When creating MvParts you may want to place some nodes to hold a place for your connectors. It is not a requirement, but can come in handy. Here's a quick reference on customizing the output of your nodes.
Placing Nodes:
Node Point: type "po" at the command line
DdPType: displays a dialog box for selecting PsMode and PdSize
PDMODE choices and what they deliver: 0=dot, 1=invisible, 2=+, 3=x, 4='
32-36 is the same as 0-4 w/ a circle around them
64-68 is the same as 0-4 w/ a square around them
96-100 is the same as 0-4 w/ a square and then a circle around them.
PDSIZE choices and what they deliver: 0=5% of height of the ScreenSize system variable
1=No display
-10=(Negative) 10% of the viewport size
10=(Positive) 10 pixels in size
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
MvPart: Modifying Layer Keys in Content Builder
In honor of attempting to help you all keep your New Year's resolution of continuing education
here is the next tid-bit I have to offer up to you all. Ah, the joys of MvParts. It's a never ending pool of discovery...enjoy!
MvPart: Modifying the Layer Keys in Content Builder:
Once you have the views modified the way you want them you may want to modify the layer keys that the blocks are set to.
This must be done in the Content Builder.
Open a blank drawing based off of your template, make sure you have the desired layer key loaded in this drawing.
Make sure you are in modelspace.
Make sure you have Regenerated the Catalog first.
Go to the CAD Manager/Content Editing/Content Builder/Part Catalog and choose Multi-view Part.
Catalog path: ...\enu\Aecb Catalogs\MvParts US Imperial\Mechanical\Mechanical\All
Installed MvParts US Imperial.apc
Surf down: All Installed MvParts US Imperial/Mechanical/Air Terminals/Diffusers
Select the one you want to work on.
Then click on the "modify part size" button that is on the right hand side, approximately the 5th one down.
In the layer key area click on the ellipse "…" button.
Select your layer key; the layer key used is the one associated w/ your open drawing.
NOTE: You can not type in layer keys, you have to select one.
Click "ok" to exit this window.
Click "ok" to exit out of the Content Builder.
You will have to regenerate the catalog (m = mvpart) after making these changes.
In order for everyone to see your changes both you and everyone else will have to exit out of ABS completely.
Then open ABS back up and they should be able to view your changes.
here is the next tid-bit I have to offer up to you all. Ah, the joys of MvParts. It's a never ending pool of discovery...enjoy!
MvPart: Modifying the Layer Keys in Content Builder:
Once you have the views modified the way you want them you may want to modify the layer keys that the blocks are set to.
This must be done in the Content Builder.
Open a blank drawing based off of your template, make sure you have the desired layer key loaded in this drawing.
Make sure you are in modelspace.
Make sure you have Regenerated the Catalog first.
Go to the CAD Manager/Content Editing/Content Builder/Part Catalog and choose Multi-view Part.
Catalog path: ...\enu\Aecb Catalogs\MvParts US Imperial\Mechanical\Mechanical\All
Installed MvParts US Imperial.apc
Surf down: All Installed MvParts US Imperial/Mechanical/Air Terminals/Diffusers
Select the one you want to work on.
Then click on the "modify part size" button that is on the right hand side, approximately the 5th one down.
In the layer key area click on the ellipse "…" button.
Select your layer key; the layer key used is the one associated w/ your open drawing.
NOTE: You can not type in layer keys, you have to select one.
Click "ok" to exit this window.
Click "ok" to exit out of the Content Builder.
You will have to regenerate the catalog (m = mvpart) after making these changes.
In order for everyone to see your changes both you and everyone else will have to exit out of ABS completely.
Then open ABS back up and they should be able to view your changes.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!!!
Remember, when making resolutions be sure they are attainable ones. You sure don't want to start out the new year by not accomplishing something. Try something like..."This year I will learn a new function of ABS 2007." :) You know you can accomplish this by just reading my blog! See, I'm here to help.
Hope you all have a Happy New Year!
Remember, when making resolutions be sure they are attainable ones. You sure don't want to start out the new year by not accomplishing something. Try something like..."This year I will learn a new function of ABS 2007." :) You know you can accomplish this by just reading my blog! See, I'm here to help.
Hope you all have a Happy New Year!
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