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1 D&C Scheme Editor....................................................................................................... 5

2 Description of the User Interface................................................................................... 72.1 General................................................................................................................................................... 72.2 Main Window.......................................................................................................................................... 72.3 Title Bar.................................................................................................................................................. 72.4 Program Window.................................................................................................................................... 72.4.1 Areas of the Program Window............................................................................................................. 72.4.2 Showing and Hiding Areas.................................................................................................................. 82.5 Toolbars.................................................................................................................................................. 92.5.1 General Information on Toolbars......................................................................................................... 92.5.2 Standard Toolbar................................................................................................................................. 92.5.3 Layout Toolbar................................................................................................................................... 102.5.4 Zooming Toolbar............................................................................................................................... 112.5.5 Format Toolbar.................................................................................................................................. 112.5.6 Drawing Toolbar................................................................................................................................ 122.6 Adjusting the Program Window............................................................................................................ 122.6.1 Resetting the Program Window......................................................................................................... 122.6.2 Docking.............................................................................................................................................. 122.6.3 Undocking.......................................................................................................................................... 132.6.4 Automatic Hiding............................................................................................................................... 142.6.5 Window Alignment............................................................................................................................. 162.7 Extern Shortcuts................................................................................................................................... 182.7.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 182.7.2 Configure Extern Shortcuts............................................................................................................... 182.7.3 Create a Shortcut.............................................................................................................................. 19

File.................................................................................................................................................. 19Website........................................................................................................................................... 19Application...................................................................................................................................... 20

3 Library.......................................................................................................................... 213.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 213.2 Selection of Components...................................................................................................................... 223.3 Searching Components........................................................................................................................ 233.4 Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 253.5 Favorites............................................................................................................................................... 253.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 253.5.2 Organize Favorites............................................................................................................................ 263.5.3 Add Favorites.................................................................................................................................... 263.5.4 Rename Favorites............................................................................................................................. 263.5.5 Move Favorites.................................................................................................................................. 26

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4 Model Explorer............................................................................................................. 274.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 274.2 Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 274.2.1 General Functions............................................................................................................................. 27

Create New Model.......................................................................................................................... 27Open Model.................................................................................................................................... 28Close Model.................................................................................................................................... 28Create New Sheet.......................................................................................................................... 28Searching....................................................................................................................................... 28Opening Sheets and Components................................................................................................. 28Renaming Elements....................................................................................................................... 29Cutting, Copying, Pasting and Deleting Elements.......................................................................... 29Duplicating...................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.2 Export / Import of Elements............................................................................................................... 30Export............................................................................................................................................. 30Import............................................................................................................................................. 30

4.2.3 Functions for Sheets.......................................................................................................................... 30Select All......................................................................................................................................... 30Set as StartUp Sheet...................................................................................................................... 30

4.2.4 Functions for Components................................................................................................................ 31Select All......................................................................................................................................... 31Establish Connection...................................................................................................................... 31Edit Hyperlink................................................................................................................................. 31Edit Properties................................................................................................................................ 31

5 Model view................................................................................................................... 335.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 335.2 Set-up of a Model................................................................................................................................. 335.2.1 Adding Components.......................................................................................................................... 335.2.2 Marking Components and Objects.................................................................................................... 335.2.3 Connecting Components................................................................................................................... 38

Connecting Components Graphically............................................................................................. 38Connecting Components in a Dialog-Based Form......................................................................... 39

5.2.4 Connection Network.......................................................................................................................... 405.3 Modifying the Model.............................................................................................................................. 425.3.1 Moving Objects.................................................................................................................................. 425.3.2 Modifying Objects.............................................................................................................................. 43

Rotating & Mirroring........................................................................................................................ 43Scaling............................................................................................................................................ 44

5.3.3 Modifying Connection Lines.............................................................................................................. 455.3.4 Aligning Objects................................................................................................................................. 46

Grid................................................................................................................................................. 46Guides............................................................................................................................................ 46Align to Objects.............................................................................................................................. 47Order.............................................................................................................................................. 48

5.4 Drawing Objects................................................................................................................................... 48


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5.4.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 485.4.2 Line.................................................................................................................................................... 495.4.3 Polyline.............................................................................................................................................. 505.4.4 Polygon.............................................................................................................................................. 505.4.5 Rectangle.......................................................................................................................................... 505.4.6 Ellipse................................................................................................................................................ 505.4.7 Free Text........................................................................................................................................... 505.4.8 Text Field........................................................................................................................................... 515.4.9 Editing Drawing Objects.................................................................................................................... 515.5 Properties Dialog.................................................................................................................................. 535.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 535.5.2 Properties of Components................................................................................................................. 545.5.3 Properties of Drawing Objects........................................................................................................... 555.5.4 Properties of Accessories.................................................................................................................. 565.5.5 Properties of Text Objects................................................................................................................. 575.6 Hyperlink............................................................................................................................................... 585.6.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 585.6.2 Adding a Hyperlink............................................................................................................................ 595.6.3 Opening a Hyperlink.......................................................................................................................... 595.6.4 Deleting a Hyperlink.......................................................................................................................... 595.7 Model View Handling............................................................................................................................ 595.7.1 Zoom................................................................................................................................................. 595.7.2 Overview............................................................................................................................................ 605.7.3 Alignment........................................................................................................................................... 61

6 Title Block.................................................................................................................... 656.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 656.2 Assigning the Title Block....................................................................................................................... 656.3 Showing the Title Block........................................................................................................................ 666.4 Editing the Title Block........................................................................................................................... 666.5 Title Block Administration..................................................................................................................... 666.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 666.5.2 Duplicating......................................................................................................................................... 676.5.3 Properties.......................................................................................................................................... 676.5.4 Layout................................................................................................................................................ 676.5.5 Creating a New Template.................................................................................................................. 686.5.6 Deleting a Template.......................................................................................................................... 68

7 Parts List...................................................................................................................... 697.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 697.2 Open..................................................................................................................................................... 697.3 Adding and Removing Elements.......................................................................................................... 697.4 Changing the Item Number................................................................................................................... 697.5 Naming and Information Text............................................................................................................... 707.6 Copying the Parts List to the Clipboard................................................................................................ 70


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7.7 Exporting Parts Lists............................................................................................................................. 707.8 Importing Parts Lists............................................................................................................................. 707.9 Printing Parts Lists................................................................................................................................ 70

8 Accessory Handling..................................................................................................... 718.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 718.2 Adding Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 718.3 Configuring Accessories....................................................................................................................... 728.4 Accessory Search................................................................................................................................. 728.5 Presentation of the Accessory in the Parts List.................................................................................... 738.6 Exporting and Importing Accessories................................................................................................... 748.7 Deleting Accessories............................................................................................................................ 74

9 Option dialog................................................................................................................ 759.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 759.2 General Area........................................................................................................................................ 759.3 DWG/DXF Import Area......................................................................................................................... 759.4 DWG/DXF Export Area......................................................................................................................... 769.5 Title Block Area..................................................................................................................................... 769.6 Formatting Area.................................................................................................................................... 78

10 Information Dialog........................................................................................................ 79

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1 D&C Scheme EditorThe D&C Scheme Editor is a desktop application for the creation of pneumaticdiagrams in compliance with standards. On the basis of a pneumatic symbollibrary, it is easily possible to also prepare complex diagrams. Material num‐bers, item numbers and accessory can be assigned to diagram components sothat it is possible to generate a parts list on the basis of this model.By means of graphical objects like e.g. line, circle and rectangle with manypossible settings for colors and types, the diagram can be extended by indi‐vidual requirements. For an easier navigation, each object can be assigned ahyperlink to further documents. Apart from that, each sheet can be assigned atitle block with defined input fields.The D&C Scheme Editor software can be operated intuitively and does notpresuppose special CAD knowledge. It can be used at the customer, in thesales, in the technical indoor service or in the application center. This manualdescribes the functional scope of the application and thus allows you a quickstart. The order of the individual chapters corresponds to the standard workflowin the creation of a diagram.

Fig.1-1: The user interface of the D&C Scheme Editor application


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2 Description of the User Interface2.1 General

This section explains the user interface, its individual components and the tool‐bars. In this section you learn how to design the program window according toyour requirements by docking and undocking the different windows. The termsused in this section will also be used in the whole documentation.

2.2 Main WindowThe main window is the desktop of the program. Its size and position can bechanged. For many other interface elements (e.g. menu bar, toolbars, "docka‐ble" windows), the main window can be regarded as a kind of "frame". Withinthe main window, these elements can be attached to the window edges.

Size adjustmentThe change in the size of the main window is visualized by three dotted slashesat the lower right edge . In the maximized view of the main window, theslashes are not shown. For this purpose, the window must be minimized, e.g.using the button in the title bar. The size of the window can be changed bypositioning the mouse pointer on the window frame area and dragging the win‐dow frame to the left / right or upwards / downwards while keeping the leftmouse button pressed.

Fig.2-1: Scaling the main window using the window frame

2.3 Title BarThe horizontal bar at the upper edge of a Windows application is called title bar.It contains the program symbol with the system menu, the program name andthe pushbuttons for the size (minimize, restore or maximize) as well as thesymbol for exiting the program.

Fig.2-2: Title bar

2.4 Program Window2.4.1 Areas of the Program Window

The program window is divided into the following areas:



Description of the User Interface

Fig.2-3: The program window of the D&C Scheme Editor application1. Model explorerIn the model explorer, the opened model with the related sheets and compo‐nents is shown in a structured form. It is used for navigating in the model andfor executing different commands.

2. Model viewThe model view document window represents the connection scheme. For cre‐ating the scheme, components from the library can be dragged into the modelview by means of Drag&Drop and connections between the components canbe established.

3. LibraryIn the library, all domains that can be used for the connection scheme creationare listed. By selecting a domain, the components contained therein are shownin the component preview (4) situated below.

4. Component previewIn the component preview, the components of the selected domain are shown.

5. Parts listThe parts list shows a list of the components and accessories used as table.

6. PropertiesThe properties window allows for the processing of the properties of selectedcomponents. Identification code designation, material and item number can beprocessed.

2.4.2 Showing and Hiding AreasThe individual areas can be shown and hidden via the menu item View fromthe main menu.The "model view" window cannot be hidden. If all opened worksheets areclosed, the area is shown in gray.


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2.5 Toolbars2.5.1 General Information on Toolbars

By default, the toolbars are located below the menu bar and consist of push‐buttons by means of which the most important functions can be called. If themouse pointer rests over a symbol for some seconds, its meaning is shown bymeans of a tooltip.

Fig.2-4: The toolbar of the applicationThe symbols in the toolbar are shown in gray if they are not available due tothe current processing step.Hiding and showing toolbars:Toolbars that are not required can be hidden. Clicking on a free area in themenu bar or toolbar using the right mouse button opens a context menu.

Fig.2-5: Showing and hiding toolbars via the context menuThe context menu shows all available toolbars. Shown toolbars are marked bya preceding checkmark. The toolbars can be shown or hidden by setting thecheckmark.

2.5.2 Standard ToolbarThe standard toolbar allows for simple commands like the creation of a newmodel, saving, copying or cutting.

Fig.2-6: Standard ToolbarThe function of the symbols (from left to right):

● New Model

● Open Model

● Save

● Save All

● Print




● Print Preview

● Cut

● Copy

● Paste

● Undo

● Redo

● Edit Hyperlink

● Delete Hyperlink

● Open Hyperlink

2.5.3 Layout ToolbarIn the layout toolbar you can, for example, show or hid the grid or the ruler andedit the size and position of components.

Fig.2-7: Layout ToolbarThe function of the symbols (from left to right):

● Align Lefts

● Align Centers

● Align Rights

● Align Tops

● Align Middles

● Align Bottoms

● Make Same Width

● Make Same Height

● Make Same Size

● Flip Horizontal

● Flip Vertical

● Rotate Right

● Rotate Left

● Align to Grid

● Align to Objects


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● Bring to Front

● Send to Back

● Show/Hide Major Grid

● Show/Hide Ruler

2.5.4 Zooming ToolbarSettings for zooming the worksheet are made in the zooming toolbar.

Fig.2-8: Zooming ToolbarThe function of the symbols (from left to right):

● Hand Tool

● Selection Tool

● Partial Zoom

● Dynamic Zoom

● Zoom Out

● Zoom In

● Zoom Values

● Original Size

● Window Height

● Window Width

● Zoom Whole Page

2.5.5 Format ToolbarUsing the format toolbar, settings for tests are made, like e.g. font type and typeface. Here, you can also select the fill and line colors.

Fig.2-9: Format ToolbarThe function of the symbols (from left to right):

● Font Color

● Font and Size

● Bold

● Italic

● Underlined




● Underlined

● Left-aligned

● Centered

● Right-aligned

● Line Color

● Line Strength

● Line Type

● Fill Color

2.5.6 Drawing ToolbarThis toolbar includes the functions for free drawing.

Fig.2-10: Drawing ToolbarThe function of the symbols (from left to right):

● Adds a Free Text

● Adds a Text Box

● Adds a Line

● Adds a Polyline

● Adds a Polygon

● Adds an Ellipse

● Adds a Rectangle

2.6 Adjusting the Program Window2.6.1 Resetting the Program Window

The alignment of the main menu, the toolbars and tool windows can be resetat any time in the option dialog that is accessible via the main menu itemTools ▶ Options, by means of the buttonsReset main menu and toolbars andReset tool windows .

2.6.2 DockingThe work environment can be adjusted to your working habits. Many windowsthat are frequently required for processing data can be permanently positionedin the program window while working.


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Fig.2-11: Docking the independent properties window to the program windowThe following steps must be completed for docking a window:

1. Place the mouse pointer on the title bar2. Press the left mouse button and keep it pressed3. Drag the mouse button with the attached window to the desired place in

the program window4. Select the desired docking mode by placing the mouse pointer on the pic‐

togram (the following modes are available: upper, lower, left and rightwindow frame as well as docking as tab)

5. Release the mouse button

2.6.3 UndockingDocked windows can be released from the program window and be placed asindependent window next to the program window on the desktop or on a secondmonitor, if applicable.




Fig.2-12: Undocking for the properties window and placing on a freely selectableplace of the desktop

The following steps must be completed for undocking a window:1. Place the mouse pointer on the title bar2. Press the left mouse button and keep it pressed3. Drag the mouse button with the attached window to the desired place of

the desktop4. Release the mouse button

2.6.4 Automatic HidingAnother possibility for adjusting the program window to one's own requirementsis offered by the automatic hiding of program windows as it is, for example,known from the Windows task bar. Windows hidden in that way are shown aspictograms at the program window frame to which they are docked. If the mousepointer is placed on the pictogram, the window is shown as long as the cursoris within the shown window and automatically hidden as soon as the cursorleaves the window. In this way, the place for the model view can be enlargedin a very effective way.By default, the automatic hiding of a window is deactivated. This is shown bythe vertical pin in the right corner of the window title bar:


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Fig.2-13: Automatic hiding is switched offAutomatic hiding is switched on by clicking on the pin. The pin then changesinto a horizontal orientation, the program window is closed and shown as pic‐togram at the edge of the display:

Fig.2-14: Automatic hiding activatedIf you now move the mouse over the pictogram at the edge of the display, thewindow is shown:




Fig.2-15: When moving over the pictogram, the hidden window is shownNow, you can work with the window. If the mouse leaves the window, it is hiddenagain.

2.6.5 Window AlignmentIf two or more windows are opened, they can be aligned vertically next to eachother or horizontally above each other. The starting point of the action is thecontext menu of the tab of the window that is to be re-aligned.If the windows are to be shown vertically next to each other, the New VerticalTab Group is to be selected, for a horizontal alignment, select New HorizontalTab Group.

Fig.2-16: The second model view is to be aligned next to the first model view.After executing the command, the window is shown next to the first window.


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Fig.2-17: The second worksheet is shown vertically next to the first worksheet.The currently active document window is marked by the name in the tab writtenin bold. If now, new windows are opened, they are opened in the active docu‐ment window and a new tab is created for the new window.In this way, the document windows can be divided as often as required - theonly limiting factor is clarity. The document window that has just been createdcan, for example, firstly be divided horizontally, and then vertically again.

Fig.2-18: The division of the document windows can be nested arbitrarily. Win‐dows can be moved from one document window into another one bymeans of Drag&Drop.

Via their tab, the windows of a document window can be moved from onedocument window into another one by means of Drag&Drop. If the last modelview of a document window is moved into another one, the empty documentwindow will be closed. In the preceding example, the document window con‐taining the model view "Sheet (4)" is, for example, closed after the latter hasbeen moved so that the document window with the model view "Sheet (2)" takesthe free space.




An other possibility to move a document window is provided in the tab contextmenu. By using the context menu entry Move to Previous Tab Group the win‐dow is moved to the left tab group. This possibility is also provided for horizontaltab groups.

Fig.2-19: Using the context menu to move a window to another tab group.The context menu entryClose closes the window. The entry Close All ExceptThis One closes all windows except the one you started the command.

2.7 Extern Shortcuts2.7.1 General

Linkages with external references can be made to frequently used programs,files or web pages. These links are accessible via the main Tools menu.

Fig.2-20: The configurable extern shortcuts provide quick access to frequentlyused applications, files or web sites.

2.7.2 Configure Extern ShortcutsThe Extern Shortcuts can be adapted to your personal need via the main menuTools ▶ Extern Shortcuts....


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Fig.2-21: The Extern Shortcuts can be adapted to your personal need via the mainmenu.

The toolbar in the dialog provides the possibility to (from left to right):● create a new shortcut● delete a shortcut● edit a shortcut● change the shortcut display orderBy clicking in the list control you can create a new shortcut using the contextmenu entry New, and existing shortcuts can be deleted by their context menuentry Delete or edited via Properties.... The dialog for editing shortcut propertiesis the same as for creating a new shortcut.

2.7.3 Create a ShortcutFile

To create a shortcut for a file click the button File, enter a display text which isdisplayed in the Tools menu and select the file with the button ... .Click OK to create the shortcut.

Fig.2-22: File shortcut

WebsiteTo create a shortcut for a website click the button Website, enter a display textwhich is displayed in the Tools menu and enter the web site address.Click OK to create the shortcut.




Fig.2-23: Website shortcut

ApplicationTo create a shortcut for a application click the button Application, enter a displaytext which is displayed in the Tools menu and select the application executablevia the button ... .Enter the working directory and provide command line arguments needed tostart the application.Click OK to create the shortcut.

Fig.2-24: Application shortcut


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3 Library3.1 General

The library contains the components necessary for creating the model. In theupper area, the different domains and subdomains are listed; after selection,the components contained therein are shown in the lower area with symbol anddesignation.



Library

Fig.3-1: The library with the components

3.2 Selection of ComponentsThe components of the library can be dragged to the model view or, in the modelexplorer, to a sheet by means of Drag&Drop.


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Library

Fig.3-2: Using a component by means of Drag&DropIf the component is dragged to the model view, it is placed at the point wherethe mouse button is released.If the component is dragged to a sheet in the model explorer, the componentis placed in the left top corner of the sheet.The library supports the multiple-selection of components. For selective multi‐ple-selection, keep the <CTRL> key pressed when selecting the components.For a from-to area selection, keep the <SHIFT> key pressed and select the firstand then the last component of the area; all components in between will beselected, as well.The multiple-selection can be dragged to the model view or a sheet in the modelexplorer by means of Drag&Drop. In this connection, the components areplaced over each other.

3.3 Searching ComponentsThe library has a search function by means of which components can be easilyfound on the basis of their name. The search with the search term "direc‐tions", for example, will find all components with the term directions in theirname.



Library

Fig.3-3: Search for componentsThe search is either started via the context menu of a library domain or via themain menu item View ▶ Search:

1. Select the menu item Search from the context menu of the library2. Enter the search term in the window Search, determining the search op‐

tions3. Start the search by clicking on Search4. The results are presented in the search results window

Similar to the library, the found components can be dragged from the searchresults window to the model view or a sheet in the model explorer by means ofDrag&Drop, whereas multiple-selection is possible here, as well. Double-clickon the component selects the component in the library and marks the superiordomain and subdomain, if applicable.The search and search results windows can remain open for further searchesor be docked to the program window. It must be noted that the search onlysearch for components in the library; other areas like, for example, model vieware not searched.


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Library

3.4 AccessoriesThe accessory component is the representative for any accessory that is to belisted in the parts list, however, not to appear on the model.Like any other component, the accessory is dragged to the model view or themodel explorer by means of Drag&Drop and placed there. After pasting, a shortpop-up window notifies the pasting process; now, the accessory is available inthe model explorer under accessories.

Fig.3-4: After Drag&Drop of the accessory component, the latter is listed in themodel explorer under accessories and can be edited in the propertieswindow.

The Properties context menu of the accessory in the model explorer or - if theproperties window is already open - the selection in the model explorer is usedfor editing the accessory properties. For more information see chapter 5.5 "Properties Dialog" on page 53 and chapter 4 "Model Explorer" on page27.

3.5 Favorites3.5.1 General

The library folder Favorites provides a storage for frequently used components.The favorite folder itself can contain sub folders the user can create, edit andmove. Components can be placed in the favorites via drag&drop from theSymbol Library.



Library

Fig.3-5: The library folder favorites with sub folders.

3.5.2 Organize FavoritesA new favorite folder can be created via the context menu command New Fold‐er, available at the Favorite node or a favorite sub folder node. The folder canbe renamed using the context menu command Rename and he can be deletedusing the command Delete.

3.5.3 Add FavoritesEach component of the library can be added to a favorite folder using theircontext menu command Add to Favorites. The component remains at their lo‐cation in the library. When adding a component the favorite component nameand target favorite folder can be changed in the Add to Favorites dialog.Components can also be added using Drag & Drop. Multiple selected compo‐nents can be added using this way, but the component name can't be changedduring this operation.

3.5.4 Rename FavoritesA favorite sub folder or the name of a favorite component can be changed usingthe context menu command Rename.

3.5.5 Move FavoritesFavorite components and folders can be moved from one favorite folder to an‐other using Drag & Drop. This is also possible for multiple selected components.


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4 Model Explorer4.1 General

In the model explorer, all opened models with their sheets and components areshown below the project node in a tree structure. The context menu of the modelexplorer off the following basic functions:● New Model● Open Model...● Rename● Properties● Open Parts List● New Sheet● Export / import models, sheets and components● Cut, copy and paste models, sheets and components

Fig.4-1: Model explorer with model, worksheets and componentsApart from that, the context menu for components offers the following functions:● Open Parts List● Duplicate● Edit Hyperlink...● Establish Connection● Duplicate

4.2 Operation4.2.1 General FunctionsCreate New Model

The number of models managed by one project is unlimited. In order to createa new model, select the menu item "New Model" from the context menu of the"Project" node in the project explorer. A new model with ascending numberingis created. The model automatically contains a new "sheet (1)" that is displayed,as well.



Model Explorer

Open ModelUsing the Open Model... function, a model stored on data carriers or networkdrives can be opened. The function can be accessed from the context menu of

the model explorer, the main menu File ▶ Open Model... or the toolbar icon.After selection of the menu item, the added model can be selected in a filedialog.

Close ModelThe model can be closed using the Close model menu item whereas the re‐spective model name is shown instead of the model. If since it has been savedfor the last time, the model has been changed, the user can choose in an au‐tomatically appearing dialog whether the changes are to be saved or rejectedor if closing of the model is to be canceled.

Create New SheetThe number of sheets managed by one model is unlimited. In order to createa new sheet for a model, select the menu item New sheet from the contextmenu. A new sheet is created and displayed.Sheets can be created directly under one sheet. Thus, a complex model canbe set-up on a subordinate sheet, the inputs and outputs of which are providedto the superior sheets via ports. In this way, a complex model can be structured.

SearchingThe model explorer offers a search function by means of which you can searchfor an element in the model explorer. As search criterion, the name or only apart of the name is used. If the search criterion applies to several elements, thenext hit is highlighted by actuating the search button once again.If the hit is a component the model view of which is open for editing, the com‐ponent is marked in the model explorer and in the model view.

1. Enter the search term2. Start the search by means of Search3. Hit is marked in the model explorer

Fig.4-2: Search function of the model explorer

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Model Explorer

By double-clicking on a component in the model explorer, the related sheet isopened. The component is marked in the model view and the sheet is displaced,if necessary, so that with large sheets, the component is shown in the visiblearea.

Renaming ElementsRenaming of an element can be initiated in 3 ways:● "Rename" context menu item of the element● Marking the element and actuating the <F2> functional key● Marking the element, waiting approx. 1 s, and marking it once againAfterwards, the new name can be entered.As long as the renaming process has not been completed by means of the<Enter key> or marking another element, the old name can be restored bypressing the <ESC> key.The system simulator offers the possibility to give the same name to 2 elements.I.e. a project can have 2 sheets with identical name and one sheet can have 2components with identical name.

Cutting, Copying, Pasting and Deleting ElementsThe model explorer allows for the cutting, copying, pasting and deleting of el‐ements via the context menu or the corresponding shortcuts:● Cutting: (<CTRL>+<X>)● Copying: (<CTRL>+<C>)● Pasting: (<CTRL>+<V>)● Deleting: (<DEL>)By means of the "Delete" function, the element marked in the model explorertogether with all subordinate elements that might exist will be deleted after aconfirmation prompt. You can delete all elements except for the project and themodels.By means of the "Cut" function, the element marked in the model explorer to‐gether with all subordinate elements that might exist will be copied to theclipboard and deleted at the place of origin. It can then be pasted at the newdestination using the "Paste" function.By means of the "Copy" function, the element marked in the model explorertogether with all subordinate elements that might exist will be copied to theclipboard and can then be pasted at the new destination using the "Paste"function.

The paste operation must always be performed from a superior el‐ement.● A sheet can be pasted at the model and at another sheet● A component can only be added to a sheet

DuplicatingUsing the Duplicate context menu item, the marked component can be dupli‐cated in the model explorer. The new component is placed in the top left cornerof the model view.



Model Explorer

4.2.2 Export / Import of ElementsExport

All elements of the model explorer can be exported. When exporting an ele‐ment, all subordinate elements are exported, as well - if, for example, you exporta model, all sheets contained therein with all components will be exported, aswell.For exporting elements, only 2 steps are necessary:

1. Mark the element, call the context menu by means of the right mousebutton and select the "Export" menu item

2. Determine the destination directory and the file name in the export dialogand export the element by means of saving

If a model is exported, the system simulator automatically selects the file type"model file (*.simmdl)". A model exported in this way can be added to the projectat any time using the "Open model" function.If a worksheet is exported, the system simulator automatically selects the filetype "sheet file (*.simsht)". A sheet exported in this way can be added to anymodel at any time using the "Import" function.If a component is exported, the system simulator automatically selects the filetype "component file (*.simcmp)". A component exported in this way can beadded to any model at any time using the "Import" function.

ImportThe import allows for the adding of sheets to models or the adding of sheetsand components to sheets. The import menu item is only available in the contextmenu of models and sheets.

1. Mark the model or sheet in the model explorer, call the context menu bymeans of the right mouse button and select the "Import" menu item

2. Select the file with the import data in the dialog and start the import bymeans of Open

If the import is started from a model, only sheets can be imported; the file typeis already specified as "sheet file (*.simsht)".If the import is started from a sheet, sheets and components can be importedwhereas the file type is pre-set to "component file (*.simcmp)". If a sheet isimported, it is added under the currently selected one.

Import and export can be initiated directly from the model view. Theexport provides the model view export as graphic (jpg, bmp, ...), asvector graphic (svg, wmf, ...), as pdf-document or as CAD-drawing(dxf, dwg).

4.2.3 Functions for SheetsSelect All

Using the Select All context menu item, all sheets are selected and are thusavailable for further processing.

Set as StartUp SheetThe sheet displayed directly after this model is loaded can be set via the contextmenu Set as StartUp Sheet.


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4.2.4 Functions for ComponentsSelect All

Using the Select All context menu item, all components, connections and ac‐cessories, if applicable, of the selected sheet are marked and are thus availablefor further processing.

Establish ConnectionThe Establish connection function from the context menu of a component or asubordinate sheet allows for the connection of components via connectors,without the need of manually creating a connection in the model view.For more information about the function refer to chapter 5.2.3 "ConnectingComponents" on page 38.

Edit HyperlinkVia the Hyperlink ▶ Edit Hyperlink... context menu item, the marked componentor the accessory can be assigned a hyperlink. For more information, pleaserefer to chapter chapter 5.6 "Hyperlink" on page 58.

Edit PropertiesUsing the Properties context menu item, the properties like material numberand designation can be adjusted. For more information, please refer to chapterchapter 5.5 "Properties Dialog" on page 53.



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5 Model view5.1 General

The model view is used for creating and visualizing a model. It presents thesheets of a model as well as the components contained therein in a graphicalform in a drawing sheet. The required components can be dragged from thecomponent library to the model view, placed at the desired place and connectedwith each other.The model view offers the user functions for the visual revision of the model.The size and position of the components can be changed, free drawing func‐tions allow for the creation of lines and simple geometrical figures of any color.

Fig.5-1: The model view shows the sheets of a mode together with their com‐ponents and serves the creation and visualization of a model.

5.2 Set-up of a Model5.2.1 Adding Components

A model consists of components and their connection among each other. Fromthe library, the components are directly dragged to the model view by meansof Drag&Drop.After positioning of the component, the latter is marked in the model view andin the model explorer.From the library, the components can also be directly dragged to a sheet in themodel explorer whereas they will then be positioned in the top left corner. Formore information regarding the search for and selection of components in thelibrary refer to chapter 3 "Library" on page 21 and chapter 3 "Library" on page21.

5.2.2 Marking Components and ObjectsThere are several possibilities for marking components and other objects onthe model view.

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The most usual one is the positioning of the mouse pointer over the object tobe marked until the mouse pointer turns into an arrow cross.

Fig.5-2: Marking of components - The mouse pointer changes into an arrowcross if the object under it can be marked.

By clicking with the left mouse button, the object can be marked. A markedobject is highlighted by showing the manipulation points and the green centerof rotation. The marked object is moreover highlighted as marked in the modelexplorer.


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Fig.5-3: The sine function component is marked

Selective marking of several objectsWhen marking objects using the mouse, keep the <SHIFT> key pressed; in thisway, you can mark any number of objects. The component marked last is high‐lighted by means of white manipulation points, the ones marked first by meansof gray points. The marked objects are highlighted as marked in the modelexplorer.



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Fig.5-4: Three marked objects. The object marked last has white selectionpoints, all others have gray ones.

Marking several objects by means of area selectionFor an area selection, position the mouse cursor at a free place of the modelview, press the left mouse button, keep it pressed and drag open an area shownas dashed rectangle. When the area comprises all desired objects, release themouse button. All objects within the dragged open area are marked and arealso highlighted as marked in the model explorer.


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Fig.5-5: Marking several objects by means of area selection.

Marking in the model explorerComponents and objects can also be marked in the model explorer. A singleobject is marked by means of a mouse click, several objects by means of se‐lective multiple-section (keep the <CTRL> key pressed) or by means of areaselection (<SHIFT> mouse click start of area and <SHIFT> mouse click end ofarea).

Fig.5-6: Marking components in the model explorer



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5.2.3 Connecting ComponentsConnecting Components Graphically

Components can be connected by means of their free ports. You can recognizethe free ports of a component by the red squares.For establishing a connection, firstly place the cursor over the port of the firstcomponent until the cursor changes from the mouse pointer to the connection

establishment cursor .Now click with the left mouse button in order to access the connection mode -the mouse pointer then changes over to the connection cursor . If the mousepointer is moved to the port of the other component, a connection line betweenthe port and the current cursor position is drawn automatically.

Fig.5-7: Establishing a connection - Positioning the mouse pointer over the portof the other component

If the mouse pointer is positioned over the port of the other component, thecursor changes from the connection cursor to the connection establishment

cursor . By clicking with the left mouse button, the connection is establishedand the cursor changes to the normal Windows cursor.


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Establishment of the connection can be canceled using the<ESC> key or the Cancel context menu item.Alternatively to clicking twice, the connection can also be estab‐lished by keeping the left mouse button pressed and releasing it atthe target port.

Connecting Components in a Dialog-Based FormConnections between components can be established via the Establish con‐nection... context menu item of a component.

Fig.5-8: Establishing a connection in a dialog-based form.The list at the top contains all ports of the marked component. In the tree struc‐ture "connect with:" at the bottom, all objects are listed with which a connectioncan be established.In this way, you establish a connector connection between the two components.



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Fig.5-9: Connector connection

5.2.4 Connection NetworkIf the inputs of several components are connected with one output, you talk ofa connection network. A connection network can be established graphically andvia the Establish connection... context menu function (cf. chapter "ConnectingComponents Graphically" on page 38 and chapter "Connecting Componentsin a Dialog-Based Form" on page 39).The starting point is the component that together with the already connectedcomponents is to set-up a connection network.Setting up the connection network graphicallyStart establishing the connection according to chapter "Connecting Compo‐nents Graphically" on page 38 by creating a connection line starting at the inputof the new component. Drag this connection line either to one of the two portsof the already connected components or to any place of the already existingconnection line between the components. The cursor changes to the connec‐

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Fig.5-10: Setting up a connection network - Connecting the input of the A/B con‐verter with the already existing connection line

If the connection network has been set up successfully, this is symbolized bya connection point on the connection line.



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Fig.5-11: Connection network set-up

A maximum of four connection lines can be connected to a con‐nection point.

Setting up the connection network in a dialog-based formStart establishing the connection according to chapter "Connecting Compo‐nents in a Dialog-Based Form" on page 39 by calling the Establish connec‐tion... context menu item for the new component. In the dialog, select the inputport of the new component and in the area "connect with:" the output of thecomponent with which you want to set-up a connection network.Confirm your selection with OK.The application will now create two connectors, one of which is connected tothe input of the new component and the other one is connected to the outputof the existing component. By means of the connectors, a connection is estab‐lished, similar to a connection line.

5.3 Modifying the Model5.3.1 Moving Objects

Objects of the model view can be moved using the mouse and the keyboard.You can move individual objects and several selected objects at the same time.The designation of components, position number, accessory as well as the la‐


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bels of inputs and outputs that have not been connected yet, can be moved, aswell.

Mouse operation1. Mark the objects to be moved.2. Position the mouse pointer over the marked object until the cursor

changes to the arrow cross.3. Press the left mouse button and keep it pressed until the object has been

moved to the new target position; then release the mouse button.

Objects can also be moved using the right mouse button. Whenreleasing the button, you can select in a context menu whether theobject is to be moved or copied to this place.

If during moving, you keep the <SHIFT> key pressed, the objectcan either only be moved on the vertical or the horizontal axis.

If during moving, you keep the <CTRL> key pressed, a copy of theobject is created at the new position.

Keyboard operation1. Mark the objects to be moved.2. Move the objects by means of the arrow keys.

When moving objects using the keyboard, they are moved in small‐er steps if at the same time, you keep the <CTRL> or <SHIFT> keypressed.

During moving, objects are by default aligned to the grid if the option "Align togrid" is activated.

5.3.2 Modifying ObjectsRotating & Mirroring

Via the toolbar, selected objects can be mirrored or rotated in 90° steps:

● Rotate Right

● Rotate Left

● Flip Horizontal

● Flip VerticalApart from the fixedly specified 90° rotation intervals, objects can also be rota‐ted in 15° steps around their center of rotation. If the object does not have acenter of rotation, rotation is not possible.



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Fig.5-12: An object is rotated around its center of rotation.For doing so, the mouse pointer must be positioned over the green center ofrotation of the marked object so that it changes to the rotation cursor. After‐wards, the object can be rotated arbitrarily while keeping the mouse buttonpressed.

If during rotation, you keep the <SHIFT> key pressed, the compo‐nent can be rotated arbitrarily.If the object is rotated using the right mouse button, a context menuis offered after releasing the right mouse button. In it, the rotatedobject can be copied to the mouse pointer position using the Copyhere menu item; the source object remains unchanged and is notrotated.

ScalingFee scalingUsing the mouse, objects can be scaled via their handles. The handles becomevisible by selecting the object. If an object has no handles, it cannot be scaled.

Fig.5-13: Scaling an objectFor scaling, the mouse pointer must be positioned over a handle and after‐wards, the left mouse button must be kept pressed. Now, the object can bescaled to the desired size using the mouse. If the desired size is reached, themouse button can be released.


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Scaling is also possible for several marked objects at the same time.If during scaling, you keep the <SHIFT> key pressed, only propor‐tional scaling is possible, in which the side ratios are maintained.If the object is scaled using the right mouse button, a context menuis offered after releasing the right mouse button. In it, the scaledobject can be copied to the mouse pointer position using the Copyhere menu item; the source object remains unchanged and is notscaled.

Size adjustmentThe size of objects can be adjusted to the size of other objects. For this purpose,at least two objects must be selected whereas the object with the reference sizemust be selected last. Via the toolbar, the height, width or the combination ofboth of the objects marked first can be adjusted to the reference object:

● Adjust Height

● Adjust Width

● Adjust Size

5.3.3 Modifying Connection LinesThe course of a connection line can be changed arbitrarily. For this purpose,you must firstly select the connection line by means of a mouse click. Depend‐ing on length and course, the marked connection line will then show its modi‐fication points.

Fig.5-14: Selected connection line with modification points and the modificationcursor.

If the mouse pointer is positioned over one of the modification points, it changesto the movement cursor. The movement cursor informs the user by means ofits arrows into which direction the modification point can be moved. In the



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screenshot above, the modification points can be arbitrarily moved in horizontaland vertical direction.By clicking with the left mouse button and keeping it pressed, modification ofthe connection is initiated. A gray connection line shows the future course ofthe connection line as soon as the mouse button is released.

A connection line can be newly created by executing the EstablishNew Connection context menu item.A connection line can be divided into small sections by means ofthe Insert Segment context menu function.

5.3.4 Aligning ObjectsGrid

The positioning of objects in the model view is simplified by the grid. The gridis activated by default, the grid space is half the grating width. The grid can be

switched on and off using the toolbar.With activated grid, objects can only be positioned according to the grid space;free positioning at pixel level is only possible by moving objects using the key‐board.

GuidesGuides simplify the alignment of objects at pixel level. If an object is moved toan guides, it "gets stuck" at it with the left or right side in case of a vertical guidesor with the top or bottom side in case of a horizontal guides.Guides can be shown or hidden by means of the context menu item Show/Hide ▶ Show/Hide Guides.CreationFor the creation of auxiliary lines, it is imperative that the ruler is visible. It canbe activated via the context menu item Show/Hide ▶ Show/Hide Ruler or by

means of the toolbar.1. Position the mouse pointer on the ruler. For a horizontal auxiliary line on

the horizontal ruler, for a vertical one on the vertical ruler.2. Press the mouse button and keep it pressed.3. Drag the mouse pointer to the model view. The auxiliary line follows the

current cursor position.4. Release the mouse button in order to draw the auxiliary line at the current

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Fig.5-15: Creating a vertical auxiliary line (blue) using the vertical ruler.Movement

1. Position the mouse pointer on a free area of the auxiliary line until thecursor changes to the movement cursor.

2. Press the mouse button and keep it pressed.3. Move the auxiliary line to the new position using the mouse.4. Release the mouse button.

DeletionAn auxiliary line can be deleted by moving it to the ruler or deleting it afterselection using the <DEL> key.

Several auxiliary lines can be moved or deleted simultaneously ifthey are selected together using the <SHIFT> key.

Align to ObjectsIf the align to objects option is active, objects are aligned to the edges of otherobjects if while being moved, they come close to them.

The align to objects option can be activated or deactivated via the toolbaror the context menu item Alignment ▶ To objects.If 2 or more objects are marked, they can be aligned together using the lastmarked object. In this connection, the following options are available:

● Top alignment

● Vertical center alignment

● Bottom alignment



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● Left alignment

● Horizontal center alignment

● Right alignmentThe alignment functions can be accessed in the toolbar or via the context menuof one of the marked objects.

OrderIf two or more objects take the same place in the model view, the order of theobjects can be changed so that the desired object is in top position. For deter‐mining the order of an object, the latter must be selected first. Afterwards, theorder can be changed using the following icons from the toolbar or the contextmenu Order of the object:

● Bring object to the back

● Bring object to the fore

● Bring object one level back

● Bring object one level fore

5.4 Drawing Objects5.4.1 General

Apart from components and connection lines, simple drawing objects can bepositioned on the sheet. For drawing, the following elements in the toolbar areavailable:

● Line

● Polyline

● Polygon

● Rectangle

● Ellipse

● free text

● Text fieldLike all other objects of the model view, these objects can be marked, moved,deleted, duplicated and scaled.By clicking on the icon in the toolbar, creation of the drawing object is started.The creation can be completed at any time using the <RETURN> key or theComplete creation context menu item.The creation can be canceled at any time using the <ESC> key or the Cancelcreation context menu item.In contrast to the components, drawing objects can be formatted via the toolbar:

● Line Color

● Fill Color

● Line Type


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● Line Width

● Text ColorApart from the formatting settings specified above, the Formatting... dialog thatis opened via the toolbar or the context menu of the marked drawing objectcontains the possibility to accept the made settings as standard for all newdrawing objects.

Fig.5-16: The "format drawing objects" dialog allows for accepting the made for‐matting settings as standard for all new drawing objects

Alternatively, the formatting pre-settings can be determined separately for eachdrawing object via the main menu item Tools ▶ Options... in the option dialog.

Fig.5-17: In the option dialog, the formatting for each drawing object can be pre-set independently.

5.4.2 LineThe line is defined by 2 points. Using the left mouse button, click once at thefirst and once at the second point. Between the first and the second click, theline is shown as preview. Alternatively, you can also keep the mouse buttonpressed while dragging the line; when you finally release it, the line will bedrawn.



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An exactly horizontal or vertical line does not have the typical mark‐ing points. Such marked line has one handle at each of its ends.If during creation of the line, you keep the SHIFT key pressed, theline slope is set to 45° steps.

5.4.3 PolylineA polyline is defined by 3 or more points. The points are set one after the otherwith the left mouse button. The creation of the polyline can be completed bymeans of a double-click or the Complete creation context menu.

If during creation of the line segment, you keep the <SHIFT> keypressed, the line slope is set to 45° steps.

5.4.4 PolygonA polygon is defined by 3 or more points. The points are set one after the otherwith the left mouse button. The "smallest" polygon is a triangle. The creation ofthe polygon can be completed by means of a double-click or the Completecreation context menu.

If during setting of the polygon points, you keep the <SHIFT> keypressed, the slope of the polygon sides is set to 45° steps.

5.4.5 RectangleA rectangle is a polygon consisting of 4 points in which all angles are exactly90° and the opposite sides are parallel to each other.When drawing a rectangle, it is sufficient to determine the two points of a di‐agonal. The rectangle is automatically drawn so that the sides are parallel tothe edges of the sheet. If the rectangle is to be positioned in a rotated form, thishas to be achieved by a subsequent rotation.

If during creation of the rectangle, you keep the <SHIFT> key press‐ed, a square will be drawn.

5.4.6 EllipseSimilar to the rectangle, the ellipse is defined by setting two points and is to beunderstood as "compressed" circle. During creation, the ellipse is designed sothat the two center points of the ellipse are located on a line parallel to thehorizontal. If the ellipse is to be positioned in a rotated form, this has to beachieved by a subsequent rotation.

If during creation of the ellipse, you keep the <SHIFT> key pressed,a circle will be drawn.

5.4.7 Free TextIn order to create a free text, it is sufficient to determine the starting point of thefree text. From there, the entered text is written to the right.The size of the free text is adjusted to the content. There is no automatic linebreak as there are no edges - a new line must be created manually using the<RETURN> key.


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In the "Format text" dialog that is called via the Formatting context menu of thetext field or the toolbar, the size, font type and type face as well as the color ofthe free text can be changed. The new settings take effect for the whole text inthe free text.

Fig.5-18: The text properties can be determined in the "Format text" dialogIn the dialog, the new settings can be defined as standard for all new text ob‐jects.The individual formatting possibilities are also accessible separately via thetoolbar.

5.4.8 Text FieldThe difference between the text field and the free text (see chapter 5.4.7 "FreeText" on page 50) is that the size can be determined irrespective of the contentby specifying the size of the field during creation of the text field accordingly oradjusting it subsequently. Thus, an "extensive" text may be cut off.

5.4.9 Editing Drawing ObjectsThe drawing objects line, polyline, and polygon can be adjusted subsequentlyby moving the points defining them, adding new points or removing points.There are three possibilities for putting a drawing object into editing mode:● Marking the object with a double-click● Marking the object and selecting Edit from the context menu● Marking the object and selecting Edit in the toolbarFor this purpose, the object must be marked once again after marking. Thus,the handles disappear and the points defining the object become visible. Thesepoints can now be moved or deleted, if applicable, or you can add new points.Adding & moving pointsThe handling of points is explained using a simple line as example:

1. Mark the line by clicking it with the mouse.



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2. Put the marked line into the editing mode by another mouse click andposition the mouse pointer at that point of the line at which a new point isto be added. The mouse pointer changes to precision selection if a newpoint can be added. The new point is created by clicking with the mouseor by means of the Add point context menu.

3. Position the mouse pointer over the point so that the mouse pointerchanges to the movement cursor. For moving the point, press the leftmouse button and keep it pressed.

4. Move the mouse pointer to the new target position of the point and releasethe mouse button

Fig.5-19: By adding and moving a point, a simple line becomes a polyline

If when moving the point, you keep the <SHIFT> key pressed, thepoint can only be positioned so that the changed line section canonly have 45° steps.If in the preceding example, editing is completed after point 3, thenewly set point that is exactly on the line is removed again as thedescription of the line by the two end points is accurate enough.

Deleting pointsIndividual points of the drawing objects polyline and polygon can be deleted.You can maximally delete all points but 2 defining one line.For deleting a point, the object is put into editing mode, the cursor is positionedover the point to be deleted and the Delete point context menu is selected.Alternatively, you can position the mouse on the point to be deleted while keep‐ing the <CTRL> key pressed. Over the point, the cursor changes to an "X". Thepoint is then deleted by means of a mouse click.

If a polygon is reduced to 2 points and later provided with morepoints again, this will automatically result in a polygon (closed form)again and no polyline.

Closing & opening pathsUsing the close path context menu function, a polyline (open form) becomes apolygon (closed form) by drawing a connection line between the first and thelast point set.


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Fig.5-20: Using the close path function, polylines become a polygonUsing the open path context menu function, the line between the first and thelast point set is removed.GroupingIf two or more objects are selected these objects can be grouped to one objectusing the context menu Grouping ▶ Group. The Group can be ungrouped usingthe context menu Grouping ▶ Ungroup, so the single objects can be accessedagain.PackagingTwo ore more selected objects can be packed to one object using the Pack‐age context menu. Packed objects are transformed to paths and managed asone object and can be formatted. After editing the new object it can be unpackedusing the Split Path context menu.

This function is designed to edit imported svg graphics. You cansplit a complex svg graphic to several objects, manipulate them andpack them again to a single object.

5.5 Properties Dialog5.5.1 General

The properties dialog shows the properties of the selected objects in a table.Depending on the object type, different properties are shown and different ed‐iting possibilities are offered.



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Fig.5-21: The properties dialog shows the properties of an object and allows forthe editing of the properties.

The dialog is accessible via the main menu item View ▶ Properties or the con‐text menu item Properties of an object.By selecting an object, the properties are presented, depending on the objecttype. If two or more objects are selected, the intersection of the joint propertiesis shown. Editing is effected by clicking into the cell with the mouse and chang‐ing the value.

The desired object can also be directly selected in the propertiesdialog, by selecting it using the selection list directly under the dialogtitle bar.

5.5.2 Properties of ComponentsThe properties dialog of a component shows the following properties:● Designation - designation of the component● Hyperlink Address - hyperlink of the component● Hyperlink Display Text - text to display instead of hyperlink● Identification code - is shown in the model view● Designation - relevant for parts list● Material number - relevant for parts list● Item number - relevant for parts list


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Fig.5-22: The properties of a componentThe properties can be edited directly in the dialog. The material number can beselected via a drop-down box.

5.5.3 Properties of Drawing ObjectsDrawing objects show the following properties in the properties dialog:● Fill Color● Line Color● Line Width● Hyperlink Address● Hyperlink Display Text● Location X/Y - position of the center (see ruler)● Size Width/Height - width and height



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Fig.5-23: Properties of drawing objects

5.5.4 Properties of AccessoriesText objects show the following properties in the properties dialog:● Caption - designation● Hyperlink address - hyperlink● Material number - material number● Quantity - quantity● Short text - short text


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Fig.5-24: Properties of accessories

5.5.5 Properties of Text ObjectsText objects show the following properties in the properties dialog:● Background Color● Border Color● Border Width● Font - font type and size● Font Color● Text Alignment - Text alignment● Data text - the text that is to be displaced● Location X/Y - position of the center (see ruler)● Size Width/Height - width and height



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Fig.5-25: Properties of text objects

5.6 Hyperlink5.6.1 General

Any component, any accessory and any graphical object can in each case beadded a hyperlink. This hyperlink may refer to a file or an Internet page.

CAUTION

The hyperlink only stores the reference to the external source rather than theexternal source itself. If you forward the model, it cannot be guaranteed that therecipient can access the external sources, as well. If you want to make surethat the recipient can access all external sources, save them in the same di‐rectory as the project file and then forward the whole directory including modeland external sources.


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5.6.2 Adding a HyperlinkFor adding or editing a hyperlink, select the context menu item Hyper‐link ▶ Edit... of the element from the model view or the model explorer.The hyperlink dialog opens. In it, you can determine on the left side whetherthe hyperlink refers to a file or a website by clicking on the corresponding button.

Fig.5-26: The hyperlink dialogThe "File" or "Address:" field contains the actual link to the external source,either an Internet address like e.g. "http://www.boschrexroth.de" or the link toa file, e.g. "C:\Projekte\Tank.doc". Use the button ... to search for the file.

5.6.3 Opening a HyperlinkThe hyperlink is opened via the Open hyperlink... context menu item. The con‐text menu item is only available if a hyperlink is stored.

5.6.4 Deleting a HyperlinkThe hyperlink is deleted via the Delete hyperlink context menu item.

5.7 Model View Handling5.7.1 Zoom

Using the zoom factor, the presentation of the model view can be enlarged orreduced. The zoom factor can be set separately for each model view and is100% by default.The operating elements relevant for the zoom factor are located:● in the toolbar● in the context menu of the model view● in the bottom right corner of the model view (zoom buttons)Alternatively, you can change the zoom value at any time by keeping the<CTRL> key pressed and scrolling the mouse wheel.

Toolbar

● Partial Zoom– Click on the icon, the cursor changes to the selection magnifier– Drag open an area in the model view– The zoom factor is selected so that the selected area fills the model

view (up to max. 1200%).

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– In the model view, press the left mouse button and keep it pressed– If the mouse pointer is moved upwards, the view is enlarged, if it is

moved downwards, it is reduced

● Zoom In - Increases the current zoom value in 25% steps

● current zoom value and selection possibility pre-defined zoomvalues

● Zoom Out - Decreases the current zoom value in 25% steps

● Original Size - Resetting the zoom value to 100%

● Window Height - Zoom value is set so that the complete height of themodel view is shown

● Window Width - Zoom value is set so that the complete width of themodel view is shown

● Zooming Whole Page - Zoom value is set so that the complete modelview is shown

Context menu

● Partial Zoom

● Dynamic Zoom● Zooming all objects - Zoom value is selected so that all objects of the

model view are shown simultaneouslyZoom buttons model view

● Increases the zoom factor in 25% steps

● Decreases the zoom factor in 25% steps

If the function " Partial zooming "or " Dynamic zoom" is ac‐tive, the model view is in zoom mode. In this mode, only thefunctions from the toolbar relevant for zooming are available in thecontext menu. In this mode, the model view can be zoomed usingthe mouse wheel.

5.7.2 OverviewThe overview function at the lower right border of the model view offers anoverview in case of complex worksheets.The current model view is shown as miniature. The currently shown area isvisualized by a red rectangle. If the red rectangle is moved by means of themouse, the shown area in the model view changes, as well.The overview mode is quit by selecting any other function or pressing the<ESC> key.


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Fig.5-27: In the overview, the whole model view is shown as miniature graphics.The currently shown area is visualized by a red rectangle. If the redrectangle is moved by means of the mouse, the section of the modelview changes, as well.

5.7.3 AlignmentIf two or more model views are opened, they can be aligned vertically next toeach other or horizontally above each other. The starting point of the action isthe context menu of the tab of the model view that is to be re-aligned.If the model views are to be shown vertically next to each other, the New VerticalTab Group is to be selected, for a horizontal alignment, select New HorizontalTab Group.



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Fig.5-28: The second model view is to be aligned next to the first model view.After executing the command, the model view is shown next to the first modelview.

Fig.5-29: The second worksheet is shown vertically next to the first worksheet.By creating a new vertical or horizontal tab group, a new document window iscreated. The currently active document window is the one with the active modelview, which is marked by the name in the tab written in bold. If now, new modelviews are opened via the model explorer, they are opened in the documentwindow with the active model view.


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In this way, the document windows can be divided as often as required - theonly limiting factor is clarity. The document window that has just been createdcan, for example, firstly be divided horizontally, and then vertically again.

Fig.5-30: Moving windows...



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Fig.5-31: The division of the document windows can be nested arbitrarily. Modelviews can be moved from one document window into another one bymeans of Drag&Drop.

Via their tab, the model views of a document window can be moved from onedocument window into another one by means of Drag&Drop. If the last modelview of a document window is moved into another one, the empty documentwindow will be closed.


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6 Title Block6.1 General

The title block is a standardized element of a technical drawing. It offers fieldsfor information on the creator, the scale, the number of sheets, the date of cre‐ation and modification and additional information. The application allows you toprovide each worksheet with a title block.The title block administration allows for the duplication, modification and crea‐tion of user-defined title block templates. Using the export and import function,title block templates can be exchanged between different installations andcomputers.Changes in a title block template have a direct effect on all sheets that havebeen assigned this template.Changes in the contents of editable fields of an assigned title block are notaffected by changes in the title block template unless the field is deleted ormarked as not editable.

Fig.6-1: The Title Block Administration allows for the copying, modification andcreation as well as the export and import of title block

6.2 Assigning the Title BlockVia the main menu item Title block ▶ Assign title block... or the correspondentcontext menu item of an opened sheet, the current sheet can be assigned atitle block via the dialog "Assign title block".The dialog shows all title block templates suitable for the present paper sizeand alignment of the sheet as symbol or in a table. The standard for the sheetis DIN A3 landscape format. For this format, the application provides a title blocktemplate.In order to assign the title block template, select the desired title block templateand quit the dialog pressing OK.



Title Block

The title block is now shown in light gray in the model view and put behind allother elements. In case no title block is shown, check if the property Titleblock ▶ Show title block is activated.

The application supports the automatic assignment of a title blocktemplate to new sheets according to sheet size and orientation viathe option dialog. For more information, please refer to chapter9.5 "Title Block Area" on page 76.

6.3 Showing the Title BlockThe "Show title block" property controls whether the title block of the currentsheet is shown in the model view or not. The property is changed via the mainmenu item Title block ▶ Show title block or the correspondent context menuitem.

6.4 Editing the Title BlockThe title block of the current sheet can be edited using the function titleblock ▶ Edit title block from the main menu or the context menu of the modelview.In edit mode, all the elements shown as editable by the title block can be edited.In the supplied Bosch Rexroth title block, this is true for the text fields in thelower right corner. By double-clicking in the field, you can enter the text.

Fig.6-2: In edit mode, you can edit the title block of the current sheetIn the properties window, you find the properties for each element of the titleblock that have been marked as editable.Changes in the title block of a sheet only have an effect on the title block of thecurrent sheet. Changes are accepted immediately.You can complete the editing using the command Title block ▶ Edit title block.

6.5 Title Block Administration6.5.1 General

The title block administration can be accessed via the main menu item titleblock ▶ title block administration....The title block administration allows for the creation, deletion, duplication, im‐port, export and editing of title block templates.


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Fig.6-3: Title Block Administration

6.5.2 DuplicatingUsing the button Duplicate a copy of the title block selected in the list is madeand the name is extended by a preceding "Copy of".

6.5.3 PropertiesUsing the button Properties the properties dialog of the marked template iscalled. In it, the name as well as the description of the title block template canbe edited. In the lower part of the dialog, the sheet format, the width and heightas well as the orientation are shown.

6.5.4 LayoutUsing the button Layout... the title block template is shown in the model viewin edit mode. For editing the title block template, close the title block adminis‐tration using the button OK.In edit mode, you are able to position any drawing object on the title block tem‐plate and thus, using lines, polylines, polygons, rectangles, ellipses, free textand text fields, create the title block template adjusted to your requirements.Components of the library are not available.For information regarding the handling of the model view, particularly the po‐sitioning and adjustment of objects please refer to chapter 5 "Model view" onpage 33.For more information regarding the drawing objects please refer to chapter5.4 "Drawing Objects" on page 48.Specialties text fields:The drawing objects "free text" and "text field" can be enabled via their contextmenu item Editable object for subsequent editing. If the title block template isassigned to a sheet, the text there can be changed (see chapter 6.4 "Editingthe Title Block" on page 66).



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Changes in the layout of a title block template have an effect on allassigned title blocks. If, for example, you delete a text field, it willbe deleted in all assigned title block.

6.5.5 Creating a New TemplateUsing the button New a new title block template is created.In the dialog, the "name", the "description", the "sheet format" as well as the"orientation" are determined.If a user-defined sheet format is selected, the width and height can be deter‐mined individually in mm steps.Using the button OK the new template is transferred to the title block adminis‐tration and there, using the button Layout it can be designed individually. TheCancel button cancels the creation of the template.

Fig.6-4: Dialog for creating a new title block template

6.5.6 Deleting a TemplateUsing the button Delete the template marked in the title block administrationwill be deleted.

CAUTION

The template will be deleted immediately without confirmation prompt!


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7 Parts List7.1 General

The parts list shows the components and accessories of a model that havebeen used in the form of a list. The parts list is automatically created from themodel data.The parts list can be provided with an information text and a title and be printed,exported or copied to the clipboard. The import of a parts list results in theautomatic creation of a new sheet in the model.

Fig.7-1: The parts list shows the components and accessories of a model thathave been used in the form of a list

7.2 OpenIf a model is open, the parts list can be opened via the main menu itemView ▶ Open Parts List.Alternatively, the parts list can be opened via the context menu item Open PartsList of the model explorer. The context menu item is available for every objectexcept for the project node.

If 2 or more models are opened at the same time, the main menuitem View ▶ Parts List will always open the parts list of the model ofwhich an object has been marked in the model explorer.

7.3 Adding and Removing ElementsThe parts list represents the components and accessories available in themodel. In order to add an element to the parts list or to remove it from there,the element must be added or deleted via the model explorer or the model view.In this connection, see chapter 5.2 "Set-up of a Model" on page 33and chapter5.3 "Modifying the Model" on page 42.

7.4 Changing the Item NumberThe item number of the elements shown in the parts list cannot be changed viathe parts list. The change can only be effected via the properties dialog andonly for components - not for accessories. The properties dialog can be openedvia the context menu item Properties of a component from the model exploreror the model view. For more information, please refer to chapter 5.5 "PropertiesDialog" on page 53.



Parts List

7.5 Naming and Information TextBy default, the parts list contains the name of the model and an empty infor‐mation text. These two properties can be adjusted to your requirements byediting the fields "Model:" and "Information:" and are output if the list is printedand exported.

7.6 Copying the Parts List to the ClipboardThe parts list with model designation and information text can be copied to theclipboard via the context menu item Copy or the shortcut <CTRL>+<C> and isthus available for pasting in other applications, e.g. text processing.

When pasting the list make sure that a font type with fixed characterlength, e.g. Courier, is selected in order to maintain the structure ofthe table.

7.7 Exporting Parts ListsThe parts list can be exported via the context menu item Export or the mainmenu item File ▶ Export.In the export dialog, the text format "*.txt" or the comma-separated format"*.csv" can be selected as export format in the field "File type". The file nameis pre-assigned the name of the parts list.After you have determined the file name and the file type, the export is initiatedusing the Save button.

If you want to edit the exported file in an external program and af‐terwards import it again, make sure that the format lines startingwith # are not changed as otherwise, an import will not be possible.

7.8 Importing Parts ListsVia the context menu item Import or the main menu item File ▶ Import, you canimport parts lists in "*.csv" and "*.txt" format that have been exported earlier orparts lists generated with BRIFO "*.bom".Via the "File type" selection field, firstly select the desired import format, thensearch the file and start the import using the pushbutton Open.By the import, a new sheet is generated. All elements of the import file areassigned to this sheet. Components of the library are automatically aligned onthe model view. All accessories are assigned to the accessory folder of the newsheet.If during the import, errors occur, they are notified via information dialogs.

7.9 Printing Parts ListsThe parts list can be printed via the context menu item Print or the main menuitem File ▶ Print. After executing the command, the standard print dialog opensfrom which the print-out is started by means of the OK pushbutton.Using the context menu item Page view or the main menu item File ▶ Pageview, a preview of the print-out is shown. You can also start printing from thepage view dialog.


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8 Accessory Handling8.1 General

Via the library component accessory, any number of accessories - e.g. screws,screw connections, nameplates, base plates, etc. - can be added to a model,sheet or component. The accessories are listed in the parts list and in the modelexplorer, however not shown in the model view.

Fig.8-1: Accessories can be assigned to the model, the sheet or the component.They are listed in the parts list and in the model explorer, however notshown in the model view.

If a component or sheet is removed, all related accessories will be removed, aswell.

8.2 Adding AccessoriesThe accessory is added from the library by means of Drag&Drop. The acces‐sory can be added at the following points:● Model view:

– Component– Sheet

● Model explorer:– Component– Sheet– Model



Accessory Handling

8.3 Configuring AccessoriesAny accessory can be configured via the properties dialog. In this way, name,material number, short text and quantity of the accessory can be determined.For this purpose, the accessory must be selected via the model explorer or theselection list of the properties dialog. If the properties dialog is not opened, yet,it can be opened via the Properties context menu item of the accessory.

Fig.8-2: The accessory is configured via the properties dialog.For more information on the properties dialog, please refer to chapter 5.5 "Properties Dialog" on page 53.

8.4 Accessory SearchConfiguration of the accessories - particularly the correct determination of thematerial number - can be simplified by means of the accessory search. Theaccessory search searches the supplied list of accessories for material numberor designation. The search result can be accepted as new configuration of theaccessory and further processed.


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Fig.8-3: Search for accessory

1. Select the component2. In the property dialog of the component click on the field "MaterialNum‐

ber" or "ShortText" and then on the button ...3. In the accessory search dialog, enter the search term in the "Search for"

field4. Select via the "Search in" field whether the search term is a material num‐

ber or a designation. If you have opened the dialog via the MaterialNum‐ber, it is pre-assigned

5. From the result list, select the desired accessory by means of a mouseclick. The material number and designation fields are filled with the se‐lection and can be adjusted there

6. Close the accessory search by means of OK. The fields material number,designation and quantity are set as properties of the component and canbe inspected as of now in the property dialogBy means of Cancel the selected data is not accepted as new accessoryconfiguration

The accessory search dialog can also be opened via the contextmenu item Edit of the accessory in the model explorer.

8.5 Presentation of the Accessory in the Parts ListIn order to show the accessories in the parts list, no interaction on the part ofthe user is necessary. Like normal components, the accessories are automat‐ically shown in the parts list. In contrast to components, accessories are notautomatically shown as summation in order to ensure assignability to the cor‐



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responding components, sheets and models. Components are only summedup if they have the same accessories.Display of the accessories in case of components:In the list view, these accessories are shown directly under the component towhich they have been added. The accessories are, however, not assigned anitem number.Display of the accessories in case of sheets:The accessories of all sheets of a model are listed in the list view at the end ofthe list without item number and assignment to the sheet.Display of the accessories of the model:These accessories are shown at the beginning of the list without item number.

Fig.8-4: Presentation of the accessory in the parts list

8.6 Exporting and Importing AccessoriesAccessories cannot be exported or imported separately. If, however, a com‐ponent, a sheet or a model is exported, all related accessories will be exported,as well. In a subsequent import, the accessories will be imported, as well.

8.7 Deleting AccessoriesAccessories can be deleted separately via the model explorer. For this purpose,mark the accessory to be deleted and press the <DEL> key or select the De‐lete context menu item of the accessory and confirm the following confirmationprompt with OK.If a component, a sheet or the whole model is deleted, all subordinate acces‐sories will be automatically deleted, as well.


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9 Option dialog9.1 General

In the option dialog, certain program options can be set. These include the userinterface language, the layout of the different areas of the application, the be‐havior of models and the formatting pre-settings for drawing objects.You can select the individual areas via the tree view on the left side. Using thebutton Accept the settings of the selected area are saved and applied. ViaReset the settings for the selected area are reset to works settings. If the buttonCancel is pressed, all changes that have not been accepted, yet, will be rejectedand the dialog will be closed. OK saves all changes and closes the dialog.

Fig.9-1: In the option dialog, language, formatting and more settings for the pro‐gram are made

9.2 General AreaIn the general area, the following settings can be made:● User interface language - Language of the user interface (change will only

take effect after program re-start)● Save and restore layout during... - If this checkbox is marked, window

position and layout are saved during closing and restored at the next start● Reset toolbars - Resets the layout of the toolbars to the delivery status● Reset tool windows - Tool windows and dockable windows are reset to

the delivery status

9.3 DWG/DXF Import AreaIn the DWG import area, settings can be made that are considered when im‐porting DWG files to the model view.



Option dialog

Fig.9-2: DWG/DXF Import

9.4 DWG/DXF Export AreaIn the DWG/DXF export area, settings can be made that are considered whenexporting DWG/DXF files.

Fig.9-3: DWG/DXF Export

9.5 Title Block AreaIt is determined via the "Automatically assign a title block template to a newsheet" checkbox that a newly created sheet is automatically assigned a titleblock template.Each sheet size and orientation can be assigned an own title block template.The assignment is performed via the "Link title block template" dialog that iscalled via the Add... button.


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Fig.9-4: Automatic assignment of a title block template for a new sheetThe dialog allows for the search for existing title block templates using theproperties "description", "width" and "height" as well as "orientation".By selecting the description user-defined, you can specify user-defined param‐eters in the fields width and height.The list of the title block templates shows all hits. By means of the "Presenta‐tion" selection box, you can change between a list view with details or a symbolview with title block preview.

Fig.9-5: Linking title block templatesSelect the desired title block template and confirm the dialog with OK in orderto complete the assignment.



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For more information regarding the title block topic please refer tochapter 6 "Title Block" on page 65.

9.6 Formatting AreaIn the formatting area, the pre-setting of the drawing objects can be made::● Color● Width● Line style● Filling Color (not available for lines)

Fig.9-6: Formatting settings for line, polyline, polygon, rectangle and ellipse

For the drawing objects free text and text field, there are the following, additionalsetting possibilities:● Font● Font color● Font style● Font size● Orientation

Fig.9-7: Formatting settings for text field and free text


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10 Information DialogThe information dialog can be called via the main menu item Help ▶ Info aboutD&C Scheme Editor.In the upper area of the dialog, the product version as well as the version of thetechnical components is shown. This information is to be specified in case ofsupport enquiries. Using the button Copy info , the version information is copiedto the clipboard and is thus available for pasting in case of contact by e-mail.In the central area, there are the contact addresses for the divisions productinformation, suggestions for improvement and error reporting. By clicking onthe e-mail address, a new e-mail is generated and the recipient as well as thesubject are automatically specified.The lower area contains the copyright information.

Fig.10-1: The information dialog shows version number, contact addresses andthe copyright information.



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IndexAAccessory handling............................................. 71

Accessory search ......................................... 72Adding .......................................................... 71Configuring ................................................... 72Deleting ........................................................ 74Export and Import ......................................... 74General ........................................................ 71Parts list ....................................................... 73

DD&C Scheme Editor.............................................. 5

HHyperlink............................................................. 58

Adding .......................................................... 59Deleting ........................................................ 59General ........................................................ 58Opening ........................................................ 59

LLibrary

Accessories .................................................. 25Add Favorites ............................................... 26Component selection ................................... 22Favorites ...................................................... 25General ........................................................ 21Move Favorites ............................................. 26Organize Favorites ....................................... 26Overview ...................................................... 21Rename Favorites ........................................ 26Searching components ................................ 23

MModel explorer.................................................... 27

Add to monitoring ......................................... 31Assign hyperlink ........................................... 31Close model ................................................. 28Create new model ........................................ 27Create new sheet ......................................... 28Cutting, copying, pasting and deleting el‐ements ......................................................... 29Duplicating ................................................... 29Establish connection .................................... 31Export ........................................................... 30General ........................................................ 27Import ........................................................... 30Opening sheets and components ................ 28Open model .................................................. 28Operation ..................................................... 27Renaming elements ..................................... 29Searching ..................................................... 28Select all ................................................. 30, 31

MModel view

Aligning objects .......................... 42, 46, 47, 48Drawing objects .......................... 48, 49, 50, 51General ........................................................ 33Handling ........................................... 59, 60, 61Model modification ....................................... 42Model set-up ........................ 33, 38, 39, 40, 45Model view ................................................... 33Modifying objects ................................... 43, 44

OOption dialog

DWG/DXF Export ......................................... 76DWG/DXF import ......................................... 75Formatting .................................................... 78General ........................................................ 75Model ........................................................... 75Title block template ...................................... 76

OthersInfo dialog ..................................................... 79Option dialog ................................................ 75

PParts list.............................................................. 69

Adding elements .......................................... 69Changing the item number ........................... 69Copying to clipboard .................................... 70Export ........................................................... 70General ........................................................ 69Import ........................................................... 70Information text ............................................ 70Open ............................................................ 69Printing ......................................................... 70

Properties dialog................................................. 53Accessories .................................................. 56Components ................................................. 54Drawing objects ............................................ 55General ........................................................ 53Text objects .................................................. 57

TTitle block............................................................ 65

Assigning ...................................................... 65Creating a new template .............................. 68Deleting a template ...................................... 68Duplicating ................................................... 67Editing .......................................................... 66General ........................................................ 65Layout .......................................................... 67Properties ..................................................... 67Showing ....................................................... 66Title block administration .............................. 66



Index

UUser interface........................................................ 7

Areas of the program window ........................ 7Automatic hiding ........................................... 14General .......................................................... 7Handling ....................................................... 16Main window .................................................. 7Program window ............................................ 7Resetting ...................................................... 12

U...User interface

Showing and hiding areas .............................. 8Title bar .......................................................... 7Undocking .................................................... 13

User InterfaceAdjusting ...................................................... 12Docking ........................................................ 12Extern Shortcuts ........................................... 18Toolbars ......................................................... 9


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