To Create a Pen Table
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From the Print dialog’s Resymbolization menu, choose New Pen Table.
The Create Pen Table File dialog opens.
Pen tables are stored in the directory defined by the MS_PENTABLE configuration variable (typically the ..\WorkSpaces\Example\WorkSets\General\Data directory).
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In the File name field, type the pen table file name.
Only the file name need be entered. By default, the extension ".tbl" is added.
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Click Save.
The Modify Pen Table dialog opens. The new pen table is loaded and pen table processing is activated.
When you create a pen table, MicroStation PowerDraft automatically inserts a single section called NEW. This section provides the minimum structure required in the pen table. You can either rename this section or insert a new one and delete NEW.
- Under Element Selection Criteria, specify which element type(s) you want to modify. For example, suppose you want to modify lines that have weight 1. Under Type select Line, and then click the Weight button and select 1 from the Select Weights dialog. Click OK to dismiss the Select Weights dialog.
- Click the Element Output Actions tab.
- Specify the element output actions. For example, suppose you want lines that have weight 1 to be printed a color with index value 1. Set the Color check box, and then type in an index value of 1 or click the color icon and select color 1.
- Select .
