimension advisor module. To browse for information on the standard dimensioning commands and functions use HELP DIMENSION.
For help with dimensioning, use HELP with a specific command, or HELP DA_DIMENSION, which brings you to this entry in the help system, followed by the N (Next) command, which will take you to related commands.
A dimension is always associated with one or more ELEMENTS (such as lines or arcs) and NEVER to VERTICES only. Picking a vertex directly causes the dimension to be associated randomly to one of the ELEMENTS at the vertex. If any of the ELEMENTS a dimension is associated with is removed through deletion or modification, then the dimension will also be deleted. When the ELEMENTS are modified, the dimension value automatically adjusts to reflect the modification. The location of the dimensions is always indicated in the middle of their text box.
+-----------------------------<---------------------------+
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->(DA_DIM_ANGLE)-+-+-+--+-(DIRECT)-+--+--|line1|-|line2|--{1}-+-+--------+-+-->
| | v ^ | | | |
| | '---->-----' | | +-(UNDO)-+
| | | |
| +---(OPPOSITE)---+ |
| | | |
| +-(ADJACENT_POS)-+ |
| | | |
| +-(ADJACENT_NEG)-+ |
| |
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+-+-(MANUAL)-+-------|select|-------{1}----+
| v ^ |
| '---->-----' |
| |
+---(AUTO)-----------|select|--------------+
{1}-->--+------------+--|loc_pnt|-->
| |
+-|snap_pnt|-+
DA_DIM_ANGLE creates angle dimensions. To dimension a single pair of lines, you identify each line, then give a location point for the dimension text. The lines must not be parallel and the location point must not be at the intersection of the two lines.
To specify how the two arms of an angle should be dimensioned use the following options:
DIRECT OPPOSITE ADJACENT_POS ADJACENT_NEG
The four different positions are:
DIRECT
\ /
.2 .1
\ /
\ /
ADJACENT_POS \ / ADJACENT_NEG
\/
OPPOSITE
Multiple line-pairs may be selected for dimensioning via the SELECT option or by boxing. Two restrictions apply when multiple line-pairs are selected:
1. Only line-pairs that intersect will be selected.
2. Only direct dimensioning can be used when multiple line-pairs are selected.
If another angle dimension already exists in the drawing, you can identify a snap-point to help locate subsequent angle dimensions. The snap-point identifies an existing angle dimension with which subsequent dimensions can be aligned.
While assigning an angle dimension in MANUAL mode, place the snap_pnt on the text of an existing angle dimension; the dimension you are currently assigning will now be constrained to be either stacked atop that dimension (much like a datum stack), or to stay in the same circle as that dimension (much like a circular chain dimension). The snap_pnt feature works best if the angle dimension you identify shares the same intersection point as the angle dimension you are assigning.
+--------------------------------------------------------+
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-->(DA_DIM_ARC)--v--+----|elem_1|-----|elem_2|--|loc_pnt|--+--+--------+--+-->
| | | |
+--+-(MANUAL)-+---|select|--|loc_pnt|--+ +-(UNDO)-+
| v ^ |
| '---->-----' |
| |
+----(AUTO)-------|select|-------------+
DA_DIM_ARC creates arc dimensions.
To dimension a single arc, you identify its end points, then indicate a point for the dimension text. To dimension multiple arcs at one time, choose MANUAL or AUTO mode, then select the arcs to dimension. In MANUAL mode (the default), the dimension text for the selected arcs is placed manually, relative to loc_pnt. In AUTO mode the dimension text is placed automatically.
--->(DA_DIM_AUTO_LOC)----+--|ABOVE|--+--->
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+--|BELOW|--+
Determines the placement of dimensioning elements when AUTO placement mode is being used. ABOVE sets dimension placement above horizontal elements and to the right of vertical elements, BELOW sets dimension placement below horizontal elements and to the left of verticals. ABOVE is the default.
--->(DA_DIM_AUTO_STRATEGY)---|check_level|--->
When auto placement mode is used to position dimensioning elements, the system can perform intersection testing to help ensure that new or repositioned dimensioning will not overlap existing drawing elements.
DA_DIM_AUTO_STRATEGY specifies the level of intersection checking that is done by the system. "check_level" can have a value of 0, 1, 2, or 3:
0: Disables intersection testing.
1: Ensure that the center and ends of the text box for the dimension being
placed do not intersect with other geometry at the proposed location.
2: Perform the level 1 check, then at the suggested location, re-check for
intersections with other geometry along the measure direction of the
new dimension. If an intersection is found, try a new location and
re-check.
3: Perform the level 2 check, then at the suggested location, check that
text box of the proposed dimension does not intersect the dimension
lines or extension lines of other dimensions. If an intersection is
found, try a new location and re-check. Level 3 is the default.
The accuracy of the check -- and the time needed for checking -- increases at each level.
+--------------------------------------------+
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-->(DA_DIM_CHAIN)-----v------{1}----+----{2}--+-------+--------+---+-->
| | | |
+----{3}--+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->--------------------------------+---->
| |
+->-(HORIZONTAL)-----------------+
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+->-(VERTICAL)-------------------+
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+->-(PARALLEL)-------------------+
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+->-(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|---+
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+->-(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|---+
{2}-->-+(AUTO)+-|beg_elem|-+-|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|-+----+------->-------+-->
v ^ | | v ^
'------' +-|select|->-|refline*|-+ | +-----<-----+ |
| | | |
+-+->|select|-+-+
{3}->(MANUAL)--|beg_elem|-+-|end_elem|-+-|loc_pnt|-+------------>------------+->
,____| |_____, v ^
| | | +----------<----------+ |
+-|select|->-|refline*|-+ | | | |
+-+->|select|-|loc_pnt|-+-+
DA_DIM_CHAIN creates chain dimensioning.
The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem, or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line. The default is PARALLEL. Orientation can be specified before the first element, before the second element or before the location point. UNDO removes the dimension element most recently created.
With both MANUAL and AUTO, beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the dimension, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
After selecting beg_elem, multiple drawing elements may be selected for dimensioning, either with SELECT or by enclosing them in a box. In this case, the system generates dimensions for all the selected elements at once. If AUTO is active, the system automatically places dimensions for the selected elements. If MANUAL is active, dimensions for the selected elements are all placed relative to a single loc_pnt.
+----------------------<------------------------------+
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-->(DA_DIM_CHAMFER)--v--+----|chamfer|---|loc_pnt|-----------+--+--------+-+-->
| | | |
+--+-(MANUAL)-+--|select|-|loc_pnt|--+ +-(UNDO)-+
| v ^ |
| '---->-----' |
| |
+----(AUTO)------|select|------------+
DA_DIM_CHAMFER creates chamfer dimensions.
To dimension a single chamfer, identify it and then indicate a point for the dimension. The chamfer dimension is preceded by the character C. (The chamfer dimension meets JIS standards and the text orientation is always parallel.) To dimension several chamfers at once, choose MANUAL or AUTO mode, then select the chamfers to dimension. In MANUAL mode (the default), the dimension text for the selected chamfers is placed manually, relative to loc_pnt. In AUTO mode the dimension text is placed automatically.
The DA_DIM_CHAMFER command only applies to chamfers that have an angle of 45 degrees with adjacent lines, or blended with single 45-degree arcs or fillets.
+--------------------<---------------+
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-->(DA_DIM_COORD)----{1}--v---{2}--+--{3}--+------+--------+---+-->
| | | |
+--{4}--+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->-----------------+---->
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+-(ANSI)----------+
| |
+-(DIN)-----------+
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+-(ISO)-----------+
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+-(JIS)-----------+
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+-(NO_STANDARD)---+
{2}--->--------------------------------+---->
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+-(HORIZONTAL)-------------------+
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+-(VERTICAL)---------------------+
| |
+-(PARALLEL)---------------------+
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+(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|------+
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+(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|------+
{3}-->-+(AUTO)+-{5}-+-|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|-+--{6}--+------->-------+-->
v ^ | | v ^
'------' +-|select|->-|refline*|-+ | +-----<-----+ |
| | | |
+-+->|select|-+-+
{4}->(MANUAL)--{5}-+-|end_elem|-+-|loc_pnt|--{6}--+------------>------------+->
,____| |_____, v ^
| | | +----------<----------+ |
+-|select|->-|refline*|-+ | | | |
+-+->|select|-|loc_pnt|-+-+
{5}->-+-------------|beg_elem|------------+->
| |
+-(HIDDEN_ZERO_POINT)->-|start_loc|-+
{6}->-+------->---------+->
| |
+-|dim_line_loc*|-+
DA_DIM_COORD creates coordinate dimensioning.
The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line. The default is PARALLEL. Orientation can be specified before the first element, before the second element or before the location point. See also DIM_DATUM_STEP to define the datum step. Use MANUAL to locate the dimension texts manually (default is AUTO).
With both MANUAL and AUTO, beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the dimension, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
After selecting beg_elem, multiple drawing elements may be selected for dimensioning, either with SELECT or by enclosing them in a box. In this case, the system generates dimensions for all the selected elements at once. If AUTO is active, the system automatically places dimensions for the selected elements. If MANUAL is active, dimensions for the selected elements are all placed relative to a single loc_pnt.
A standard style for coordinate dimensioning can be selected:
You can change the arrows by the SELECT_DIM_ARROW function as long as the DIM_COORD command is active. The system keeps the arrow setting for coordinate dimensions independent of the arrows set for the other dimension types.
The HIDDEN_ZERO_POINT qualifier changes the behaviour of the coordinate dimensions so that they don't have to start on an existing element. Insted, start_loc specifies the coordinates of the "virtual" point where the dimensioning starts. The dimension values are calculated as if an element existed at that point.
Such dimensions have some additional features:
+-------------------<-----------+
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->(DA_DIM_DATUM_LONG)---v--->-{1}-+-{2}-+--+--------+---+-->
| | | |
+-{3}-+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->--------------------------------+---->
| |
+->-(HORIZONTAL)-----------------+
| |
+->-(VERTICAL)-------------------+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL)-------------------+
| |
+->-(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|---+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|---+
+-----------------------<--------------------+
| |
{2}-->-+-(AUTO)-+-|beg_elem|--v--+----------+---+-|end_elem|-|loc_pnt|--+--+-->
v ^ | | | |
'--------' +-(CENTER)-+ +-|end_elem|------>-----+
| | | |
+-(ALIGN)--+ +-|select|->-|refline*|-+
| |
+-|select|-------->-----+
+------------------------<-----------------------+
| |
{3}-->(MANUAL)-|beg_elem|-v-+--------+---+-|end_elem|----------+-|loc_pnt|-+-->
| | | |
+(CENTER)+ +-|select|-|refline*|-+
| | | |
+(ALIGN)-+ +-|select|------------+
* refline only required for PARALLEL option.
DA_DIM_DATUM_LONG creates datum dimensioning with long base lines.
The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line identified. The default is PARALLEL. Orientation can be specified before the first element, before the second element or before the location point.
Beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the dimension, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
After selecting beg_elem, multiple drawing elements may be selected for dimensioning, either with SELECT or by enclosing them in a box. In this case, the system generates dimensions for all the selected elements at once. If AUTO is active, the system automatically places dimensions for the selected elements. If MANUAL is active, dimensions for the selected elements are all placed relative to a user-supplied loc_pnt.
The relative position of dimension text for the selected elements can be set with the CENTER and ALIGN options. If CENTER is selected, dimension texts are centered on their respective dimension lines. If ALIGN is selected, dimension texts are left-aligned with one another. CENTER and ALIGN only apply to groups of elements identified with SELECT or by boxing. CENTER is the default mode.
The syntax of DA_DIM_DATUM_LONG_SYM is equivalent to that of DA_DATUM_LONG.
DA_DIM_DATUM_LONG_SYM creates symmetry-style datum dimensioning with long base lines. The first dimension point is assumed to be on a symmetry line. No extension line or line terminator is drawn for that element, and the dimension text value is doubled to indicate that the dimension represents both sides of the symmetry line.
For example:
|
------- 10 ------>|
|
|
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-------------------|-------------------
| | |
| | <- symmetry line |
| | |
| | |
-------------------|-------------------
|
+----------------------------<----------------+
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-->(DA_DIM_DATUM_SHORT)----v-------{1}----+----{2}--+-------+--------+---+-->
| | | |
+----{3}--+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->--------------------------------+---->
| |
+->-(HORIZONTAL)-----------------+
| |
+->-(VERTICAL)-------------------+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL)-------------------+
| |
+->-(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|---+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|---+
+--------<--------------------+
| |
{2}-->-+-(AUTO)-+-|beg_elem|--v--+-|end_elem|-|loc_pnt|--+--+-->
v ^ | |
'--------' +-|end_elem|------>-----+
| |
+-|select|->-|refline*|-+
| |
+-|select|-------->-----+
+------------<-------------------------+
| |
{3}-->--(MANUAL)--|beg_elem|--v--+-|end_elem|----------+--|loc_pnt|--+-->
| |
+-|select|-|refline*|-+
| |
+-|select|------------+
* refline only required for PARALLEL option.
DIM_DATUM_SHORT creates datum dimensioning with short base lines. The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line identified. The default is PARALLEL. Orientation can be specified before the first element, before the second element or before the location point. See also DIM_DATUM_STEP to define the datum step. Use MANUAL to locate the dimension texts manually (default is AUTO).
With both MANUAL and AUTO, beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the first dimension segment, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
After selecting beg_elem, multiple drawing elements may be selected for dimensioning, either with SELECT or by enclosing them in a box. In this case, the system generates dimensions for all the selected elements at once. If AUTO is active, the system automatically places dimensions for the selected elements. If MANUAL is active, dimensions for the selected elements are all placed relative to a single loc_pnt.
+-----------<-----------+
| |
--->(DA_DIM_DELETE)----+--|NO_CHECK|--+---+-|select|--+--------+--+--->
| | | |
+---|CHECK|----+ +-(UNDO)-+
DA_DIM_DELETE deletes selected dimensioning elements. It can also delete individual segments from an existing datum or chain dimension, adjusting the stack or chain spacing as needed.
The datum stack or chain spacing will be adjusted to account for the removed segment. If CHECK is selected, an interference check is performed to ensure that the new spacing does not cause the dimension to intersect with existing geometry. By default, no interference check is performed (NO_CHECK).
+----------------------<--------------------+
| |
-->(DA_DIM_DIAMETER)--v--+--------------------+--{1}--+--------+--+--->
| | | |
+-(CENTER_LINE)----+ +-(UNDO)-+
| |
+-(NO_CENTER_LINE)-+
{1}-->--+----|elem|-----------------|loc_pnt|--+--->
| |
+--+-(MANUAL)-+---|select|--|loc_pnt|--+
| v ^ |
| '---->-----' |
| |
+----(AUTO)-------|select|-------------+
DA_DIM_DIAMETER creates a diameter dimension.
First identify a circle, arc, or fillet, then indicate the dimension text location. If multiple drawing elements are selected, MANUAL mode allows the dimension texts for all these elements to be placed manually, relative to loc_pnt. AUTO mode causes the dimension texts to be placed automatically. Option CENTER_LINE (and NO_CENTER_LINE respectively) allows the dimension line to be drawn fully across the circular element or not. The 'loc_pnt' must not be at the center of the circular element. Default is CENTER_LINE.
+---------------------<--------------+
| |
--->(DA_DIM_DTAN)------v----{1}---{2}--+-{3}-+--+--------+---+--->
| | | |
+-{4}-+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->------------------------------+---->
| |
+-(INCLINED)-----|inclination|-+
| |
+-(HORIZONTAL)-----------------+
| |
+-(VERTICAL)-------------------+
| |
+-(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|---+
| |
+-(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|---+
| |
+-(PARALLEL)-------------------+
{2}--->---------------------+---->
| |
+-(EXTENSION_LINE)----+
| |
+-(NO_EXTENSION_LINE)-+
{3}->-+(MANUAL)+---+---->---|first_elem|--->---|second_elm|--->---|loc_pnt|--+-->
v ^ | |
'--->----' +--->--->|selection|----------------------->|loc_pnt|-----+
{4}->--(AUTO)-----+--->--->|first_elem|--->--->|second_elm|--->---------------+-->
| |
+--->--->|selection|----------------------------------------+
DA_DIM_DTAN creates one or more tangential dimensions on circles, arcs and fillets. One circular element can be replaced by a line.
If two elements are selected by clicking, the tangential dimension between them may be horizontal, vertical, inclined to horizontal plane, perpendicular/parallel to a identified reference line or parallel to the line through centers of both elements. The default orientation is INCLINED. If INCLINED is specified before both elements are specified, inclination is specified as number. If INCLINED is specified after both elements are specified or taken by default, inclination can also be specified using feedback. The dimension text is placed at 'loc_pnt'.
If multiple drawing elements are selected for dimensioning (either with SELECT or by boxing), dimensions are created between circular elements. Dimension between two elements is created if line through both centers is parallel to the measuring direction. The orientation options affect the position of all these dimensions. The dimension text for all elements will be placed automatically if AUTO is selected. If MANUAL is selected, the text for all dimensions will be placed relative to 'loc_pnt'.
+------------------<------------------+
| |
-->(DA_DIM_GEO_SENSE)--+-----{1}----|select|-----+--------+--+--->
| |
+-(UNDO)-+
{1}-->--+---------------+--+-----------------+----------------------+--->
| | | | | |
+-(NO_ARC_DIMS)-+ +-(RADIUS_DIMS)---+ +-(NO_CHAMFER_DIMS)-+
| | | | | |
+-(ARC_DIMS)----+ +-(DIAMETER_DIMS)-+ +-(CHAMFER_DIMS)----+
DA_DIM_GEO_SENSE assigns dimensions to a selected group of geometric elements. The type and location of the dimensions is determined automatically by the system. If the ARC_DIMS option is set, arc dimensions will be generated for any arc elements, including fillets, found in the selection set. By default, arc dimensions are not generated for these elements (NO_ARC_DIMS).
If the CHAMFER_DIMS option is set, chamfer dimensions will be generated for chamfers found in the selection set. By default, chamfer dimensions are not generated for these elements (NO_CHAMFER_DIMS).
Circular elements found in the selection set will be given radius or diameter dimensions depending on whether RADIUS_DIMS or DIAMETER_DIMS is selected. RADIUS_DIMS is the default.
-->(DA_DIM_HOLE_INSERTION)----+--(ON)---+---->
| |
+--(OFF)--+
This switch is important if a new dimension is created, where its dimension text is located inside a hatched area. If DA_DIM_HOLE_INSERTION is ON, a hole will be automatically created, i.e. the dimension will become an inner contour of the hatch. If you do not want creation of holes, switch DA_DIM_HOLE_INSERTION to OFF.
-->(DA_DIM_INCLINE)---->----(selection)---->
Using this command a dimension with HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL attribute, can be changed to a INCLINE type. This facilitates rotation of a dimension, without changing the dimension values.
+---------------------<--------------------+
| |
--->(DA_DIM_INSERT)---v--+--+-|NO_CHECK|-+--+--|id_pnt|--|elem|--+--->
| v ^ |
| '----->------' |
| |
+-----|CHECK|------+
DA_DIM_INSERT inserts a new dimension point into an existing datum or chain dimension, adjusting the stack or chain spacing as needed.
First identify the datum stack or chain by picking the dimension text of any one of its members, then identify the new dimension point.
The datum stack or chain spacing will be adjusted to accommodate the new segment. If CHECK is selected, an interference check is performed to ensure that the new spacing does not cause the dimension to intersect with existing geometry. By default, no interference check is performed (NO_CHECK).
+--------------<--------------+
| |
--->(DA_DIM_LINE)---{1}--------v--{2}--+-{3}-+--+--------+---+--->
| | | |
+-{4}-+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->------------------------------+---->
| |
+-(HORIZONTAL)-----------------+
| |
+-(VERTICAL)-------------------+
| |
+-(PARALLEL)--+---->------+----+
| | | |
| +->-|angle|-+ |
| |
+-(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|---+
| |
+-(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|---+
{2}--->---------------------+---->
| |
+-(EXTENSION_LINE)----+
| |
+-(NO_EXTENSION_LINE)-+
{3}->-+(MANUAL)+--+-+->-+->|beg_elem|-+->-+->|end_elm|-+->-+->|loc_pnt|--+-->
v ^ | | | | | | | |
'--->----' | +{5}+ +{5}+ +{5}+ |
| |
+-+->-+->|selection|----------------------->|loc_pnt|--+
| |
+{5}+
{4}->--(AUTO)-----+-+->-+->|beg_elem|-+->-+->|end_elm|-+->-+->|loc_pnt|--+-->
| | | | | | | |
| +{5}+ +{5}+ +{5}+ |
| |
+-+->-+->|selection|-----------------------------------+
| |
+{5}+
{5}----->(PROJ_ANGLE)--->|angle|----->
DA_DIM_LINE creates one or more single-line dimensions.
If two dimension points are selected, the dimension between them may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between 'beg_elem' and 'end_elem' or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line identified. The default is PARALLEL. The dimension text is placed at 'loc_pnt'.
If multiple drawing elements are selected for dimensioning (either with SELECT or by boxing), a dimension is created for each selected element. The orientation options affect the position of all these dimensions. The dimension text for all elements will be placed automatically if AUTO is selected. If MANUAL is selected, the text for all dimensions will be placed relative to 'loc_pnt'.
The angle value at the PARALLEL option is used to turn the extension lines (for example, when dimensioning isometric drawings).
EXTENSION_LINE and NO_EXTENSION_LINE control whether or not extension lines are created for each new linear dimension. Extension lines are created by default.
The syntax of DA_DIM_LINE_SYM is equivalent to that of DA_DIM_LINE.
DA_DIM_LINE_SYM creates one or more single symmetry-style dimensions. The first dimension point is assumed to be on a symmetry line. No extension line or line terminator is drawn for that element, and the dimension text value is doubled to indicate that the dimension represents both sides of the symmetry line.
For example:
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+------------------------<---------------------+
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-->(DA_DIM_PD_SCAN)--+--+-----------------+---|select|--+--------+--+-->
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+-(RADIUS_DIMS)---+ +-(UNDO)-+
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+-(DIAMETER_DIMS)-+
DA_DIM_PD_SCAN assigns dimensions to a selected group of geometric elements. The type and location of the dimensions are determined from parametric constraints currently assigned to the selected elements. If no constraints are present, dimensions will not be generated.
Circular elements found in the selection set will be given radius or diameter dimensions depending on whether RADIUS_DIMS or DIAMETER_DIMS is selected. RADIUS_DIMS is the default.
+-----------------------------------------+
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-->(DA_DIM_RADIUS)--v--+------------------+--{1}--+--------+--+--->
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+-(CENTER_LINE)----+ +-(UNDO)-+
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+-(NO_CENTER_LINE)-+
{1}-->--+----|elem|-----------------|loc_pnt|--+--->
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+--+-(MANUAL)-+---|select|--|loc_pnt|--+
| v ^ |
| '---->-----' |
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+----(AUTO)-------|select|-------------+
DA_DIM_RADIUS creates radius dimensions.
First identify an arc, circle, or fillet, then indicate the dimension text location. If multiple drawing elements are selected, MANUAL mode allows the dimension texts for all these elements to be placed manually, relative to loc_pnt. AUTO mode causes the dimension texts to be placed automatically. Option CENTER_LINE (and NO_CENTER_LINE respectively) allows dimension lines to be connected to the center point or not. The loc_pnt must not be at the center of circular elements. Default is CENTER_LINE.
--->(DA_DIM_SHORT_SPACE)---|number|--->
DA_DIM_SHORT_SPACE sets the length of the dimension line for new datum short dimensions.
Example:
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60 ----------->|
^ ^
"short space"
--->(DA_FILTER_ACTIVATE)--+--|ON|--+--->
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+--|OFF|-+
Turns the dimensioning selection filter ON or OFF. When DA_FILTER_ACTIVATE is ON, the current selection filter (see DA_FILTER_ADD) will be applied whenever multiple drawing elements are selected for dimensioning. Elements that meet the criteria of the filter will _not_ be selected. When DA_FILTER_ACTIVATE is OFF, no selection filtering is performed.
-->(DA_FILTER_ADD)---+-{1}----------------------------------------+--->
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+-{2}----------------------------------------+
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| +----<----+ |
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+-(DA_COLOR)-------+-|color|-+---------------+
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| +---------<-----------+ |
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+-(DA_ORIENTATION)-+-+-|lo|--|hi|------+-+---+
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| +-(DA_HORIZONTAL)-+ |
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| +-(DA_VERTICAL)---+ |
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| +------<-----+ |
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+-(DA_PENSIZE)-----+-|lo|--|hi|-+------------+
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| +------<-----+ |
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+-(DA_LINESIZE)----+-|lo|--|hi|-+------------+
+--------<-------------+
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{1}-->(DA_GEOTYPE)--+-+-(DA_NOT)---------+-+--->
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+-(DA_POINT)-------+
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+-(DA_LINE)--------+
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+-(DA_ARC)---------+
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+-(DA_FILLET)------+
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+-(DA_CIRCLE)------+
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+-(DA_TEXT)--------+
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+-(DA_SPLINE)------+
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+-(DA_BSPLINE)-----+
+-----------<---------------+
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{2}-->(DA_LINETYPE)--+-+-(DA_NOT)--------------+-+--->
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+-(DA_SOLID)------------+
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+-(DA_DASHED)-----------+
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+-(DA_LONG_DASHED)------+
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+-(DA_DOT_CENTER)-------+
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+-(DA_DASH_CENTER)------+
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+-(DA_PHANTOM)----------+
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+-(DA_CENTER_DASH_DASH)-+
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+-(DA_DOTTED)-----------+
DA_FILTER_ADD adds new entries into the dimension selection filter. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not recommended for interactive use.
--->(DA_FILTER_CLEAR_GEOTYPES)--->
DA_FILTER_CLEAR_GEOTYPES removes all geometry-type entries from the current dimension selection filter.
--->(DA_FILTER_CLEAR_LINETYPES)--->
DA_FILTER_CLEAR_LINETYPES removes all linetype entries from the current dimension selection filter.
--->(DA_FILTER_DEL_COLOR)--+--|loc_pnt|---------+--->
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+->(ALL)--(CONFIRM)--+
Removes the selected color entries from the current dimension selection filter.
--->(DA_FILTER_DEL_LINESIZE)-+--|loc_pnt|---------+--->
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+->(ALL)--(CONFIRM)--+
Removes the selected line size entries from the current dimension selection filter.
--->(DA_FILTER_DEL_ORIENT)--+--|loc_pnt|---------+--->
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+->(ALL)--(CONFIRM)--+
Removes the selected orientation entries from the current dimension selection filter.
--->(DA_FILTER_DEL_PENSIZE)--+--|loc_pnt|---------+--->
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+->(ALL)--(CONFIRM)--+
Removes the selected pen size entries from the current dimension selection filter.
--->(DA_FILTER_INQ)---+-(DA_GEOTYPE)--------------------+---->
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+-(DA_LINETYPE)-------------------+
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+-(DA_ORIENTATION)---|entry_num|--+
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+-(DA_PENSIZE)-------|entry_num|--+
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+-(DA_LINESIZE)------|entry_num|--+
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+-(DA_COLOR)---------|entry_num|--+
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+-(DA_NUM_ENTRIES)----------------+
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+-(DA_FILTER_ACTIVE)--------------+
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+-(DA_FILTER_NAME)----------------+
DA_FILTER_INQ is used with the INQ function to return information about the dimension selection filter. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not recommended for interactive use.
Depending on the supplied inquiry code and filter entry number (if needed), DA_FILTER_INQ can set the following information in the INQ system array:
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ || | result | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ | DA_LINETYPE | 2 | Solid linetype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 3 | Dotted linetype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 4 | Dashed linetype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 5 | Long-dashed linetype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 6 | Dot-center linetype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 7 | Dash-center linetype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 8 | Phantom linetype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 9 | Center-dash-dash linetype filter off(0)/on(1) | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ | DA_GEOTYPE | 2 | Point geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 3 | Line geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 4 | Arc geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 5 | Fillet geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 6 | Circle geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 7 | Text geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 8 | Spline geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | | | 9 | Bspline geotype filter off(0) or on(1) | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ |DA_ORIENTATION | 2 | Lower bound for the given filter entry | | | 3 | Upper bound for the given filter entry | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ |DA_PENSIZE | 2 | Lower bound for the given filter entry | | | 3 | Upper bound for the given filter entry | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ |DA_LINESIZE | 2 | Lower bound for the given filter entry | | | 3 | Upper bound for the given filter entry | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ |DA_COLOR | 201 | RGB color vector for the given filter entry | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ |DA_NUM_ENTRIES | 2 | Number of entries in the DA_ORIENTATION filter| | | 3 | Number of entries in the DA_PENSIZE filter | | | 4 | Number of entries in the DA_COLOR filter | | | 5 | Number of entries in the DA_LINESIZE filter | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ |DA_FILTER_ACTIVE | 2 | Selection filtering off(0) or on(1) | +-----------------+---------+-----------------------------------------------+ |DA_FILTER_NAME | 301 | Current selection filter name | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+
--->(DA_FILTER_REFRESH_LINESIZE)--->
DA_FILTER_REFRESH_LINESIZE updates the contents of the linesize selection filter table in the dimension advisor module. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_FILTER_REFRESH_ORIENT)--->
DA_FILTER_REFRESH_ORIENT updates the contents of the orientation selection filter table in the dimension advisor module. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_FILTER_REFRESH_PENSIZE)--->
DA_FILTER_REFRESH_PENSIZE updates the contents of the pensize selection filter table in the dimension advisor module. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_FILTER_SET_NAME)---|string|--->
DA_FILTER_SET_NAME assigns a name to the current dimensioning selection filter.
--->(DA_FILTER_STORE)---|filename|--->
DA_FILTER_STORE writes out the current dimension selection filter to a named file. The filter is written out as a collection of macros. Use INPUT to load in the file and restore the filter.
+---------------------<----------------------------+
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--->(DA_MOVE_DIMENSION)-+->-+->-----------+-+-|id_pnt|--|ref_dim/move_pnt|-+-->
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+-(ALL)-------+ +-|select|--|move_pnt|---------+
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+-(TEXT_ONLY)-+
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+-(RESET)-----+
The DA_MOVE_DIMENSION is used to move one or more dimension lines and text.
If ALL is selected, dimension lines and text are moved together. If TEXT_ONLY is selected, then the dimension lines are retained in their current position but the text is moved to a point defined by the user. If RESET is chosen, selected dimension text items that have previously been moved away from their dimension lines are restored to their original positions.
A single dimension element can be selected by picking on the dimension text. The selected entities of the dimension can be moved to a point or aligned to an existing dimension.
Multiple dimensions can be selected by enclosing them in a box. In this case they can be moved to another point only, no alignment with existing dimension is allowed.
Alignment is not supported for Radius, Diameter, Chamfer and Arc dimensions.
--->(DA_NULL)--->
DA_NULL does nothing. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
+-------<-------+
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--->(DA_STYLE_APPLY)---+-+-(NO_KEEP)-+-+--->
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+-(KEEP)----+
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+-|select|--+
DA_STYLE_APPLY applies the current dimensioning style settings to the selected dimensioning elements. If the KEEP option is set, any prefix, postfix, or tolerance on the selected dimensioning will be kept intact. The default (NO_KEEP), is to replace all dimensioning style settings, including the prefix, postfix, and tolerance settings with the current style.
--->(DA_STYLE_DEFER_UPDATE)--->
DA_STYLE_DEFER_UPDATE prevents the contents of the dimension style display window from updating.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_STYLE_ENABLE_UPDATE)--->
DA_STYLE_ENABLE_UPDATE enables updates of the dimensioning style display window.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
+----<-----+
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--->(DA_STYLE_GET)---+-|select|-+--->
DA_STYLE_GET updates the current dimensioning style settings to match the settings of a selected dimensioning element.
--->(DA_STYLE_INQ)------>
DA_STYLE_INQ is used with the INQ function to return information about the dimension style viewport. This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not recommended for interactive use.
DA_STYLE_INQ sets the following values in the INQ system array. The inquiry code must be 1.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ || | result | |------------+-------------+----------------------------------------------| | 1 | 1 | port number of dimension style viewport | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
--->(DA_STYLE_TYPE)---|type|--->
Sets the type of geometry to appear in the style display window. "type" is a number that refers to the geometry type.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_STYLE_UPDATE)--->
DA_STYLE_UPDATE updates the contents of the style display window to reflect the current dimensioning style.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_STYLE_WIN_CREATE)--->
DA_STYLE_WIN_CREATE either creates the dimension style display window if it doesn't already exist, or pops it, if it is simply obscured by another viewport or menu.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_STYLE_WIN_LOC)---|corner point|---|opposite corner point|--->
DA_STYLE_WIN_LOC sets the location for the dimension style display window in the dimension advisor module.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_STYLE_WIN_RAISE)--->
Pops the dimension style display window.
This function is intended primarily to support the screen menu interface of the dimension advisor module. It is not intended for interactive use.
--->(DA_WRITE_DIM_SETTINGS_MACRO)---|filename|---|macro_name|--->
DA_WRITE_DIM_SETTINGS_MACRO writes out all the current dimensioning parameters in the form of a macro. This macro is given the name specified in "macro_name" and written to the file specified by "filename."
The DB MATCH button displays the dimension database menu. The commands on this menu allow you to create a database of commonly-used drawings that can be used as templates to speed up the dimensioning process for new drawings.
-->(DB_LOAD)->+------------>+-+-------------+--{element id)->-+---------+->
v | v | v |
+->(RESERVE)->+ +->(SUBPART)->+ +->{loc}->+
{loc}
->-+--->(ABSOLUTE)----->+-->
v |
+->|location point|->+
{element id}
-->|element name|--+----------(CONFIRM)------------------------------------+-> v | +->(SEL_OLD)--+->|revision string|->|version number|-+->+ | | +->|revision string|------------------>+ | | +->|version number|------------------->+
DB_LOAD loads a drawing as a subpart of the current part or as the current part if no parts are loaded. The named element may be of the class ASSEMBLY or DRAWING, or of a part class. When the specified element is a part or assembly, CoCreate/DMS checks for drawings of that part/assembly. If only one drawing exists, this drawing is loaded automatically. If more than one exists, the list of drawings is displayed and the user can select one to load.
If several revisions/versions of the drawing or part exist, the newest one is loaded if CONFIRM is given. The SEL_OLD option allows the user to select an older revision/version of the drawing or part. In this case the current revision/version is prompted as default.
DB_LOAD searches for a file related to the specified drawing which has the same name as the drawing itself and which has the file description Model.MI.
SUBPART means that the new part is to be a subpart of the active part. Otherwise, DB_LOAD automatically chooses one of the following options:
Except for the first case, you must specify where the new part is to be positioned geometrically. You do this by either saying ABSOLUTE, which says that the new part should have the same location as it did when you stored it, or by indicating a location point. If you indicate a location point, the part reference point (see CHANGE_PART_REF_PT) is placed there.
If you load a part directly into the top part, the drawing scale is taken from the drawing scale of the loaded part. Otherwise, the loaded part is adapted to the current drawing scale.
RESERVE reserve for UPDATing. The status of the specified drawing file is changed to "reserved". Only one user may reserve a specific drawing at a time. Default is READ_ONLY.
security: READ-access for the drawing is needed to load it and WRITE-access for the drawing is needed to load and reserve it.
-->(DB_SET_DEFAULT)-+->(AREA)-------->|area name|-------> | +->(REVISION)---->|revision string|-> | +->(PERMISSIONS)->|permission mask|->
Command to set some system defaults.
security: command may only be invoked by PRIV 1 users
Syntax:
-->(DB_STORE)-+-->(ALL)------+-+--------->+-+--------+->{drawing id}-->
| ^ | ^ | |
+-->|partname|-+ +->{scan}->+ +-{sta}->+
{scan}
--+->(SCAN_PART)->+->+-----------------+-> v | v | +->(SCAN_ALL)-->+ +->(DETAIL_INFO)->+
{sta}
-->(AREA)--->|area name|--->
{drawing id}
--+->(CURRENT)------------------------------------------------------+-->
| |
+->|drawing name|-->------------+-+->--------------+--+->-------+-+
v | v | v |
+->|rev string|-+ +->|vers number|-+ +->{att}->+
Revision string and version number have to be specified if the class 'drawings' is defined with REVISIONING and VERSIONING. Otherwise only one of them or none has to be specified, depending on how the class 'drawings' was defined.
CURRENT can be specified if you want to store the drawing with its original name.
{att}
+<---------------------------------------+ v | +->|attribute name|-+->|attribute value|-+ | | ^ | +->(NULL)----------->+ v | -+----------------------------------------+-->(CONFIRM)-> | | | | +<-------------------+ | v | +->(PROMPT)-+->|attribute value|-+-------------------> | | +->(NULL)----------->+
Command, which provides:
options:
security: The command may not be invoked by users, who only have read-permission.
Syntax:
->(DB_STORE_LAYOUT)->{drawing id}-+--------+-{element id}->
| |
+-{sta}->+
{sta}
-->(AREA)--->|area name|--->
{drawing id}
-->|drawing name|-+->------------------+-+->-----------------+->+-------->+-->
v | v | v |
+->|revision string|-+ +->|version number|-+ +->{att}->+
Revision string and version number have to be specified, if the class 'drawings' is defined with REVISIONING and VERSIONING. Otherwise only one of them or none has to be specified, depending on, how the class 'drawings' was defined.
{element id}
-+->|model name|-+-+-------------------------------------------------------+-> v | v | +->|part name|--+ +->(SEL_OLD)--+->|revision string|->|version number|-+->+ | | +->|revision string|------------------>+ | | +->|version number|------------------->+
{att}
+<---------------------------------------+ v | +->|attribute name|-+->|attribute value|-+ | | ^ | +->(NULL)----------->+ v | -+----------------------------------------+-->(CONFIRM)-> | | | | +<-------------------+ | v | +->(PROMPT)-+->|attribute value|-+-------------------> | | +->(NULL)----------->+
Command, which provides the storage of a 2D-Layout for a given part or model. This includes:
security: The command may not be invoked by users, who only have read-permission.
---->(DDE_ADD_TOPIC)---->|topic|---->
DDE_ADD_TOPIC adds a new topic string to the list of recognized DDE topics. Initially, the list contains the topic GENERAL.
---->(DDE_CLOSE)---->|dde_conversation_handle|---->
DDE_CLOSE closes the indicated DDE conversation and returns success or failure. The dde_conversation_handle is the token returned by DDE_INITIATE.
---->(DDE_ENABLE)---->+--->(ON)---->+----> | | +--->(OFF)--->+
DDE_ENABLE enables ME10 to act as a DDE server. While disabled, no new conversations can be created. In existing conversations, the client can request data. However, if the client attempts to execute ME10 commands, a negative acknowledgement is returned.
--->(DDE_EXECUTE)--->|dde_conversation_handle|---|command|--->
DDE_EXECUTE sends the given command string to the application indicated by the dde_conversation_handle for execution. BUSY, NO_ERROR, or ERROR will be returned.
--->(DDE_INITIATE)--->|application|---|topic|--->
DDE_INITIATE initiates a DDE conversation for the indicated application and topic. If successful, a dde_conversation_handle is returned. Otherwise, ERROR is returned. You must specify dde_conversation_handle in subsequent DDE macros.
The application string specifies the application with which you wish to begin a DDE session. Consult the application's documentation for instructions on how to specify it. The application must be running before DDE_INITIATE is called. You can use WINEXEC to start it.
---->(DDE_REMOVE_TOPIC)---->|topic|---->
DDE_REMOVE_TOPIC removes the specified topic string from the list of recognized DDE topics. It does not affect DDE conversations already initiated using this topic. No error is generated if the topic string is not in the list.
--->(DDE_REQUEST)--->|dde_conversation_handle|---|data_item|--->
DDE_REQUEST gets the string value of the indicated data_item from the application indicated by dde_conversation_handle. Refer to the application's documentation for information on which data items may be requested.
DDE_REQUEST returns either the value of data_item, BUSY, or ERROR.
-->(DDE_SEND_ACK)-->|dde_conversation_handle|--|status|--|ack_result|-->
DDE_SEND_ACK sends a DDE acknowledgement message for the indicated conversation if it was withheld subsequently by DDE_WITHHOLD_ACK and returns NO_ERROR. If the conversation handle is not found or is not withholding an acknowledgement, ERROR is returned.
The status flag indicates the type of acknowledgement to be sent: POSITIVE (success), NEGATIVE (failure or cancel), or BUSY.
ack_result is the string assigned to the ACK_RESULT data item, which can then be requested by the client application to provide additional information.
If there should be a need to reset, the dde_conversation_handle can be set to 0 to indicate that the acknowledgement message should be sent to all conversations withholding an acknowledgement.
---->(DDE_WITHHOLD_ACK)---->
After the execution of action text during a DDE conversation, an acknowledgement message is normally sent back to the client application. This generally causes control to return to client application. This function withholds the sending of the DDE acknowledgement message and returns the active DDE conversation handle. Later, the acknowledgement can be explicitly sent using the DDE_SEND_ACK with the handle.
| v (DEFINE) | v |macro name| | v +---------------<-----------------, | | v | +-->(PARAMETER)-->|param. name|-->' | v +----------------<-----------------, | | v | +-->(LOCAL)-->|local macro name|-->' | v +-----<-------, | | v | +-->|token|-->' | v (END_DEFINE) | v
DEFINE (re)defines the named macro. See NAME for a description of permissible macro names. The same rules apply for names used with PARAMETER and LOCAL.
You invoke a macro without parameters by simply entering its name. The computer then evaluates the macro body. The body can be any series of tokens that makes sense in the context where the macro is used. It might be a list of commands, as in this example:
DEFINE Quit
STORE ALL DEL_OLD 'workfile'
EXIT CONFIRM
END_DEFINE
Or it might be a token that makes sense only in a larger context:
DEFINE P
100,100
END_DEFINE
A macro body can also invoke other macros, or even (re)define them.
Within a macro body INPUT should be used with IMMEDIATE option.
A macro body should NOT contain calls to TINPUT. The system will not complain about such macros, but they will not behave as you expect.
A macro with parameters is invoked by giving the macro name, then the values of the named parameters. These values may be expressions. An example:
definition:
DEFINE Double
PARAMETER p
(PNT_XY p p)
END_DEFINE
invocation:
LINE Double 0 Double 100
This example defines a macro "Double" which takes a number as parameter, and whose evaluation produces a point with that number as both X and Y coordinate. Parentheses are required either in the definition or in the invocation, because "PNT_XY p p" is an expression that is being used where a token is required.
A macro with parameters is normally used only within files or within other macros. It is possible to invoke such macros from the keyboard, in which case the system prompts the user for each parameter. But usually, if a macro is to get input from the user, it uses the READ function instead of the parameter mechanism, both because of READ's extra flexibility, and because READ always reads from the user, regardless of the macro context.
Parameters and names declared LOCAL are visible only within the current macro. All other names are global. Parameters and local names do not conflict with global macros having the same name.
The other functions that define macros are LET and READ.
,-------->---------,
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| |
-->(DEFINE_CATALOG)---+-->|display_text|-+->|item_name|-->,
|
,-----------------<----------------'
|
`-->|row|---->|column|------->
DEFINE_CATALOG defines information to be printed by CATALOG. The number of columns, their width, and their assignment to rows must already have been specified with CATALOG_LAYOUT. DEFINE_CATALOG tells CATALOG how to fill these fields.
The display text (a string) is the text printed at the top of the listing above the field with the given row and column number. Both row and column number refer to the format for a single entry determined by CATALOG_LAYOUT, and not to row and column numbers of the catalog listing itself. The item name defines what should be printed in the specified field. Item names are strings, and must be one of the following:
FILE_NAME
PHYS_NAME
FILE_SIZE
CREATE_DATE
MODIFY_DATE
ACCESS_DATE
NUM_ACCESS
FILE_TYPE
PROG_NAME
PROG_REV
FILE_DESC
If the display text is omitted, the item name is used as the display text.
FILE_NAME is the name given by the user when the file was created.
PHYS_NAME is the name of the file used by the host operating system. These are normally the same, but can be different if the user creates a file using a name not acceptable to the host. Within ME Series programs this difference should be invisible, but when you look at the directory from another program, you of course see the physical name.
FILE_SIZE is the size of the file in bytes.
CREATE_DATE, MODIFY_DATE, and ACCESS_DATE are the dates when the file was created, last modified, and last accessed, respectively. The output is in the form '01-Jan-85 06:35:22'.
NUM_ACCESS records how many times the file has been accessed. When the file is created, NUM_ACCESS is 0.
FILE_TYPE gives the type of file, as seen by the operating system. The possibilities are:
Block Block special file
Char Character special file
Dir Directory
Fifo Fifo
Netw Network
Reg Regular file
Srm Shared Resource Manager
? Anything else
PROG_NAME and PROG_REV give the name and revision of the program that generated the file.
FILE_DESC describes the type of information in the file. The possibilities are:
Bitmap from BITMAP_TO_FILE
Catalog from CATALOG
Data from OPEN_OUTFILE
Echo from ECHO
Env from SAVE_ENVIRONMENT
Font.BI from STORE_FONT
Font.IL from SAVE_FONT
Gdump from DUMP_SCREEN (Not in MS Windows)
HPGL from PLOT (Not in MS Windows)
HPGL2 from PLOT (Not in MS Windows)
PS from PLOT (Not in MS Windows)
log from LOAD and STORE of binary and MI files in case of
errors
Macro.BI from STORE_MACRO
Macro.IL from SAVE_MACRO
Menu from SAVE_MENU
Model.IL from SAVE
Model.MI from STORE and STORE MI
Part.lst from PARTS_LIST
Query from QUERY, STRUCTURE, WHERE_USED (ME Data Management
System)
Sys.cat additional catalog information [hp_catfile (hp_cat.fil in MS Windows)]
Techo from TECHO
Text from EDIT_FILE
Tmenu from SAVE_TMENU
Trace from TRACE
Viewport from SAVE_VIEWPORT
+<-------------(NEXT)-----------------------------+
| |
| +<--------------+ +<--------+ |
| v | v | ^
-(DEFINE_CLASS)-+----------+>|name|-+---------------+-+---------+-+->(CONFIRM)->
v | v | | |
+->(PART)->+ +>(REVISIONING)>+ +->{att}->+
| |
+>(VERSIONING)->+
| |
+>(RELEASABLE)->+
{att}
-+->|attribute name|-+-----------+->|attribute type|--+--> v | +->(INDEX)->+
New classes of elements are defined. All class names must be unique.
Two categories of classes may be specified, part classes and non-part classes.
Part classes are defined when the option PART is given. To define a part_class means, that all elements of the defined class are basically parts, which are classified through the defined class.
A variable amount of attributes of different types may be defined for each class. Which attribute-types are supported depends on the database used.
For HPSQL/300, ALLBASE or ORACLE, the supported types are:
CHAR(n) Character string of fixed length n where n is an integer from 1 to 255.
VARCHAR(n) Character string of variable length no greater than n, where n must be an integer from 1 to 255.
DECIMAL(p[,s]) Fixed-point decimal number with a precision (maximum number of digits excluding sign and decimal point) no greater than p, where p is 1 through 15, and a scale (number of digits to the right of the decimal) of s, where s is from 0 through p. E and L notation are not allowed in the specification of a decimal value.
FLOAT Long floating point number. The range of negative numbers that can be represented is -1.797E+308 to -2.225E-308. The range of positive numbers that can be represented is 2.225E-308 to 1.797E+308. E notation may be used to specify FLOAT values.
INTEGER Integer in the range of -2147483647 to 2147483647
SMALLINT Integer in the range of -32768 to 32767
DATE ALLBASE: (transformed by CoCreate/DMS to the ALLBASE DATETIME datetype) String of the form 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI:SS.FFF' where YYYY represents the calendar year, MM is the month, and DD is the day of the month, HH the hour, MI the minute, SS the second, FFF is thousandths of a second. The range is from 0000-01-01 00:00:00.000 to 9999-12-31 23:59:59.999.
ORACLE: Character and number data consisting of Century, Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. See the ORACLE SQL syntax manual for complete formatting, date arithmetic and Julian date methods.
The qualifier INDEX may be specified for each attribute. It allows an index to be created for that attribute. If an index is created for a specific attribute, the performance of queries accessing this attribute is considerably increased.
Since each element is identified through its name, the attribute "NAME" is automatically added to the attribute list. It is defined as a 255 character string.
The other system-defined attributes are:
The options REVISIONING and VERSIONING define whether revisioning and/or versioning for the elements of that class have to be allowed and supported.
With the option RELEASABLE it can be specified whether elements of that class can be released.
security: command can be invoked by PRIV 1 users if and only if no other users are connected.
---->(DEFINE_FONT)--->|string|--->|underlength|--->|height|--->|width|---->
DEFINE_FONT defines a new font with the given name. It becomes the current font. Characters are specified with the CHAR_LAYOUT command, on an imaginary 250 x 250 grid, with the origin at the lower left. In conventional fonts, underlength is the distance on this grid from 0 to the bottom of a capital letter. This is the length of descenders, as in "g" or "j". Height is the height of capital letters, and width the default width, both specified in grid units.
A typical font might have an underlength of 6, and height and width both 20. In this case, CHAR_LAYOUT would specify that "A" began at 0,6. X values would range from 0 to 20, and y values from 0 to 26.
A font need not contain letters; it may contain symbols, for example. Thus, the real significance of underlength, height, and width have nothing to do with letters. Underlength specifies the text baseline, which is used for positioning the reference point with respect to the grid (see TEXT_ADJUST). Height and width specify the mapping from grid units to user units. Vertically, height grid units are mapped to the text size (specified by TEXT_SIZE). Horizontally, width grid units are mapped to the text width (specified by TEXT_SIZE and TEXT_RATIO).
---->(DEFINE_KEY)--+---->|number|----+--+------------------+--+--------------+-->|string|---->
| | | | | |
+->|"F1" - "F12"|-+ +----->|PLAIN|-----+ +-->|EXECUTE|--+
| | | |
+-->|"a" - "z"|---+ +----->|SHIFT|-----+
| | | |
+-->|"A" - "Z"|---+ +------>|ALT|------+
| | | |
+-->|"0" - "9"|---+ +---->|CONTROL|----+
| |
+-->|ALT_CONTROL|--+
DEFINE_KEY defines a Special Function Key (other terms are Soft Key or Function
Key). Number is the key number and must be in the range from 1 to 8 or from 1
to 12, depending on your keyboard.
"F1"-"F12" is string that represents the Function Key.
Keywords PLAIN and SHIFT are valid only for function keys.
Keywords ALT, CONTROL, ALT_CONTROL are valid for function keys and Alpha-Numerical keys.
Keyword EXECUTE executes the string immediately, without putting it in the
command line and waiting for Enter key.
String is the string constant or string expression that is to be substituted
for each activation of the Special Function Key.
Example:
DEFINE_KEY '1' CONTROL EXECUTE 'LINE'
A common use for this function is to define the special function keys as the degree, diameter and plus/minus signs. These three characters are supplied in most text fonts as the following characters:
UNIX MS Windows
degree (#14"0"#15) #242
diameter (#14"1"#15) #243
plus/minus (#14"2"#15) #254
Therefore to define the special function keys f1, f2 and f3 as the three characters, you must enter:
UNIX MS Windows
DEFINE_KEY 1 (#14"0"#15) #242
DEFINE_KEY 2 (#14"1"#15) #243
DEFINE_KEY 3 (#14"2"#15) #254
You can now press the appropriate key to add the respective dimension symbol to your drawing's text when using the SCREEN text option. See the TEXT command for more details on the special characters.
Note:
ALT-"F4", CONTROL "C" and CONTROL "M" are locked because these key combinations
are reserved for Windows.
DEFINE_KEY function for other operating systems are not fully executable.
+<-----------------+
v |
---->(DEFINE_MOUSE_KEY)--+----->|1-3|-----+------------------+--+---->|string|---->
| |
+----->|PLAIN|-----+
| |
+----->|SHIFT|-----+
| |
+------>|ALT|------+
DEFINE_MOUSE_KEY defines a mouse key. Number is the key number and must be in the range from 1 to 3. String is the string constant or string expression that is to be substituted for each activation of the mouse key.
If the string is followed by a #M character, then it is executed immediately after the mouse key press, otherwise it is transfered to the command line. After that, it can be modified or executed by pressing ENTER key on the keyboard. There are three qualifiers which can be used with DEFINE_MOUSE_KEY command. SHIFT is the default qualifier which means that in order to do mouse key substitions a SHIFT key must be pressed. The PLAIN qualifier allows substitions to be made directly to the mouse key, but this is not true for the left mouse key. ALT qualifier defines that ALT key must be pressed to do mouse key substition.
Note: The ALT qualifier can be used on Windows platforrm.
Examples:
define_mouse_key 3 shift "line" define_mouse_key 3 shift "version"#M
+<---------------+ v | -->(DEFINE_RELATION)-+->|parent class|-+-+->|child class|-+->(CONFIRM)----> | | | ^ +--->(PART)------>+ +-->(PART)------>+
Command to specify valid relations among classes. Only if a relation on class level is defined, a relation on element level can be created.
If the qualifier PART is given, all part classes are considered.
Example:
DEFINE_RELATION PART 'drawings' CONFIRM
defines a relationship between all part classes and drawings, so that drawings may be related to all part elements.
security: Command can be invoked by PRIV 1 users if and only if no other users are connected
+<------------------+
| |
--->(DEFINE_TREE)-->|tree name|--+-------------------+-->(CONFIRM)--->
| |
+->{attribute def}--+
{attribute def}
-->|attribute name|-->+-----------+--->|attribute type|---> | | +->(INDEX)--+
Creates a new classification tree in the system. The newly created tree becomes the current tree for any subsequent node operations. Also, a top node of the tree is created by the system which has the same name as the tree. All tree names in the system must be unique.
Two attributes, NAME and TYPE are defined by the system for all newly created nodes in the tree. Any additional attributes can be created by giving unique attribute name and one of the database supported attribute types. See DEFINE_CLASS for supported attribute types.
These attributes are assigned to the nodes during the creation time and initial attribute values are set to NULL.
Option INDEX can be used to create a database index on the attribute to speed up the queries using that attribute. However, indexing consumes more disc space in the database.
A classification privilege of 1 is required to use this command.
,<-----(M_UNDO)-------,
| |
|<--------------------|
v |
-->(DELETE)--+--+------|select|-------+--+-->
| ^
'--->(ALL)-->(CONFIRM)------'
DELETE deletes the selected element(s). Construction lines and construction circles are deleted only if you did not select any text or other geometry (such as lines, arcs, or circles) together with the construction geometry elements.
DELETE ALL CONFIRM deletes all elements in the active part. Also all the existing pixmaps will be deleted.
The DELETE button allow you to delete one entry or ALL entries in the table.
+---------+ v | -->(DELETE_CLASS)-+->|name|-+-(CONFIRM)---->
One or more existing class definition are deleted.
security: Command can be invoked by PRIV 1 users if and only if no other users are connected
-->(DELETE_CURRENT_INFO)-->
DELETE_CURRENT_INFO deletes the current info. The current info is that added to each new element.
-->(Delete_current_url)-->
Delete_current_url deletes all the current URLs. Until next change new elements will contain no URL info texts.
The function delete_current_url has the same effect as the sequence change_current_url '*' ''.
+------<------+
| |
-->(DELETE_DIM_POSTFIX)->-+-|selection|-+--->
DELETE_DIM_POSTFIX allows you to delete an identified postfix.
+-------------+
| |
-->(DELETE_DIM_PREFIX)--v-|selection|-+--->
DELETE_DIM_PREFIX allows you to delete an identified prefix.
+------<------+
| |
-->(DELETE_DIM_SUBFIX)-->-+-|selection|-+--->
DELETE_DIM_SUBFIX allows you to delete an identified dimension subfix.
+-------------+
| |
->(DELETE_DIM_SUPERFIX)--v-|selection|-+--->
DELETE_DIM_SUPERFIX allows you to delete an identified dimension superfix.
-->(DELETE_DIM_TOLERANCE)--->|selection|---->
DELETE_DIM_TOLERANCE allows you to delete the tolerance of the identified dimension.
,-----------,
v |
-->(DELETE_ELEM_INFO)-+->|select|-+->
DELETE_ELEM_INFO deletes all info of the selected element(s).
,-----------,
v |
-->(Delete_elem_url)--+->|select|-+->
Delete_elem_url deletes all URLs of the selected element(s).
The command delete_elem_url has the same effect as the sequence change_elem_url '*' ''.
---->(DELETE_FONT)---->+---->|string|---------------+---->
| ^
+---->(ALL)---->(CONFIRM)----+
DELETE_FONT deletes the definition of the font with the given name. If this font is used by any text, the system default font (boxes instead of characters) is used thereafter. The system default font 'hp_def_font' cannot be deleted.
,<---(UNDO)-----------,
| |
|<--------------------|
v |
-->(DELETE_HATCH)--+--+--|select|--------+-+-->
| ^
'-->(ALL)-->(CONFIRM)---'
DELETE_HATCH deletes the selected hatch.
ALL CONFIRM deletes all hatches in the active part.
-->--(DELETE_INV_RTL)----|select source/target|--->
DELETE_INV_RTL deletes the Reference Text Lines which are Invisible. The Reference Text line is selected by selecting the source or destination of the Reference Text line.
+--(GLOBAL)-->+
| |
---->(DELETE_LABEL)---+-------------+--->(CONFIRM)---->
DELETE_LABEL removes all label information generated by the LABEL command from the active part. With the additional qualifier GLOBAL the label information is removed from all parts.
All logfiles shown in the list will be deleted.
The logfile you have just reviewed will be deleted.
--->(DELETE_LTAB) --+---|name|----+-> | | +---(ALL)-----+
Deletes the user table named. If the table is secured or currently locked during use, an error will be generated.
ALL will delete all user tables except those locked for use or secured.
--->(DELETE_LTAB_ROW)----|name|---+---|row|---+---> | | +---(ALL)---+
Deletes the indicated row from the named user table. ALL deletes all rows from the table. If a row specified does not exist, no error will be generated.
An error will be generated if the table is secured against writing (SECURE_LTAB READ_ONLY).
---->(DELETE_MACRO)---->+---->|macro name|---->+---->
| |
`---->(ALL)------------'
DELETE_MACRO deletes the specified macro or ALL macros.
---->(DELETE_MENU)---->
DELETE_MENU deletes the screen menu definition. As this function is mainly used in personality macros it does not automatically remove the menu from the screen.
+---------------------+
v |
----->(DELETE_OLE)-----+---+---+----|pnt|----+---+------+---->
| | | |
| +--|string|---+ |
| |
+-------(ALL)--->(CONFIRM)-------+
DELETE_OLE deletes the selected OLE object. You can select OLE object for deletion by picking a point within the OLE object or by specifying the OLE object's name.
DELETE_OLE ALL CONFIRM will delete all the OLE objects.
Also using DELETE ALL CONFIRM will delete all the OLE objects along with the other entities. See DELETE for more information.
,-----------,
v |
-->(Delete_part_url)--+->|select|-+->
Delete_elem_url deletes all URLs of the selected part(s).
The command delete_part_url has the same effect as the sequence change_part_url '*' ''.
+---------------------+
v |
----->(DELETE_PIXMAP)-----+---+---+----|pnt|----+---+------+---->
| | | |
| +--|string|---+ |
| |
+-------(ALL)--->(CONFIRM)-------+
DELETE_PIXMAP deletes the selected pixmaps. You can select a pixmap for deletion by picking a point within the pixmap or by specifying the pixmap name.
Whenever two or more pixmaps are overlaping on one another and if you have picked a point in the overlaping area, it results in an ambigious pick. In such a case you will get an error message. Then pick in a non-ambigious portion of the pixmap or select by providing name of the pixmap.
DELETE_PIXMAP ALL CONFIRM will delete all the pixmaps.
Also using DELETE ALL CONFIRM will delete all the pixmaps along with the other entities. See DELETE for more information.
All currently selected (highlighted) logfiles will be deleted.
--(DELETE_TABLE)-+-|table_id|-+----(CONFIRM)- | | +-->(ALL)--->+
This command allows you to delete an existing unsecured table. Tables can be secured by the user or by the program.
---->(DELETE_TERMINAL)---->|name|---->
DELETE_TERMINAL deletes a terminal which was created with CREATE_TERMINAL and left with Ctrl-Y.
-->(DELETE_TMENU)-->
DELETE_TMENU deletes the tablet menu definition.
---->(DELETE_VIEWPORT)---->+--->|digitized point within a viewport|->+---->
| |
+--->|viewport id number|---------------->+
| |
+--->(ALL)------------------------------->+
DELETE_VIEWPORT deletes the specified viewport. If ALL is given, all viewports are deleted. After DELETE_VIEWPORT deletes the current viewport, no viewport is current. To select a viewport as the current one, either pick the viewport number or use CURRENT_VIEWPORT. See CREATE_VIEWPORT or CURRENT_VIEWPORT for more information.
DGETTEXT arithmetic function returns a translation of 'msg_id' string using domain 'domain_name'.
For help with dimensioning, use HELP with a specific command, or HELP DIMENSION, which brings you to this entry in the help system, followed by the N (Next) command. Using N will take you to the beginning of each block of dimension commands (for example, those beginning "DIM_" or "CHANGE_DIM_" or CURRENT_DIM_").
A dimension is always associated with one or more ELEMENTS (such as lines or arcs) and NEVER to VERTICES only. Picking a vertex directly causes the dimension to be associated randomly to one of the ELEMENTS at the vertex. If any of the ELEMENTS a dimension is associated with is removed through deletion or modification, then the dimension will also be deleted. When the ELEMENTS are modified, the dimension value automatically adjusts to reflect the modification. The location of the dimensions is always indicated in the middle of their text box.
The following dimensioning functions are maintained for compatibility reasons:
CHANGE_DIM_TEXT_COLOR use CHANGE_DIM_TEXTS for new macros DELETE_DIMENSION use DELETE for new macros DIM_2ND_DEC_PLACE use DIM_FORMAT for new macros DIM_2ND_NUMBER_FORMAT use DIM_FORMAT for new macros DIM_ARROW use SELECT_DIM_ARROW for new macros DIM_CONVERT_UNIT use CONVERT_DIM_UNIT for new macros DIM_DATUM use DIM_DATUM_LONG or DIM_DATUM_SHORT for new macros DIM_DEC_PLACE use DIM_FORMAT for new macros DIM_DEG_MIN_SEC use CURRENT_DIM_UNITS for new macros DIM_FONT use CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS for new macros DIM_FT_INCH_SIGN use CURRENT_DIM_UNITS for new macros DIM_LINES_COLOR use CHANGE_DIM_COLOR for new macros DIM_NUMBER_FORMAT use DIM_FORMAT for new macros DIM_SCALE obsolete for new macros DIM_TEXT_COLOR use CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS for new macros DIM_TEXT_RATIO use CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS for new macros DIM_TEXT_SIZE use CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS for new macros DIM_UNITS use CURRENT_DIM_UNITS for new macros
This menu button indicates the dimensioning standard that is currently in use. Available standards are:
ANSI
DIN
ISO
JIS
COMPANY
Use the Standard menu to set or change the dimensioning standard.
Options in this area of the screen menu apply to the currently active direct dimensioning command. Only those options applicable to the active dimensioning command are displayed. Get help on the active dimensioning command for more detailed information on its options.
-->(DIM_ALIGN)--v----------------+--->
| |
+----ON/OFF------+
When DIM_ALIGN is set to ON, the lower tolerance value of a dimension with upper_lower tolerance is inline with the main dimension value else the main dimension value is in the center of the upper and lower tolerance value.
+----->-----+ +---------------<-------------------+
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-->(DIM_ANGLE)--v---+-(DIRECT)--+-+-+-|line_1|--|line_2|-|location_pnt|-+->
| |
+---(OPPOSITE)----+
| |
+--(ADJACENT_POS)-+
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+--(ADJACENT_NEG)-+
DIM_ANGLE creates an angle dimension. You identify two lines, then a location point for the dimension text. The lines must not be parallel and the location point must not be at the intersection of the two lines.
To specify how the two arms of an angle should be dimensioned use the following options:
DIRECT OPPOSITE ADJACENT_POS ADJACENT_NEG
The four different positions are:
DIRECT
\ /
.2 .1
\ /
\ /
ADJACENT_POS \ / ADJACENT_NEG
\/
OPPOSITE
+----------------------------------+
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-->(DIM_ARC)--v---|elem_1|--|elem_2|--|loc_pnt|--+--->
DIM_ARC creates an arc dimension. You identify the end points of an arc (or of two arcs, as long as they have the same center and radius), then indicate a point for the dimension text.
If the angle between start- and endpoint (counterclockwise) is less than PI (90 degrees) the extension lines will be parallel otherwise radial.
-->(DIM_BREAK_RESTORE) --+--(ON)---+----> | | +--(OFF)--+
This function controls the dimension and extension lines after local modifications like changing prefixes, changing dimension text sizes, ... If DIM_BREAK_RESTORE is switched ON, all 'breaks' in dimension and extension lines are kept. If DIM_BREAK_RESTORE is OFF, all break information is lost.
-->(DIM_BROKEN) --+--(ON)---+---->
| |
+--(OFF)--+
DIM_BROKEN tells how the dimension lines are to be drawn if the dimension text does not fit inside the dimension extension lines. DIM_BROKEN ON means the dimension lines are not connected; DIM_BROKEN OFF means they are connected. This applies to all new dimensions.
-->(DIM_CATCH_LINES)---+-(ON)--+--->
| |
+-(OFF)-+
When DIM_CATCH_LINES is set ON, a dimension may be selected by picking on its dimension line or extension lines as well as on its text. When OFF, a dimension may only be selected by picking on its text. Only linear dimension elements are valid for selection when DIM_CATCH_LINES is ON; terminators and circular elements such as arc dimension lines cannot be selected.
Default is ON.
-->(DIM_CATCH_RANGE)--|number|------>
The DIM_CATCH_RANGE function allows you to set the catch range of dimension text to middle of the extension lines. The argument is the new range (positive number) in current units.
+---------------------------------------------------+
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-->(DIM_CHAIN) --v---{1}--------------+----{2}--+-------+--------+---+-->
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+----{3}--+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->--------------------------------+---->
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+-(HORIZONTAL)-------------------+
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+-(VERTICAL)---------------------+
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+-(PARALLEL)---------------------+
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+(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|------+
| |
+(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|------+
{2}--->--+(AUTO)+-|beg_elem|--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->----------+-->
v ^ v ^
'------' | +---<--------+ |
| | | |
+-+-|end_elem|-+-+
+--------<----------------+
| |
{3}--->--(MANUAL)--|beg_elem|--+--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->
DIM_CHAIN creates chain dimensioning. The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem, or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line. The default is PARALLEL. Orientation can be specified before the first element, before the second element or before the location point. UNDO removes the dimension element most recently created.
With both MANUAL and AUTO, beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the dimension, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
+------------------------+
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---->(DIM_CHAMFER)--v--|chamfer|--|loc_pnt|--+--->
This command creates a chamfer dimension.
Identify the chamfer and then indicate a point for the dimension. The chamfer dimension is preceded by the character C. ( The chamfer dimension meets JIS standards and the text orientation is always parallel.)
The DIM_CHAMFER command only applies to chamfers that have an angle of 45 degrees with adjacent lines, or blended with single 45-degree arcs or fillets.
-->(DIM_CHAMFER_POSTFIX)---|string|--->
Sets the default postfix string used for chamfer dimensions. Initially, this value is an empty string.
-->(DIM_CHAMFER_PREFIX)---|string|--->
Sets the default prefix string used for chamfer dimensions. Initially, this value is 'C'.
-->(DIM_COLOR)---|color|--->
DIM_COLOR set the color of the extension and the dimension lines. See COLOR for a list of colors.
+----------------------------------+
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-->(DIM_COORD) --+---------------+---v--{1}-+--{2}--+------+--------+---+-->
| | | | | |
+-(ANSI)--------+ +--{3}--+ +-(UNDO)-+
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+-(ISO)---------+
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+-(NO_STANDARD)-+
{1}--->--------------------------------+---->
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+-(HORIZONTAL)-------------------+
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+-(VERTICAL)---------------------+
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+-(PARALLEL)---------------------+
| |
+(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|------+
| |
+(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|------+
{2}--->--+(AUTO)+-|beg_elem|--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->-----------+-->
v ^ v ^
'------' | +---<---------+ |
| | | |
+-+-|end_elem|--+-+
+---------------<---------+
| |
{3}--->--(MANUAL)--|beg_elem|--+--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->
DIM_COORD creates coordinate dimensioning. The ANSI option creates coordinate dimensions with horizontal dimension text and no terminators. The option ISO you creates coordinate dimensions with the first terminator of arrow type DOT and the second terminator of arrow type ARROW. You can change the arrows by the SELECT_DIM_ARROW function as long as the DIM_COORD command is active. The system keeps the arrow setting for coordinate dimensions independent of the arrows set for the other dimension types.
For ANSI and ISO a zero dimension is created to display the origin of the coordinate dimension. This zero dimension can be deleted separately. The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line. The default is PARALLEL.
With both MANUAL and AUTO, beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the dimension, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
-->(DIM_CURSOR_POSITION)-----+--->(TEXT_POS)----+----->
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+--->(LINE_POS)----+
The DIM_CURSOR_POSITION function allows you to specify the position of the cursor when locating dimensions. The option TEXT_POS places the cursor in the middle of the dimension text. LINE_POS places the cursor on the dimension line. This option only works if DIM_TEXT_LOCATION is ABOVE or BELOW and simplifies the task of for example aligning dimension lines.
The default setting of DIM_CURSOR_POSITION is TEXT_POS.
+--------------------------------------------+
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-->(DIM_DATUM_LONG)-----v------{1}----+----{2}--+-------+--------+---+-->
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+----{3}--+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->--------------------------------+---->
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+-(HORIZONTAL)-------------------+
| |
+-(VERTICAL)---------------------+
| |
+-(PARALLEL)---------------------+
| |
+(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|------+
| |
+(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|------+
{2}--->--+(AUTO)+-|beg_elem|--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->-----------+-->
v ^ v ^
'------' | +---<---------+ |
| | | |
+-+-|end_elem|--+-+
+---------------<---------+
| |
{3}--->--(MANUAL)--|beg_elem|--+--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->
DIM_DATUM_LONG creates datum dimensioning with long base lines. The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line identified. The default is PARALLEL. Orientation can be specified before the first element, before the second element or before the location point.
With both MANUAL and AUTO, beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the dimension, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
The syntax of DIM_DATUM_LONG_SYM is equivalent to that of DIM_DATUM_LONG.
DA_DIM_DATUM_LONG_SYM creates symmetry-style datum dimensioning with long base lines. The first dimension point is assumed to be on a symmetry line. No extension line or line terminator is drawn for that element, and the dimension text value is doubled to indicate that the dimension represents both sides of the symmetry line.
For example:
|
------- 10 ------>|
|
|
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-------------------|-------------------
| | |
| | <- symmetry line |
| | |
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-------------------|-------------------
|
+--------------------------------------------+
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-->(DIM_DATUM_SHORT)----v------{1}----+----{2}--+-------+--------+---+-->
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+----{3}--+ +-(UNDO)-+
{1}--->--------------------------------+---->
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+-(HORIZONTAL)-------------------+
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+-(VERTICAL)---------------------+
| |
+-(PARALLEL)---------------------+
| |
+(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|------+
| |
+(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|------+
{2}--->--+(AUTO)+-|beg_elem|--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->-----------+-->
v ^ v ^
'------' | +---<---------+ |
| | | |
+-+-|end_elem|--+-+
+---------------<---------+
| |
{3}--->--(MANUAL)--|beg_elem|--+--|end_elem|--|loc_pnt|--+----->
DIM_DATUM_SHORT creates datum dimensioning with short base lines. The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between beg_elem and end_elem or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line identified. The default is PARALLEL. Orientation can be specified before the first element, before the second element or before the location point.
With both MANUAL and AUTO, beg_elem and end_elem are the begin and end points of the dimension, and loc_pnt is the location of the dimension line. With AUTO (the default), you give loc_pnt only once; the system then automatically chooses the loc_pnt for subsequent dimensions. With MANUAL, you give an loc_pnt for each dimension. It is possible to mix AUTO and MANUAL within the same command.
-->(DIM_DATUM_STEP)----|number|---->
DIM_DATUM_STEP specifies the space between the dimension lines of a datum dimension. This value is used for new datum dimensions, and can be changed within a DIM_DATUM command.
+-------------------------------------------+
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-->(DIM_DIAMETER)-+--------+--v--+------------------+--|elem|--|loc_pnt|--+--->
| | | |
+-(ANSI)-+ +-(CENTER_LINE)----+
| | | |
+-(ISO)--+ +-(NO_CENTER_LINE)-+
DIM_DIAMETER creates a diameter dimension. The ANSI option creates obtain dimensions with the diameter sign prefix. To reset to the default of no diameter sign, use the ISO option.
First identify a circle, arc, or fillet, then indicate the text location. Option CENTER_LINE (and NO_CENTER_LINE respectively) allows the dimension line to be connected to the center point or not. The 'loc_pnt' must not be at the center of the circular element. Default is CENTER_LINE.
--->(DIM_DIA_ARC_BOTH_ARROWS)----+--|ON|---+--->
| |
+--|OFF|--+
DIM_DIA_ARC_BOTH_ARROWS changes the behaviour of diameter dimensions on arcs and fillets. if ON is selected, arrows are always drawn on both ends of the dimension line; otherwise an arrow is drawn only where the dimension line crosses the arc line. The default is OFF.
-->(DIM_EXTENSION_LENGTH)----|number|---->
DIM_EXTENSION_LENGTH sets the length between the arrow and the end of the extension line for new dimensions.
-->(DIM_FORMAT)----------+-(MM)--------------------------+---|string|---->
| |
+-(MT)--------------------------+
| |
+-(CM)--------------------------+
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+-(KM)--------------------------+
| |
+-(INCHES)----------------------+
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+-(FRACT_INCH)-------+----------+
| | |
| +-|number|-+
| |
+-(FT_FR_INCH)-------+----------+
| | |
| +-|number|-+
| |
+-(FT_FR_IN_SIGN)----+----------+
| | |
| +-|number|-+
| |
+-(FT_FR_IN_TEXT)----+----------+
| | |
| +-|number|-+
| |
+-(DEGREE)----------------------+
| |
+-(RADIAN)----------------------+
| |
+-(DEG_MIN_SEC)-----------------+
| |
+-(GRADIAN)---------------------+
DIM_FORMAT allows you to specify the units to be used in a dimension value for line and angular dimensions and the dimension format.
The 'number' in the non-metric units specifies the denominator to be used for the dimension value (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64).
The 'string' specifies the format of all dimension values. For example, you may choose:
The string must contain either a period (.) or comma (,), signifying a decimal point or decimal comma. If the first digit of the string is not equal to '0', left zero suppression is selected. Right zero suppression will be selected, if the last digit after the point or comma is not equal to '0' or no digit is present. The number of digits after the point or comma gives the decimal place.
Examples:
---->(DIM_FRAME)-----+---(ON)-------+---->
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+---(OFF)------+
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+--(BOXED)-----+
| |
+--(BALLOONED)-+
| |
+--(FLAGGED----+
DIM_FRAME specifies whether a frame around the dimension text should be present (ON) or absent (OFF). Default for ON is BOXED. The type of frame (BOXED, BALLOONED or FLAGGED) can also be selected.
+----------------------<------------------+
| |
-->(DIM_LINE)->-+->------------------------------+->-{1}--+-->
| |
+->-(HORIZONTAL)-----------------+
| |
+->-(VERTICAL)-------------------+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL)--+---->------+----+
| | | |
| +->-|angle|-+ |
| |
+->-(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|---+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|---+
if not PARALLEL:
{1}----->|beg_elem|-->|end_elm|-->|loc_pnt|-->
if PARALLEL:
{1}-+-->--+->|beg_elem|-+-->--+->|end_elm|-+-->--+->|loc_pnt|----->
| | | | | |
+-{2}-+ +-{2}-+ +-{2}-+
{2}----->(PROJ_ANGLE)--->|angle|----->
DIM_LINE creates a single line dimension. The dimension between any two points may be horizontal, vertical, parallel to the direction specified between 'beg_elem' and 'end_elem' or perpendicular/parallel to a reference line identified. The default is PARALLEL. The angle value at the PARALLEL option is used to turn the extension lines (for example, when dimensioning isometric drawings).
The dimension between 'beg_elem' and 'end_elem' will be placed at the 'loc_pnt'.
The syntax of DIM_LINE_SYM is equivalent to that of DIM_LINE.
DIM_LINE_SYM creates one or more single symmetry-style dimensions. The first dimension point is assumed to be on a symmetry line. No extension line or line terminator is drawn for that element, and the dimension text value is doubled to indicate that the dimension represents both sides of the symmetry line. For example:
|
------- 10 ------>|
|
|
| |
-------------------|-------------------
| | |
| | <- symmetry line |
| | |
| | |
-------------------|-------------------
|
-->(DIM_MIN_SPACE)----|number|---->
DIM_MIN_SPACE sets the minimum space between the geometry and the dimension lines for new dimensions.
---->(DIM_OFFSET_LINE)---->|non_negative_number|---->
DIM_OFFSET_LINE specifies the offset of the dimension extension line from the dimension line. This applies to new dimensions.
---->(DIM_OFFSET_POINT)---->|non_negative_number|---->
DIM_OFFSET_POINT specifies the offset of the dimension extension line from the geometry. This applies to new dimensions.
-->(DIM_PENSIZE)---|pensize|--->
DIM_PENSIZE sets the pensize of the extension and the dimension lines.
-->(DIM_POSTFIX)--+------------------------+-+-|'string'|-+----->
| | | |
+-(TEXT_SCALE)--|scale|--+ +-(SCREEN)---+
DIM_POSTFIX allows you to add a postfix string to a dimension text. The postfix text can be entered as a string, or, using the SCREEN option, with the built-in editor (see EDITOR).
With TEXT_SCALE, you can specify the scaling of the postfix relative to the normal dimension text. (This qualifier is used for compatibility only; see also CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS function.)
-->(DIM_PREFIX)---+------------------------+-+-|'string'|-+----->
| | | |
+-(TEXT_SCALE)--|scale|--+ +-(SCREEN)---+
DIM_PREFIX allows you to add a prefix string to a dimension text. The prefix text can be entered as a string, or, using the SCREEN option, with the built-in editor (see EDITOR).
With TEXT_SCALE, you can specify the scaling of the prefix relative to the normal dimension text. (This qualifier is used for compatibility only; see also CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS function.)
+-------------------------------------------+
| |
-->(DIM_RADIUS)--v--+------------------+--|elem|--|loc_pnt|--+--->
| |
+-(CENTER_LINE)----+
| |
+-(NO_CENTER_LINE)-+
DIM_RADIUS creates a radius dimension. First identify an arc, circle, or fillet, then indicate the dimension text location. Option CENTER_LINE (and NO_CENTER_LINE respectively) allows the dimension line to be connected to the center point or not. The loc_pnt must not be at the center of the circular element. Default is CENTER_LINE.
-->(DIM_SELECT_BY_TEXTBOX) --+--(ON)---+---->
| |
+--(OFF)--+
This function controls the behavior of box selection of dimensions. If you switch DIM_SELECT_BY_TEXTBOX to ON, dimensions will be selected if its text box was inside the selection box. Switching DIM_SELECT_BY_TEXTBOX to OFF, you must box the whole dimension (text box plus dimension and extension lines)
-->(DIM_STAGGER_RESTORE) --+--(ON)---+----> | | +--(OFF)--+
This function controls the dimension and extension lines after local modifications like changing prefixes, changing dimension text sizes, ... If DIM_STAGGER_RESTORE is switched ON, all 'staggers' of dimension lines are kept. If DIM_STAGGER_RESTORE is OFF, all stagger information is lost.
-->(DIM_SUBFIX)---+------------------------+-+-|'string'|-+----->
| | | |
+-(TEXT_SCALE)--|scale|--+ +-(SCREEN)---+
DIM_SUBFIX allows you to add a subfix string to a dimension text. The subfix text can be entered as a string, or, using the SCREEN option, with the built-in editor (see EDITOR).
With TEXT_SCALE, you can specify the scaling of the subfix relative to the normal dimension text. (This qualifier is used for compatibility only; see also CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS function.)
->(DIM_SUPERFIX)--+------------------------+-+-|'string'|-+----->
| | | |
+-(TEXT_SCALE)--|scale|--+ +-(SCREEN)---+
DIM_SUPERFIX allows you to add a superfix string to a dimension text. The superfix text can be entered as a string, or, using the SCREEN option, with the built-in editor (see EDITOR).
With TEXT_SCALE, you can specify the scaling of the superfix relative to the normal dimension text. (This qualifier is used for compatibility only; see also CURRENT_DIM_TEXTS function.)
+----------------------<------------------+
| |
-->(DIM_TAN)-->-+->------------------------------+->-{1}--+-->
| |
+->-(INCLINED)-----|inclination|-+
| |
+->-(HORIZONTAL)-----------------+
| |
+->-(VERTICAL)-------------------+
| |
+->-(PERPEND_TO_LINE)---|line|---+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL_TO_LINE)--|line|---+
| |
+->-(PARALLEL)-------------------+
{1}----->|beg_elem|-->|end_elm|-->|loc_pnt|-->
DIM_TAN creates a tangential dimension between circles/arcs.
This is a simplified version of the command
DA_DIM_DTAN
that doesn't allow selection by box or by SELECT. For details refer to
the mentioned command.
-->(DIM_TEXT_FRAME_COLOR_MODE)--+-->(TEXT_COLOR)--+-->
| ^
| |
+-->(LINE_COLOR)--+
This function lets you specify the dependency of the dimension text frame color on either the dimension main text color or the dimension line color.
The global text frame color is directly coupled to the corresponding color which is specified by DIM_TEXT_FRAME_COLOR_MODE. If the main text color or the dimension color of a dimension component is changed, the frame color of the text changes when DIM_TEXT_FRAME_COLOR_MODE is set accordingly.
For example, if DIM_TEXT_FRAME_COLOR_MODE is set to LINE_COLOR, then a change of the line color of a dimension component will also change the text frame color of this component, whereas a change of the main text color has no effect on the text frame color.
The default setting of DIM_TEXT_FRAME_COLOR_MODE is TEXT_COLOR.
-->(DIM_TEXT_GAP)----|number|---->
DIM_TEXT_GAP sets the gap between the dimension text and dimension lines for new dimensions.
Example:
|<------ 4711 ------>|
| ^ ^ |
"gaps"
-->(DIM_TEXT_LOCATION)-----+---(ABOVE)---+----->
| |
+---(ON)------+
| |
+---(BELOW)---+
DIM_TEXT_LOCATION specifies that the text for the new dimensions should be above, on, or below the dimension line.
-->(DIM_TEXT_ORIENTATION)-----+---(HORIZONTAL)------+----->
| |
+---(VERTICAL)--------+
| |
+---(PARALLEL)--------+
| |
+---(PERPENDICULAR)---+
DIM_TEXT_ORIENTATION specifies the orientation of the texts of new dimensions. The text may be horizontal, vertical, parallel or perpendicular to the dimension line.
-->(DIM_TEXT_SPACE)----|number|---->
DIM_TEXT_SPACE sets the space between the dimension text and dimension lines for new dimensions.
Example:
4711
I"space"
|<----------------->|
| |
-->(DIM_TOLERANCE)--{1}--+----(LIMIT)------|upper_tol|--|lower_tol|--+
| |
+----(UPPER_LOWER)--------{2}---------------+
| |
+----(PLUS_MINUS)---------{3}---------------+
{1}----+------------------------+------------->
| |
+-(TEXT_SCALE)--|scale|--+
{2}----+---|upper_tol|--+--+--|lower_tol|--+-->
| | | |
+---|'string'|---+ +---|'string'|--+
{3}-----+--|plus_minus_tol|--+--->
| |
+-----|'string'|-----+
DIM_TOLERANCE selects the tolerance type used for new dimensions. With UPPER_LOWER or PLUS_MINUS, the tolerance value can be either a number or a string containing up to 24 characters. TEXT_SCALE specifies the ratio between the text size of the tolerance and that of the normal dimension value (OLD, for compatibility only).
-->(DIM_UNDERLINE_EDITED) --+--(ON)---+---->
| |
+--(OFF)--+
If DIM_UNDERLINE_EDITED is switched ON, all dimensions which will be edited hereafter, will be shown with a line beneath the dimension text.
By default, DIM_UNDERLINE_EDITED is switched ON if the choosen dimension standard is DIN. Otherwise, DIM_UNDERLINE_EDITED is switched OFF.
If you want to select all edited dimenions, refer to qualifier EDITED_DIMENSIONS
+-------------------------------------------+
| |
v |
-->(DIM_UPDATE)--+-->|number|-->+--------------+-->|select|--+-->
| ^
| |
+-->(MARK)-----+
| |
+-->(APPROVE)--+
When loading an annotated drawing, the system tries to display data in the same way it was displayed before storage. If drawings were created with an older version of the software, the dimension components may change their appearance if the drawing is modified, because the calculation of the drawing data may have been changed in the meantime.
The DIM_UPDATE command is used to find, mark and process dimension components, whose appearance would change after recalculation.
The command has two states:
If the state has been changed, the new state is valid until the state is changed again.
In the MARK state the graphics representation of the selected dimension components is recalculated; if the new representation differs from the old one, the corresponding component is marked (by the associated text DIM_UPDATE) and drawn in the highlight color of DIM_UPDATE. This highlight color is the current color during the command and will therefore be modified by all color functions which are called while DIM_UPDATE is active. The number of dimension components which have been marked during the lifetime of the command is written into the first number field of the inquire array and can be accessed directly after the command (by INQ 1).
The resolution of the comparison can be changed by specifying a number which is interpreted using the current selected unit; the default resolution is 0.1mm. If resolution is changed, the new value is kept as the default if DIM_UPDATE is called again. The scaling of a dimension component does not influence the resolution.
The option APPROVE allows approval of the current appearance of dimension components. If the component is marked by DIM_UPDATE, the mark is deleted, otherwise the component is just updated without comparing the new graphics representation with the old one.
The marked dimension components keep their mark until they are approved or until any modification is applied to the dimension or the underlying component. It is therefore useful to correct the graphics representation of all marked dimension components before any other command which could affect the marked dimensions. The drawing can be stored and reloaded at any time without loosing these markings.
The DIN button loads the DIN dimensioning standard and updates the dimension style window accordingly.
+-----------------------------<---------------------------+
| |
->(DA_DIM_ANGLE)-+-+-+--+-(DIRECT)-+--+--|line1|-|line2|--{1}-+-+--------+-+-->
| | v ^ | | | |
| | '---->-----' | | +-(UNDO)-+
| | | |
| +---(OPPOSITE)---+ |
| | | |
| +-(ADJACENT_POS)-+ |
| | | |
| +-(ADJACENT_NEG)-+ |
| |
| |
+-+-(MANUAL)-+-------|select|-------{1}----+
| v ^ |
| '---->-----' |
| |
+---(AUTO)-----------|select|--------------+
{1}-->--+------------+--|loc_pnt|-->
| |
+-|snap_pnt|-+
DA_DIM_ANGLE creates angle dimensions. To dimension a single pair of lines, you identify each line, then give a location point for the dimension text. The lines must not be parallel and the location point must not be at the intersection of the two lines.
To specify how the two arms of an angle should be dimensioned use the following options:
DIRECT OPPOSITE ADJACENT_POS ADJACENT_NEG
The four different positions are:
DIRECT
\ /
.2 .1
\ /
\ /
ADJACENT_POS \ / ADJACENT_NEG
\/
OPPOSITE
Multiple line-pairs may be selected for dimensioning via the SELECT option or by boxing. Two restrictions apply when multiple line-pairs are selected:
1. Only line-pairs that intersect will be selected.
2. Only direct dimensioning can be used when multiple line-pairs are selected.
If another angle dimension already exists in the drawing, you can identify a snap-point to help locate subsequent angle dimensions. The snap-point identifies an existing angle dimension with which subsequent dimensions can be aligned.
While assigning an angle dimension in MANUAL mode, place the snap_pnt on the text of an existing angle dimension; the dimension you are currently assigning will now be constrained to be either stacked atop that dimension (much like a datum stack), or to stay in the same circle as that dimension (much like a circular chain dimension). The snap_pnt feature works best if the angle dimension you identify shares the same intersection point as the angle dimension you are assigning.
Options in this area of the screen menu apply to the currently active direct dimensioning command. Only those options applicable to the active dimensioning command are displayed. Get help on the active dimensioning command for more detailed information on its options.
-->(DISCONNECT)---->
The database session is closed, and the database server itself is no longer running. All CoCreate/DMS commands may only be invoked as long as a database connection exists.
---->(DISPLAY)---->|token|---->
DISPLAY evaluates a token, displays the result in the display line, and then waits for the user to press any key or to pick any point with the tablet stylus. Token may be a number, point, string, macro name, name, or an expression.
---->(DISPLAY_ERROR)---->|token|---->
DISPLAY_ERROR evaluates a token, displays the result in the error message box and waits for the user to press the OK button. Token may be a number, point, string, macro name, name, or an expression.
The menu for deleting the logfiles will be displayed.
,-->--(REGENERATE)-->--| threshold |---------->-,
| |
-->--(DISPLAY_LIST)-->--+--{1}--+-->--(ON)---------------------------->-+-->
| |
'-->--(OFF)--------------------------->-'
,-----------<------------,
| |
{1} -->--+------------------------+-->+--->
| | |
+-->-| id viewport |-->--' |
| |
+-->------(ALL)------->------+
| |
'-->------(CURRENT)--->------'
The DISPLAY_LIST function enables/disables the use of display list for the selected viewports. Viewports with a display list can be redrawn faster, especially if accelerated graphics hardware is available. Two numbers are displayed in the lower left hand corner of the viewports that have display a list enabled. The left number is the total size of the display list in bytes. The right hand number is the size, in bytes, of that part of the display list used for deleted elements. Thus you can see how much memory is used for the display list and how much is "wasted" for deleting elements (overhead).
With ON, display list(s) are (newly) created for the selected viewports. For each selected viewport, a REDRAW is invoked, and all geometry (such as, lines and arcs) is stored in the corresponding display list. If you select DISPLAY_LIST ON for a viewport that has already a display list attached, the display list will be cleared (deleted) and then regenerated.
With OFF, the display lists (if present) in the selected viewports are deleted.
With REGENERATE, the display lists (if present) in the selected viewports are regenerated if the ratio of "wasted" (for deleting) and total size of memory used for the single display list exceeds the specified overhead threshold. The threshold must be a number between 0.0 and 1.0. A value of 0.0 will regenerate the selected display list if it contains ANY deleted elements, and a threshold value of 1.0 will never regenerate a display list.
It is also possible to identify some viewports at first and then to specify the option CURRENT. In that case the DISPLAY_LIST is switched on/off for all identified viewports plus the current one.
The threshold set with the REGENERATE option is only taken into account by the functions NEW_SCREEN, REDRAW, and RENOVATE with option AS_DISPLAYED. Dependent on the current value of the threshold (default is 0.0) these functions regenerate the display lists under the conditions described above.
However, be aware of:
We recommend you use display lists only for fast viewing and windowing of a relatively static drawing, and switch off the display list if large parts of the drawing are to be changed. If you change the drawing, but want to use display lists permanently, we recommend you regenerate the display lists after some time by using DISPLAY_LIST ON for the selected viewports.
If you do not want to continue with the logfile listings, this menu is automatically switched off.
The menu will be turned off.
---->(DISPLAY_NO_WAIT)---->|token|---->
DISPLAY_NO_WAIT evaluates a token and displays the result in the display line. It does not wait for any user action, and the displayed value will be overwritten by the prompt of the next input request. Token may be a number, point, string, macro name, name, or an expression.
If you do not want to continue with the color menu or the logfile listings, these menus are automatically switched off.
Returns the integer portion of the quotient of the dividend and the divisor.
CoCreate/DMS is a collection of programs within ME10/30 that manage drawings and other product information you have stored in a relational database. CoCreate/DMS provides an interface between the ME10/30 software and the relational database where your product information is stored.
CoCreate/DMS consists of:
CoCreate/DMS lets you manage your design data by:
,--------------------------------,
| |
v |
--->(DOT_GRID)-+->|point or viewport number|----+-->+-->(ON)---+-->
| ^ | |
+->(ALL)-------------------------+ '-->(OFF)--+
| |
'->|color|---------------------->'
| |
'------------------------------->'
DOT_GRID turns the dot grid on or off in the specified viewport(s). If no viewport is specified, the grid is turned on or off in the current viewport. If the LINE_GRID is active in the specified viewport(s), it is turned off.
The location of the grid points is determined by the input coordinate system and set by the commands beginning with CS_, and the grid spacing, set by GRID_FACTOR. You can catch to the grid if the catch mode is ALL or GRID. See CATCH for more information.
The drawing of the grid is suppressed in viewports where there are too many grid points.
---->(DOWNLOAD)---->|srcfile|---->|destfile|---->
DOWNLOAD transfers a file from the HP-UX file system to the local PC file system. The transfer is an exact image of the file as it existed on the HP-UX file system. 'destfile' is overwritten if it exists.
This command is only available if MEDISPLAYDRIVER has been set to pcterm.
This menu is for navigating through the file structure and for choosing the files you want to plot.
The Directory and Drawing List shows you all files in the current directory. Directories are shown at the top and files at the bottom of the list. Filenames beginning with a period (.) are not shown. You can display the directory names in another color. This is done by changing the file "startup". Look there for dir_name_color.
The Filetype in the Directory and Drawing List indicates either a directory (Dir), or a file. If it is a file, whether it is an MI file (MI), a regular file (Reg), or a file in binary format (BI). The column Copy shows you how many copies of the selected drawing are to be plotted.
You can change the current directory by entering the pathname or by selecting the appropriate field in the Directory and Drawing List. If you want to change to a subdirectory you have to pick a directory name in the Directory and Drawing List. If you want to change to a higher directory you have to pick './..'. The Directory and Drawing List will be updated to the new current directory.
You can display all files in the current directory or only a special group by using wildcards.
You can select (highlight) all drawings shown in the Directory and Drawing List and you can reset your selection.
The Drawing Selection menu can be turned on or off.
--->(DRAWING_SCALE)--->|scale factor|--->
scale factor: number
DRAWING_SCALE scales the geometry with the specified factor (which is a number). Text, dimensioning text, and symbols are not changed. The effect is seen best when plotting. To scale everything when plotting, use the plot scale factor.
-->(DRAW_CURR_PART_ON_TOP)--+--->(ON)----+--->
| |
+--->(OFF)---+
By default, a REDRAW and similar functions like WINDOW, RENOVATE, ... draw the current part at its corresponding level in the parts hierarchy (corresponds to DRAW_CURR_PART_ON_TOP with option OFF).
With option ON, the current part is drawn on top of all other parts. The only exception is, if the 2D HIDDEN LINE module is enabled and HL_REDRAW_MODE is set to ON. In that case, the current part is drawn according to its z-value.
-->(DUMP_SCREEN)--->,
|
,<---------------'
|
`-+---------------------------->+->-+-------------->+->|destination|-->
| | | |
+-->(PORT)------>|pnt|------->+ +-->(DEL_OLD)-->+
| | | |
`-->(BOX)-->|pnt1|-->|pnt2|-->' `-->(APPEND)--->'
DUMP_SCREEN writes the contents of the graphics screen to the specified file. If the dump_screen defaults are not changed, the system will use the default power-up settings to write the specified file (see DUMP_SCREEN_DEFAULTS).
EXAMPLES:
To send the complete screen to the local printer, enter:
DUMP_SCREEN '/dev/rlp'
To dump the port containing the device coordinates 50,50 spooled printer,
enter:
DUMP_SCREEN PORT 50,50 '|lp -s -onb -oraw -dlaserjet'
To dump the contents of the box 0,0 150,300 to a regular file, enter:
DUMP_SCREEN BOX 0,0 150,300 '/tmp/dump_file'
-->(DUMP_SCREEN)--->,
|
,<---------------'
|
`-+-->(PRINTER)---->+->-+-->(SCREEN)----------------->+-->
| | | |
`-->(CLIPBOARD)-->' +-->(PORT)------>|pnt|------->+
| |
`-->(BOX)-->|pnt1|-->|pnt2|-->'
DUMP_SCREEN writes the contents of the graphics screen to either the Windows Print Manager or to the Windows Clipboard. If the dump_screen defaults are not changed, the system will used the default power-up settings to write the dump (see DUMP_SCREEN_DEFAULTS).
---->(DUMP_SCREEN_DEFAULTS)--->,
|
,<-----------------------'
|
`->+-->(ON)--->+-->+-->(ON)--->+---+--->|resolution number|--->,
| | | | | |
`-->(OFF)-->' `-->(OFF)-->' `------->(IMAGE_FIT)------->+
|
,----<--------------------<------------------<--------------'
|
`---->|length number|----->|width number|------------->
DUMP_SCREEN_DEFAULTS sets the parameters for the DUMP_SCREEN function. The power-up settings are:
DUMP_SCREEN_DEFAULTS OFF OFF 106 10.0 6.5
If you use POSTSCRIPT, you are recommended to use this option
and not set a value for the RESOLUTION number.
WARNING: The IMAGE_FIT option only works with printers
that support this feature. Currently this feature is only
available on the HP PaintJet XL.
(*) Printer using PostScript printer language, for example, an
Apple LaserWriter II.
You can set the default width and length higher than shown
above. However, only the above sizes are supported.
If SCREEN DUMP is invoked from the plot menu the settings for colored and/or black and white printer are taken from in the file "defaults". Adapt the macros Crprt and Rprt for the DUMP_SCREEN destination and the macros Dump_screen_defaults_color and Dump_screen_defaults_bw for the DEFAULTS.
---->(DUMP_SCREEN_DEFAULTS)--->+-->(DIRECT)---+---->
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`-->(REVERSE)--'
DUMP_SCREEN_DEFAULTS sets parameters for the DUMP_SCREEN function.
---->(DUMP_SCREEN_LANG)---->+------>(PCL)----------->+---->
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`------>(POSTSCRIPT)---->'
The DUMP_SCREEN_LANG function allows you to select the printer language for the DUMP_SCREEN function (see DUMP_SCREEN).
Options:
PCL selects the Printer Command Language (PCL) as the
DUMP_SCREEN printer language
POSTSCRIPT selects PostScript as the DUMP_SCREEN printer language
The default printer language on HP-UX is PCL, the default printer language on NEC is PostScript.
DDE functions allow you to integrate ME10 with other Windows/Windows NT applications that support DDE functionality. The DDE functionality allows remote command execution and data exchange between participating applications.
Please use "ME10F" as the application string to initiate a DDE conversation to ME10 from any Windows/Windows NT application that supports DDE functionality.