Drawing and Model Settings

  1. Select >  User Preferences >  Drawings, Models.
  2. Select the property in use by selecting the checkbox. For example, select on the View tab Show Detail View Limits.
  3. Set reference cursor's delay in Usage tab > Common group functions.
  4. Select Defaults and the default values are restored.

The View tab

On the dialog box tab View, you can edit the properties belonging to the view and window usage. Such as:

Drawing group

  • Show Drawing Limits
  • Show Detail View Limits
  • Show Color Fills
  • Mark Hidden Texts
  • Mark Associative Elements
  • Change Dimension Color If Connection Is Lost
  • Fast Drawing of Dashed Lines

Model group

  • Show Reference Geometry
  • Show Machining Features
  • Show Both Surface Sides Always
  • Show Model Origin
  • Show Hatches on 3D Model
  • Show Annotations
  • Show Formulas
  • Bitmaps Used in Model Into Model File
  • Show Pipe Handles
  • Show Move, Rotate and Stretch Handles

Common group

  • Show Constraints
  • Show Geometry Tip in Cursor
  • Show Tip in Assembly Tree
  • Show Coordinates in Inches
  • Mark Entity Before Selecting
  • Show Bubble Tips
  • Three Windows Visible with Constraints

The Usage tab

On the dialog box tab Usage, you can edit the properties belonging to the software usage. Such as:

Drawing group

  • Automatic Point Snapping
  • Snap to Reference Drawings and Projections
  • Snap to Grid Points
  • 2D Constraint Manager
  • 2D Automatic Constraints
  • Allow Snap to Text Points
  • Associative Texts Follow
  • Delete Dimension If Connection Is Lost
  • Open Drafting Properties Automatically
  • American Style at Projection Creation

Model group

  • Perspective View by Default
  • Rotate Around Z Axis
  • Fast Projection Change
  • Collision Detection
  • OpenGL Cursor
  • Use Lightweight Assembly Components
  • Move Part in Assembly by Dragging
  • Out of Date Models Are Marked at Assembly Tree

Common group

  • Inverted zoom
  • Welcome Dialog
  • Open Button Menu as Free Window
  • Use Large Buttons on All Button Menus
  • Use Large Buttons for Sub Functions
  • Reference Cursor Delay on Model
  • Reference Cursor Delay on Drawing