PDS:Export Settings
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Dialog Window
Dialog explanation
Use blocks in the file
DXF format allows using blocks in order to better separate the pieces
Add a point on the notch's base
If a notch has no point on its base, then a new point will be created.
Export the grading rule as a separated file
A file with the same name as the Exported file, and with the extension defined under Preferences> Save> File extension for the grading rule table.
- AAMA & ASTM
Add grading rules for a notch
In the grading rule file grading values for the notches will be added.
Use Visible Sizes Only
Export grading to AAMA and ASTM according to the current display. (V11)
Positive rule names
When a piece with a symmetry is imported, the grading rules that have a negative value name will be converted to positive value names.
| Disabled | Enabled |
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Rotate the base line to the horizontal
Disregard the base line direction and rotate it to the horizontal.
- All except XML
Mirror symmetry
??? - Combo: No mirror, Only contour, All
- AAMA, ASTM
Convert splines to polygons
The syntax is changed, and the splines, are converted to polygons
- DXF, AAMA, XML
Bulge
Minimum spline step
*Minimum spline step=.5
* Minimum spline step=2
Use 'Circle' command for buttons and circles
Instead of a set of lines, by using the 'Circle' command a circle or a button can be described as a point with radius.
- DXF, AAMA
| Disabled | Enabled |
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Number of arc sections
Also for button! (right?)???
Convert button to point with radius
A button with 'Drill' or 'Aux. Drill' command will be converted to a point with a radius.
- ???] (this should be under “Use 'Circle' command for buttons and circles”)
Combo (None, Drill, Aux. Drill, Drill and Aux drill )
| Disabled | Enabled |
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Set a unique name for every piece
Add a number in the end of the piece name, thus create unique piece names.
Maximum number of characters per name
Set the maximum number of characters for every unique piece name.
| Disabled | Enabled (Maximum number of characters per name = 4) |
| Piece Name: A ... Piece Name: A002  |
Piece Name: A ... Piece Name: A  |
Export the descriptions as viewed
Export only the descriptions that appear on the screen. Show\ hide the descriptions through 'View & selection' pane> Piece Information.
Export the descriptions with their dictionary title
Descriptions will be exported with the corresponding dictionary title, as defined under Preferences> Import & Export> Dictionary.
