Solid Edge ST5: Scales list in Draft View
Solid Edge ST5: Scales list in Draft View
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Hello all, I'm new here.
I've moved from SE20 to ST5 (yes, a big step) some weeks ago. In SE20, whenever I created a new view in a draft, I was able both to choose among a series of normalized scales (1:1, 1:2, 1:5...) or just type an exact value (0.5, 0.2...).
In ST5 (MP3 installed), however, the drop-down menu for the available scales just shows one: the scale which best fits the chosed sheet format. I can later change the value, but only typing, since the drop-down menu just shows one option.
Due to my workflow, I use a lot scale 1:1 for a lot of parts in the same draft, which makes the thing a bit slower, since I have to place the view first, adjust the scale typing the number and then reposition it again.
Does anybody know how to define the list of available scales in ST5???
Much thanks in advance.
I've moved from SE20 to ST5 (yes, a big step) some weeks ago. In SE20, whenever I created a new view in a draft, I was able both to choose among a series of normalized scales (1:1, 1:2, 1:5...) or just type an exact value (0.5, 0.2...).
In ST5 (MP3 installed), however, the drop-down menu for the available scales just shows one: the scale which best fits the chosed sheet format. I can later change the value, but only typing, since the drop-down menu just shows one option.
Due to my workflow, I use a lot scale 1:1 for a lot of parts in the same draft, which makes the thing a bit slower, since I have to place the view first, adjust the scale typing the number and then reposition it again.
Does anybody know how to define the list of available scales in ST5???
Much thanks in advance.





RE: Solid Edge ST5: Scales list in Draft View
RE: Solid Edge ST5: Scales list in Draft View
In SE20 I had a list of numeric values in that same menu, where I could choose the desired value.
Anyway, thanks for you interest.
RE: Solid Edge ST5: Scales list in Draft View
If this custom.xml is unavailable (i.e. deleted, permissions, etc.), improperly defined in the SEadmin options file, or incorrectly modified then you would not see a list of view scales in the ribbon bar.
Out-of-the-box (OOTB) custom.xml attached for your reference.
Regards,
-Dave
http://about.me/davidmerritt
RE: Solid Edge ST5: Scales list in Draft View
This same file, used in SE20 and without any scale info was working fine, and the scales showing. Maybe they moved the scale list configuration to that file in any of the following versions until ST5
Again, much thanks.