“Files” Tab

Templates group:

●Drawing. A prototype is a T-FLEX CAD drawing file, whose data is used for initializing a new drawing. You can create several prototype files. In the case the path is not specified with the name of the prototype, the system will search for it in the application folder (PROGRAM).

One can save a prototype file using the command File > Save as Prototype. In this case, the prototype will be saved in the folder …\PROGRAM\ Template. To create a new drawing with the same settings as in this prototype, use the command File > New From Template…

●Assembly Drawing, 3D Assembly. A product structure of each assembly template includes records for assembly forming. It’s their only differ from standard templates.

●3D Model. This is the prototype file with the 3D window settings used for creating a new 3D model.

●Annotation. This is the prototype file for creating a new annotation using the annotation editor. The file path is automatically assigned upon installing the Annotation Editor.

Files group:

●Hatch Pattern Files. The system uses hatch pattern files corresponding to the respective AutoCAD *.PAT files. The file TCAD.PAT, included with the system installation, defines the hatch filling patterns. You can define any hatch pattern file of your own.

●Line Type Files. The system has several built-in line types (continuous, thin, waves). The rest of types are defined by the line type file. The system uses the file TCAD.LIN. Its format complies with the line type files of the AutoCAD system. You can define any type file of your own.

●Function Spline Files. This special file contains data for setting up the menu of the Function Spline creation command. (A function spline is a kind of a construction line.) To create new functions, modify the standard file named FUNCTION.DAT or create a new file by sample, and set its name in this input field of the dialog box.