The Setup File user/Setup

You can edit the properties of the program using keywords. Before editing the file, be sure to make a backup copy of the original.

1. Open the file as follows:
   • In single installation /vxg4/user/Setup file.
   • In network server installation for all users /vxg4_srv/user/Setup_all.
   • In network server installation, enabled to a specific computer /vxg4_srv/user/Setup.computername.
2. Edit the file, for example in Notepad.

   Notice, the file includes also keywords which values you must not change. They are listed under the following title: Vertex G4 Basic Settings. Do not change these.

3. Save the file.
4. Restart Vertex.

• File Import/Export
• Parts List
• Part Data/Item Data
• Vertex Text Processing
• Model
• Drawing
• User Interface

File Import/Export

Enabling the Old DWG Converter

As a default, the program always uses the new DWG converter (DWGdirect). If you want to enable the old converter, which was used until G4 version 5.1, you must define the following keywords.

If you want to use the old converter to export a file, add the following keyword:

Keyword set.dwg.convert= 1

If you want to use the old converter to import a file, add the following keyword

Keyword set.dwg.convert= 2

If you always want to use the old converter, add only a single keyword that includes both export and import (1+2=3)

Keyword set.dwg.convert= 3

Accuracy of a spline in a DWG file conversion

Keyword set.dwg.bezier= 5

When exporting a file to a DWG or DXF file, the accuracy of a spline will be taken into account.

The temporary saving directory and file name in Excel transfer

Keyword set.vxtoxl.tmpfile= "./ToExcel.txt"

Defines the file name and user's home directory, user (./), as the saving directory.

Importing DWG files into Vertex with DWG drawing limits

Keyword set.dwglimits.policy= 1

Use DWG drawing limits. Geometric limits will not be used!

Export the hierarchy of an assembly in Step format just like it is in the G4 model (default).

If necessary, set the old format in use: Keyword set.old.stepformat= 1

Export the hierarchy of an assembly in IGES format just like it is in the G4 model (default).

If necessary, you can enable the old format. Keyword set.old.igesformat= 1

 

Parts List

Preventing Parts List Update

Keyword set.refresh.plist= 0.

Prevents a model drawing's parts list data being refreshed when the F5 key is pressed. When using the default value, 1, parts list data is also refreshed, when adding an automatically refreshed drawing sheet to a drawing.

Collection of all parts lists of a drawing

Keyword set.update.all_plists= 1

Collects all parts lists of a drawing by pressing the F5 key or by selecting the Update function.

Structure transfer to Product Database disabled

Keyword set.tocomponents.default= 0

When collecting parts list, the structure transfer to a product database is disabled by default.

The number of link parts to a parts list based on the code

Keyword set.link.linkparts= 1

Link parts are combined only based on the code. Components are ignored. Otherwise fields are ignored.

 

Part Data/Item Data

Part Data button enabled

Keyword set.partprop.partdata= 1.

Adds the Part Data button in the dialog box of the part properties. You can use the button to define material data of a part.

Collecting part data to a parts list instead of an item data

Keyword set.test.itemid= 1

If the code is not defined in the item data (item is not created), the part data is collected to a parts list instead of the item data.

Item button disabled in the New Document dialog box

Keywordset.show.itemdata= 0.

Removes the Item button in the New Document dialog box.

Updating model item data

Keyword set.update.itemdata=

Item data can be updated from the item database to the model, and vice versa, from the model to the item database. This function is available when the model item data is being edited.

Repair of an assembly structure

Keyword set.grlinks.repair= 1

If there is something wrong in the assembly structure, it will be repaired, when you first reopen the assembly into a new window, and after then save it.

 

Vertex text editor

Vertex textprocessing as in use

Keyword set.text.editor= vertex

Sets the Vertex text editor in use, instead of Notepad.

 

Model

Saving an assembly as an original version and a shell model or as an original and facet model.

Keyword set.save.combimodel=

Model is compressed into a smaller file during saving

Keyword set.save.gzipmodel= 1

The file size is reduced to less than half of the original size, even as low as a fifth in the best case. Compressing the file is useful when the file is being read over a slow network. If, however, a fast local area network or a local G4 installation is used, the file compression has no benefits.

Automatic update of the dimension table of a part when saving the part

Keyword set.dimensiontable.saving= 1

You can edit the dimension table of a part later, adding variables to a part, for example. When you edit the dimension table data of a part model and save the model, dimension table data of a part will be updated automatically if this keyword is defined. When you variate a part with the dimension table of an assembly, the updated variable data of a part are displayed in the table.

Displaying textures in a shaded model

Keyword set.opengl.drawtextures= 1

Sets texture drawing permanently in use in shaded model. Notice also the selection Settings> Shaded, Draw textures.

 

Drawing

Compressing a drawing into a smaller file during saving

Keyword set.save.gzippicture= 1

The file size is reduced to less than half of the original size, even as low as a fifth in the best case. Compressing the file is useful when the file is being read over a slow network. If, however, a fast local area network or a local G4 installation is used, the file compression has no benefits.

Always use default parameters

Keyword set.use.picparams= 0

Prevents the use of drawing-specific parameters, and always opens the drawing in such a manner that the default parameters of Vertex software (for example, layers, fonts, pens, line and hatch fonts, dimensions) will be activated. The default parameters are defined in the setup file of Vertex.

Defining the default layer of the elements of a reference drawing

Keyword set.refpicleveldefault.on=

Defines the default layer option selected in the Layer of reference drawing field when a reference drawing is loaded in a drawing. If the keyword is defined, for example set.refpicleveldefault.on= 10, the default layer will be 10 in the Layer of reference drawing field of the dialog box. If the keyword is not defined in the setup file, the Default layers will be selected in the Layer of reference drawing field, and the elements of the reference drawing will remain on the original layers in a drawing.

The new borders of the drawing are drawn according to the sheet

Keyword set.keep.sheetlimits= 1

The new borders of the drawing are drawn according to the sheet, even if there are elements outside the sheet.

Positioning a group and macro using cursor keys

Keyword set.vertex.grouparrowrotate=

Automatic snap to grid points by default

Keyword set.gridsnap.on= 1

Automatic snap to grid points is always selected by default after starting the software.

The cursor moves to the next grid line with a cursor key

Keyword set.shiftarrow.mode= 1

The cursor will move to the next grid line by pressing the Shift+Cursor keys when the grid is rectangular and if it is not in the oblique angle.

Changing the color of the grid.

A direct color setting sets the color from the Vertex color table.

Keyword set.vertex.gridcolor = <color number>

If direct color setting is not in use, you can select a grayscale color. These run from almost black (-15) to almost white (7).

Keyword set.vertex.griddimmer = <-15 ... 7>

Flipping method for the projections of a model drawing

Keyword set.view.type= 1

Flipping method for the projections of a model drawing

Drawing of an arc and spline using the Windows line drawing function

Keyword set.draw.usearcetbez= 1

The software will use Windows line drawing function by default. If necessary, you can use the old Vertex line drawing. Then set the keyword value to 0.

All elements visible in the model drawing

Keyword set.linenext.fix= 1

In error condition the software will attempt to draw all elements visible in the drawing.

 

User Interface

Default document type in the New Document dialog box

Keyword set.new_doc.type=

Usage of license server

Keyword lserver

The software checks, if there is a keyword lserver in the user/Setup file. If the keyword is missing, the license server is not attempted to use. If the keyword is found, after then the LSERVER.TXT file is enabled. Notice the lserver keyword is also included in LSERVER.TXT file. Data of lserver keyword is read from the LSERVER.TXT file, not from the Setup file.

The old functions Flatten into a 3D model or 2D file in enabled.

Keyword set.unbend.usemode= 1

The old Pattern function permanently in use

Keyword set.pattern.oldstyle= 1

Sets the old Pattern function of G4 version 14 or older in use. A pattern created by the new function will be opened in the window, and it can be edited.

The Vertex database views function according to the Windows standard.

Keyword set.db_dlgstyle.prop= N

N is the sum of the values listed below. The combination of Windows standard is 10 (2+8).

Changing the appearance of the axes of the coordinate axis cursor

Keyword set.axiscursor.wincursor= 0

Changes the appearance of the cursor. For more information, see Cursor.

The representation method of a part when adding or moving

Keyword set.groupmove.shaded= 1

Sets shading (OpenGL) as a representation method, when you add or move the part. If adding or moving of the part feels slow, change the wire frame as the representation method by setting the keyword value to 0.

File name visible on the title bar

Keywordset.show.dirinheader= 0

Sets the file name visible on the title bar only. When using the default value 1, the whole file path is visible on the title bar.

Custom File System for new installations in vertex G4 13 version

Keyword custom_file_system= 1

Sets the Custom directory in use. This is a keyword of improved data management maintenance system of Vertex G4 13 version.

Message window deactivated when importing KVERTEX document

Keyword set.warningp_m_.on= 0

When you import a KVERTEX drawing (p_*) or a model (m_*) in to G4, in the message window is noticed that saving will prevent file from opening in the old KVERTEX software. The keyword deactivates the message window.

Displaying Acis error messages

Keyword set.no.aciswarnings= 0

The error messages will be displayed. The display time is about 3 seconds. If you want that the error message will not be displayed, set the keyword value to 1.

Changing the illustrated list to line list with large file amount

Keyword set.browser.maxitems=

You can set the maximum number of files, with which number exceeds, the browsing of the thumbnail images will be change into a list format, when you use the Open> Drawing or Model function. For example, test the value 300. With the value 0, the thumbnails will always be displayed.

Vertex Printer

Keyword plotter=

The software uses Windows printers for printing the document. There may also be your own Vertex printers defined with this keyword.

Date and file name always in the printout

Keyword set.usefile.stamp= 1

In the printer settings of a drawing, you can select Print date, which means that the label and file name of the document will added to the printout, and the date also. If you wish to add the file name always in front of the date, add the keyword set.usefile.stamp= 1 in the user/Setup file in the Vertex folder.