General preferences allow you to select the measurement unit of graphical templates, show different buttons, set message preferences and optionally use TrueType fonts.
Click . The General tab is active by default. You can modify the settings in the boxes listed below. Click OK to save the changes.
To set... | Modify this... |
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Graphical units | Sets the measurement unit for graphical templates to millimeters or inches. All size-related information (for example height and width of components or objects) is displayed using the selected unit. In textual templates the unit is always character (char(s)). |
Always ask for import method | Click this option if you want the Select Import Method dialog box to appear whenever you import AutoCAD or MicroStation files. If you leave the option unchecked, you will have to double-click for the Select Import Method dialog box to appear. |
Show TrueType fonts | Select this if you want to use TrueType fonts in Template Editor. If unselected, you can use only Tekla fonts. |
Reset messages to visible | Resets the user messages setting so that all messages are displayed again. |
See also
Importing AutoCAD and MicroStation files with import method defined in Template Editor
Importing AutoCAD and MicroStation files with no import method defined in Template Editor