T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
“Files” Tab
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2D Model Prototype file. 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
Prototype…”.
3D Model Prototype file. This is the prototype file with the 3D window settings used for creating a new 3D
model.
Annotation Prototype file. 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.
Line type file. 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.
Hatch pattern file. 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.
Function spline file. 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.