Creating a Custom Drawing Sheet

Tutorial

• Create a new standard drawing file from menu options

Opening a Drawing Sheet

Adjusting the Sheet Size

A default C-size sheet should appear

• Change sheet size to A (8.5 in. x 11in.)• The title block will indicate the letter A if

the sheet has been properly resized

Adjusting the Sheet Size

Delete the Existing Title Block

• Erase ANSI title block– Right click ANSI – Large then left click delete

Define a New Title Block.A sketch environment will appearUse the rectangle, line, and dimension sketch tools to create the image below. Placement is not important

Creating a New Title Block

• The lower left box will contain a logo which can be replaced later

• Insert graphic into the box and resize as needed

Inserting a Logo

Adding Text to the Title Block

• Use text sketch tool to create information titles in the remaining boxes

Use the text sketch tool again to create Property Model entries for the Drawing Name <TITLE> and Date <CREATION DATE>. This information will be extracted from the solid model part file.

Adding Property Fields

Use the text sketch tool again to create Prompted-Entry fields in the remaining title block boxes. Each will say <Enter Prompt for Field>. This information will be inserted by the drawer for each different drawing.

Adding Text Prompts

Modify Text PromptsEdit each of the <Enter Prompt for Field> statements, and type the following statements as replacements.

The custom title block is now complete. Save the title block using the right-click function. Call it PLTW Title Block.The title block will disappear, but it has been saved in the Drawing Resources under Title Blocks, which is found in the Browser Bar.

Saving the Title Block

To insert your new title block, right click on PLTW Title Block in the Browser Bar and select Insert.Type the required information into the dialog box that appears.

Inserting the New Title Block

Inserting the New Title Block

Note that the Drawing Name and Date are missing. This information be automatically entered when a model view is placed into the drawing.