Sheet Format Definition

Sheet format definitions are located in the Standard Definition dialog box, in the drafting category > Sheet Formats node, available via Me > Preferences > Standards, according to specified normalized standards such as ISO, ANSI-ASME, etc.

This definition is not used in 3D Tolerancing & Annotation app.

Defining Sheet Formats

The list of available sheet formats can be extended, reduced or modified by the administrator.

For a specific sheet format, you can:

  • Change its name.
  • Modify the orientation width.
  • Modify the orientation height.
  • Modify the orientation type:
    • PortraitByDefault: Portrait will be the default orientation, but Landscape will be available.
    • LandscapeByDefault: Landscape will be the default orientation, but Portrait will be available.
    • PortraitOnly: Portrait will be the only available orientation. Landscape will not be available.
    • LandscapeOnly: Landscape will be the only available orientation. Portrait will not be available.

A sheet format is referenced by a sheet style. For more information, see Sheet Styles.

  1. In the Standard Definition dialog box, click the Sheet Formats node.

    You can create or delete a sheet format from this node only.

    Important:
    • Make sure that you do not delete a sheet format that is referenced by a Sheet Styles. Doing so makes it impossible to use the XML standard file for the creation or update of a document (whether it is a drawing, a layout or an annotation set).
    • Note that sheet formats are not listed in alphabetical order. However, in the New Drawing or Page Layout dialog box, sheet styles referencing these formats will be listed alphabetically.

  2. For example, click the A0 ISO node in the Standard Definition dialog box and modify the required parameters as needed.