SpoolDWG

TOOLBAR N/A COMMAND LINE SPOOLDWG SHIFT/RIGHT CLICK N/A

CADmep allows the creation of Spool drawings, users are able to select a drawing template, import the required duct or pipe-work system in sections, providing detailed item and dimension information.

Procedure

1. Open the required CAD-Duct/CAD-Mech drawing.
2. Type the spooldwg command to prompt the spool dialogue.

   
   
   

3. Enter a Spool Name.
4. Path button - specify a location to save the spool drawing.
5. Template button - choose a Drawing Template to use with the spool drawing (*.dwt).
6. Store Spool Name to:
   • None - Default
   • Pallet - Stores the Spool Name to the Items Item Entry
   • Custom Data - Stores the Spool Name to the Custom Data field
7. Change Colour - Check to enable the following options:
   • Colour - Select the colour of the duct/pipe-work section
   • Colour Range - Sets the AutoCAD Colours in use
   • Bump Colour - Click to increment the colour selection
8. Set View - Select the view for the Spool drawing.
9. Set Status - Sets the Item Statuses for the spooled drawing.
10. Report - Select a stored Item Report or use Setup button to configure new reports.
11. Tags:
    • Display - Option to display Item Numbers tags
    • Prompt For Positions - prompts the position of Item numbers as soon as the model is spooled
12. Create in Layout Tab - If not checked the spooled model remains in model space.
13. Create Spool on OK:
    • Check to create the spool drawing.
    • Leave un-checked if you wish to change settings and update an existing spool.
14. Once the above options have been selected Click OK.
15. Select the required duct/pipe-work section.
    Note: When using the Report option, the prompt for report placement is relative to the bottom left-hand corner of the report.