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Axiom releases Title Block Manager
for V8.
Title block consistency and
batch modifications now a reality in MicroStation V8.
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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA —
Axiom is proud to announce the newest addition to its ever-expanding
list of MicroStation V8 utilities, Title Block Manager
for V8. This title block management system will help MicroStation
V8 users ensure that the look and content of their title blocks
remains consistent. Also, Title Block Manager for V8 is
a time-saving tool which automates batch changes to title
blocks and makes large scale sheet re-numbering tasks a quick,
five-minute job.
One of the most remarkable features of Title Block Manager
for V8 is its ability to process title blocks in models.
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| Figure 1.1: The extent of a MicroStation V7 design. |
The V8 design file consists of models. Models are separate
design environments stored within one V8 design file. In essence,
a V8 design file is a repository of models. There are two
types of models: sheet models and design models. Some V8 design
files only consist of a single model called the "default
model," which is a design model that is automatically
created when the file is created. Others contain multiple
models. Using more than one model allows a MicroStation shop
or project team to divide up the design into logical components
and yet keep all the design work in one design file.
Components of Title Block Manager
for V8
Title Block Manager for V8 is a complete title block
management solution for V8 users. Title Block Manager for
V8 is made up of two components: Title Block Administrator
for V8 and Title Block Client for V8. Title Block Administrator
for V8 is utilized for all batch processing and for the
initial creation of each title block cell, and Title Block
Client for V8 is used for placing and modifying title
blocks cells in a design file.
Title Block Manager for V8 also offers the capability
to process multiple title blocks in multiple design and sheet
models, process title block data stored in tags and create
detailed reports of all actions performed by the utility.
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| Main dialog box for Title Block Administrator for
V8 |
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| Main dialog box for Title Block Client for V8 |
Title Block Manager for V8 creates a link when title
block cells are placed in MicroStation design files to an
Excel spreadsheet (also referred to as the "editable
database"). Once a title block cell is placed in a design
file, Title Block Manager for V8, while performing
the action "Update database from selected design files,"
extracts the information contained inside the title block
cells in all the selected design files and creates an Excel
spreadsheet.
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"Update database from selected design files"
extracts information from existing title block cells
and tags in order to create Title Block Manager for
V8's editable database (Excel spreadsheet).
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Title Block Manager for V8 creates separate rows records
for each design file. A separate record is also created for
each model in each design file. The data in the spreadsheet
is editable. After performing the action "Update selected
design files from database," all of the changes made
in the spreadsheet are then reflected in the selected design
files. Thus, information such as "sheet number"
or "page number" can be easily modified in dozens
of design files when new sheets are added mid-project.
This bi-directional synchronization between title block cells
and a spreadsheet allows users to bulk modify their MicroStation
title blocks quickly and easily.
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| "Update selected design files from database"
will update the title block information in multiple design
files. |
In addition to processing information stored in title block
cells, Title Block Manager for V8 also extracts existing
tag information stored in design files. When processing tag
information, a separate database record is created for each
tag set processed. All tag information placed into the database
can then be edited in batch just like the information extracted
from title block cells.
Title Block Manager for V8, while having the capability
to process multiple design files at the same time, has the
added capability in MicroStation V8 to process multiple models
simultaneously.
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| Title Block Manager for V8 gives users the flexibility
of selecting which models to process. |
This added V8 "Models" functionality ensures that
only the models the user selects will be processed. Multiple
sheet and design models may be processed at the same time
along with multiple design files.
Once the information is extracted and is put into the spreadsheet,
the spreadsheet acts as a detailed report. Database columns
such as "Design File Path" and "Last File Update"
may be used by CAD managers to determine vital information
about the status and location of all title blocks and design
files in any given project.
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| "Last file Update" column gives an accurate
report of the exact date and time at which the title blocks
were last updated. |
Title Block Manager for V8 also creates separate ASCII
report files for each action it undertakes. For example, "Update
database from selected design files" report gives detailed
information on each title block cell or tag set found in each
design or model processed. "Update selected design files
from database" creates a report describing each change
made to the title blocks in the database. This report lists
what the previous value was and what it has been changed to.
Summary
With the capability to process multiple title blocks in multiple
design files and models, process existing tag information
in design files, and create highly detailed reports of all
actions performed by the utility, Title Block Manager for
V8 is a complete title block management solution. Title
Block Manager for V8 will completely automate the updating
of title block information in any CAD shop, which will certainly
save hours of time.
Call now!
For more information on Title
Block Manager for V8 contact an Axiom MicroStation
Consultant today! Call 727-442-7774 extension 9083 or e-mail
9083@axiomint.com.
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