Need to modify a feature control frame in IDA®?
Mouse over the orange candidate box and reveal a GD&T Editor. Select, for example, true position, then reopen to select Diameter and enter the value, then enter A, B, C for the datums. All the [...]
Need to modify a characteristic candidate with IDA®?
If IDA® misrepresents a characteristic, simply mouse over the orange text box to reveal an edit box. You can enter, for example 1.24 R and click the check mark and the item will be a [...]
Want Training on the Latest Version?
Access www.discussoftware.com and click Resource Center and Training to view the classes. Click the link to the class you want, and you are registered, plus it’s FREE!
Want to View the Results in columns for Several Parts?
Enter the values as 1.24 1.25 with spaces, etc. Under File and Export to Excel, click the drop-down next to the first Browse and select Horizontal Results. When this opens, enable the macros and press [...]
Need to Enter Multiple Results?
Enter the value in DISCUS with a space, such as 1.24 1.22 etc.
Set Rev C in Part Accountability
After you download the latest version, click the Part Accountability tab in the BoC and you can click Rev B or Rev C to display the appropriate fields for that version.
Want the AS9102 Rev C?
Download DISCUS on the DISCUS Website https://www.discussoftware.com/trybuy/download/ and then request a Get Started Guide for this release and use of the AS9102 Rev C Standard.
Hide or Show Columns in the Bill of Characteristics (BoC)
Click the 4th icon on the left, under the Filter icon to display various columns to show in the BoC. You can select to hide or show various columns both in the Requirements and/or Results.
Set up Supplier List as a drop-down option for Form 2
Click the Spec/Material Process Tab in the Bill of Characteristics and click to Configure Suppliers. Enter your supplier name and it will display for future selection on this form.
Set up Balloon Sequence for Group Ballooning
Under Settings and Application Settings and IDA Settings, scroll down to select the ballooning sequence, such as Clockwise, Counterclockwise, Top to Bottom or Bottom to top.
Automatic Leader Lines
Set up auto leader lines via Settings and Application Settings and Balloon Properties. At the bottom of the page, click the checkmark to set up leader lines for any/all ballooned items.
Set Sheet Number
If you want page 1 to be page 2, for example, on a multiple page PDF, right-click on the drawing and select Set Sheet Number. Enter the number, such as 2 and that will be [...]