Comparing views

The tab Compare in the Calculation dialog contains the possibility to compare drawings, alternatives and views (see Figure 1). Choose below which part of the tab Compare you wish to read more about.

 

  1. Views

  2. Compare views

  3. Order

  4. Menu bar

  5. Article compilation

 

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Figure 1

 

Views (1)

You can create different comparisons between drawings or article views where every comparison is placed in a separate view. The views you have added shows in the field represented in figure 2.

The following functions exists in the field:

 

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Figure 2

 

Compare views (2)

In the field for Compare views choose which two drawings or article views the comparison shall be based on. Click the button Compare.

 

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Figure 3

 

Order (3)

After making a comparison between two article views it is possible to order the articles that were either missing or added in View 1 (see figure 4).

 

You have the following options:

 

The articles to order are added in Summary.

Click the button Compare criteria to choose which columns the comparison shall be based on.

 

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Figure 4

 

Menu bar (4)

The menu bar (see figure 5) contains several functions that are described below, starting from the left side of the bar.

 

 

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Figure 5

 

Article compilation (5)

The article compilation shows all articles in the article views, and the differences between them.

 

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Figure 6

 

Note:

  • There are three options how to open the Calculation dialog: Press F9 on the keyboard, click the price information shown in the top-right corner of the program window, go to the Tools menu and select Calculation.

  • Light fields can be modified directly.

  • If Show detailed information is activated then that information also becomes searchable.

  • Articles that have already been modified is marked with a different color.

  • All adjustments affects all views.

  • You can keep the Calculation dialog box open while you place components in the drawing area.