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CADdy Commands

FileThe commands, which are important for the use ofCADdy++ET, are illustrated in the following

section. All commands can be found by selecting FILE from the menu bar.

System Settings

FILE SYSTEM SETTINGS

The parameters for executing CADdy++ET can be found in the system settings command.

(NOTE: Various contents within the dialog may appear).

Option:

Backup - Automatic backup of drawings : enables CADdy++ to make automatic backup of thedrawings that are being processed. The time interval states the slot between each backup.

CADdy++

makes 3 backups in a circle with the desired time interval. Setting the time interval to 5minutes will establish backup no. 1 after 5 minutes. After 10 minutes, backup no. 1 is moved

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forward as backup no. 2, a new backup is made as no. 1 and so on each 5 minutes. A total of 3backups are made (e.g. backup time of 15 minutes is possible, depending on the selected timeinterval).

The backup can be restored by selecting the page in the workspace bar, clicking onto the rightmouse button and select "Load backup". See Create new drawings in chapter D for furtherdetails.

Documents - Use visual document tabs: will provide CADdy++ to display a separate tab foreach open page on the bottom of the drawing area.

Example:

Documents - Maximum Opened Document Views sets the maximum number of windows tobe open within CADdy++ to save menory. Example: 4 will keep the last four windows / drawings/ lists open. The null value sets the value to unlimited.

Option:

Workspaces: defines where the workspace file will be saved.

Templates: defines where the standard template can be found.

Symbols: defines where the symbol databases can be found.

HINT 1: If possible, you should put the system folders on a central network drive, whichenables other authors to share the workspace, templates and symbols with you.

HINT 2: With the button, you can select the folder directly.

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The following example illustrates how to choose the folder, Workspaces . Note that the directoryhas to be open in order to be correctly registered:

RIGHT:

Right: The directory "Workspaces" is open.

WRONG:

Wrong: The directory "CADdy" is open.

Option:

Optional colour can be set for Selected elements, Background, Paper background, Paper frame,Cursor cross etc.

Option:

Licence number and unlock codes must be stated here. For further details please refer toGetting Started in chapter A.

Archive Workspace

FILE ARCHIVE WORKSPACE

This command archives a CADdy++ workspace.

Archived workspaces are compressed, gets a new extension (*.cpa) and are stored in the samefolder as the original workspace.

Quick Guide:

1.) Open workspaces must be closed. See Close Workspace(page E-17).



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2.) Select this command.

3.) Pick the workspace you want to archive.

4.) The workspace is compressed and archived.

Archived workspaces can be reactivated with the Reactivate Archived Workspace(see page E-4) function.

Reactivate Archived Workspace

FILE REACTIVATE ARCHIVED WORKSPACE

This command reactivates a CADdy++ workspace, which has been archived with the ArchiveWorkspace function (see page E-3).

CADdy++ archived workspaces are compressed files, and must be de-compressed before use.The archived workspaces have the extension (*.cpa) and are stored in the same folder as theoriginal workspace.

Quick Guide:

1.) Open workspaces must be closed. See Close Workspace(page E-17).


3.) Pick the workspace you want to reactivate (extension *.cpa).

4.) The workspace is de-compressed and reactivated.

Compress Workspace

FILE COMPRESS WORKSPACE

All data in CADdy++ET are stored in Windows Compound Files, within a Microsoft Access

database. While working with CADdy++ET these files expand.

This command compresses the Compound File containing the workspace.



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Compress Type Database

FILE COMPRESS TYPE DATABASE

All data in the CADdy++

ETType Database(see page E-155) are stored in a Microsoft Access

database. While working with the Type Database, these files expand.

This command compresses the database containing the Types to the minimum size.

New Workspace

FILE NEW - WORKSPACE CTRL + N

This command is used to create a new Workspace.

For detailed information, please refer to Workspace (chapter D).

New Page

FILE NEW PAGE ALT + N

This command is used to create a new page.

You can create a new page by clicking the right mouse button while in the main folder.

HINT 1: You can use an index to define a page, for example "2A", "2B", "2ABC" etc. Pleasenote, that only a maximum of 5 characters can be used.

Open Workspace

FILE OPEN - WORKSPACE CTRL + O

This command is used to open an existing workspace fromCADdy++ET or to import CADdyClassic (*.prj) workspaces.

HINT 1: CADdy++ET workspace files are saved as .CPJ on your hard disk.

HINT 2: You may import several workspaces from CADdy Classic in one sequence by

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Quick Guide - Importing CADdy Classic workspaces

1.) Before importing CADdy Classic workspaces, be sure to Import CADdy ET1 Databases (seepage E-56) first, such as wires (*.bla), types (*.dbf), mirrors (*.dbf) and cables (*.kty).

If you which to import single drawings from CADdy Classic, or merge drawings from CADdyClassic into existing workspaces, you must use the Open CADdy Drawing (see page E-8)function instead.

IMPORTANT

NOTE 1: It is essential to importall databases fromCADdy Classic, before importing the

workspaces. If these data are not present, workspaces are not imported properly.

However, this only applies if the different databases options was used in CADdyClassic (e.g. wires, types, mirrors and cables). "Non-intelligent" drawings fromCADdy Classic are not affected by missing data sources, except missing A-symbols.

In general, it is recommended to transfer all basic data once fromCADdy Classic tothe new environment in CADdy++

NOTE 2: Iflayers was used in CADdy Classic to control the Pen Color, Pen Width and / or thePen Style, you must carry out this operation once before importing:

1.) Create a New Workspace based on a template you prefer.

2.) Create diagram page 1 in the new workspace, and open this page.

3.) Click onto to activate the CADdy++ Layer Database.

4.) Set up ALL layers in CADdy++ with the same parameters as in CADdy Classic,e.g. Pen Style, Pen Width etc. by typing the information.

5.) Delete the diagram page 1 created in step 2.)

6.) Save the new layer settings in CADdy++ by saving the workspace as a Templateusing the Workspace Template (Save as) function.

7.) Workspaces imported from CADdy Classic must be based on the WorkspaceTemplate saved in step 6.).




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3.) Pick one or more CADdy Classic workspace you whish to transfer to CADdy++ET and clickOK. CADdy Classic version 12 17 are supported.

4.) A dialog with the available templates appear. Click onto the template, on which new page(s)within the workspace shall be based upon (see IMPORTANT NOTE 2 - step 6 - above).

5.) The following dialog appears:


6.) CADdy++ET automatically reads the path to existing A-symbols in the *.prj file from CADdyClassis. P lease check file(s) and location of the A-symbols before importing.

7.) If desired, set the checkboxes in the Layer / Attributes section, according to what kind ofinformation you whish to take from the CADdy++ Layer Database. You may adjust each layerindividually by clicking onto [Layer Database].

8.) Click onto OK. The workspace are now transferred into CADdy++ET. Logic is transferred

from CADdy Classic to CADdy

++

ET, therefore no data is lost.

9.) When converting is completed, the following dialog appears:



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Open Page

FILE OPEN PAGE ALT + O

This command is used to open an existing page in your workspace.

HINT 1: It is a good idea to get a general view of the workspace, so that you can see all theavailable pages in the workspace at once.

Example:

In this example, you can see that pages 1, 2, and 2A are available.

Double click the pages to open them!

Open Page Template

FILE OPEN - PAGETEMPLATE

This command is used to open a Page Template, which has been saved with the commandPage Template.

Read more about:

Templates in chapter K.

Open CADdy Drawing

FILE OPEN CADdy DRAWING

This command imports and translates CADdy Classic drawings version 12 17 into CADdy++ET drawings. Via this function it is possible to merge drawings from CADdy Classic into newCADdy++ET workspaces.

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If you which to import CADdy Classic workspaces automatically, you must use the OpenWorkspace (see page E-5) function instead.

Quick Guide:

1.) Before importing CADdy Classic drawings, be sure to Import CADdy ET1 Databases(seepage E-56) first, such as wires (*.bla), types (*.dbf), mirrors (*.dbf) and cables (*.kty), if theCADdy Classic drawings contains this kind of information.

IMPORTANT

NOTE 1: It is essential to importall databases fromCADdy Classic, before importing the

workspaces. If these data are not present, workspaces are not imported properly.

However, this only applies if the different databases options was used in CADdyClassic (e.g. wires, types, mirrors and cables). "Non-intelligent" drawings fromCADdy Classic are not affected by missing data sources, except missing A-symbols.

In general, it is recommended to transfer all basic data once fromCADdy Classic tothe new environment in CADdy++

NOTE 2: Iflayers was used in CADdy Classic to control the Pen Color, Pen Width and / or thePen Style, you must carry out this operation once before importing:

1.) Create a New Workspace based on a template you prefer.

2.) Create diagram page 1 in the new workspace, and open this page.

3.) Click onto to activate the CADdy++ Layer Database.

4.) Set up ALL layers in CADdy++ with the same parameters as in CADdy Classic,e.g. Pen Style, Pen Width etc. by typing the information.

5.) Delete the diagram page 1 created in step 2.)

6.) Save the new layer settings in CADdy++ by saving the workspace as a Templateusing the Workspace Template (Save as) function.

7.) Workspaces imported from CADdy Classic must be based on the WorkspaceTemplate saved in step 6.).




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3.) Create a New Workspace and create a fictitious page, (ex. page 9999).

4.) Make sure that the folder "CADdy A-symbol" points at the old A-symbols. You can addadditional symbol folders as desired.

5.) Click the Drawing/workspace button, and select the item that you want to import.

HINT 1: You can choose whether to import one or more drawings at a time (choose *.PIC),or select one workspace at a time (choose *.PRJ ).

6.) Click OK to start import.

NOTE: 1.) By repeating step 4-6, it is possible to merge more workspaces into theworkspace created in step 3.)

2.) If possible, try to import old workspaces in sequence to avoid confusion.

3.) Make sure that the page numbers in CADdy Classic and CADdy++ET arentequal. If they are equal, CADdy++ET will over write the existing page with thepage imported fromCADdy Classic.

Read more about:

Import CADdy Classic workspaces via command Open Workspaceon page E-5

Import CADdy ET1 Databaseon page E-56

Open AutoCAD DXF/DWG Drawing

FILE OPEN AUTOCAD DXF/DWG DRAWING

This command is used to import one AutoCADDXF, DWG and DXB drawing to CADdy++.

Quick Guide:

1.) Create a New Page(see page E-5) on which to import the AutoCAD drawing.

2.) Activate this command. The following dialog appears:



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3.) Adjust various settings as desired (see description below).

4.) Select the type of file to import by clicking in "Files of type".

5.) Select the file to import by clicking on it (highlights).

6.) Click "Open" to import the highlighted file or double-click the file.

7.) The dialog closes when import is complete. The drawing is displayed in the drawingarea.

Settings

By selecting the AutoCAD drawing willoverwrite the CADdy++ drawing.

To activate the manual adjustments, make

sure that the isunselected.

Drawing offset sets new co-ordinates for the



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or

imported drawing relative to (X,Y) = (0,0).

Scale the imported drawing by setting theparameters of Drawing scale. 1.0 equals noscaling (1:1).

or

Select the to makeCADdy++ adjust the imported drawing to theactual page.

Select the "Read drawing Layer Information"to import layer information (layer names) into

CADdy++

Advanced set tings

Advanced settings for import is stored in the Windows Registry Editor (Start Run Regedit).

By clicking the following dialog appears:

Click the icon to expand each setting.

Font Face Settings Since text fonts are very different fromsystem to system, it is possible to define



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specific fonts to be translated during import.

As per default CADdy++ will translateimported vector fonts to CADdy++ vectorfont1(ISO 3098).

The left column within the dialog lists thefonts found within the drawing, the rightcolumn sets the CADdy++ font.

The left column list is checked and filled withfonts each time an import takes place.

There is no restriction in the translation: Any

font within CADdy

++

may replace anyimported font, e.g. a Windows Font canreplace a vector font and vice versa.

Font Width Settings Due to differences within the fonts, the widthof the font can be set individually. "1.00"equals 100% e.g. no adjustment.

Line Style Settings AutoCAD has unlimited numbers of linestyles. This setting allows to define which linetype from AutoCAD to be translated intoCADdy++ (select between 5 CADdy++ types).

Line Weight Settings LineStyle_Default_Weight - Allows the userto key-in the desired line style to be used,when AutoCAD line style is "default".

LineStyle_Minimum_Weight - Defines theminimum pen size, when original AutoCADweight is zero (0).

Control Settings Exclude_Empty_Texts (True/False): "True"will omit empty texts from being translated.

Exclude_Invincible_Objects (True/false):"True" will omit invisible objects from beingimported.

Explode_Hatch_Objects (True/False):"True" will explode AutoCAD's hatch objectswhen importing.

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in AutoCAD to be imported. "False" willdefault take the first space that has a content.

Read more about:

Open Multiple AutoCAD DWG/DXF/DXB Drawingson page E-14

AutoCAD DWG/DXF/DXB Drawing (Save as)on page E-19

Web DWF/SVG Page (Save as)on page E-23

AutoCAD DXF/DWG Workspace (Save as)on page E-24

Web SVG/DWF Workspace (Save as)on page E-25

Open Multiple AutoCAD DWG/DXF/DXB Drawings

FILE OPEN MULTIPLE AUTOCAD DWG/DXF/DXB DRAWINGS

This command is used to import multiple AutoCADDXF, DWG and DXB drawings ("projects")to CADdy++ET.

Please refer to chapter Open AutoCAD DXF/DWG Drawingon page E-10for Settings andAdvanced Settings for importing AutoCAD drawings.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the command. The following dialog appears:



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2.) Click [Add] to open a browser.

3.) Select files to import. Use the common Windows selecting tools like CTRL+A, SHIFT and

CTRL to select / unselect files within the browser.

4.) If desired, repeat step 2.) and 3.) to select more files from other folders.

The resulting CADdy++ page data are displayed to the right within the dialog, for example:



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5.) Click on any page data to change the settings.

6.) If desired, click [Renumber]. The following dialog appears:

Select the page type to renumber, change the other settings as desired, and click onto[OK].

CADdy++ renumbers the selected type of drawings according to the settings. This ispractical when imported drawings has to be merged into an existing project.

7.) If desired, set Import Options (see description below).

8.) Click onto [OK] to start import.



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Import options:

Select the this option to define a fixedrectangle into which all drawings will bescaled.

Select this option to insert the defaulttemplate for each kind of drawing (type)which is imported.

Please refer to Open AutoCAD DXF/DWG Drawing (see page E-10) section "Advanced settings" for detailed description.

Read more about:

Open AutoCAD DXF/DWG Drawingon page E-10





Close Workspace

FILE CLOSE - WORKSPACE

This command is used to close the active workspace.

HINT 1: All open workspaces are closed, when you Exit CADdy++ET

HINT 2: Alternatively you may select the workspace path in the Workspace Bar (see chapterD), click the right mouse button and then select Close Workspace.

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Close Page

FILE CLOSE PAGE

This command is used to close a page in your workspace.

Save

FILE SAVE CTRL +S

This command is used to save the active workspace with the currently used name.

Workspace (Save as)

FILE SAVE AS WORKSPACE

This command is used to save the active workspace with another name.

This enables you to copy an existing workspace and hereby to create a new workspace.

Workspace Template (Save as)

FILE SAVE AS WORKSPACE TEMPLATE

This command is used to create a new workspace template.

A template is the same as a workspace and it contains all the necessary setting for ex. pagesincluding standard circuit diagrams.

A selection of templates can be chosen, when you create a New Workspace.

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Page Template (Save as)

FILE SAVE AS - PAGE TEMPLATE

This command is used to save your active drawing as a template. The template can later beloaded by using the command Open Page Template.

The templates can be loaded when you create a new workspace.

Read more about:


Enhanced META f ile (Save as)

FILE SAVE AS ENHANCED META FILE

This command saves a page as a Windows Enhanced Meta File (.EMF).

This format is the same that Windows uses in the clipboard.

HINT 1: This command permits you to send drawings with EMF format to others. EMF formatcan be read by most graphic programs. Please note, that logic is not transferred.

AutoCAD DWG/DXF/DXB Drawing (Save as)

FILE SAVE AS AUTOCAD DWG/DXF/DXB DRAWING

This command is used to save a single drawing in various AutoCADfile formats in differentversions.

Quick Guide:

1.) Open the CADdy++ page that you want to export.

2.) Select this command. The following dialog appears:



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3.) CADdy++ suggest a file name. The name can be changed as desired.

4.) Select the file type of the drawings within the "Save as type:" field. The supported

formats are listed by clicking the .

5.) Click the for special settings. See description below.

6.) Type the name of the file that you want to save.

7.) Click onto [SAVE].

8.) The dialog closes when export is complete. The original drawing remains in the drawingarea.

Advanced set tings

By clicking the following dialog appears:



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Click the icon to expand each setting.

As a contrast to the Open AutoCAD DXF/DWG Drawing(see page E-10), the settings within thisdialog are permanent and are not subject to change.

Font Face Settings Since text fonts are very different fromsystem to system, it is possible to define

specific fonts to be translated during export.

As per default CADdy++ will translate vectorfonts to vector fonts, and Windows fonts toWindows fonts.

The left column within the dialog lists thefonts within CADdy++, the right column setsthe font within the exported drawing.

There is no restriction in the translation: Anyfont within CADdy++ may be replaced by anyother font, e.g. a Windows Font can replace avector font and vice versa.

Font Width Settings Due to differences within the fonts, the widthof the font can be set individually. "1.00"equals 100% e.g. no adjustment.

Non_ Proportional_WidthFactorreplacesthe non-proportional texts from CADdy++ witha scale (0.20 equals 20%). WindowsFont



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Width Factor stretches the Windows fontswith a certain %.

Control SettingsExclude_NonTransparent_Objects (True/False): "True" will omit non transparentobjects (for example objects from Houseinstallation and Cabinet).

Exclude_Text_Position_Calculation(True/false): To gain a WYSIWYG export ofthe texts, CADdy++ will include a calculationof the text's position. "False" will omit thiscalculation.

Export_As_Paper_Space: (True/False)Toggles between export to AutoCADModelspace and Paperspace. True =

Paperspace, False = Modelspace.

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Web DWF/SVG Page (Save as)

FILE SAVE AS WEB DWF/SVG PAGE

This command is used to save a single drawing within a dynamic format (SVG or DWF) to bedisplayed on the Internet.

NOTE:You need special plug-ins to display the SVG or DWF format in your Internetbrowser.

SVG: Please visithttp://www.adobe.com/svg

DWF: Please visithttp://www.autodesk.com

Quick Guide:

1.) Open the CADdy++ page that you want to export.



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3.) CADdy++ suggest a file name. The name may be changes as desired.

4.) Decide in which file type the drawings shall be saved as. Click the within the "Save astype:" to select between the supported formats.

5.) Click the for special settings.

See "Advanced settings" in chapterAutoCAD DWG/DXF/DXB Drawing (Save as)onpage E-19for detailed description.

6.) Type the name of the file that you want to save.

7.) Click onto SAVE.

8.) The dialog closes when export is complete. The original drawing remains in the drawingarea.

Read more about:






AutoCAD DXF/DWG Workspace (Save as)

FILE SAVE AS AUTOCAD DXF/DWG WORKSPACE

This command is used to save the active page in AutoCAD DXF and DWG format in different

versions.

Quick Guide:

1.) Open the project that you want to export.




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3.) Set the Output Directory by typing or clicking to browse.

4.) Select the file type of the drawings within the "Save as type:" field. The supportedformats are listed by clicking the .

5A.) Click the to store the files within a folder structure. Thefolder structure follows the kind of drawings that are being exported. For example Circuitdiagrams are stored in folder "Circuit Diagrams" etc.

or

5B.) Unclick the to store all files within the same directory.Each file will be given the file kind as pre-name. Type any File Prefix in as desired.

6.) Click OK.

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Web SVG/DWF Workspace (Save as)

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For easy on-line access to documentation created in CADdy++ the SVG or DWF format aresupported for displaying on the Internet. By exporting whole projects, CADdy++ automaticallygenerates web pages for instant display and publishing.

Export to DWF (various versions) and SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). Both formats aredesigned for on-line Web-documentation.

NOTE:You need special plug-ins to display the SVG or DWF format in your Internetbrowser.

SVG: Please visithttp://www.adobe.com/svg

DWF: Please visithttp://www.autodesk.com

Quick Guide:

1.) Open the project that you want to export.


3.) Set the Output Directory by typing or clicking to browse.

4.) Select the file type of the drawings within the "File Format:" field. The supported formats

in various versions are listed by clicking the .

5A.) Click the to store the files within a folder structure. Thefolder structure follows the kind of drawings that are being exported. For example Circuitdiagrams are stored in folder "Circuit Diagrams" etc.

or

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5B.) Unclick the to store all files within the same directory.Each file will be given the file kind as pre-name. Type any File Prefix in as desired.

6.) Click OK.

7.) CADdy++

automatically generates a full Web-project for distribution. The main page is"Index.htm" located in the root of the output directory.

To modify the automatic output (Web Page Layout), modify the files located in...\Templates\AcadToWeb\ as follows:

The file Contents.htm contains the basic settings and layout for the Web-project. Toautomatic create a Table of Contents, the Contents.htm file shall contain the string

"" .

Similar Main.htm shall contain the string

"


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DELETE PAGE.

Next Page

FILE NEXT PAGE PAGE DOWN

This command is used to turn to the next page in a workspace (only in the active window).

Previous Page

FILE PREV PAGE PAGE UP

This command is used to turn to the previous page in a workspace (only in the active window).

Workspace Information

FILE INFORMATION - WORKSPACE

This command opens the dialog which describes the general workspace information e.g. theinformation about the project.

For example, this could be information concerning the customer name, workspace title, or otherrelevant information regarding the whole workspace.

When you type in data in the dialog, the information is automatically written on-line on yourdrawings as text.

For detailed information, please refer to Workspace Properties in chapter D.

NOTE: You must select (highlight) the workspace in the workspace bar before activatingthis command.

economy: The workspace dialog permits you to correct information which is common to alldrawings. CADdy++ET automatically corrects the drawing(s) on-line at the sametime.

professional: To modify the contents of the dialog, please refer to User Attribute Definition in

chapter D.



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Page Information

FILE INFORMATION PAGE

This command shows information, which only refers to the active page:

NOTE: You must select (highlight) the desired page in the workspace bar beforeactivating this function.


Function (=) economy: States the common function (=) for all objects on thepage.

Location (+) economy: States the common location (+) for all objects on thepage.



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page.

Page: Page number. If the page number is altered, the page isautomatically moved in the workspace.

Index: Optional supplement of the page number for example "A".

Page Created date: Date of the creation of the drawing. CADdy++ET automaticallystates the date, but this can be changed manually.

Page Created by: Optional space for name, initials etc.

Descr ipt ion line 01, ... 30: Can be used to describe pages.

professional: To modify the contents of the dialog, please refer to User Attribute Definition inchapter D.

Properties - Circuit Diagrams

FILE PROPERTIES CIRCUIT DIAGRAMSexclusively

This command is used to define various properties for electrical circuit diagrams.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select (highlight) the module in the workspace bar so it becomes blue.

2.) Click onto the right mouse button and select PROPERTIES, or select the function via themenu.




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Option:

Stateswhich template new circuit diagrams

should be based on. Select from a range oftemplates by clicking .

CADdy++ET offers several ways for thenumbering of objects. See detailedinformation below.

Selects the text reservation "Revision date"to be updated automatically when changesare made to the active page.

economy:

Function / Location defines that theworkspace will work with Function(=) andLocation (+) according to IEC 61346-1.Please refer to the chapter concerningReference Designation (Chapter H).

Group pages will cause CADdy++ET tosort all pages according to the function (=) inwhich they belong:



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Terminal states which separator to usefor terminals. According to IEC 61666 a : isthe correct separator.

Online messages (e.g. error messagesetc.) can be switched on or off as desired.

PLC operand can be numbered decimal,

octal, hexadecimal or free.

The size of the connection point nodescan be set for a range between 0.1, 100as desired. The size only effects the outputof the diagram (e.g. the print). By setting thevalue to 0.1 the connection dots willdisappear on the print.

Component numbering:

CADdy++ET provides following possibilities for the numbering of components (objects):

Free You can decide the reference designation (number) yourself.

Code/Number Letter Code (classification) according to IEC 61346-2 + serial number.For example: "K34": means relay (K) + number (34).

NOTE: This is the exact way of adding reference designations toobjects, according to IEC 61346.

Page/Code/Number Page number +Letter Codes (classification) according to IEC 61346-2+ serial number. For example: "11K2": means page (11) + relay (K) +number (2). The serial number starts from the beginning on every newpage.

Page/Code/Path Page number +Letter Codes (classification) according to EN 61346-2+ path. For example: "12K5": means page (12) + relay (K) + path (5).In this case, the element can be found on page 12 path 5.

User defined By enter the codes in the dialog, the user may specify any sequence:



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EXAMPLE 1:

Typing "&$%" in the dialog, components are numbered [Componentcode][Pagenumber][Path] - for example [K3256] for a relay coil on

page 325 path 6.

EXAMPLE 2:

Typing "&>3$%" in the dialog, components are numbered[Component code][Pagenumber(nnn)][Path] - for example [K0075] fora relay coil on page 7 path 5.

NOTE: If you place several identical elements in the same path, they willautomatically be given consecutive numbers with a sub number. Forexample, if there are several circuit breakers on top of each other like "13Q4.1".

All letter codes for electrical objects can be found in the chapter concerning Letter Codes inchapter H.

Option:

economy:

CADdy++ET provides several options for definingand mixing the format in cross references usedon pages.

When working with function groups, it's oftenpractical to include the function (=) and/or location(+) in the page reference.



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Various separators can be chosen in addition.

NOTE: According to IEC 61082 a "/" is used infront of a page reference and a "." is used

to separate page and path: "/2.7" is areference to page 2 path 7.

The user can specify any reference format in anysequence.

The format is specified by clicking onto [Define]and select among the following codes:

EXAMPLE 1:

Typing "=$%" in the dialog, references are givenas [Function][Pagenumber][Path].

EXAMPLE 2:

Typing ">3$" in the dialog, references are insertedas [Pagenumber(nnn)] - for example [007] forpage 7.

Option:

Here you can definewhich abbreviations will beused by CADdy++ET to define the headings of thecross references.



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Defines the font size of all cross references in theworkspace. See New Text for detailed informationabout sizes etc.

CADdy++ET provides two ways of adding crossreferences between a relay and it's relatedcontacts: Either via a contact mirroror via aordinary text reference.

Select Use contactmirror only, will provideCADdy++ET to insert a contact mirror as areference, if the selected type are available andstated in theType Database as a channel. If nomatch are found, no contact mirror orcontactcross will be inserted.

Select Use contactmirror and Usecontactcross will provide CADdy++ET to insert acontactcross as a reference, if no type are

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Option:

economy:

Select the general method for wire logic.

Read more about wire numbering in thischapter (E): [FUNCTIONS - WIRES - WIRENUMBERING].

professional:

Wires can be assigned with any signaldesignation as desired. By selecting

theis activated. See description below.

When active, the Signal Control Toolbar isactivated in the toolbars:

Select to show or hide the wire numbers.

Select to show the wire direction. Otherwise adot is displayed at the connections.

Read more about wire direction in this chapter(E): [FUNCTIONS - WIRES - WIREDIRECTION].

By clicking this option, CADdy++ will ask for awire dimension each time a new wire iscreated.

Quick Guide - Signals setup:

1.) Activate the .

2.) Click the . The following dialog appears:



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Designation Signal designation e.g. the signal name.

FormatThe format is specified by selecting amongthe following codes:

EXAMPLE 1:

Typing "&.%" in the dialog, references aregiven as [Signal designation][.][Path].

For example "Control.15"



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Start no. States the value to count from (0, 1, , n).

Step no. States the step to the next number from theprevios number. For example steps in 5,

counting from 0 will result in "0, 5, 10, " (see"Start no." above).

Show signal no. Toggles the display of the individual signaldesignation (including additional number) ONand OFF on the drawing.

Wire Format When using , signaldesignations (including additional numbers)AND wire numbers can be inserted on wires.

The format of the wire number is specified byselecting among the following codes:

EXAMPLE 1:

Typing "$.%" in the dialog, references aregiven as [Pagenumber][.][Path].

Wire Start no. States the value to count from (0, 1, , n).

Wire Step no. States the step to the next number from theprevios number (1, 2, , n).

Show wire no. Toggles the display of the wirenumber ONand OFF on the drawing.

Text Height States the text height to be used on thedrawing when inserting automatic wirenumbers. Values 2.50, 3.50, 5.00 etc. arerecommended.

Text Width States the text width to be used on thedrawing when inserting automatic wirenumbers. Using the same values as TextHeight (2.50, 3.50, 5.00) etc. isrecommended.



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Text Dist Distance between letters. Text Height dividedby 5 (TextHeight/5) is recommended.

Min. Length Occasionally space within diagrams can bevery limited. This parameter controls when toinsert numbers, since it states the minimumlength a wire shall have before the number isinserted.

HINT 1: See an example of signal- and wire numbering in Wire Numbering in this chapter.

HINT 2: Signal designations shall be in accordance with IEC 61175.

Option:

professional:

Remove cables on print allows the circuitdiagrams to be printed without cable

information on it (cable information are hidden not removed)

Compress textinformation on cablesadjusts the information on a cable to be insuccession (aligned) on the screen, even ifsome of the information is blank.

NOTE: It's not possible to undo the"Compress textinformation on cables"command.

4.) State the values as desired.

5.) Click OK.



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Properties - Installations

FILE PROPERTIES INSTALLATIONSexclusively

This command is used to define properties for Installation Plans.

Quick Guide:



3.) Select the desired template for new installation plans.

4.) Click OK.

Properties - Cabinets

FILE PROPERTIES CABINETSexclusively

This command is used to define properties for cabinet layout.

Quick Guide:



3.) Select the desired template for new cabinet layouts.

4.) Click OK.

Properties Page Circui t Diagram

FILE PROPERTIES PAGE exclusively



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This command is used to set properties individually for the active page when working with circuitdiagrams.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select (highlight) the desired page (circuit diagram) in the workspace bar so it becomes blue.


3.) Select the desired properties for the active page:

(*) Number of path in the drawing: States number of paths.

(*) Pathnumber in the first path (0, 1): States with "0" or "1" the first pathnumber.

Position for the first top potential: Y-position (mm) from the lower leftcorner.

Position for the first bottom potential: Y-position (mm) from the lower leftcorner.



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corner.

(*) Margin potential left side: Margin (mm) prior to the beginning of thepotential.

(*) Margin potential r ight side: Margin (mm) after the end of thepotential.

(*) Margin left path: Margin before the left path.

(*) Margin right path: Margin after the last right path.

Distance from lower potential to contact mirror: Distance (in mm) from lower potential tocross reference in the mirror.

(*) X-Extension of drawing X (mm) (420 mm is A3-format)

(*) Y-Extension of drawing: Y (mm) (297 mm is A3-format)

Grid size in X: A grid size of 5 mm is normallyrecommended.

Grid size in Y: A grid size of 5 mm is normallyrecommended.

Scale: Scale for the drawing. Relevant forinstallation plans only, and not fordiagrams. Usually scale 1:1 is used.

Symbolscaling: Scale for inserted symbols. Relevantwhen inserting symbols on installationplans only. Should not be used preparingdiagrams. Usually scale 1:1 is used.

Grid X-Origin Sets the X-coordinate for the origin of thegrid.

Grid Y-Origin Sets the Y-coordinate for the origin of thegrid.

Orientation grid X Sets the size of the orientation grid in X-coordinate.

Orientation grid Y Sets the size of the orientation grid in Y-coordinate.

Print in Landscape When selecting this parameter, the pageis printed in landscape, when the option



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"Use drawing properties for printing" isselected in the Printmenu. This allowsyou to mix drawings in landscape andportrait, and print them in one sequence.

(*) NOTE:

The stated values are used by CADdy++ET to calculate, in which path the elements are placed,so that they can be named automatically. Therefore, it is essential that these values are correct.

4.) Click OK.

HINT 1: The properties can be individual foreach page in the workspace.

Properties Page Installations

FILE PROPERTIES PAGEexclusively

This command is used to set properties individually for the active page when working withinstallation plans.

Quick Guide:






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Default wall width: States the default width when creatingnew walls. However, the value can bemodified as desired before creating eachnew wall.

Symbol offset from wall When inserting symbols on installation

plans, this value states the distance fromthe wall to the symbol.

Symbol offset from other symbol When inserting symbols on installationplans, this value states the distance for asymbol on top of another.

Default symbol height States the default symbol height (in mm)relative to Z co-ordinate zero.

Default cable height States the default height for cables (inmm) relative to Z co-ordinate zero.

X-Extension of drawing X (mm) (420 mm is A3-format)

Y-Extension of drawing: Y (mm) (297 mm is A3-format)





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Grid X-Origin Sets the X-coordinate for the origin of thegrid.




Scale: Scale for the drawing. Relevant forinstallation plans only, and not fordiagrams. Usually scale 1:1 is used.

Symbol scaling: Scale for inserted symbols. Relevantwhen inserting symbols on installationplans only. Should not be used preparingdiagrams. Usually scale 1:1 is used.

Print in Landscape When selecting this parameter, the pageis printed in landscape, when the option"Use drawing properties for printing" isselected in the Printmenu. This allowsyou to mix drawings in landscape and

portrait, and print them in one sequence.

4.) Click OK.

HINT 1: The properties can be individual foreach page in the workspace.

Properties Page Cabinets

FILE PROPERTIES PAGEexclusively

This command is used to set properties individually for the active page when working withcabinets.

Quick Guide:



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X-Extension of drawing X (mm) (420 mm is A3-format)

Y-Extension of drawing: Y (mm) (297 mm is A3-format)



Grid X-Origin Sets the X-coordinate for the origin of the

grid.




Scale: Scale for the drawing. Relevant forinstallation plans only, and not for



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Print

FILE PRINT CTRL +P

This command is used to print the active page, a selection of pages, or the entire workspace.Below a separate description of each option appears:

Name states the selected printer, chosen foroutput. Select from a range of printers by

clicking onto .

Update Plot text(s) will update automatictexts on each pager before printing.

Print to file will send the output to a filerather than to the actual printer.

Print in colours should be used only if theoutput device can handle colours.

Invert Ordermakes the pages printed inreverse order (backwards).

Use drawing properties for printing makesCADdy++ pick the orientation from eachdrawing properties, so a drawing set can bemixed with pages in portrait and landscape.

Print current zoom on drawings maintainsthe current zoom window to the printer.

Margin for drawing states the offset (in mm)for the output. This is relevant, when thescale (see blow) is stated, and especiallywhen drawing size exceeds A3.

For circuit diagrams, the margin should beincluded in the original drawing, and shouldnot be stated here, since scaling from A3 toA4 will consequently be more precise.



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Number ofcopies can be selected here. Ifmore than one copy is selected, the outputcan be collated (each copy is printed in aset, before next copy is printed).

On the 0:0 scaleCADdy++ET calculates therange, so that an A3 page can be printed asa A4 page etc.

It is possible to define the scale manually. Forexample Drawing = 1 and P lot = 2 willreduce the size of the drawing by 50 % onthe plot (scale 1:2).

(NOTE: Various contents within the dialogmay appear)

Print range defines the desired output:

Al l prints all documents in the workspace.

Active page prints the active page/page.

Selection provides you with the table ofcontents for your workspace. You can usethe Window standard when selecting: SHIFT "from page to page", CTRL certain pagesor CTRL+A for all pages.

Print List displays the user defined Print List(see chapter G).

Print List Selection displays the print list asdescribed above, but offers in additionoptions for further selection to the print range.

Select the various settings and click OK for printing.

HINT 1: If you arent satisfied with the print, you can change the settings in the PrintSetup(see page E-47).

Print Crystal Report

FILE PRINT CRYSTAL REPORT

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Quick Guide:

1.) Select the command.

2.) If any changes are made to the workspace, you are asked to save it before you continue.

3.) Select among the pre-defined reports (*.rpt) and click onto OK.

4.) The report is generated, and presented in the dialog.

5.) Print the report by clicking onto (if desired).

6.) Export the report by clicking onto (if desired).

7.) Close the dialog.



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List and Label

FILE LIST AND LABEL

This command is used to print data, which belongs to the workspace in list format or as labels.

Quick Guide print ing information in a list or as labels:


2.) A pre-defined form containing a list or a label must be present (see separate descriptionbelow).

3.) Select the desired form to print the information from by clicking onto it (highlights):


HINT 1: You can select more than one list / label to be printed by holding [SHIFT] or[CTRL] as you select (standard Windows command).

4.) Select [FILE PRINT REPORT(S)] from the menu or select the command by clicking ontothe right mouse button.

5.) The printer dialog appears:



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6.) Click [START] to print the list and / or labels.

HINT 2:You can preview the print via the field and select

.

7.) Quit the List and Label command by pressing [ALT F4].

Quick Guide setting up a new form:


2.) If any changes are made to the workspace, you are asked to save it before you continue.

3.) A separate dialog appears:


4.) Select FILE and [New List] or [New Label]



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The following description is common for Lists and Labels, however a description of creatinglabels is given.

The setup of lists is indicated by (*.lst) and setup of labels is indicated by (*.lbl).

5.) Enter a name for the new form in the dialog:

6.) Select among the valid data sources in the pull down menu:

professional: You may define your own data source via the User Attribute Definition (seechapter D).

7.) Click onto [NEXT]



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8.) The Workspace Wizard appears:

9.) Follow the instructions in the wizard to set up the labels.

10.) When completed, the specific CADdy++ET data must be inserted in the form:

11.) Expand the Variables in the separate dialog [List of Variables]

12.) Drag and drop the desired information from the list to the new form:

13.) Replace the pre-defined texts Double click here and as desired.

14.) [Save] the new form when the label is completed,

15.) Close the dialog via [ALT + F4]

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Import CADdy Symbols

FILE IMPORT CADdy SYMBOLS

This command is used to import CADdy Classic B-symbols to a new symbol library in CADdy++

ET.

Quick Guide:


(NOTE: Various contents within the dialog may appear)

2.) State the folder that contains CADdy A-symbols by clicking . Make sure that the folder

with "CADdy A-symbol folders" is correct. Folders can be deleted from the list by clicking .

3.) You can add additional symbol folders to the above.

4.) Click the button and indicate what is to be imported in the field Select CADdy A orB...

5.) Click the button and indicate, which symbol library you wish to import to.



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CADdy Classic wire database states thename of the original wire database fromCADdy classic, which are to be convertedinto CADdy++.

Pick the CADdy classic database by clicking

onto . Fill in the fields and press "ConvertWire Database".

The database are per default converted intoCADdy

++in the file "Wires.msw".

The wire database are used when option"Ask for wire dimensions when creatingwires" are selected in Properties CircuitDiagrams.

CADdy Classic type database states thename of the original type database fromCADdy Classic, which are to be convertedinto CADdy++. The typical CADdy Classic fileis "Type.dbf".

CADdy Classic mirror database states the

name of the original mirror database fromCADdy Classic, which are to be convertedinto CADdy++. The typical CADdy Classic fileis "Mirror.dbf".

The classic databases are converted into thedeafultCADdy++Type Database as channelsto specific types.

Pick each file by clicking onto .

Fill in one or both fields and click onto"Convert coil Database".



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CADdy Classic cable database states thename of the original cable database fromCADdy classic, which are to be convertedinto CADdy++.

The classic cable databases are convertedinto the default CADdy++Type Database.

Select "Cable-type with core-number" toimport the core number import the corenumber instead of the core colour.

Pick the file by clicking onto .

Fill in the fields and click onto "Convert CableDatabase".



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NOTE: Relays, Auxiliary contacts, Componentswith auxiliary contacts and Cables areconverted into the CADdy++ TypeDatabase as stated below :

Supplier Goods group

CADdy Classic

K Relays

K_AUX Auxiliary contacts

Q Component with auxiliarycontacts

W Cables

Read more about:

- Import CADdy Classic drawings or workspaces in Open CADdy Drawingon page E-8.

- Import CADdy Classic symbols in Import CADdy Symbolson page E-55.

- Import CADdy ET2 Databaseon page E-59.

Import CADdy ET2 Database

FILES - IMPORT - CADdy ET2 DATABASE

professional:

This command is used to import CADdy Classic ET2 databases.

Read more about:

- Import CADdy Classic drawings or workspaces in Open CADdy Drawingon page E-8.

- Import CADdy Classic symbols in Import CADdy Symbolson page E-55.

- Import CADdy ET1 Databaseon page E-56.



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List of Previous Workspaces

FILE

The previous entered workspaces can be seen here.

Double click on a workspace to open it.

Exit

FILE EXIT ALT +F4

This command ends and closes CADdy++

ET.

When this command is chosen, CADdy++ET asks which workspace you want to save.



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WindowThe commands which are important when working with Windows are illustrated in the followingsection. All commands can be found by selecting WINDOW from the menu bar.

Window Cascade

WINDOW CASCADE

This command rearranges the drawings (the windows) as a cascading stack.

The Windows can also be adjacently arranged (Window Tile) (see below).

Window Tile

WINDOW TILE

This command shows the drawings (windows) adjacently arranged.

The drawings (the windows) can also be shown as an cascading stack (Window Cascade) (seeabove).

HINT 1: By using this command, you can easily see which drawings are active.

HINT 2: Hotkey Ctrl + F6 toggles between open windows.

Decide which drawing you want to work with, and then double click the bar of the topmostwindow.

Windows

WINDOW WINDOWS

Very often many windows are open during use ofCADdy++. This command displays all activewindows, and enables the user to [Activate], [Save], [Close] etc. these as desired.

HINT 1: Use the standard MS Windowscommands [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL] to select more

than one open window to control. As an example, all open windows can be selectedfor closing: Select the first window listed press and hold [Shift] and select the last



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window listed. When the list displays blue (e.g. selected), activate [Close] to close allselected windows.



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EditFollowing are descriptions of the commands found by selecting EDIT from the menu bar.

Undo

EDIT UNDO CTRL + Z

This command is used to undo or reverse the last actions.

Redo

EDIT REDO CTRL +Y

This command is used to redo or repeat the last actions.

Cut

EDIT CUT CTRL +X

This command is used to move the drawing element from one place to another within thedrawing or to another drawing.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the element(s), that you want to move or cut. Select the command (CUT).

2.) Find the place, where you want to insert the element(s). Select PASTE to insert the element.You can paste the elements repeatedly in different places or to other drawings.

Read more about:

Copy on page E-64.

Paste on page E-64.

Selecton page E-69.



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Copy

EDIT COPY CTRL +C

This command is used to copy drawing elements from one place to another within the drawingor to another drawing.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the element(s), that you want to copy. Select the command (COPY).

2.) Find the place, where you want to insert the element . Select PASTE to insert element. Youcan paste the elements repeatedly in different places or to other drawings

Read more about:

Cuton page E-63.

Paste on page E-64.

Selecton page E-69.

Paste

EDIT PASTE CTRL + V

This command is used to paste drawing elements to a selected drawing, which either have beencut or copied to the clip board.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the page where the clipboard contents are to be pasted.

2.) Select PASTE or press CTRL+V

3.) Press the left mouse button and drag the contents in position.

4.) Drop the drawing elements in the desired place on the page.

HINT 1: You can "drop" the contents at any page in the workspace environment, even if it's

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Read more about:

Cuton page E-63.

Copy on page E-64.

Selecton page E-69.

Insert Bitmap Object

EDIT INSERT BITMAP OBJ ECT

This command is used to insert bitmap objects into your drawing.

Supported formats are: BMP, J PG, GIF, PNG, ICO CUR, TIF, TGA, PCX, WBMP, WMF EMF,J P2, J PC, PGS, RAM and PNM.

Quick Guide:


2.) The cursor appears to define the area on where to insert the bitmap. State the firstcorner by clicking onto the left mouse button.

3.) Move the cursor and define the other corner of the area and click onto the left mousebutton.

EXAMPLE:




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5.) Select between the supported formats by clicking in "Files of type". All files aredisplayed if no selection is made.

6.) Select the bitmap to insert by typing or browse to locate the file.

7.) Select at "Insert as link" so a link to the bitmap is created from it's original sourcefile. If you create a link to the bitmap, this bitmap will always be updated.

8.) Click [Open] to insert the bitmap.

9.) Repeat from step 2.) or click the right mouse button to quit the command.

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Insert New OLE Object

EDIT INSERT NEW OLE OBJ ECT

This command is used to insert OLE objects in to your CADdy++

drawing.

OLE objects are documents such as drawings, pictures, letters, etc. from other Windowsprograms.

You can either define new OLE objects based on the program which is supported, or as a copyof existing objects.

Quick Guide:


2.) The cursor appears to define the area on where to insert the bitmap. State the firstcorner by clicking onto the left mouse button.

3.) Move the cursor and define the other corner of the area and click onto the left mousebutton.

EXAMPLE:





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5A.) Click to create a new object. The list in the dialog box informs, whichobjects can be inserted into the drawing. The list is different from each computer, sincethe supported types of files are depending on the programs installed on your specificcomputer. Select the type and click onto [OK] to launch the desired application (forexample Microsoft PowerPoint).

Click the "Display as icon" to display the object as an icon instead of it's actualcontents.

Example: . The Microsoft PowerPoint presentation will be displayed as

an icon within the CADdy++ drawing.

or

5B.) Click to insert an existing object based on a file (of the supported types).The following dialog appears:

Click [Browse] to select the file. Select "Insert as link" to create a link to theoriginal source file. If you create a link to the object, this object will always be updated.

NOTE: If the "Insert as link" option is selected, it is recommended to locate the OLE filewithin the same folder as the active workspace, since CADdy++ will search in thisfolder by default. However it is free to the user to locate the files anywhere asdesired.



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Click the "Display as icon" to display the object as an icon instead of it's actualcontents (see example above).

6.) Click [OK] to insert the object

7.) Repeat from step 2.) or click the right mouse button to quit the command.

The object is now inserted into the drawing. To modify the shape and size of the bitmap, activatethe Trackers on Selected Elements command (see page E-91) first.

HINT 1: You can paste CADdy++ET drawings as OLE objects into other Windows programs,if they support this technique.

HINT 2: You can also paste photographs of electrical switch boards, etc. which can be part ofthe project documentation. In this case, it is necessary to have a digital camera.

Select

EDIT SELECT GROUP/WINDOW CTRL +U

This command is used to select one element, a window, or symbol at a time.

The selected elements are highlighted red on the screen (depending on the System Settingssee page E-1).

IN GENERAL

CADdy++ET operates with a method called selection - action. This means that you first have tochoose the element, that you want to process. Secondly, you must choose how you want toprocess the element.

To be able to copy, cut or move elements, the respective command must initially be selected.

ELEMENT

The elements inCADdy++ET are wires, lines, circles, symbols, etc. You can either choose toprocess them separately or together.



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With a little practice, you quickly learn different routines, such as selecting several elementssimultaneously, thereafter rejecting the elements which are not to be processed. This exercise ishighly recommended since it illustrates the foundation ofCADdy++ET commands.

HINT 1: If you want to select more than one element with this command, press and hold

SHIFT, then select the next elements (standard Windows command).

HINT 2: If you wish to reject the elements with this command, press and hold SHIFT, thenreject the chosen elements.

Read more about:

Cuton page E-63.

Copy on page E-64.

Paste on page E-64.

Select All on page E-72.

Deselect All on page E-72.

Select Single Element

EDIT SELECT SINGLE ELEMENT F5

This command is used to select element(s) within a group (e.g. symbol).

Example:

A line within an existing symbol shall be deleted:



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1.) Activate the command (or press F5).

2.) Select the line (which is a single element) within the symbol by clicking the left mousebutton. The line highlights in red.

3.) Press [Delete] to delete the line.

Read more about:

Cuton page E-63.

Copy on page E-64.

Paste on page E-64.



Select Component

EDIT SELECT COMPONENT F6

This command is used to select groups (for example a component) within a group.

For example you may select a relay within a group of symbols, illustrating a motor starter.

Read more about:



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Cuton page E-63.

Copy on page E-64.

Paste on page E-64.



Select All

EDIT SELECT ALL CTRL + A

This command is used to selectall the elements in a drawing.

Read more about:

Cuton page E-63.

Copy on page E-64.

Paste on page E-64.

Selecton page E-69.


Deselect All

EDIT DESELECT ALL CTRL + B

This command is used to deselect all elements which have been chosen.

Read more about:

Cuton page E-63.

Copy on page E-64.



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Paste on page E-64.

Selecton page E-69.


Move Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED - MOVE

This command is used to move selected elements.

Below, a detailed Quick Guide description in cursor-mode appears. Please refer to the chapter

"Construction / Modification via Keyboard" on page E-192for details concerning exactconstruction.

Quick Guide (cursor only):

1.) Select the elements that you want to move (see page E-69).


3.) Choose a fixed point to ensure a sense of orientation. Press the left mouse button.

4.) Drag the elements to the desired destination. Press the left mouse button again.

While you are moving the elements press the buttons +, -, * and / to change form andposition.

Note that CADdy++ET opens and closes the electrical wires automatically when the electricalsymbols are moved.

exclusively: To make the lines follow the symbols, activate the Rubber bandcommand (see page E-91).

Copy Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED - COPY

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Below, a detailed Quick Guide description in cursor-mode appears. P lease refer to the chapter"Construction / Modification via Keyboard" on page E-192for details concerning exactconstruction.


1.) Select the elements that you want to copy (see page E-69).


3.) Choose a fixed point to ensure a sense of orientation. Press the left mouse button.

4.) Drag the copy to the desired destination. Press the left mouse button to insert the copy.

While you are moving the elements press the buttons +, -, * and / to change form and

position.

Rotate Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED - ROTATE

This command is used to rotate the selected elements.

Below, a detailed Quick Guide description in cursor-mode appears. P lease refer to the chapter"Construction / Modification via Keyboard" on page E-192for details concerning exactconstruction.


1.) Select the elements that you want to rotate (see page E-69).

2.) Press the command.

3.) Indicate the first point of orientation.

4.) Indicate the second point of orientation.

5.) The elements can be rotated by moving the mouse.

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Scale Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED - SCALE

This command is used to select the scale of a chosen element.

Below, a detailed Quick Guide description in cursor-mode appears. Please refer to the chapter"Construction / Modification via Keyboard" on page E-192for details concerning exactconstruction.


1.) Select the elements that you want to scale (see page E-69).


3.) Pick a point of orientation.

4.) Change the scale by moving the mouse.

5.) When the elements have the correct size, click the left mouse button.

6.) To leave the command, click the right mouse button or press ESC.

Mirror Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED - MIRROR

This command is used to mirror selected elements.

Below, a detailed Quick Guide description in cursor-mode appears. Please refer to the chapter"Construction / Modification via Keyboard" on page E-192for details concerning exactconstruction.


1.) Select the elements that you want to mirror (see page E-69).


3.) Pick a point of orientation.

4.) You can mirror the elements around a fixed point by moving the mouse.

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6.) When the elements are mirrored, click the left mouse button.

7.) To leave the command, click the right mouse button or press ESC.

Erase Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED - ERASE DEL

This command ERASES selected elements from the drawing.

If the drawing-page is selected, it will be deleted too.

HINT 1: It is possible to Undo actions (see page E-63).

Fillet Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED FILLET

This command is used to fillet selected elements.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the elements (min. two) that you want to fillet (see page E-69).


3.) Enter a fillet radius in mm. The radius describes a radius of a imaginary circle.

Example: Fillet of 5 mm between two (black) lines:

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Chamfer Selected

EDIT MODIFY SELECTED CHAMFER

This command is used to chamfer selected elements.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the elements (min. two) that you want to chamfer (see page E-69).


3.) Enter a chamfer radius in mm.

Example: Chamfer of 5 mm between two (red) lines:

Break

EDIT EDIT ELEMENT BREAK

This command is used to break elements.

Quick Guide:


2.) Select the elements that you wish to break.

3.) Indicate the first breaking point.



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4.) Indicate the second breaking point.

5.) The element is now broken between the two points.

6.) To leave the command, click the right mouse button.

Extend

EDIT EDIT ELEMENT EXTEND

This command is used to extend elements.

Quick Guide:


2.) Indicate the element you wish to extent to.

3.) Select the element that you wish to extend.

4.) The first element is now extended to the second.

5.) To leave the command, click the right mouse button.

Trim

EDIT EDIT ELEMENT TRIM

This command is used to trim an element in relation to another crossing element.

Quick Guide:


2.) Select the element that you want to trim from. The element turns red when chosen.

3.) Select the element that you want to trim.

4.) Continue selecting elements until you have finished trimming.

HINT 1: You can also choose elements you want to trim from, even though they dont crossthe elements you want to trim.



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the elements you want to trim.

This means that you are able to trim elements relatively compared to other elementsin the plan, assuming that they eventually cross each other.

Join

EDIT EDIT ELEMENT J OIN

This command is used to join two lines with one another.

Quick Guide:


2.) Select the first element that you want to join with another by clicking the left mouse button.

3.) Select the other element you want to join (to) by clicking the left mouse button.

4.) The two lines are extended or cut to join each other at their point of intersection.

NOTE: If the point of intersection is outside the screen-area, the lines are extended anyway.

If the lines are not joined, the point of intersection does not exists.

HINT 1: If the point of intersection is outside the screen area and the lines are joined, use thecommand Show all Elements to view the result.

Group Selected

EDIT GROUP - GROUP SELECTED

This command is used to group different elements (lines, circles, text, etc.)

This could be a symbol composed of several elements.

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1.) Select the elements that you want to group. Point at an element and press the left mousebutton. To choose several elements, hold SHIFT down while selecting.

2.) Select the command. The following dialog box will appear:

HINT 1: You easily select this command by pressing CTRL+G or right click the mouse whenthe elements are selected.

3.) Select the appropriate property for your symbol, for example, Coil, Drawing Sheet, etc.

4.) Click OK. The following dialog appears:

To make the symbol "transparent" so wire numbers will be equal on each side of thesymbol click onto "YES". If wires numbers shall be different on each side, click onto "NO"(default).

5.) The elements are now assembled in a group with their respective properties.

The group can now be saved in the Symbol Database (see chapter J ).

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the elements that you want to save. The group is highlighted red when chosen. Holddown the left mouse button.

2.) "Drag" the group to the symbol folder where you want it to be placed and drop it.



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3.) The following dialog box will appear:

4.) Type the symbol name and a additional description if desired. Press OK.

5.) The group has now been saved in the symbol database, and can be loaded wheneverneeded.

NOTE: You cant save symbols in symbol databases provided by CADdy++ET (ex. EN

61346-2, Siemens etc.) due to conflicts with updates. The databases which arelocked are displayed with a red icon:

LIST OF SYMBOL TYPES

The following symbol types are available inCADdy++ET:

No. Type Function

01 Cable Cable.

02 Change-over Ordinary change-over contact

03 Change-over, slow release Contact changer-over with slow release.Please refer to symbol no. 4 also.

04 Changer, slow operating Contact changer-over with slow operating.Please refer to symbol no. 5 also.

05 Coil Coil

06 Coil, neutral - Not in list Coil which is not listed.

07 Coil, Slow Operating Coil with a slow operating

08 Coil, Slow Release Coil with a slow release

09 Component A component which is not covered by thesymbols described above.

10 Component with Aux.contact

Component with dependent contact, e.g. acircuit breaker with auxiliary contacts.

11 Contactor, Main Contact,Chan e

Main contact (power). Changer.



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Add selected to group

EDIT GROUP - ADD SELECTED TO GROUP

A group is regarded by CADdy++

ET as a assembly of elements, for example, wires, lines,circles, text, etc.

This command can be used to add single elements or groups to existing groups. This is useful ifyou want to add more graphics or text to existing symbols, and want to treat this as a unit.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the elements that you want to add. Point at an element and press the left mousebutton. To choose several elements or groups, hold down SHIFT while selecting.

2.) Select the command ADD SELECTED TO GROUP from the edit menu.

3.) Select the group where you want the elements to be added.

Ungroup Selected

EDIT GROUP - UNGROUP SELECTED ALT + G

A group is regarded by CADdy++ET as a assembly of elements, for example, wires, lines,circles, text, etc.

Several text lines are regarded by CADdy++ET as a group.

The UNGROUP command should be used if you want to alter a group so that it only containssingle elements.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the elements that you want to ungroup. Point at a group and press the left mousebutton. To choose several groups, hold down SHIFT while selecting.

2.) Select the command UNGROUP from the edit menu.

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Al ign Hor izontal

EDIT ALIGN COMPONENTS HORIZONTAL

This command is used to align selected components (e.g. symbols with connections), so theyare in the same horizontal line.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the symbols (minimum two) that you want to align (see page E-69). Press andhold SHIFT while selecting the symbol(s) to align.


3.) The selected symbols are all aligned in a horizontal line, adjusted to the Y-coordinate oftop-left symbol of the selected symbols.

HINT 1: It's easy to reset an alignment by using the undo command.

Al ign Vertical

EDIT ALIGN COMPONENTS VERTICAL

This command is used to align selected components (e.g. symbols with connections), so theyare in the same vertical line.

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the symbols (minimum two) that you want to align (see page E-69). Press andhold SHIFT while selecting the symbol(s) to align.


3.) The selected symbols are all aligned in a vertical line, adjusted to the X-coordinate oftop-left symbol of the selected symbols.

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Properties Selected

EDIT PROPERTIES SELECTED

This command is used to change the properties of the selected element(s).

Quick Guide:

1.) Select the elements that you want to change (see page E-69).


3.) The following dialog box will appear:

4.) Set the new parameters (pen type, colour, layer, width, etc.).

5.) Mark the parameters, which you want to change:

6.) Press OK.

HINT 1: You can also change the properties of a random element by pointing and double-

clicking on the selected element.

Debugger

EDIT DEBUGGER

The command DEBUGGER in CADdy++ET enables you to see the structure of the elements inthe drawing.



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ViewFollowing are descriptions of the commands found by selecting VIEW from the menu bar.

Toolbars

VIEW TOOLBARS -

This command is toggle each toolbar on or off within the environment ofCADdy++.

Style Bar

VIEW TOOLBARS STYLE BAR

In the style bar, you can find options as follows:

Layer controlMax. 512 layers are available. You can define the layertitle, pen-style, -colour, -width, brush-style and brush-colour individually for each layer.

By selecting you can hide or show all elements inthe current layer.

Layer control and information are saved in a workspacetemplate with the function Workspace Template (Saveas) (see page E-18).

Pen-widthSets the width of the pen. Size 0.18 0.25 0.35 0.50 0.70 and 1.00 are ISO standard. You can define yourown size by clicking Other. You can see the actualsize of each element by selecting the function Show LineWidth.



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Colour control Sets the colour ofall selected or new elements including

fillings and hatching.

Fill style Controls filling style for the command Fill/Hatch Area(see

page E-120).

Pen style Controls pen style for all drawing commands.

Toolbars - Customize

VIEW TOOLBARS CUSTOMIZE

It is possible to change the settings for each toolbar in CADdy++, add and define a new menu, ordefine shortcut keys for the most present application as desired.

For detailed description please refer to Customize Interface in chapter A.

Redraw

VIEW REDRAW

This command is used to redraw the window in order to eliminate impurities.

Zoom Original

VIEW ZOOM ORIGINAL F3

This command enables you to see the drawing in full size.

Read more about:

Zoom Dynamic



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Zoom Window

VIEW ZOOM WINDOW F4

This command enables you to enlarge a section of the drawing.

To view the whole drawing again, press Zoom Original.

Print (see page E-48)the current zoom as desired, by selecting the "Print current zoom ondrawings" feature within the print dialog.

Read more about:

Zoom Dynamic

Show Grid

VIEW GRID

This command is used to switch the visible grid on and off.

Following grids can be chosen:

You can design your own grid by clicking Other.

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Show Line Width

VIEW LINEWIDTH

Normally all elements are shown without actual line width, so that all elements appears identical.

This command shows the actual line width (in mm) for each element within the drawing.

Show Connection Points

VIEW CONNECTION POINTS

Normally, connection points on symbols are hidden.

This command shows the actual connection point (only the top-left corner), so you can identifywhere the symbol is inserted (reference-point).

Show Wire Direction

VIEW WIRE DIRECTION

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