Close All Drawings - Draw User Interface - TM-1830 AVEVA Everything3D™ (1.1) Draw Rev 1.0

3 Draw User Interface

3.3.1.3 Close All Drawings

The Close All Drawings menu option is used to close all currently open Sheets.

Alternatively, all and individual Sheets can be closed by clicking the segmented Close button from the Project group of the Home tab and selecting the required button from the options list.

In addition, an individual Sheet may be closed via a right-click Close option for the Sheet tab or by clicking the Close tab icon to the bottom right corner of the Draw Canvas.

3.3.1.4 Print

Selecting the Print menu option updates the Project area to display a Print options area and Preview window.

This area allows the user to set various print preferences and settings.

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Refer to Chapter 18 Printing & Plot Styles for further information on the printing of Drawings.

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3.3.1.5 Export

The Export menu option updates the Project area to display an Export options area and Preview window.

The Settings area allows the user to set preferences and settings for export to various file formats.

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Refer to Chapter 17 Drawing Export for further information on the export of Draw elements.

3.3.1.6 Options

The Options menu option updates the Project area to display an Options area.

This area may be utilised to tailor the Draw application to the user’s preference by specifying general Display, View, Drafting and System options.

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Refer to Appendix A Draw Options for a complete table highlighting Draw options that may be utilised.

Home Tab 3.3.2

In addition to the Project menu options of creating, opening and closing Drawings, the Home tab allows the user to utilise a selection of functionality via accelerator groups to quickly create Views, annotation and draw elements.

Drawing creation is aided by the Home tab allowing the following actions:

 Creation of a new Drawing Type, View or Region.

 Opening and Closing of Drawing Sheets.

 Undertaking of common editing, drawing and annotation actions.

 Prompting and management of Properties Grids, Plot Styles, and Representation & Hatch Rules.

 Update the Current Owner.

Draw Tab 3.3.3

The Draw tab contains functionality pertaining to the creation, measurement and modification of 2D drawing elements.

Drawing creation is aided by the Draw tab allowing the following actions:

 Measurement of Draw elements.

 Drawing of various 2D primitives and construction lines.

 Modification of a 2D drawing by selection of Draw tools.

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Refer to Chapter 14 Regions & 2D Drawing for further information on the use of the Draw tab.

Annotate Tab 3.3.4

The Annotate tab contains functionality pertaining to the creation, specification, modification and checking of Sheet annotation.

Drawing creation is aided by the Annotate tab allowing the following actions:

 Insertion of objects such as Images and Symbols.

 Input of Text annotation to a specified Visual Style.

 Label annotation of Draw elements to a specified Visual Style.

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 Dimensioning of Draw elements to a specified Visual Style.

 Model Reference Check of created annotation.

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Refer to Chapter 12 Label Annotation & Chapter 11 Dimension Annotation for further information on the use of the Annotate tab.

Update Tab 3.3.5

The Update tab contains groups that allow the explicit update of Draw elements such as the Sheet or Backing Sheet.

Drawing creation is aided by the Update tab allowing the following actions:

 Update of general Draw elements such as Backing Sheet and Names.

 Update of drawing elements such as design graphics and Annotation.

 Update of tagging annotation.

Manage Tab 3.3.6

The Manage tab contains functionality for the management of the Draw project and drawing.

Drawing creation is aided by the Manage tab allowing the following actions:

 Control and management of Database elements including Extracts, Listings, Claimlists, and access.

 Status Control management.

 Draw hierarchy organisation.

 Revision management and change highlighting.

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Refer to Chapter 15 Revision Management for further information on the use of the Revision group.

Tools Tab 3.3.7

The Tools tab contains various utilities that aid Drawing creation and management.

Drawing creation is aided by the Tools tab allowing the following actions:

 Display of secondary Draw windows and Explorers.

 Creation of Draw hierarchy elements.

 Searching of Draw elements and formation of collections.

 Import of Excel and CAD Drawing files.

 Creation of Reports.

 Control of Draw Defaults, for example User Default location, Units and 3D View representation.

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Refer to Chapter 5 Draw Hierarchy & Sheet Creation for information on the use of the Tools tab.

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Refer to TM-1803 AVEVA Everything3D™ Reporting for further information on the use of the Report group. necessary, using the normal editing options in Draw.

There are a number of ADP applications for different actions:

 General ADP.

 Pipe Sketches.

 HVAC Sketches.

 Isometric ADP (HVAC & Cableways).

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Refer to TM-1831 AVEVA Everything3D™ Draw Automatic Drawing Production for further information on the navigation and use of the Auto tab.

Area Tab 3.3.9

The Area tab contains functionality related to Area-Based Automatic Drawing Production utilities. This aspect of Draw enables standard production drawings, complete with annotation, to be automatically generated based on engineering disciplines and plant areas.

A variation of Area-Based ADP is utilised for the production of automated Multi-Discipline Support drawings.

Functionality for this area of the utility is presented within the Supports group of the tab.

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Refer to TM-1832 AVEVA Everything3D™ Area Based Automatic Drawing Production for further information on the navigation and use of the Area tab.

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Refer to TM-1818 AVEVA Everything3D™ Multi-Discipline Supports for further information on the navigation and use of the Supports group.

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Admin Tab 3.3.10

The Admin tab enables the Project Administrator to specify and customise the Draw environment. This includes setting application defaults and the definition of backing sheets, symbols, representations and labels.

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The Admin tab is displayed if the user is a member of the DRAWADMIN, MASTER or a project specific administration team.

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Refer to TM-1870 AVEVA Plant Everything3D™ Draw Administration for further information on the navigation and use of the Admin tab.

In addition, context tabs are presented for use with certain view and element specific tasks. The context specific tabs are as follows.

View: Format 2D Tab 3.3.11

The View: Format 2D tab is a context specific tab prompted on selection of a View in the Draw Canvas.

The tab is utilised for the population and modification of the View.

Drawing creation is aided by the View: Format 2D tab allowing the following actions:

 Creation of supplementary Views to the selected View, for example Projections and Detail Views.

 Management and definition of the View contents.

 Specification and modification of the View direction, scale and representation.

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Refer to Chapter 8 View Creation: Basic View & 2D Format for further information on the use of the View: Format 2D tab.

View: Format 3D Tab 3.3.12

The View: Format 3D tab is a context specific tab prompted on selection of the Edit in 3D button from the Modify group of the View: Format 2D tab, or on creating a View in the Draw Canvas using a 3D View.

Drawing creation is aided by the View: Format 3D tab allowing the following actions:

 Management and definition of View contents through use of the 3D View and Model Explorer.

 Specification and modification of the View scale, direction and limits.

 Specification and management of View Section planes.

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Refer to Chapter 7 View Creation: Quick View & 3D Format for further information on the use of the View: Format 3D tab.

Label Tools: Format Tab 3.3.13

The Label Tools: Format tab is a context specific tab prompted on the creation or selection of a Label annotation.

Label annotation is aided by the Label Tools: Format tab allowing the following actions:

 Definition of the label Visual Style.

 Modification of the Label text representation.

 Modification of the Label Leader Line and Frame representation.

 Application of annotation tools such as Blanking and Gap insertion.

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Refer to Chapter 12 Label Annotation for further information on the use of the Label Tools: Format tab.

Status Bar 3.4

The Draw Status bar displays the scale and co-ordinate position at the mouse cursor in the Draw Canvas with respect to the current owner. In addition, the Status bar allows the toggle and selection of Draw Canvas graphical aids and representations such as Object Snap and Grid visibility.

The application of Status bar graphical aids is indicated by the button being highlighted.

Scale & Position Messages & Status Bar Options

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The Status bar comprises the following:

Scale Displays the scale of the View or Region when defined as the Current Owner.

Position Displays the current co-ordinates of the cursor with regards to the Current Owner. At Sheet level 2D sheet co-ordinates will be presented whereas specific co-ordinates will be displayed for a View or Region, including 3D co-ordinates where appropriate.

Grid Snap Used to position drawing elements at grid points through snapping i.e. the cursor

‘locks’ to the grid points.

Grid Display Displays a grid and rulers within and bordering the Draw Canvas. Used to graphically indicate position in the Draw Canvas and allow organisation of Sheet graphic and annotation layout. alignment to the cursor for Draw tasks such as 2D drawing.

Object Snap Used to snap drawing elements such as annotation and primitives to existing elements in the Draw Canvas.

Object Snap &

Grid Options

Selection from the Status bar prompts the Advanced Drafting Settings form.

Through the relevant tab, the form allows Grid/Snap Spacing to be altered and the definition of default object snap modes.

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See Section 3.7.4 Grips & Object Snapping for further information in the use of the Object Snap options form.

Lineweight Used to turn the display of line weights on and off in the Draw Canvas.

Automatic Update Design

Enables changes to the drawing content to be automatically applied on setting. If not set, changes must be applied explicitly using buttons on the Home, Update or View: Format 2D tabs.

Dynamic Hints Displays feedback in the Draw Canvas to aid the Draw user in performing the task at hand, for example the drawing of a Straight element presents length and angle feedback.

Greyout Mode Used to highlight the Current Owner in the Draw Canvas.

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See Section 3.5.1 Current Owner for further information on the use of Greyout mode.

Draw Canvas Gradient

An aesthetic option used to turn the Draw Canvas background gradient on and off.

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Messages Window 3.4.1

During the course of creating a Draw output, a number of command, warning, error and alert messages may be encountered related to the user action. The Messages window provides a means of storing and recalling recent messages within the User tab. In addition, the Messages window has a System tab for the independent display of system related messages. The Messages window allows, through a right-click menu, the sorting, searching and export of the contents.

 User Messages (and right-click context menu)

 System Messages

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The Messages Window only stores messages for the current session.

By default, a minimised Messages window will be displayed within the Status Bar. When minimised, a truncated version of the last message received will be displayed alongside the Messages button.

Clicking the Messages button from the Status Bar will display the Messages window. This window can be moved around the user interface and docked to suit drawing requirements or user preference.

The Messages window can be dismissed by clicking the cross in the top right corner of the window or clicking the Messages button from the Status Bar.

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The Messages window may also be displayed and dismissed by clicking the Message Log button from the Windows group of the Tools tab.

Active Properties 3.5

The Active Properties form is used to view and change the default properties that will be applied to new objects when they are created, and to subsequently apply these properties to selected objects if required.

The form is displayed by clicking the Active Properties button in the Display group of the Home tab.

By default, the prompted Active Properties form is docked to the left of the Draw Canvas.

The form allows the setting of the following:

 Current Owner

Through the concept of Current Owner (CO) AVEVA E3D™ Draw has the inherent intelligence to interpret the user action in the Draw Canvas and automatically place the element within the Draw database hierarchy. This avoids the need for the user to open or continually refer to the Draw Explorer.

A Draw Sheet, View and Region are all classified as being a Current Owners and thereby control where new objects are placed in the Draw hierarchy. In addition, the Current Owner controls how positions and distances are interpreted through graphical feedback and the status bar.

By default all new entities are created below the first suitable owner in the Draw hierarchy based upon the Current Owner; for example the drawing of a line within a View is automatically placed beneath a LAYE element and View Note. On the occasion an appropriate owner does not exist, the owning element is automatically created.

The required Current Owner may be selected via the Current Owner options list from the Active Properties form or intelligently through modification of selection in the Draw Canvas – achieved by a double-left click within the required View, Region or Sheet.

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The Current Owner can also be altered via keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+0 for Sheet and Ctrl+1 through to Ctrl+9 for Views/Regions).

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An alternative method to define the Current Owner via the Draw Canvas and Draw Power Wheel is described in Section 7.5 View Manipulation – A Worked Example.

May be defined explicitly or as defined by the Current / Visual Layer.

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In addition to being referenced in the Active Properties form, the Current Owner is indicated by the Draw Canvas highlight of the View or Region frame.

For example, the Sheet shown contains four Views and View 1 is highlighted as the Current Owner. Any element created at this point will be owned by View 1 with the appropriate hierarchy elements created automatically.

The highlighting of the Current Owner may be amplified by selecting Greyout mode from the Status bar.

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The colour of the Current Owner border highlight may be modified via the Project Menu > Options >

Display area and selection of Colours: Current Owner border (active).

Visual Layers 3.5.2

Draw utilises a system of Visual Layers to group objects in the Sheet to aid the management and editing of a drawing.

The Active Properties form reflects the current Visual Layer via the Current Layer, Current Line Type and Current Colour fields.

Acting as a series of overlays to the Drawing content, each Visual Layer may be employed in an organisational capacity to group drawing elements by purpose or type i.e. construction lines or annotation.

In addition, with each Visual Layer having an associated Colour and Line Type, a Visual Layer may be used to define the collective properties of a series of elements.

For example, the following drawing is formed by a base Visual Layer containing the View contents (Visual Layer 0) and two annotation Visual Layers.

Visual Layers form

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Visual Layers are not applied to design graphics.

Visual Layer: Primitives & Notes

Visual Layer: Dimensions & Labels

Visual Layer 0: Sheet Views

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In regards to the Draw Hierarchy, a Sheet (SHEE) owns a Visual Layer Set (VLYSET) which contains the individual Visual Layers (VLAYER).

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Visual Layers should not be confused with LAYE elements. From the perspective of a Draw User, the LAYE element is owned by a Sheet in the Draw hierarchy and is an administrative element for the storage of Draw annotation. A series of LAYE elements, through naming and setting of purpose, are integral to the Automatic Drawing Production process and the population of the Drawing Sheet.

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Visual Layers are administered via the Visual Layers form; displayed by clicking the Visual Layers button from the Project group of the Home tab.

Each Sheet, by default, contains a Visual Layer 0. The Visual Layer 0 cannot be renamed or deleted – this ensures a Sheet always has a Visual Layer for population.

Additional Visual Layers may be added by clicking the + (plus) button and, in turn, the – (minus) button may be used to delete an identified Visual Layer.

On creation of a Visual Layer, an appropriate name may be given by double-clicking the created Visual Layer name field and entering the required text.

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The Visual Layers form may be sorted by clicking the required column heading.

The default Colour and Line Type assigned to elements within a Visual Layer are defined by selection from the respective Colour and Line Type options lists.

The visibility of a Visual Layer in the Draw Canvas is controlled by clicking the On / Off toggle button within the On column. This is a useful drawing management device where an unobstructed view is required or where annotations such as revision detail or construction lines are required only for reference.

Similarly, a Visual Layer may be defined for Print by clicking the On / Off button within the Print column.

In turn, the defined Visual Layers and set properties are referenced by the Active Properties form.

The Current (Visual) Layer may be selected via the adjacent options list.

From the point of selection, created Draw elements will be contained within the defined Visual Layer and inherit the associated Layer properties.

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Where an element is copied between Sheets, if the owning Visual Layer does not exist within the destination Sheet it will be created and the colour/linetype inherited from the element. If the owning Layer already exists in the destination Sheet and an element is copied with Linetype/Colour ‘By Layer’, the element will adopt the Linetype/Colour of the destination Layer.

The Current Line Type defines the Line Type that is to be applied to the primitive element being created.

The field may be set to By Layer; setting the Current Line Type to the Line Type associated with the specified Current Layer.

If an explicit Line Type is defined via the options list, the set Line Type overrides the Current Layer default Line Type setting and is thus applied to the proposed primitive element.

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