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Intergraph Smart 3D Isogen Isometric Drawings

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The following tasks are used when you create new isometric styles.

Modify Drawing Border Files

You can create or modify border files two ways. You can modify existing delivered border files. See Modify an existing border file.

If you have existing MicroStation J (V7) DGN files you want to use as a drawing border, you can import them. See Import an Existing MicroStation DGN Border in the Drawings and Reports Reference Data Help.

Create New Isometric Styles

You can add new isometric styles to the delivered BulkLoadIsoKeys.xls file, and then bulkload the changes into the model data. See Create a new isometric drawing style in the Drawings and Reports Reference Data Help.

Use Isogen Configuration

You can modify, save, and import style options using Isogen Configuration. See Work with Isogen Configuration.

Importing Data from the Style XML File

You can import style data from the style XML file directly through Isogen Configuration. When you import styles, they are shown immediately within Isogen Configuration. See Import data from a style XML file.

Develop the Look and Feel of Drawings

You can change the look and feel of an isometric drawing by changing options within Isogen Configuration. Options can specify everything from drawing content to the system controls for output definition. You can also use the Drawing Setup Tool to customize the content and format of the isometric drawing for a specific drawing style. You can customize the drawing frame and specify which reports are plotted on the isometric drawing when it is generated. You can also define the layout and appearance of the plotted report data. See Explore the Drawing Setup Tool.

Override Drawing Style Options

You can override isometric drawing style options on a per drawing basis. See Option Override Command.

Use Alternative Text

Alternative Text, or AText, is an Isogen feature that allows you to change or remove any text on the isometric drawing. You can substitute your own text in the place of standard Isogen words. See Control isometric output with Alternative Texts.

Map Isometric Data to Drawing Layers

You can map layers within a previously created drawing border file to isometric data. The options used to define the mapping are found in Isogen Configuration in the Drawing Area.Graphics.Definitions and Drawing Area.Graphics.Layers style groups. See Map isometric data to drawing layers.

Configure the Material List

You can specify three styles for material lists on isometric drawings. You use Isogen Configuration to set the options for the material list.

Assign Labels

You assign labels to attributes within a drawing through Isogen Configuration. See Assign labels.

Populate the Title Block

You can use labels to customize the title block of a drawing. Labels are often used for single pieces of data, such as the approval date or your company name. You can use Isogen Configuration to specify options for the appearance and content of the title block. See Populate the title block.

Setting the Symbol Mapping

You can set symbol mapping using Isogen Configuration. See Symbol Map in the Isometric Drawing Options Reference Help.