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The following changes have been made to the Drawings and Reports reference data.
Hot Fix and Service Pack Updates
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Added two graphic rules, Root Profile System and Leaf Profile System, to the hull lines view styles. See Profile System To Draw in Profile Systems on Hull Source (HullLinesRuleSets.DefaultRuleset). (P2 CP:335091)
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The software now supports suppressing tangential turn feature edges in duct runs. See Graphic Rule - VHL Dialog. (P2 CP:336801)
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Added information about modifying annotation modules created in .NET. Previously, customized .NET annotation DLLs were unavailable in the SharedContent folder. See Custom Annotation Modules in Annotation Modules. (P2 CP:332398)
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Added information about the new Generic Cutting Surface for Assembly cutting surface definition. Previously, the Generic Ruleset had limitations when using an assembly as the primary input. See Cutting Surface Intersection. (P2 CP:349771)
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Added two ruleset custom tests. (P2 CP:354567)
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Added information about Partially Bound by Target and Partially Bound by Target Plate options to the Relation to Target custom test. (P2 CP:354870)
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Added a monikerization node that enables you to specify how to monikerize objects, and added support for excluding objects. See Make Drawable Assembly. (P2 CP:378262)
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Added the Draw Profile Orientation Mark at Ends and Profile Orientation Mark properties to the Custom tab of Graphic Style dialog. See Profile Systems on Hull Source (HullLinesRuleSets.DefaultRuleset). (P2 CP:378777)
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Added the following new ruleset custom tests. (P2 CP:354871)
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You can now customize weld labels using the Label Rule Manager. Previously, you had to edit the physical connection properties for a weld symbol using the Structural Detailing task. See Symbol Configuration Tab in Label Rule Manager. (P2 CP:355359)
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Added the ability for distinguishing objects with Space Volume as an input for better selection of objects in drawings. For more information, see Block Location. (P3 CP:354867)
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Added information about using the DBRGenericRuleSet.GenericRuleSet rule set to define any add-on used in a generic rule set. For more information, see Generic Ruleset. (P3 CP:320248)
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Added the Merge Curves property to Cutting Surface Intersection. (P3 CP:344783)
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Added the Merge Curves property to Visible/Hidden Edges (VHL). (P3 CP:349255)
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Added information about the stale annotation rule available from the View Style Properties Dialog. See Stale Annotation Rule in Labels Tab (Edit Ruleset View Style Dialog). (P3 CP:357208)
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You can now specify a default distance between a label and a connection point when the software cannot find sufficient clear space between the minOffset and maxOffset properties. For more information, see defaultOffset in Clear Space Position by 2D Curve at Margin. (P3 CP:357542)
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The Steel Order - Structure.xml rule maintains section and slice views for equipment clipped by a drawing volume. For more information, see Generic Rule Set Rules in Gathering Rules in Drawings by Rule, and Associate Primary Objects to View and Select Additional Objects in Associate Objects to View Command, Rule Set View Style Step-Based ribbon. (P3 CP:354872)
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You can now customize shortcuts for placing labels in the SmartSketch Drawing Editor. See Edit Place Label QAD Command and Place Label QAD Command. (P3 CP:373690)
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Added the Seam Graphics property to Seams on Hull Source (HullLinesRuleSets.DefaultRuleset). (P2 CP:376493)
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Added information on the use and behavior of the Opening To X custom graphic module. (P4 CP:386803)
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A new option, Check for bad child views, was added to the Select the check to run list in the Drawings Check and Repair Utility Dialog. (3691591)
Version 2016 (11.0)
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You can now add a unit delimiter between primary and secondary units in a report label. You can also define a label with unit delimiter. For more information, see Label Editor and Create a Label (P2 CP:140982)
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Clarified descriptions of graphic rules, graphic preparation rules, and custom graphic modules. For more information, see Graphic Rules, Graphic Preparation Rules, and Custom Graphic Modules. (P2 CP:143796)
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You can now add a point element to a symbol that only contains a text box element to ensure that label leaders stay attached to the symbol. For more information, see Select Graphic Rule Dialog. (P2 CP:169376)
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Added a new custom graphic module, Bracket with Flange. For more information, see Bracket with Flange. (P2 CP:183786)
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Added changes to the View Style Properties dialog box to make it quicker and easier to use. For more information, see View Style Properties Dialog. (P2 CP:186749)
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Added the North Arrow Rule to the Label Rule Manager to make it easier to modify automated drawing labels. For more information, see North Arrow Rule Manager. (P2 CP:234383)
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You can load layout processors from the symbol share to simplify the deployment of content packages. For more information, see Set up custom layout processor modules and Create a new layout style with custom layout processors. (P2 CP:236985)
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Added a new ribbon, Generic View Ribbon, to the Associate Objects to View command that allows you to specify options on a selected graphic view with a generic rule set view style. For more information, see General Tab (Edit Ruleset View Style Dialog). (P2 CP:244388)
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Added two properties, Extend Into and Extend Out Of, that define the gathering range for a volume creation rule. For more information, see Generic Ruleset. (P2 CP:244388)
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Added a new rule set custom test, Gathered. For more information, see Gathered. (P2 CP:244388)
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In various content modules, you can now use the annotationModule property to define the report template location in the label template XML file. For more information, see Content Modules. (P2 CP:244726)
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You can now produce cable tray and HVAC isometric drawings. To support this enhancement, two new drawing styles are delivered with the software: Iso_Cabletray and Iso_HVAC. For more information, see PipeMfgRules Sheet.(P2 CP:246176)
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A new dimension rule and content module override manual 2D dimensions with 3D dimensions in SmartSketch Drawing Editor. For more information, see Dimensions, Dimension Templates Overview, 3D Dimensions, and Simple3DDimension. (P2 CP:252113)
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You can now customize the shortcut menu on a folder in the Management Console. For more information, see Configure New Command on a Folder. (P2 CP:255695)
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Previous versions of the Smart 3D user interface (UI) refer to Piping Isometric Drawings. Because the software now supports the production of cable tray and HVAC isometric drawings, the UI now reflects the generic term Isogen Isometric Drawings. This document has been updated to reflect this change in the UI. (P2 CP:259784)
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Added the Tangent Edge Visible Line Style option to the Graphic Rule - VHL dialog box and the Visible/Hidden Edges (VHL) Graphic Rule. For more information, see Graphic Rule - VHL Dialog Box and Visible/Hidden Edges. (P2 CP:261508)
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Enhanced custom tests and graphic modules support the existing reference data migration from VB 6 to C++. For more information, see Drawings by Rule View Styles and Generic Ruleset. (P2 CP:266707)
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A new generic rule set, new custom tests, new options to a graphic rule, and new custom graphic modules improve view style customization. For more information, see Custom Tests Dialog (Generic Ruleset), Generic Ruleset, Ruleset Custom Tests, Cutting Surface Intersection, and Custom Graphic Modules. (P2 CP:266709, P2 CP:271474, P2 CP:266686, P2 CP:277066, P2 CP: 268199, P3 CP:208447)
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A new property, Clipped Line Style, specifies a line style for an object clipped by the drawing view. For more information, see Graphic Rule - VHL Dialog and Visible/Hidden Edges (VHL). (P2 CP:141534, P2 CP:267090)
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The new Migrate Dimension Tool makes dimension anchoring easier for users who have existing templates tied together using the filter-based anchoring mechanism. For more information, see Appendix: Migrating Dimension Rules. (P2 CP:269886)
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New end cut rules and symbols are used with the generic rule set for drawings by rule. For more information, see Landing Curve with End Cuts and End Cut Embedded Symbols (Generic Rule Set). (P2 CP:273727)
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The Point Location property has been added to the Dimension Rule Manager. The Point Location property specifies where to place points that the Horizontal Routable Object point generator module creates. You can place points on the bottom, at the center, or on top of a routable object, such as a cable tray. For more information, see Point Location (pointLocation) and Horizontal Routable Object (DrawingPGRoutableObjHoriz). (P2 CP:275187)
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You can now use the Copy command in the Select Label Rule dialog box to create new north arrow rules based on an existing rule. For more information, see Copy a Rule. (P2 CP:275543)
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You can now use the Copy command in the Select Label Rule dialog box to create new matchline rules based on an existing rule. For more information, see Copy a Rule. (P2 CP:275544)
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Added the CONTENT_SUPPORTED attribute to restrict unsupported label content module behavior in the Label Rule Manager. For more information, see CONTENT_SUPPORTED in Annotation Rule Manager Customization. (P2 CP:276324)
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The label and dimension common module schema files now support module ProgIDs. Previously, these files only supported module .dll names. This allows you to use either .dll names or ProgIDs for modules in dimension and label template .xml files. For more information, see Schema File Types and XML Structure of Module Definitions. (P2 CP:272492)
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The Sample Custom Revision Properties for Bulkload.xls workbook allows you to add custom revision properties to your drawing. For more information, see Sample Custom Revision Properties for Bulkload Workbook. (P2 CP:273890)
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The Style2 view styles follow certain parameters when defining the dimPerimeterOffset value. For more information, see HngSup - Side Style2 View Style, HngSup - End Style2 View Style, Piping Plan Style2 View Style, and Piping Elevation Style2 View Style. (P2 CP:281697)
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The Scale Factor command is now called Scale Factor Percentage. For more information, see Scale Factor Percentage (scaleFactor). (P2 CP:284964)
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You can now specify a scale factor to control the size of pipe flow direction arrows. For more information, see Scale Factor Percentage (scaleFactor). (P2 CP:282426)
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Added the SYMBOL_FILE attribute to specify that a label content module does not use any symbol files. For more information, see SYMBOL_FILE in Annotation Rule Manager Customization. (P2 CP:283456)
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Added new relations to the Custom Tests dialog box. For more information, see Relations for Custom Tests (P2 CP:294731)
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Added new properties to the Relation to Target ruleset custom test. For more information, see Relation to Target. (P2 CP:294731)
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You can now prevent landing curves from occluding other landing curves using the AddSolidForVHL flag. For more information, see Generic Stiffener Landing Curve. (P2 CP:296036)
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A new label template allows you to place a group label for multiple objects. For more information, see Group Labels. (P3 CP:181864)
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You can now delete lines placed by Drawings on the drawing sheet by using the placeLinesOnsheet property with a geometric analyzer module. For more information, see Aligned Objects (DrawingGALabelInline). (P3 CP:230173)
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Added full support for horizontal and vertical properties for the Ruler Axis content module. For more information, see Ruler Axis (SMRulerAxisSymbolContent) in Label Rule Manager. (P3 CP:246317)
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Added a note to clarify label creation for the Opening To X custom graphic module. For more information, see Opening To X. (P3 CP:251779)
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Civil view styles support drawing trench parts and drawing the centerline of trench features. For more information, see Civil Elevation View Style, Civil Isometric View Style, Civil Plan View Style, and Trench Parts Ports. (P3 CP:257402)
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Added information about dimension anchoring. For more information, see Dimension Anchors. (P3 CP:265877)
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Added information about the new DrawingGAMarginOnlyWithOccludedGraphics annotation module. For more information, see Margin with Occluded Graphics (DrawingGAMarginOnlyWithOccludedGraphics). (P3 CP:266384)
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A new property, Additional View Inputs, defines an .xml file from which to import additional view properties. For more information, see General Tab (Edit Ruleset View Style Dialog). (P3 CP:266696)
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Updated the description of the Custom Scale Codelist workbook. For more information, see Custom Scale Codelist Workbook. (P3 CP:272719)
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Added a new property, View Offset, to the Edit Ruleset View Style dialog box. For more information, see Area Tab (Edit Ruleset View Style Dialog Box). (P3 CP:272849)
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Expanded the notes section for DrawingWeldSymbols. For more information, see Weld (DrawingWeldSymbols). (P3 CP:279138)
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Added a new custom graphic module, Make Drawable Assembly. For more information, see Make Drawable Assembly. (P3 CP:281372)
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You can now specify whether the software should place an acute breakline angle. For more information, see Allow Acute Breakline Angle. (P4 CP:248885)