Functions in the menu

Between the actual set of objects and the mathematical proof with formulas for a Mass list (documented quantity) there may be deviations. This is not due to errors within the program, but is due to the use of the formulas. Deviations can occur if rounded partial areas are added up, the formulas deliver inaccurate results due to the object (pointed triangles) or approximation formulas are used.

The value stored in the options for the permissible deviation in percent indicates this fact as soon as the documentation is created. But the drawing can also be examined afterwards.

It is called up via the menu Tools> Check Documentation. A dialog opens in which the parameters for the check can be set. You can either search for a percentage deviation or you can enter an absolute value.

After confirming with[OK] the drawing is examined and deviating objects in the SearchDialog is listed (see Find objects).

The objects are displayed in the dialog with the determined deviation. If the object is in SearchDialog is marked, it is automatically activated in the mass tree. Now you can in the tab Documentation Changes are made to achieve a desired result. Possible changes would be, for example, changing the documentation method, manual reworking, deactivating the simplification.

This function recalculates all objects in the mass tree. This can be useful if, for example, the calculation routines in the program have changed.

It is called up via the menu Extras> Recalculate quantities. The quantities are then recalculated.

Calling this function resets the position of the documentation texts.

It is called up via the menu Tools> Reset documentation text. The texts that have been changed in their position are then back in their original position.