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such as IGES and DXF, and all standard plotting options are available within the
Pro/DIAGRAM environment.
To Create a New Diagram
Before you start to create diagram objects:
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Make sure you have access to the necessary symbols. Set up your configuration
file to point to the appropriate library directories.
If you are going to work with Grid Snap On, modify your grid spacing to
correspond to the required pin spacing in the diagram.
To Create a New Diagram:
1. Click File > New. The New dialog box opens.
2. Click Diagram in the Type box to start the Diagram module.
3. Type a new diagram file name or use the default file name format (dgm000#) and
click OK. The New Diagram dialog box opens.
4. Click one of the following options. The New Diagram dialog box contains the
following group boxes:
Specify Template
o Empty With Format— Lets you retrieve a saved format.
o Empty—Lets you use the Orientation and Size Controls.
Orientation
o Portrait—Uses standard sizes for portrait, for example, 8.5 inches x 11
inches.
o Landscape—Uses the standard sizes for landscape, for example, 11 inches
x 8.5 inches.
o Variable—Lets you create a size. If you select this command, the Inches
and Millimeters command buttons become available as do the Width and
Height boxes.
Size
o Standard Size—You can click a size, for example, Size A. As you change
the standard size, the values of the width and height change in the grayed
boxes.
o Width—When you select the Variable button, you can set the width in
inches or millimeters.
o Height—Set the height in inches or millimeters.
5. Click OK. The DIAGRAM window opens. You are now ready to create objects for
your diagram.