Introduction

Introduction

The Draw module builds on the success of our intelligent modelling tools.
Draw has a new user friendly bespoke interface, allowing the user to have a more
intuitive drafting workflow. Harnessing the new features and techniques will allow the
user to produce drawings faster and more efficiently, whilst maintaining intelligence to
the design model, reducing the need for rework.

Creating a Drawing from a Template

Creating a Drawing from a Template

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The following video shows the user how to create a new drawing using an
existing predefined template. The user utilises the new Draw ribbon and
project menu.

The Project menu provides access to a number of key commands and facilities including
the common E3D commands Save Work, Get Work, Help, accessing changing Modules
and Exiting the application.
The window browser is shown and used to perform quick creation of draw elements DEPT
and REGI using right click menu.
Project Area.pdf

Quick View Drag & Drop from Model Explorer

Quick View Drag & Drop from Model Explorer

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The following video shows the user how to create a Quick View directly from
the Model Explorer. A Quick View has an auto scale applied, suited to the
points selected within the draw canvas and by default is set to plan north. The
user is then introduced to the EDIT in 3D mode allowing drag and drop of
model elements into the 3D View.

Automatic grid annotation is applied to the view - this is generated by the linked STRU
elements REFGRID within the drawlist.
The limits box is introduced showing how to graphically manipulate GRIPS.

Projection View & Properties Grid

Projection View & Properties Grid

The following video shows the creation of a projection view. The Projection View
function and workflow allows an orthogonal projection view of an existing 2D
orthogonal view to be created, from various orientations. The PowerWheel TM is
introduced to perform quick operations while maintaining focus in the drawing area.
(Please see Common Functionality topics for more information).
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In this video the user is introduced to the Properties grid. The Properties
Grid displays element attributes that are commonly altered during the
course of drawing production and is integral to the AVEVA E3D Draw
workflow. It allows the user to modify the properties of a drawing and its

contents from a common interface. In this video the user is shown how
to add view titles using the Properties grid.

Section View & Automatic section markers

Section View & Automatic section markers

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The following video shows the user how to create a Section view with the aid
of intelligent snaps and using the snap filter PoweWheelTM.

The Section View produces a Section Plane in tandem with the creation of a Projection
View and is defined using the orthogonal source view.
When set, Draw allows automatic creation of drawing section markers. This allows the user
to automatically create numbered section markers for the source view.
Section VSI.pdf

General Label Annotation & Hatching

General Label Annotation & Hatching

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The following video shows the use of General labels for annotation and
utilises intelligent text. Intelligent text syntax is used to read information

directly from model database names, a powerful tool automatically

updating as model names change. Label alignment tools are
demonstrated to show how to tidy up annotations and how to apply a
hatching representation rule to the sectioned equipment.

Labels.pdf

Detail View

Detail View

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The following video shows how to create a detail view from a plan view.
Detail Views are used to highlight specific areas of an existing View.

The Drawlist Manager is introduced and used to remove the REFGRID from the
newly created detail view.

Detail View Annotation - Dimensions

Detail View Annotation - Dimensions

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The following video shows the user how to dimension a detail view with
intelligent snaps. The snap filter PowerWheelTM is used to select different
intelligent snaps. Linear dimensions are calculated directly from the model with
the user shown how to control the format, content and appearance of the
created dimension.

Visual Layers, Primitives and Text Annotation

Visual Layers, Primitives and Text Annotation

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The following video shows the creation of Visual Layers, a Draw system used
to group objects in the Sheet to aid the management and editing of a drawing.
A storage layer where elements can be easily switched on/off and
representation changed. The Modification of a 2D primitive and applying a
fillstlye are also demonstrated.

Visual Layers.pdf

Intelligent Titles & General Notes

Intelligent Titles & General Notes

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The following video shows the creation of View titles, notes and general
annotation.

The intelligent text menu is used to insert syntax to resolve view titles.

Regions & 2D Drafting

Regions & 2D Drafting

A Region is a type of View and defines a scaled area of the Drawing Sheet which can
be used for drafting. A Region has a pre-defined, independent scale and can be created
at any point in the drawing process.
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The following video shows how to create a region within the drawing
sheet, modifying its scale and adding titles. Various 2D Draw techniques
are demonstrated by creating a detail of a base plate.

Regions.pdf

Symbols & Overlays

Symbols & Overlays

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The following video shows the user how to insert previously created symbols
and overlay elements. In this example a North arrow is added, and a key plan
is attached to the drawing.

Finishing Off The Drawing

Finishing Off The Drawing

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The following video focuses on bringing the drawing into a complete state. In
completing the drawing various features are used to import symbols, overlays
and create legend notes using text.

Text is placed directly into the Draw Canvas and utilises the Text Editor and
associated Intelligent Text forms to define content.

Revision Editor

Revision Editor

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The following video shows the user how to create revisions using the revision
editor. Automatic revision highlighting is demonstrated by taking snapshots
and comparing.

Plot Styles

Plot Styles

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The following video shows the general UI for creation of plot

styles. Various functions to enhance the printing of drawings are
available in Draw

Plot Styles.pdf

Export Options

Export Options

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The following video shows the various export options available to the user in
the Project menu.