Specifies the parameters for a user-created shape.
This component cannot be created by itself. It must be attached to a vessel component or a vessel nozzle component.
The user shape data file (.DAT) and its corresponding drawings must be stored in the folder specified in the configuration file.
The naming convention for user shape drawings is: [datafilename] + [size].dwg
where:
[datafilename] = Name of the user shape data file excluding the extension (.DAT).
[size] = Size corresponding to the data specified in the user shape data file.
For more information, refer to the davit user shape example included in the [Product Folder]/Equipment/UserShape folder.
All available data files located in the UserShape folder can be selected from the Data file list. After you have selected the data file, the available drawings can be selected from the Size list. Click Insert to attach the user shape drawing to the selected parent or nozzle component.
The location of the inserted user shape can be adjusted using the User Shapes dialog box.
Description
Specifies an alphanumeric description for the component. This description is visible even when the component is collapsed in the grid.
Distance
Specifies the distance from the bottom of the component to which this component is attached.
Layout Angle
Specifies the angle between the component centerline and the X-axis.
Additional user data entries listed in the user shape data file
The additional user data displayed in the grid can be modified manually through the grid or through the data file itself. You can modify the data file using any text editor. Value changes in the grid are saved in the drawing only, not the data file.