OpenPlant Modeler Help

Cad Standards - Levels

Displays when you select the CAD Standards option in the Options dialog. Allows you to define new levels, modify default levels, or import custom levels from another project to use as part of your CAD standards.

Levels shaded in Gray are system levels and cannot be deleted.

SettingDescription
Import from selected file If you have predefined Levels standards saved to an existing file, you can import them to the current project. Enter the directory location into the field, or click the Browse icon next to the field and use the ensuing dialog to select the directory.
Note: When you import levels, the Name and level attributes are normally defined. However, you may have to add descriptions for the imported levels.
Import from opened file Imports the predefined levels from the existing open drawing file. The will be added at the bottom of the Levels grid.
Import Imports the levels either from the selected file or the opened file. For instance, if you have a drawing open with defined levels not currently in the project, this option will import those levels into the current project.
Levels The Levels Grid list all of the defined levels in the project. The levels whose Description field is highlighted in gray are system levels. These levels cannot be deleted, but you are able to Rename the level and edit its attributes.
Note: When a system level is selected, the Delete button is disabled.
Note: By default, the Equipment ID is placed on the E-EQUIP-ID level. However, you can modify it here to be put on the same level as Equipment.
Description Displays the description defined for the level. To modify the Description, click in the field and type in a new value.
Level Name Displays the name defined for the level. To modify the Name, click in the field and type in a new value.
Transparency Edit by either entering a value directly into the field, or click in the field and using the arrow buttons to adjust the transparency level.
Add Click to Add to add a new level to the project. When the level is added, you will need to provide a Description for the level and usually a Name to associate the level with. If you define an existing level name such as E_cond-PVC, then the level will inherit the attributes of that level.
Delete Deletes the selected level. If you select a level to delete and is has other settings related to it, a Confirmation dialog displays regarding information on the settings related to the level prompting you to confirm whether to delete the related settings as well.
OK Saves the settings and closes the dialog.
Cancel Closes the dialog without saving the changes.
Apply Applies the changes but the dialog remains open.