7.19.4.1.1. Tabbed page "General"
  • General dialog area:

    • Start only one instance of the Designer [Start only one instance of PARTdesigner]: If this option is activated, several PARTdesigner sessions cannot be started at the same time.

    • Set decimal point to numeric keypad [Put decimal place on number block]: This option changes the decimal point key on your keyboard to a period, i.e. you press the decimal point key but write a period. This is an advantage because the notation of decimal numbers in PARTdesigner always requires dots (3 . 5mm) instead of commas (3 . 5mm).

    • Automatic zoom:

    • Hide grid in the layer preview: [Hide grid in the layer preview]

    • Display dependency lines on the left [Show dependency lines on the left]:

    • Show quick access to selected element [Show quick access buttons for selected element]:

    • Integrate history in 3D view [Show history in 3D-Pane]:

    • Mouse wheel always active in variable manager drop-down fields [Always activate mouse wheel in variable manager's drop down fields]:

    • Suggestions for description in variable manager from translation suggestions:

    • When starting without a component, open the last one used [When starting without a file, load the most recent]:

    • Maximum calculation time:

  • Automatic save dialog area:

    As soon as the Activate option is selected, the geometry is automatically saved at adjustable intervals. Enter the desired interval [Timeframe] period in minutes.

  • Chamfer/rounding [Chamfer/Fillet]:

  • Keyboard shortcuts: Define your personal keyboard shortcuts for frequently used actions.

    Example: "HistoryManager" command: "Ctrl H" shows and hides the 3D History docking window.