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Arbortext Arbortext ® IsoDraw IsoDraw ® Release Release Notes Notes Arbortext Arbortext IsoDraw IsoDraw Foundation Foundation 7.2 7.2 F000 F000 Arbortext Arbortext IsoDraw IsoDraw CADprocess CADprocess 7.2 7.2 F000 F000 April April 2011 2011

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ArbortextArbortextreg IsoDrawIsoDrawreg

ReleaseRelease NotesNotesArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FoundationFoundation 7272 F000F000

ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw CADprocessCADprocess 7272 F000F000AprilApril 20112011

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The software described in this document is provided under written license agreement contains valuable tradesecrets and proprietary information and is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and othercountries It may not be copied or distributed in any form or medium disclosed to third parties or used in anymanner not provided for in the software licenses agreement except with written prior approval from PTC

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Important Copyright Trademark Patent and Licensing Information See the About Box or copyright noticeof your PTC software

UNITEDUNITED STATESSTATES GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED RIGHTSRIGHTS LEGENDLEGEND

This document and the software described herein are Commercial Computer Documentation and Softwarepursuant to FAR 12212(a)-(b) (OCTrsquo95) or DFARS 2277202-1(a) and 2277202-3(a) (JUNrsquo95) and areprovided to the US Government under a limited commercial license only For procurements predating theabove clauses use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth insubparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at DFARS 252227-7013 (OCTrsquo88) or Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52227-19(c)(1)-(2) (JUNrsquo87) asapplicable 01012011

Parametric Technology Corporation 140 Kendrick Street Needham MA 02494 USAParametric Technology Corporation 140 Kendrick Street Needham MA 02494 USA

ContentsContents

About This Guide5

Platform Support 11Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements 12

Whatrsquos New 15New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box 19Improved Animation Editing 19Callout Enhancements 21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface23

SPRs 27

3

AboutAbout ThisThis GuideGuide

These Release Notes contain information about the 72 F000 release of these twoArbortext IsoDraw software products

bull Arbortext IsoDraw Foundation

bull Arbortext IsoDraw CADprocess

All information in this document applies to both products unless noted otherwise

Release 72 F000 has several new features and many upgraded functions relative toprevious releases such as enhanced 3D object alignment more powerful andflexible animation editing and the ability to create and edit links between calloutsand objects These new features are supported in the new Arbortext IsoDrawversion 72 ISO file format which is backward-compatible with olderArbortext IsoDraw formats (See Whatrsquos New on page 15 for details)

This release also includes separate optional software for integratingArbortext IsoDraw with other PTC applications such as Creo ElementsProreg 3Dproduct design software Creo ElementsViewreg 3D CAD visualization softwareand WindChillreg Product Data Management (PDM) software

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 installs as a complete package that is separate fromolder versions of Arbortext IsoDraw you might have on your system

5

If you have Arbortext IsoDraw 71 (or older) installed on your system installingArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will not remove replace or otherwise affect it Afteryou install Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can still run the 71 (or older)software You can also run it concurrently with this new 72 F000 release

NoteNote

If you wish to remove older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw from your systemuninstall them manually (For more information see the installation and licensinginstructions in the Installing Arbortext IsoDraw guide for Arbortext IsoDraw 72)

Changes to documentation and the software itself may occur after the publicationof these release notes For documentation updates and descriptions of softwarefunctionality changes alternative techniques and common software issues reviewthe available solutions using the Update Advisor available in the SupportSupport area athttpwwwptccom

OrganizationOrganization ofof ThisThis GuideGuideThis document is intended for both administrators and users of Arbortext IsoDrawIt contains

bull Platform support information for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 (See PlatformSupport on page 11)

bull Updates in this 72 F000 release (See Whatrsquos New on page 15)

bull Fixes and enhancements implemented in this 72 F000 release and in priorArbortext IsoDraw 71 and 70 releases (See SPRs on page 27)

RelatedRelated DocumentationDocumentationFor more information on Arbortext IsoDraw and Arbortext IsoView products referto the following documentation found in the Arbortext IsoDraw Help Center HelpCenter includes both HTML and PDF versions of the documentation Choose HelpHelp Help CenterHelp Centerto access it

For Arbortext IsoDraw information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Release Notes (This guide) Information about newchanged and deleted features in thisArbortext IsoDraw release

Installing Arbortext IsoDraw Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoDraw

Drawing Basics Tutorial Hands-on examples for learningArbortext IsoDraw basic functions

3D Mode Tutorial Hands-on examples for learning 3DCAD data editing functions usingArbortext IsoDraw

6 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Users Reference Comprehensive guide to using the toolsand functions in Arbortext IsoDrawproducts

Arbortext IsoDraw Macro LanguageReference

Reference for writing macros that youcan run in Arbortext IsoDraw

Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference

Instructions for importing andexporting graphics data in variousformats to and from Arbortext IsoDraw

For Arbortext IsoView information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoView Release Notes Information about new changed anddeleted features in thisArbortext IsoView release

Arbortext IsoView Installation Guide Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoView

Arbortext IsoView Users Reference Instructions for using the tools andfunctions in Arbortext IsoView and forsetting preferences

Arbortext IsoView Programmers Refer-ence

Reference for writing API scripts thatcustomize and extend theArbortext IsoView ActiveX control

TechnicalTechnical SupportSupportContact PTC Technical Support via the PTC Web site phone fax or e-mail if youencounter problems using your product or the product documentation

For complete details refer to Contacting Technical Support in the PTC CustomerService Guide This guide can be found under the Related Resources section of thePTC Web site at

httpwwwptccomsupport

The PTC Web site also provides a search facility for technical documentation ofparticular interest To access this search facility use the URL above and selectSearch the Knowledge Base

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can receive technicalsupport If you do not have an SCN contact PTC Maintenance Department usingthe instructions found in your PTC Customer Service Guide under ContactingYour Maintenance Support Representative

Technical Support 7

GlobalGlobal ServicesServicesPTC Global Services delivers the highest quality most efficient and mostcomprehensive deployments of the PTC Product Development System includingProENGINEER Windchill Arbortext and Mathcad PTCrsquos Implementation andExpansion solutions integrate the process consulting technology implementationeducation and value management activities customers need to be successfulCustomers are led through Solution Design Solution Development and SolutionDeployment phases with the continuous driving objective of maximizing valuefrom their investment

Contact your PTC sales representative for more information on Global Services

DocumentationDocumentation forfor PTCPTC ProductsProductsYou can access PTC product documentation using the following resources

bull Online Help

Click HelpHelp from the user interface for online help available for the product

bull Reference Documents

Individual product manuals are available from the Reference Documents linkof the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

bull Help Center

A searchable product documentation knowledge base is available from theHelp Center link of the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can access theReference Documents or Help Center Web site If you do not have an SCN contactPTC Maintenance Department using the instructions found in your PTC CustomerService Guide under Contacting Your Maintenance Support Representative

DocumentationDocumentation ConventionsConventionsThis guide uses the following notational conventions

bull Bold textBold text represents exact text that appears in the programs user interface Thisincludes items such as button text menu selections and dialog box elementsFor example

Click OKOK to begin the operation

bull A right arrow represents successive menu selections For example

Choose FileFile PrintPrint to print the document

8 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

bull Name

bull Company

bull Product

bull Product Version

bull Document or Online Help Topic Title

bull Level of Expertise in the Product (Beginning Intermediate Advanced)

bull Comments (including page numbers where applicable)

Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
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ContentsContents

About This Guide5

Platform Support 11Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements 12

Whatrsquos New 15New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box 19Improved Animation Editing 19Callout Enhancements 21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface23

SPRs 27

3

AboutAbout ThisThis GuideGuide

These Release Notes contain information about the 72 F000 release of these twoArbortext IsoDraw software products

bull Arbortext IsoDraw Foundation

bull Arbortext IsoDraw CADprocess

All information in this document applies to both products unless noted otherwise

Release 72 F000 has several new features and many upgraded functions relative toprevious releases such as enhanced 3D object alignment more powerful andflexible animation editing and the ability to create and edit links between calloutsand objects These new features are supported in the new Arbortext IsoDrawversion 72 ISO file format which is backward-compatible with olderArbortext IsoDraw formats (See Whatrsquos New on page 15 for details)

This release also includes separate optional software for integratingArbortext IsoDraw with other PTC applications such as Creo ElementsProreg 3Dproduct design software Creo ElementsViewreg 3D CAD visualization softwareand WindChillreg Product Data Management (PDM) software

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 installs as a complete package that is separate fromolder versions of Arbortext IsoDraw you might have on your system

5

If you have Arbortext IsoDraw 71 (or older) installed on your system installingArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will not remove replace or otherwise affect it Afteryou install Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can still run the 71 (or older)software You can also run it concurrently with this new 72 F000 release

NoteNote

If you wish to remove older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw from your systemuninstall them manually (For more information see the installation and licensinginstructions in the Installing Arbortext IsoDraw guide for Arbortext IsoDraw 72)

Changes to documentation and the software itself may occur after the publicationof these release notes For documentation updates and descriptions of softwarefunctionality changes alternative techniques and common software issues reviewthe available solutions using the Update Advisor available in the SupportSupport area athttpwwwptccom

OrganizationOrganization ofof ThisThis GuideGuideThis document is intended for both administrators and users of Arbortext IsoDrawIt contains

bull Platform support information for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 (See PlatformSupport on page 11)

bull Updates in this 72 F000 release (See Whatrsquos New on page 15)

bull Fixes and enhancements implemented in this 72 F000 release and in priorArbortext IsoDraw 71 and 70 releases (See SPRs on page 27)

RelatedRelated DocumentationDocumentationFor more information on Arbortext IsoDraw and Arbortext IsoView products referto the following documentation found in the Arbortext IsoDraw Help Center HelpCenter includes both HTML and PDF versions of the documentation Choose HelpHelp Help CenterHelp Centerto access it

For Arbortext IsoDraw information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Release Notes (This guide) Information about newchanged and deleted features in thisArbortext IsoDraw release

Installing Arbortext IsoDraw Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoDraw

Drawing Basics Tutorial Hands-on examples for learningArbortext IsoDraw basic functions

3D Mode Tutorial Hands-on examples for learning 3DCAD data editing functions usingArbortext IsoDraw

6 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Users Reference Comprehensive guide to using the toolsand functions in Arbortext IsoDrawproducts

Arbortext IsoDraw Macro LanguageReference

Reference for writing macros that youcan run in Arbortext IsoDraw

Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference

Instructions for importing andexporting graphics data in variousformats to and from Arbortext IsoDraw

For Arbortext IsoView information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoView Release Notes Information about new changed anddeleted features in thisArbortext IsoView release

Arbortext IsoView Installation Guide Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoView

Arbortext IsoView Users Reference Instructions for using the tools andfunctions in Arbortext IsoView and forsetting preferences

Arbortext IsoView Programmers Refer-ence

Reference for writing API scripts thatcustomize and extend theArbortext IsoView ActiveX control

TechnicalTechnical SupportSupportContact PTC Technical Support via the PTC Web site phone fax or e-mail if youencounter problems using your product or the product documentation

For complete details refer to Contacting Technical Support in the PTC CustomerService Guide This guide can be found under the Related Resources section of thePTC Web site at

httpwwwptccomsupport

The PTC Web site also provides a search facility for technical documentation ofparticular interest To access this search facility use the URL above and selectSearch the Knowledge Base

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can receive technicalsupport If you do not have an SCN contact PTC Maintenance Department usingthe instructions found in your PTC Customer Service Guide under ContactingYour Maintenance Support Representative

Technical Support 7

GlobalGlobal ServicesServicesPTC Global Services delivers the highest quality most efficient and mostcomprehensive deployments of the PTC Product Development System includingProENGINEER Windchill Arbortext and Mathcad PTCrsquos Implementation andExpansion solutions integrate the process consulting technology implementationeducation and value management activities customers need to be successfulCustomers are led through Solution Design Solution Development and SolutionDeployment phases with the continuous driving objective of maximizing valuefrom their investment

Contact your PTC sales representative for more information on Global Services

DocumentationDocumentation forfor PTCPTC ProductsProductsYou can access PTC product documentation using the following resources

bull Online Help

Click HelpHelp from the user interface for online help available for the product

bull Reference Documents

Individual product manuals are available from the Reference Documents linkof the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

bull Help Center

A searchable product documentation knowledge base is available from theHelp Center link of the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can access theReference Documents or Help Center Web site If you do not have an SCN contactPTC Maintenance Department using the instructions found in your PTC CustomerService Guide under Contacting Your Maintenance Support Representative

DocumentationDocumentation ConventionsConventionsThis guide uses the following notational conventions

bull Bold textBold text represents exact text that appears in the programs user interface Thisincludes items such as button text menu selections and dialog box elementsFor example

Click OKOK to begin the operation

bull A right arrow represents successive menu selections For example

Choose FileFile PrintPrint to print the document

8 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

bull Name

bull Company

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Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 3: isod-relnotes.pdf

ContentsContents

About This Guide5

Platform Support 11Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements 12

Whatrsquos New 15New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box 19Improved Animation Editing 19Callout Enhancements 21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface23

SPRs 27

3

AboutAbout ThisThis GuideGuide

These Release Notes contain information about the 72 F000 release of these twoArbortext IsoDraw software products

bull Arbortext IsoDraw Foundation

bull Arbortext IsoDraw CADprocess

All information in this document applies to both products unless noted otherwise

Release 72 F000 has several new features and many upgraded functions relative toprevious releases such as enhanced 3D object alignment more powerful andflexible animation editing and the ability to create and edit links between calloutsand objects These new features are supported in the new Arbortext IsoDrawversion 72 ISO file format which is backward-compatible with olderArbortext IsoDraw formats (See Whatrsquos New on page 15 for details)

This release also includes separate optional software for integratingArbortext IsoDraw with other PTC applications such as Creo ElementsProreg 3Dproduct design software Creo ElementsViewreg 3D CAD visualization softwareand WindChillreg Product Data Management (PDM) software

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 installs as a complete package that is separate fromolder versions of Arbortext IsoDraw you might have on your system

5

If you have Arbortext IsoDraw 71 (or older) installed on your system installingArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will not remove replace or otherwise affect it Afteryou install Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can still run the 71 (or older)software You can also run it concurrently with this new 72 F000 release

NoteNote

If you wish to remove older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw from your systemuninstall them manually (For more information see the installation and licensinginstructions in the Installing Arbortext IsoDraw guide for Arbortext IsoDraw 72)

Changes to documentation and the software itself may occur after the publicationof these release notes For documentation updates and descriptions of softwarefunctionality changes alternative techniques and common software issues reviewthe available solutions using the Update Advisor available in the SupportSupport area athttpwwwptccom

OrganizationOrganization ofof ThisThis GuideGuideThis document is intended for both administrators and users of Arbortext IsoDrawIt contains

bull Platform support information for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 (See PlatformSupport on page 11)

bull Updates in this 72 F000 release (See Whatrsquos New on page 15)

bull Fixes and enhancements implemented in this 72 F000 release and in priorArbortext IsoDraw 71 and 70 releases (See SPRs on page 27)

RelatedRelated DocumentationDocumentationFor more information on Arbortext IsoDraw and Arbortext IsoView products referto the following documentation found in the Arbortext IsoDraw Help Center HelpCenter includes both HTML and PDF versions of the documentation Choose HelpHelp Help CenterHelp Centerto access it

For Arbortext IsoDraw information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Release Notes (This guide) Information about newchanged and deleted features in thisArbortext IsoDraw release

Installing Arbortext IsoDraw Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoDraw

Drawing Basics Tutorial Hands-on examples for learningArbortext IsoDraw basic functions

3D Mode Tutorial Hands-on examples for learning 3DCAD data editing functions usingArbortext IsoDraw

6 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Users Reference Comprehensive guide to using the toolsand functions in Arbortext IsoDrawproducts

Arbortext IsoDraw Macro LanguageReference

Reference for writing macros that youcan run in Arbortext IsoDraw

Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference

Instructions for importing andexporting graphics data in variousformats to and from Arbortext IsoDraw

For Arbortext IsoView information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoView Release Notes Information about new changed anddeleted features in thisArbortext IsoView release

Arbortext IsoView Installation Guide Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoView

Arbortext IsoView Users Reference Instructions for using the tools andfunctions in Arbortext IsoView and forsetting preferences

Arbortext IsoView Programmers Refer-ence

Reference for writing API scripts thatcustomize and extend theArbortext IsoView ActiveX control

TechnicalTechnical SupportSupportContact PTC Technical Support via the PTC Web site phone fax or e-mail if youencounter problems using your product or the product documentation

For complete details refer to Contacting Technical Support in the PTC CustomerService Guide This guide can be found under the Related Resources section of thePTC Web site at

httpwwwptccomsupport

The PTC Web site also provides a search facility for technical documentation ofparticular interest To access this search facility use the URL above and selectSearch the Knowledge Base

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can receive technicalsupport If you do not have an SCN contact PTC Maintenance Department usingthe instructions found in your PTC Customer Service Guide under ContactingYour Maintenance Support Representative

Technical Support 7

GlobalGlobal ServicesServicesPTC Global Services delivers the highest quality most efficient and mostcomprehensive deployments of the PTC Product Development System includingProENGINEER Windchill Arbortext and Mathcad PTCrsquos Implementation andExpansion solutions integrate the process consulting technology implementationeducation and value management activities customers need to be successfulCustomers are led through Solution Design Solution Development and SolutionDeployment phases with the continuous driving objective of maximizing valuefrom their investment

Contact your PTC sales representative for more information on Global Services

DocumentationDocumentation forfor PTCPTC ProductsProductsYou can access PTC product documentation using the following resources

bull Online Help

Click HelpHelp from the user interface for online help available for the product

bull Reference Documents

Individual product manuals are available from the Reference Documents linkof the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

bull Help Center

A searchable product documentation knowledge base is available from theHelp Center link of the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can access theReference Documents or Help Center Web site If you do not have an SCN contactPTC Maintenance Department using the instructions found in your PTC CustomerService Guide under Contacting Your Maintenance Support Representative

DocumentationDocumentation ConventionsConventionsThis guide uses the following notational conventions

bull Bold textBold text represents exact text that appears in the programs user interface Thisincludes items such as button text menu selections and dialog box elementsFor example

Click OKOK to begin the operation

bull A right arrow represents successive menu selections For example

Choose FileFile PrintPrint to print the document

8 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

bull Name

bull Company

bull Product

bull Product Version

bull Document or Online Help Topic Title

bull Level of Expertise in the Product (Beginning Intermediate Advanced)

bull Comments (including page numbers where applicable)

Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 4: isod-relnotes.pdf

AboutAbout ThisThis GuideGuide

These Release Notes contain information about the 72 F000 release of these twoArbortext IsoDraw software products

bull Arbortext IsoDraw Foundation

bull Arbortext IsoDraw CADprocess

All information in this document applies to both products unless noted otherwise

Release 72 F000 has several new features and many upgraded functions relative toprevious releases such as enhanced 3D object alignment more powerful andflexible animation editing and the ability to create and edit links between calloutsand objects These new features are supported in the new Arbortext IsoDrawversion 72 ISO file format which is backward-compatible with olderArbortext IsoDraw formats (See Whatrsquos New on page 15 for details)

This release also includes separate optional software for integratingArbortext IsoDraw with other PTC applications such as Creo ElementsProreg 3Dproduct design software Creo ElementsViewreg 3D CAD visualization softwareand WindChillreg Product Data Management (PDM) software

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 installs as a complete package that is separate fromolder versions of Arbortext IsoDraw you might have on your system

5

If you have Arbortext IsoDraw 71 (or older) installed on your system installingArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will not remove replace or otherwise affect it Afteryou install Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can still run the 71 (or older)software You can also run it concurrently with this new 72 F000 release

NoteNote

If you wish to remove older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw from your systemuninstall them manually (For more information see the installation and licensinginstructions in the Installing Arbortext IsoDraw guide for Arbortext IsoDraw 72)

Changes to documentation and the software itself may occur after the publicationof these release notes For documentation updates and descriptions of softwarefunctionality changes alternative techniques and common software issues reviewthe available solutions using the Update Advisor available in the SupportSupport area athttpwwwptccom

OrganizationOrganization ofof ThisThis GuideGuideThis document is intended for both administrators and users of Arbortext IsoDrawIt contains

bull Platform support information for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 (See PlatformSupport on page 11)

bull Updates in this 72 F000 release (See Whatrsquos New on page 15)

bull Fixes and enhancements implemented in this 72 F000 release and in priorArbortext IsoDraw 71 and 70 releases (See SPRs on page 27)

RelatedRelated DocumentationDocumentationFor more information on Arbortext IsoDraw and Arbortext IsoView products referto the following documentation found in the Arbortext IsoDraw Help Center HelpCenter includes both HTML and PDF versions of the documentation Choose HelpHelp Help CenterHelp Centerto access it

For Arbortext IsoDraw information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Release Notes (This guide) Information about newchanged and deleted features in thisArbortext IsoDraw release

Installing Arbortext IsoDraw Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoDraw

Drawing Basics Tutorial Hands-on examples for learningArbortext IsoDraw basic functions

3D Mode Tutorial Hands-on examples for learning 3DCAD data editing functions usingArbortext IsoDraw

6 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Users Reference Comprehensive guide to using the toolsand functions in Arbortext IsoDrawproducts

Arbortext IsoDraw Macro LanguageReference

Reference for writing macros that youcan run in Arbortext IsoDraw

Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference

Instructions for importing andexporting graphics data in variousformats to and from Arbortext IsoDraw

For Arbortext IsoView information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoView Release Notes Information about new changed anddeleted features in thisArbortext IsoView release

Arbortext IsoView Installation Guide Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoView

Arbortext IsoView Users Reference Instructions for using the tools andfunctions in Arbortext IsoView and forsetting preferences

Arbortext IsoView Programmers Refer-ence

Reference for writing API scripts thatcustomize and extend theArbortext IsoView ActiveX control

TechnicalTechnical SupportSupportContact PTC Technical Support via the PTC Web site phone fax or e-mail if youencounter problems using your product or the product documentation

For complete details refer to Contacting Technical Support in the PTC CustomerService Guide This guide can be found under the Related Resources section of thePTC Web site at

httpwwwptccomsupport

The PTC Web site also provides a search facility for technical documentation ofparticular interest To access this search facility use the URL above and selectSearch the Knowledge Base

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can receive technicalsupport If you do not have an SCN contact PTC Maintenance Department usingthe instructions found in your PTC Customer Service Guide under ContactingYour Maintenance Support Representative

Technical Support 7

GlobalGlobal ServicesServicesPTC Global Services delivers the highest quality most efficient and mostcomprehensive deployments of the PTC Product Development System includingProENGINEER Windchill Arbortext and Mathcad PTCrsquos Implementation andExpansion solutions integrate the process consulting technology implementationeducation and value management activities customers need to be successfulCustomers are led through Solution Design Solution Development and SolutionDeployment phases with the continuous driving objective of maximizing valuefrom their investment

Contact your PTC sales representative for more information on Global Services

DocumentationDocumentation forfor PTCPTC ProductsProductsYou can access PTC product documentation using the following resources

bull Online Help

Click HelpHelp from the user interface for online help available for the product

bull Reference Documents

Individual product manuals are available from the Reference Documents linkof the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

bull Help Center

A searchable product documentation knowledge base is available from theHelp Center link of the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can access theReference Documents or Help Center Web site If you do not have an SCN contactPTC Maintenance Department using the instructions found in your PTC CustomerService Guide under Contacting Your Maintenance Support Representative

DocumentationDocumentation ConventionsConventionsThis guide uses the following notational conventions

bull Bold textBold text represents exact text that appears in the programs user interface Thisincludes items such as button text menu selections and dialog box elementsFor example

Click OKOK to begin the operation

bull A right arrow represents successive menu selections For example

Choose FileFile PrintPrint to print the document

8 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

bull Name

bull Company

bull Product

bull Product Version

bull Document or Online Help Topic Title

bull Level of Expertise in the Product (Beginning Intermediate Advanced)

bull Comments (including page numbers where applicable)

Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 5: isod-relnotes.pdf

If you have Arbortext IsoDraw 71 (or older) installed on your system installingArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will not remove replace or otherwise affect it Afteryou install Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can still run the 71 (or older)software You can also run it concurrently with this new 72 F000 release

NoteNote

If you wish to remove older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw from your systemuninstall them manually (For more information see the installation and licensinginstructions in the Installing Arbortext IsoDraw guide for Arbortext IsoDraw 72)

Changes to documentation and the software itself may occur after the publicationof these release notes For documentation updates and descriptions of softwarefunctionality changes alternative techniques and common software issues reviewthe available solutions using the Update Advisor available in the SupportSupport area athttpwwwptccom

OrganizationOrganization ofof ThisThis GuideGuideThis document is intended for both administrators and users of Arbortext IsoDrawIt contains

bull Platform support information for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 (See PlatformSupport on page 11)

bull Updates in this 72 F000 release (See Whatrsquos New on page 15)

bull Fixes and enhancements implemented in this 72 F000 release and in priorArbortext IsoDraw 71 and 70 releases (See SPRs on page 27)

RelatedRelated DocumentationDocumentationFor more information on Arbortext IsoDraw and Arbortext IsoView products referto the following documentation found in the Arbortext IsoDraw Help Center HelpCenter includes both HTML and PDF versions of the documentation Choose HelpHelp Help CenterHelp Centerto access it

For Arbortext IsoDraw information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Release Notes (This guide) Information about newchanged and deleted features in thisArbortext IsoDraw release

Installing Arbortext IsoDraw Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoDraw

Drawing Basics Tutorial Hands-on examples for learningArbortext IsoDraw basic functions

3D Mode Tutorial Hands-on examples for learning 3DCAD data editing functions usingArbortext IsoDraw

6 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Users Reference Comprehensive guide to using the toolsand functions in Arbortext IsoDrawproducts

Arbortext IsoDraw Macro LanguageReference

Reference for writing macros that youcan run in Arbortext IsoDraw

Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference

Instructions for importing andexporting graphics data in variousformats to and from Arbortext IsoDraw

For Arbortext IsoView information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoView Release Notes Information about new changed anddeleted features in thisArbortext IsoView release

Arbortext IsoView Installation Guide Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoView

Arbortext IsoView Users Reference Instructions for using the tools andfunctions in Arbortext IsoView and forsetting preferences

Arbortext IsoView Programmers Refer-ence

Reference for writing API scripts thatcustomize and extend theArbortext IsoView ActiveX control

TechnicalTechnical SupportSupportContact PTC Technical Support via the PTC Web site phone fax or e-mail if youencounter problems using your product or the product documentation

For complete details refer to Contacting Technical Support in the PTC CustomerService Guide This guide can be found under the Related Resources section of thePTC Web site at

httpwwwptccomsupport

The PTC Web site also provides a search facility for technical documentation ofparticular interest To access this search facility use the URL above and selectSearch the Knowledge Base

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can receive technicalsupport If you do not have an SCN contact PTC Maintenance Department usingthe instructions found in your PTC Customer Service Guide under ContactingYour Maintenance Support Representative

Technical Support 7

GlobalGlobal ServicesServicesPTC Global Services delivers the highest quality most efficient and mostcomprehensive deployments of the PTC Product Development System includingProENGINEER Windchill Arbortext and Mathcad PTCrsquos Implementation andExpansion solutions integrate the process consulting technology implementationeducation and value management activities customers need to be successfulCustomers are led through Solution Design Solution Development and SolutionDeployment phases with the continuous driving objective of maximizing valuefrom their investment

Contact your PTC sales representative for more information on Global Services

DocumentationDocumentation forfor PTCPTC ProductsProductsYou can access PTC product documentation using the following resources

bull Online Help

Click HelpHelp from the user interface for online help available for the product

bull Reference Documents

Individual product manuals are available from the Reference Documents linkof the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

bull Help Center

A searchable product documentation knowledge base is available from theHelp Center link of the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can access theReference Documents or Help Center Web site If you do not have an SCN contactPTC Maintenance Department using the instructions found in your PTC CustomerService Guide under Contacting Your Maintenance Support Representative

DocumentationDocumentation ConventionsConventionsThis guide uses the following notational conventions

bull Bold textBold text represents exact text that appears in the programs user interface Thisincludes items such as button text menu selections and dialog box elementsFor example

Click OKOK to begin the operation

bull A right arrow represents successive menu selections For example

Choose FileFile PrintPrint to print the document

8 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

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Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 6: isod-relnotes.pdf

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoDraw Users Reference Comprehensive guide to using the toolsand functions in Arbortext IsoDrawproducts

Arbortext IsoDraw Macro LanguageReference

Reference for writing macros that youcan run in Arbortext IsoDraw

Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference

Instructions for importing andexporting graphics data in variousformats to and from Arbortext IsoDraw

For Arbortext IsoView information

DocumentationDocumentation DescriptionDescription

Arbortext IsoView Release Notes Information about new changed anddeleted features in thisArbortext IsoView release

Arbortext IsoView Installation Guide Installation and licensing informationfor Arbortext IsoView

Arbortext IsoView Users Reference Instructions for using the tools andfunctions in Arbortext IsoView and forsetting preferences

Arbortext IsoView Programmers Refer-ence

Reference for writing API scripts thatcustomize and extend theArbortext IsoView ActiveX control

TechnicalTechnical SupportSupportContact PTC Technical Support via the PTC Web site phone fax or e-mail if youencounter problems using your product or the product documentation

For complete details refer to Contacting Technical Support in the PTC CustomerService Guide This guide can be found under the Related Resources section of thePTC Web site at

httpwwwptccomsupport

The PTC Web site also provides a search facility for technical documentation ofparticular interest To access this search facility use the URL above and selectSearch the Knowledge Base

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can receive technicalsupport If you do not have an SCN contact PTC Maintenance Department usingthe instructions found in your PTC Customer Service Guide under ContactingYour Maintenance Support Representative

Technical Support 7

GlobalGlobal ServicesServicesPTC Global Services delivers the highest quality most efficient and mostcomprehensive deployments of the PTC Product Development System includingProENGINEER Windchill Arbortext and Mathcad PTCrsquos Implementation andExpansion solutions integrate the process consulting technology implementationeducation and value management activities customers need to be successfulCustomers are led through Solution Design Solution Development and SolutionDeployment phases with the continuous driving objective of maximizing valuefrom their investment

Contact your PTC sales representative for more information on Global Services

DocumentationDocumentation forfor PTCPTC ProductsProductsYou can access PTC product documentation using the following resources

bull Online Help

Click HelpHelp from the user interface for online help available for the product

bull Reference Documents

Individual product manuals are available from the Reference Documents linkof the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

bull Help Center

A searchable product documentation knowledge base is available from theHelp Center link of the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can access theReference Documents or Help Center Web site If you do not have an SCN contactPTC Maintenance Department using the instructions found in your PTC CustomerService Guide under Contacting Your Maintenance Support Representative

DocumentationDocumentation ConventionsConventionsThis guide uses the following notational conventions

bull Bold textBold text represents exact text that appears in the programs user interface Thisincludes items such as button text menu selections and dialog box elementsFor example

Click OKOK to begin the operation

bull A right arrow represents successive menu selections For example

Choose FileFile PrintPrint to print the document

8 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

bull Name

bull Company

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Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 7: isod-relnotes.pdf

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Contact your PTC sales representative for more information on Global Services

DocumentationDocumentation forfor PTCPTC ProductsProductsYou can access PTC product documentation using the following resources

bull Online Help

Click HelpHelp from the user interface for online help available for the product

bull Reference Documents

Individual product manuals are available from the Reference Documents linkof the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

bull Help Center

A searchable product documentation knowledge base is available from theHelp Center link of the PTC Web site at the following URL

httpwwwptccomsupport

You must have a Service Contract Number (SCN) before you can access theReference Documents or Help Center Web site If you do not have an SCN contactPTC Maintenance Department using the instructions found in your PTC CustomerService Guide under Contacting Your Maintenance Support Representative

DocumentationDocumentation ConventionsConventionsThis guide uses the following notational conventions

bull Bold textBold text represents exact text that appears in the programs user interface Thisincludes items such as button text menu selections and dialog box elementsFor example

Click OKOK to begin the operation

bull A right arrow represents successive menu selections For example

Choose FileFile PrintPrint to print the document

8 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

bull Name

bull Company

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bull Product Version

bull Document or Online Help Topic Title

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bull Comments (including page numbers where applicable)

Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 8: isod-relnotes.pdf

bull Monospaced text represents code command names file paths or othertext that you would type exactly as described For example

At the command line type version to display version information

bull Italicized monospaced text represents variable text that you wouldtype For example

installation-dircustomscripts

bull Italicized text represents a reference to other published material For example

If you are new to the product refer to the Getting Started Guide for basicinterface information

CommentsCommentsPTC welcomes your suggestions and comments on our documentation You cansubmit your feedback to the following email address

arbortext-documentationptccom

Please include the following information in your email

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Comments 9

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 9: isod-relnotes.pdf

11PlatformPlatform SupportSupport

Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser 12System Requirements12

This section identifies the platforms and system requirements forArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

11

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 10: isod-relnotes.pdf

SupportedSupported OperatingOperating SystemsSystems andand WebWebBrowserBrowserWindows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 3 or above

Windows Vista (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or above

Windows 7 (32-bit)

Windows 7 (64-bit)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 70 or later (32-bit only) with ActiveX enabled

SystemSystem RequirementsRequirements

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitPC processor

l1 GHz x86 ge 2 GHz x86

RAM 1 GB ge 1 GBPC processor

l1 GHz x64 ge 3 GHz x64

RAM 1 GB ge 4 GB

Graphics card l l

OpenGL support16-bit colorpalette 800 times 600screen resolution

OpenGL support32-bit colorpalette1280 times 1024screen resolution

Free space on harddisk for CompleteComplete

installationl l

650 MB

Includesapplicationprogram files Javaruntimeenvironmentdocumentationlibrary filestutorial filesexample files andall optionalfeatures

650 MB

Free space on harddisk for CustomCustom

installationl l

400 MB

Minimum CustomCustom

installationincludesapplication

650 MB

CustomCustom installationwith all optionalfeatures installedrequires same

12 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 11: isod-relnotes.pdf

RequirementRequirementPlatformPlatform

MinimumMinimum RecommendedRecommended32 bit32 bit 64 bit64 bitprogram files andJava runtimeenvironment only

amount of diskspace as CompleteComplete

installation

Keyboard l l With function keys SameMouse l l 2-button Same

Printer l l

When using aPostScript printerthe printer drivershould supportPostScript forfaster printing

Same

Platform Support 13

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 12: isod-relnotes.pdf

22WhatrsquosWhatrsquos NewNew

New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format 163D Enhancements 16New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box19Improved Animation Editing19Callout Enhancements21Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface 23

This chapter summarizes major the additions and changes to Arbortext IsoDraw inthis 72 F000 release

15

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 13: isod-relnotes.pdf

NewNew ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw 7272 FileFile FormatFormatThe ISO file format was updated to support the following enhancements inArbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

bull Multiple saved free 3D axes

bull New Numeric ATANumeric ATA callout scheme

bull Callout starting number

bull ObjectCallout connection

bull Animation groups

These new features (and others) are detailed in this section

Older versions of Arbortext IsoDraw will not be able to read files saved in ISO 72format However you can save illustrations in the earlier ISO version 71 70 or 6file formats in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000

NoteNote

If you save a version 72 ISO file in an earlier ISO format or in CGM or SVGformat you will lose any information that is not supported in that format such asthe 72 enhancements listed above

3D3D EnhancementsEnhancementsDisplayDisplay 3D3D SetSet BoundingBounding BoxesBoxes inin 2D2D ModeMode

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 optionally displays a bounding box around each 3Dset in 2D mode if PreviewPreview is off This makes it easier to see which 3D object is inwhich 3D set in 2D mode

bull To see the bounding box for a 3D set in 2D mode select Keep 3D dataKeep 3D data in the3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box when you convert the 3D set to 2D

bull To show or hide all 3D set bounding boxes in 2D (non-Preview) mode use theShow bounding boxShow bounding box check box under 3D sets3D sets on the 3D Options3D Options preferencespage

FillFill 3D3D SetSet ContourContour withwith ColorColor inin HLRHLR IllustrationsIllustrations

In release 72 F000 if you project a 3D set into 2D with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines

selected you can fill the contour of that 3D set with a color in the 2D HLR (hiddenlines removed) illustration This contour fill effect makes it easy to highlight partsand assemblies in HLR illustrations

16 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
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To add a color-filled contour to the 3D set you are projecting In the 3D Projection -3D Projection -SetSet dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fill contourfill contour check box If youwant to change the contour fill color click OptionsOptions and pick a new color under FillFillcontourcontour withwith colorcolor

The contour is a closed color-filled Beacutezier path around the outer contour of the 3Dset To see the filled contour path in 2D mode turn on PreviewPreview

The 3D set contour path is filled with a single color (white by default) and itsoutline is invisible (The outline PenPen attribute is set to No penNo pen) In 2D mode thecontour path is grouped with the 3D set

NoteNote

Ungrouping a placed 3D set breaks the link to its source 3D data

For more information see the ldquoFill Contourrdquo section in 3D Projection

SetSet aa DefaultDefault ContourContour FillFill ColorColor forfor EachEach 3D3D SetSet

Before release 72 F000 preference setting defaults could only be applied at theApplication or Document level In release 72 F000 the 3D set contour fill colordefault preference can be set at the new individual (3D) ldquoSetrdquo level (hellipor theApplication or Document level)

bull Application-level default preferences apply to all documents you open afterthey are set

bull Document-level default preferences only apply to one document (illustrationfile)

bull A Set-level default contour fill color preference only applies to one 3D setThis means you can have several different 3D sets with different defaultcontour fill colors in one illustration file You do not have to specify thecontour fill color each time you project a 3D set

NoteNote

The ability to save Set-level contour fill color preferences is only available inISO files saved in the 72 (or later) file format It is not supported in ISO 71 orearlier CGM or SVG file format

A default Set-level contour fill color can only be set in 3D mode when the 3D setis active To make this setting (hellipin 3D mode with the 3D set active) access the 3D3DProjectionProjection -- SetSet dialog box in one of the following ways

bull Select the EditEdit PreferencesPreferences command and open the 3D Options3D Options preferencespanel Under 3D Options3D Options click the 3D Options3D Options button

bull Click the Convert to 2D illustrationConvert to 2D illustration button on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar

Whatrsquos New 17

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 15: isod-relnotes.pdf

Next in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialog box select remove hidden linesremove hidden lines and the fillfillcontourcontour check box and then click OptionsOptions In the Options - SetOptions - Set dialog box pick anew default color under Fill contour with colorFill contour with color Click OKOK to exit each dialog boxand apply the new default color setting for the active 3D set

SelectSelect PreferencePreference forfor TransformingTransforming InvisibleInvisible 3D3D PartsParts

In the 3D Options3D Options preferences panel select the new Transformations includeTransformations includeinvisible partsinvisible parts check box under 3D Edit Window3D Edit Window to enable invisible parts inside oftransformed 3D objects to be transformed as well This 3D Options3D Options preferencesetting is Application-level only after you change it the change applies to allillustration files you open in the current Arbortext IsoDraw session

NoteNote

The ability to transform hidden parts includes ScaleScale transformations of placed 3Dobjects that were projected into 2D with keep 3D datakeep 3D data selected in the 3D Projection3D Projection

dialog box

The 3D Options3D Options preferences panel setting Transformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible partscorresponds to the CADprocess_TransformInvisible3DSubObjectssetting in the Arbortext IsoDraw preferences file IsoDraw 72Preferencesprf which was implemented in release 71 M030

To change this preference setting in an Arbortext IsoDraw macro set the propertyappoptions3DtransformInvisibleObjects true or false TheArbortext IsoDraw macro recorder records an interactive change to the state of theTransformations include invisible partsTransformations include invisible parts check box in this propertyrsquos boolean state

SaveSave FreeFree AxesAxes inin 3D3D ModeMode

If you create one or more free axes in 3D mode you can save them in a version 72ISO file

1 In 3D mode create one or more free axes

2 While still in 3D mode save the ISO 72 file and close it All free axes youcreated are saved and will be available the next time you open the file

18 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 16: isod-relnotes.pdf

AlignAlign 3D3D ObjectsObjects toto aa CoordinateCoordinate oror FreeFree AxisAxis

You can use the new 3D mode EditEdit menu AlignAlign commands or the corresponding

3D align to axis tools on the 3D Tools3D Tools toolbar to align a 3D objectto

bull A coordinate (X Y or Z) axis for example to align the edge of an object withthe X Y or Z axis (See 3D Align to X Y or Z Axis)

bull A free axis for example to align a bolt shaft with the hole in a nut (See 3DAlign to Free Axis)

NewNew ConditionsConditions inin thethe SelectSelect ElementsElementsDialogDialog BoxBoxThe Select elementsSelect elements dialog box (click EditEdit SelectSelect) provides the new selectionconditions below for elements groups and layers in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000(See Select for details)

ItemItem totoSelectSelect

ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription

ElementElement orGroupGroup

(is outsideis outside | isisinsideinside) withcompletelycompletely

selected orcleared

Selects elements or groups that are completelyor partially inside or outside of the drawingsheet (page) border

bull In 3D mode ElementElement selects 3D surfaces

bull GroupGroup selects the outermost or top groupBoundingBounding boxbox isis smallersmaller thanthan |

isis equalequal toto | isislargerlarger thanthan

Selects elements objects and groups if theirbounding box edge length is smaller thanequal to or larger than the length entered

LayerLayer isis equalequal toto | isisnotnot equalequal toto

Selects all elements and objects in a layer in 2Dmode (only) if the layer name is equal to or isnot equal to the specified layer name forexample (Standard layerStandard layer | BackgroundBackground | LayerLayer11 hellip |hellip LayerLayer nn)

ImprovedImproved AnimationAnimation EditingEditingNew and enhanced functions in the Edit Animation mode in Arbortext IsoDraw 72F000 give you more control over animation sequences and enable you build andmanage more complex animations

Whatrsquos New 19

ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
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ConcurrentlyConcurrently EditEdit MultipleMultiple AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation and TimelineTimeline dialog boxes you can now

bull Assign or change animation attributes and values for several selected items(sequences steps or actions) at once

bull Delete multiple sequences steps and actions

For example selecting 20 objects in Edit AnimationEdit Animation mode and moving them all atonce creates 20 sequences one for each object If you want to repeat this sequence5 times for 10 of the 20 objects you can

1 Select the 10 sequences to want to repeat

2 In the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box change the repeatrepeat value to 5

3 Click ApplyApply The repeat value 5 is applied to all 10 selected sequences

NoteNote

Some attributes and values cannot be concurrently applied to multipleanimation items These settings are unavailable when you make a multipleselection

GroupGroup AnimationAnimation SequencesSequences

Use the new Create collectionCreate collection and Release collectionRelease collection commands on the TimelineTimeline

dialog box context menu to group and ungroup currently selected sequencesSequence groups are named Collection 1Collection 1 Collection 2Collection 2 etc and are listed in theTimelineTimeline dialog box

Collections in Edit Animation mode work like groups in drawing mode

bull Selecting a collection selects all the sequences it contains

bull When a collection is selected changing a setting for one sequence in thecollection changes that setting for all sequences in the collection (Deselect thecollection if you do not want apply a change to all sequences it contains Youcan then directly select only the sequences you want to change)

bull Collections are saved in ISO 72 files (They are not saved in older ISO ornon-ISO file formats)

CopyCopy andand PastePaste AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

Use the CutCut CopyCopy PastePaste and DuplicateDuplicate commands on the Edit AnimationsEdit Animations dialogbox menu to apply sequences steps or actions for one object to another or toquickly create a duplicate sequence step or action for the current object

If you are only editing sequences you can use the Cut sequencesCut sequences CopyCopysequencessequences Paste to current timePaste to current time and Duplicate sequencesDuplicate sequences commands on theTimelineTimeline dialog box context menu

20 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 18: isod-relnotes.pdf

SearchSearch andand ReplaceReplace AnimationAnimation ItemsItems

While (exactly) one animation item is selected you can click the Find equalFind equal or FindFindsimilarsimilar command on the Edit AnimationEdit Animation dialog box menu to extend the selection toall equal or similar animation items of the same type (sequence step or action)

NoteNote

The Find equalFind equal and Find similarFind similar commands are not available while multipleanimation items are selected

bull Find equalFind equal selects all animation items that have exactly the same settings as theanimation item you selected

bull Find similarFind similar opens a dialog box that lets you specify which settings to match forthe animation item you selected After you specify the settings to match andclick OKOK Find similarFind similar selects all animation items that have the specifiedmatching settings

See Find Equal Animation Items for the conditions Arbortext IsoDraw 72 uses todetermine if two animation item types are equal

CalloutCallout EnhancementsEnhancementsCallout functionality in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 has been expanded to include

bull Calloutobject linking for single and multiple calloutsobjects

bull ATA (Air Transport Association)-style callout numbering

AboutAbout CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinksLinks

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 introduces the ability to create and maintain calloutsthat are linked to objects and vice-versa Connected callouts can be createdmanually or generated from an external list such as a parts list or BOM (bill ofmaterial) (See Callouts Connected to Objects)

CreateCreate CalloutsCallouts LinkedLinked toto ObjectsObjects

The Palette Window Toolbox includes a new Connected calloutConnected callout tool forcreating callouts that are linked to objects To create connected callouts with thistool select the object or objects you want to link callouts to and then

bull Draw the new connected callouts directly on or near the objects (See DrawingConnected Callouts)

bull Click an existing calloutrsquos text frame to connect it to the selected objects (SeeConnecting Existing Callouts to Objects)

Whatrsquos New 21

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 19: isod-relnotes.pdf

ViewView CalloutCalloutObjectObject LinkLink InformationInformation

To see which callouts are linked to which objects and vice-versa in 72 F000

bull Right click a connected callout and then click Element infoElement info The element infoCalloutCallout dialog box shows object information for objects connected to theselected callout under Connected ObjectsConnected Objects Arrow buttons enable you to scrollthrough the object information for multiple connected objects

bull Right click an object with callouts connected to it and then click Object infoObject infoThe Object infoObject info dialog box shows a new CalloutCallout attribute The values of theCalloutCallout attribute (separated by semicolons) correspond to the callout text for allcallouts that are connected to the object

MovingMoving TransformingTransforming andand EditingEditing ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

When you connect a callout to an object the anchor point of the calloutrsquos leaderline ldquoattachesrdquo to that object If you move that object by dragging it or using theMoveMove command (CTRL-M) the calloutrsquos leader line anchor point also movesmaintaining its position relative to the object

NoteNote

In a multi-object selection the callout leader only attaches to one object the firstobject selected This first-selected object is called the ldquoreference objectrdquo for thatconnected callout

If multiple callouts are connected to the same reference object and you move thatreference object the leader line anchor points for all the connected callouts alsomove

(See Moving Objects with Connected Callouts)

If you transform (eg rotate or scale) an object with linked callouts the calloutleader line anchor points remain fixed

If you cut or copy linked objects or callouts then paste them their objectcalloutlinks will be broken To link them reapply the objectcallout connection procedure

1 Click the Connected calloutConnected callout tool

2 Click the object(s)

3 Click the callout text

ChangingChanging LayersLayers forfor ObjectsObjects withwith LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts

Objects and their linked callouts can be on different layers This enables you to forexample create a layer for callouts that you can make visible or invisible

22 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 20: isod-relnotes.pdf

To move connected objects or callouts to a different layer without breaking theirobjectcallout links use the Selection to active layerSelection to active layer command on the LayerLayer menuin the AttributesAttributes window

GenerateGenerate LinkedLinked CalloutsCallouts forfor ObjectsObjects andand ObjectObject ListsLists

Select the new Link callouts to objectsLink callouts to objects check box in the Create calloutsCreate callouts dialog boxto generate linked callouts automatically for any of the following

bull Graphic objects in the illustration

bull An object list in a file

bull A BOM (bill of material) XML file

To access this new option open the ObjectsObjects window and click Generate calloutsGenerate calloutsfor objectsfor objects on the ObjectsObjects window menu (See Generating Connected CalloutsAutomatically)

NoteNote

You can only generate linked callouts for objects Assign object information tographical elements before you attempt to generate linked callouts for them

ApplyApply ATA-ATA-stylestyle CalloutCallout NumberingNumbering

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides a new ATA callout numbering scheme thatenables you to number (or renumber) callouts following ATA callout stylestandards To apply this numbering scheme for callouts open the Edit callout styleEdit callout style

dialog box and select Numeric ATANumeric ATA in the SchemeScheme box

ImprovedImproved AutoCADAutoCAD DWGDWGDXFDXF ImportImportInterfaceInterfaceThe AutoCAD DWGDXF file import dialog boxes and preferences have beenupdated and reorganized for Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 The enhancements(summarized below) make it easier to reuse AutoCAD files in Arbortext IsoDrawillustrations They also give you more flexibility during the DWGDXF importprocess (For details see DWG or DXF in the Arbortext IsoDraw Data ExchangeReference)

SelectSelect AutoCADAutoCAD LayoutLayout toto ImportImport

If the DWGDXF file you are importing into Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 wassaved with layout preview images in AutoCAD the previews are shown in theDWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box along with the AutoCAD layout name

Whatrsquos New 23

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 21: isod-relnotes.pdf

Furthermore if the DWGDXF file has multiple layouts you can graphically selectthe layout to import under Select LayoutSelect Layout in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog boxusing the new preview image navigation buttons

ApplyApply AutoCADAutoCAD UnitsUnits toto ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

In Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 you can use the new Use same units as in theUse same units as in theoriginal file (if exists)original file (if exists) check box in the DWGDWG or DXFDXF import dialog box to force themeasurement units in the target ISO file to match the units in the source DWGDXF file you are importing

This units-matching option

bull Helps ensure that imported DWGDXF files do not appear too small or toolarge to after they are imported into Arbortext IsoDraw

bull Reduces the need to experiment with different scale factors when importingDWFDXF files

NoteNote

To take advantage of this new option the measurement units used to create theAutoCAD drawing must be saved in the DWGDXF file

ClipClip AutoCADAutoCAD ViewportViewport MasksMasks inin thethe ArbortextArbortext IsoDrawIsoDraw FileFile

When you select the new Support viewports clippingSupport viewports clipping check box in the DWGDWGOptionsOptions or DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog box Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 will do thefollowing in the target ISO file

bull Import AutoCAD layout viewports as viewport-shaped Arbortext IsoDrawmasks

bull Clip elements outside the viewport-shaped masks

After clipping only elements and portions of elements inside of masks are visible

ConvertConvert AutoCADAutoCAD MLEADERMLEADER andand TABLETABLE EntitiesEntities toto ArbortextArbortextIsoDrawIsoDraw ElementsElements

Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 adds the MLEADER and TABLE entities to the list ofAutoCAD entities that you can select to convert on import in the DWG OptionsDWG Options andDXFDXF OptionsOptions dialog boxes

bull MLEADER entities convert to line elements and MTEXT (MTEXT isconverted according to MTEXT import definitions)

bull TABLE entities convert to a group of basic elements such as text and lines

24 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 22: isod-relnotes.pdf

BreakBreak AutoCADAutoCAD MTEXTMTEXT LEADERLEADER andand HATCHHATCH EntitiesEntities intointo ElementsElements

To enable better rendering of some types of imported AutoCAD MTEXTLEADER and HATCH entities Arbortext IsoDraw 72 F000 provides options tobreak these entities into elements during import Use the new check box optionsbelow found in the DWG OptionsDWG Options and DXF OptionsDXF Options dialog boxes to enable theseoptions

bull Break Mtext into elementsBreak Mtext into elements can improve the appearance of imported multi-linetext in the target ISO file

bull Break Leader into elementsBreak Leader into elements can improve the proportions of AutoCADLEADER arrowheads after they are converted to line element arrowheads Thisoption can also improve the appearance of a variety of LEADER line ends afterconversion including square triangular and diamond-shaped ends

bull Break Hatch into elementsBreak Hatch into elements can improve the appearance of hatch patterns in thetarget ISO file when they are derived from complex AutoCAD HATCHentities

Whatrsquos New 25

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 23: isod-relnotes.pdf

33SPRsSPRs

Fixes and enhancements implemented in Arbortext IsoDraw 72 are listed bySoftware Performance Report (SPR) number in the table below

7272 F000F000

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription2040665 The maximum number Arbortext IsoDraw templates that can be

shown in the submenu of the FileFile NewNew command has beenincreased to 32

2035656 Generating callouts for objects from a text file that has only one lineafter the header no longer produces the warning messageInvalid value expression 3 does not present avalue between 1 and 2

2035030 A macro can now read a text file that contains a single straightquote () character (an unclosed quote) without producing the errorMacro ERRor Wrong Parameter xx Double

2033883 The FileFile SaveSave command is now available if the only change youmade to an ISO file since the last save was a change made to a pixelgraphic in that ISO file using the ElementElement Edit imageEdit image command

1994311 The Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language (IML) PRINT commandnow supports page selection parameters This enhancement enableda macro to save changes to print page selection defaults as desiredFor more information see the FileFile menu command syntax for

27

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
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7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionPRINT in the Arbortext IsoDraw Macro Language Reference

NoteNote

If the PRINT command includes a page selection parameter themacro does not open the PrintPrint dialog box when executing PRINT

1978919 All 3D assemblies are now shown as expected when converting aparticular imported 3D ProductView ed file to 2D inArbortext IsoDraw running on 64-bit Windows XP

1967663 When a Windchill PVZ object with non-standard content in itscadID field is placed in an ISO file 3D mode operations inArbortext IsoDraw such as exploding parts can now besuccessfully applied to the placed PVZ objectrsquos 3D data

1948047 Text in an ISO file exported to PDF now appears at the correct sizeand position in the output PDF file

1945711 Zooming the Arbortext IsoDraw window in or out while viewing aparticular ISO file no longer causes some lines in that ISO file toappear rotated

1938706 Arbortext IsoDraw no longer erroneously assigns the color blue to a3D model imported from a particular IGES file

1919951 Performing one of the following Arbortext IsoDraw operations onan ISO file containing a particular placed IGES 3D CAD file nolonger causes a premature exit saving the ISO file showing orhiding objects converting the 3D model to a 2D illustration

1896553 Lines with the Phantom linePhantom line linestyle and Bezier curves with manyclosely-spaced control points now export from ISO to TIFF fileformat with the line quality expected

1889431 A new set of IML macros were created for changing the height andwidth of a specified CGM file Running these macros in theArbortext IsoDraw Batch process wizardBatch process wizard dialog box enabled a setof 250 CGM files to be resized to fit A2 paper in one batch process

1873524 When exporting a color or grayscale CGM file to a 2-color (blackand white) PNG raster file all 2 black and 3 black colorelements and fills in the CGM file now correctly appear as whitecolor elements and fills in the exported 2-color PNG

1864365 Continuous border lines in a ProENGINEERWildfire 40 (ProEWF4) file now appear continuous (as expected) in an exported ISOfile after performing the following operations

28 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 25: isod-relnotes.pdf

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescription

bull Export the ProE WF4 file to Arbortext IsoDraw using theArbortext ProE2Iso ProTOOLKIT application with TesselationTesselationAccuracyAccuracy set to 1 (fine) in the IsoDraw 3D OptionsIsoDraw 3D Options dialog box

bull In Arbortext IsoDraw convert the exported ProE WF4 3DCAD data to a 2D illustration with remove hidden linesremove hidden lines andcreate surface borderscreate surface borders selected in the 3D Projection - Set3D Projection - Set dialogbox

1843380 Adding 3D cuts to a 3D model before converting it to a 2Dillustration no longer reduces the size of the selection rectangle thatcontains the 2D object after conversion The selection rectangleafter 2D conversion is the same size regardless of whether 3D cutswere made or not

1829498 To improve performance in ISO files that contain a large number ofobjects Arbortext IsoDraw no longer rebuilds the contents of theopen ObjectsObjects window AttributesAttributes window or LayersLayers window in thecurrently active Arbortext IsoDraw window after the user switchesback to Arbortext IsoDraw from a different application

1798217 After importing a particular STEP file in Arbortext IsoDraw the 3Dmode window now displays the imported 3D CAD data asexpected

1797313 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above A CGM file which isexported from Arbortext IsoDraw using the WebCGM 10 or 20profile and then re-imported will have the correct drawing extentsif

bull Bounding box of visible elementsBounding box of visible elements was selected under VDC ExtentVDC Extent

in the CGMCGM dialog box when the CGM file was exported (TheCGMCGM dialog box is available from the CGM ExportCGM Export preferencespage by clicking the AdvancedAdvanced button)

bull The Clip to VDC ExtentClip to VDC Extent check box is selected on the CGM ImportCGM Import

preferences page when the CGM file is re-imported

1787873 Text in an AutoCAD 2004 DWG file now appears in the correctposition in the ISO file when the DWG file is imported intoArbortext IsoDraw

1769093 All selected subassemblies in two particular ProENGINEERassembly (asm) files are now imported into Arbortext IsoDraw asexpected

1743233 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The showhide objecteyeeye icon is now available in the ObjectsObjects window on all visible

SPRs 29

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs
Page 26: isod-relnotes.pdf

7272 F000F000 (continued)(continued)

SPRSPR DescriptionDescriptionlayers in a placed 3D CAD file (including a particular placed IGESfile)

1733135 When a particular ProductView EDZ file which was exported fromProE WF4 is placed in Arbortext IsoDraw all expected surfacefeatures now appear in Arbortext IsoDraw

1729715 Some Chinese characters in an AutoCAD 2000 file that were notshown correctly in the Simplified Chinese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw after the file was imported now appear correctlyafter import

1728058 A particular set of ProductView (ol and ed) format files can nowbe successfully imported into the Japanese-language version ofArbortext IsoDraw 70 M060 and above

1703342 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M050 and above An Arbortext IsoDrawdrawing that contains raster image elements now prints the rasterimage elements correctly on an HP LaserJet 9040n printer (andother HP printer and plotter models)

1702413 For Arbortext IsoDraw 71 F000 and above The ability to select asingle component in a placed 3D CAD file (including the particularplaced IGES file referenced in this SPR) has been improved

1663014 After updating a particular placed IGES file with a newer versionusing the EditEdit menu command in the Placed FilesPlaced Files window (in theAttributesAttributes window) all included components in the new version ofthe placed IGES file are present in the ObjectsObjects window as expected

1648154 For Arbortext IsoDraw 70 M061 and above When a particular ISOfile is printed on an HP LaserJet 5100 plotter (or other printers)parallel lines in the file no longer intersect

30 Arbortextreg IsoDrawreg Release Notes

  • About This Guide
  • Platform Support
    • Supported Operating Systems and Web Browser
    • System Requirements
      • Whatrsquos New
        • New Arbortext IsoDraw 72 File Format
        • 3D Enhancements
        • New Conditions in the Select Elements Dialog Box
        • Improved Animation Editing
        • Callout Enhancements
        • Improved AutoCAD DWGDXF Import Interface
          • SPRs