Drawings options

Use the Drawings page to specify the default drawing settings.

1. Select File > Options > Application Options > Drafting > Drawings.
2. Use the options to specify the settings for drawings:
   • Template — You can use a drawing from another model as a template. The model must have the word 'template' in its name.

     To use a template:

     1. In the Layout area, select the Template option.
     2. Select a Model from the list.

        The Drawing list displays drawings contained in the selected model.

     3. Select a Drawing from the list.

        When you create a new drawing, it takes its size and initial contents from the selected template drawing. For example, the template drawing normally contains a border frame and perhaps a logo.

   • Size — The default dimensions of the drawing are displayed. To edit the dimensions of the drawing, select the option to the left and edit the values. You can also select a standard paper size from the list.
   • Save thumbnails — Select this option to store the thumbnails from the drawing in the model.
   • Graduated background — Select this option to apply any graduated background to new drawing windows. Deselect it to use the mid-colour of the graduated background in new drawing windows.

     Set the graduated background colours using the View Edit dialog.