The configuration tree display can be used in two distinct modes: Edit Mode and Draw Mode.
Edit Mode
- This is used to configure tree item parameters to match the input data coming from the AutoCAD drawing.
- Edit Mode is the default startup mode for the program.
Draw Mode
- This can be used for sketching or rapid creation of new elements to the AutoCAD drawing based on the configuration.
- Draw Mode can be activated from the Draw drop-down menu or from the toolbar.
Edit Mode
In Edit Mode, the configuration tree is shown with all possible items. Double-clicking any tree item opens up the parameter configuration dialog box for that item. Right-click on an item to see all the actions for that item.
- Insert...: Create a new item in the configuration tree.
- Duplicate: Make a copy of the currently selected item.
- Remove: Remove the currently selected item.
- Move Up: Move the selected item upward in the configuration tree.
- Move Down: Move the selected item downward in the configuration tree.
- Draw: Create a layer, and draw new objects in the DWG drawing based on the configuration of the selected item.
- Create Layer: Creates the AutoCAD layer for the currently selected item.
- Properties...: Access the properties of the selected item.
- Help: Help for the currently selected item.
Draw Mode
In Draw Mode, the configuration tree shows only those items that can be created in AutoCAD (as polylines, points, or symbols). Double-clicking any item in the configuration tree starts the respective drawing function in AutoCAD (e.g., PLINE, POINT, or INSERT). Right-clicking an item shows only the drawing-related actions for that item.
- Draw: Create a layer, and draw new objects in the DWG drawing based on the configuration of the selected item.
- Create Layer: Creates the AutoCAD layer for the currently selected item.
- Layer Properties: Opens the AutoCAD Layer Properties Manager for the currently selected item.
- Help: Help for the currently selected item.
