OpenBridge Modeler

Creating a Detail Style

To create a detail style:

This process combines standard templates under the construction kit principle and can be processed further after completion.

  1. On the DetailCenter, Parts tab > Detail Styles area, right click and select Create Style. The Detail Style Wizard displays. Follow the steps of Detail Style Wizard, described below. The wizard contains 11 pages. Click Next after each step to move to the next one.

    The Detail Style Assistant will then take you through the step-by-step process of creating a new detail style for the drawing. See "Detailing Style Assistant" .

  2. Step 1: Create Style – begin the process.
    Click Next .
  3. Step 2: Style Class Definition – Select the type of detail drawings that can use the new style.
    Click Next .
  4. Step 3: Descriptoipn and Theme – Define the style name and description. You also have the option of assigning a theme to your style.
    Click Next .
  5. Step 4: Detail Output – Select a scale.
    Click Next .
  6. Step 5: 2D Drawing Elements – Select additional elements to add when the details are created using your new style. For example, dimensions, text labels, or position flags.
    Note: If the Add Dimensions option is not checked, the wizard jumps to the Summary page (see Step 12)
    Click Next .
  7. Step 6: Dimension Single Part –Set dimensioning rules for single parts when using the style.
    Click Next .
  8. Step 7: Dimansion Main group – Set dimensioning rules for sub parts in groups when using the style.
    Click Next .
  9. Step 8: Dimension Layout drawing – Set dimensioning rules when using the style for layout drawings.
    Click Next .
  10. Step 9: Dimension General – Set dimensioning rules for general detailing when using the style.
    Click Next .
  11. Step 10: Dimension Options – Specify how the dimension lines display.
    Click Next .
  12. Step 11: Summary – the summary page to show all of the settings for your new style.
  13. Click Execute to finish the wizard.

A message displays to indicate that your detail style has been successfully created. The Detail Style screen displays, allowing you to set up specific detailing tags.