Sheet Format Definition

This section deals with sheet format definition.
 

Defining Sheet Formats
  Sheet format definitions are located in the Sheet Formats node of the Standard Definition editor, available via Tools> Standards, according to specified normalized standards such as ISO, ASME, etc.

The list of available sheet formats can be extended, reduced or modified by the administrator.

For a specific sheet format, you can:

  • Change its name.
  • Modify the orientation width.
  • Modify the orientation height.
  • Modify the orientation type:
    • PortraitByDefault: Portrait will be the default orientation, but Landscape will be available.
    • LandscapeByDefault: Landscape will be the default orientation, but Portrait will be available.
    • PortraitOnly: Portrait will be the only available orientation. Landscape will not be available.
    • LandscapeOnly: Landscape will be the only available orientation. Portrait will not be available.
A sheet format is referenced by a sheet style. For more information, refer to Sheet Styles.
 

  1. Click the Sheet Formats node of the Standard Definition editor. You can create or delete a sheet format from this node only.

  • Make sure that you do not delete a sheet format that is referenced by a sheet style. Doing so makes it impossible to use the XML standard file for the creation or update of a document (whether it is a drawing, a layout or an annotation set).
  • Note that sheet formats are not listed in alphabetical order. However, in the New Drawing or Page Setup dialog box, sheet styles referencing these formats will be listed alphabetically.
 

  1. For instance, click the A0 ISO node and modify the desired parameters as needed.