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AutoCAD 2005 Sheet Set Manager:Changing Properties of a Sheet SetAuthor: Alireza Parsai
The SSM uses the properties of the sheet set to define new sheets, insert callout blocks, etc. You may also use the custom sheet set properties to enhance a sheet list table. We will explain how to create sheet list tables in the second part of this article on the next issue of Augiworld. Some properties are as follows:
Name: The name of the sheet set Sheet Set Data File: The DST file path Description: Optional information about the sheet set Resource Drawing Location(s): The folders that you keep resource drawings in. Resource drawings are used to create views in new or existing sheets. Label Block for Views: The block that describes inserted views in more detail. For example it shows the viewport scale or the view name. You may use a drawing or a block in a drawing as a view block. Callout Blocks: Block or blocks used for calling another sheet from the current sheet. You may use a drawing or a block in a drawing as a callout block. Sheet Storage Location: The default location to save new sheets created with SSM. Sheet Creation Template: The template file that is used to define new sheets. Such a template file should contain a properly setup layout.
The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the properties of a sheet set.
Notes: ► Click here for the table of contents. ► This tutorial is designed for AutoCAD 2005. ► In this tutorial user entries are in boldface. ► The ¿ symbol represents pressing Enter. ► Make sure to download the "scarborough_project.zip" file. Unzip the file to C:\.
1. On the list right-click the Scarborough Project. Select the Properties option. The Sheet Set Properties dialog box will appear. Click the "Resource Drawing Location(s)" box. Click the ellipsis button. On the "Resource Drawing Locations" dialog box click Add. Select the "scarborough_project" folder and then click Open. Click OK. The folder appears on the "Sheet Set Properties" dialog box.
2. Click the "Label block for Views" box. Click the ellipsis button. On the "Select Block" dialog box click the ellipsis button. Locate and select the "scarborough_pr0185_view_indicator.dwg" for the view label block. Click OK. Use similar method to select the "scarborough_pr0185_callout_block.dwg" as a callout block.
3. Click in the "Sheet Creation Template" box. Click the ellipsis button. In the "Sheet Layout as Sheet Template" dialog box click the ellipsis button and select the "scarborough_pr0185_template.dwt" as the template file. The file contains one Paper Space layout which is automatically selected as the sheet template. Click OK to accept the settings.
4. On the lower left corner of the dialog box click the Edit Custom Properties button. In the "Custom Properties" dialog box click Add. In the "Add Custom Property" dialog box, type "Sheet Set Designer" for the name and your name for the value. Click OK on two subsequent dialog boxes. The sheet set properties are updated properly. Click OK to accept the changes. A dialog box prompts you whether you want to apply changes to all subsets. Click Yes.
Sheet set properties are important when you are dealing with advanced features of SSM such as cross referencing views. < Previous Tutorial<----------------------> Next Tutorial > Table of Contents
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