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Smart Isometrics Version
8
Spoolgen Version
10
CADWorx Version
20.2
CADWorx Structure Version
4.2

Defines all CADWorx settings within the current drawing.

CADWorx Plant Setup NG

Current Drawing

Displays the current default values for Specification / Size. Sets the Colors, Drawing Mode, Fitting Mode, and Routing Mode.

  • Specification / Size

Displays the current settings for the specification and size:

  • Main Size

Displays the main size set for the drawing.

  • Reduction Size

Displays the reduction size set for the drawing.

  • Specification

Displays the specification set for the drawing.

  • Colors

Sets the default colors in the drawing:

  • Compass

Sets the compass color. The compass can also be turned off here.

  • Dimension

Sets the dimensions color. The dimensions can also be turned off here.

  • Highlight

Sets the highlight color.

  • Drawing Mode

Sets the default drawing mode:

  • 3D Solids

Draws components in 3D mode.

  • 2D Double Line

Draws components in 2D with double lines mode.

  • 2D Single Line

Draws components in 2D with a single line mode.

  • 3D Enhanced

Draws components in 3D enhanced mode. Bolts, gaskets, and welds display in their real world appearance in this mode.

You can convert the drawing to another mode. For more information, see Mode Convert.

  • Fitting Mode

Specifies the fitting mode for hub-based components. Select one of the following:

  • Socket

Dimensions and engagement properties are based on the socket welded section of the specification.

  • Threaded

Dimensions and engagement properties are based on the threaded section of the specification.

  • Routing Mode

Specifies the mode for routing pipe in the drawing.

  • Center

Specifies the component routes using the center line to draw the component.

  • BOP

Specifies the component routes using the bottom of pipe to draw the component.

  • TOP

Specifies the component routes using the top of pipe to draw the component.

  • Left

Specifies the component routes using the left of the pipe to draw the component.

  • Right

Specifies the component routes using the right of the pipe to draw the component.

Configuration Settings

Sets the values for the configuration and enables you to select specific settings to save to the configuration file. For more information, see Startup Variables.

Specification / Size

Sets the specification and sizes of the drawing. Specification must be set before sizes can be set. For more information, see Set Specification and Size.

Configuration Layers

Specifies drawing layers and the default names, line types, and colors of the layers. Default layers are provided. You can add and delete layers. For more information, see Configuration Layers.

Piping Rules

Sets the piping rules in the drawing and enables you to select specific piping rules to save to the configuration file. For more information, see Piping Rules.

Convert Legacy Drawing

Enables you to convert a legacy drawing to custom entity components. For more information, see Convert Legacy Drawing.

Miscellaneous CFG content

Enables you to select specific miscellaneous settings in CADWorx to save to the configuration file. For more information, see Miscellaneous CFG content.

Include all settings when saving the CFG file

Saves all settings selected in the CFG file when you click Save and Close. This inclusion accounts for any setting changes you have made to the miscellaneous settings in the software. For more information on the miscellaneous settings, see Miscellaneous CFG content.

Save and Close

Saves any changes made to the configuration file, and closes the CADWorx Plant Setup.

Save As

Enables you to save changes to a separate configuration file.

Load

Loads a saved configuration.

Apply and Close

Accepts the settings and closes the dialog box. These settings immediately apply to the local user settings for the current drawing. This option does not save changes to the loaded configuration file.