Settings

Import/Export > PDMS Outfitting > Settings

Use PDMS Outfitting

Disabled by default. When set to Enabled, the blocks can be exported to PDMS Outfitting using the Send to PDMS function.

See PDMS Outfitting integration.

Interface Type

Define the type of interface when PDMS Outfitting is used, Standard or Extended.

Project Locations

Define all project locations that are available when exporting to PDMS Outfitting using the Hull > Export > Send to PDMS function.

Define the location as <drive>\<directory>.

Equipment Pen Number

Define the pen number used to present PDMS Outfitting equipment.

Update Method

Set the method used for sending CADMATIC Hull data to PDMS Outfitting. When set to On user command (default), data is sent by using the Send to PDMS function. If set to Automatic, data is sent automatically without having to use that function.

Note: Even if the setting is set to Automatic you can always use the Send to PDMS function.

Profile Entity

Select Beam (STMEMBER) or Simple (PLATE).

Outfitting Hole Lock

When set to Disabled (default), Outfitting holes can be modified. When set to Enabled, Outfitting holes cannot be selected to be modified. However, it is still possible to set the status for the holes, providing Include locked holes is selected in the Hole Selection Menu dialog (see Hole Status).

Changing this setting affects all Outfitting holes at once (after updating the relevant drawings).

Accepted Hole Lock

When set to Disabled (default), accepted PDMS holes can be modified. When set to Enabled, accepted PDMS holes cannot be selected to be modified. However, it is still possible to set the status for the holes, providing Include locked holes is selected in the Hole Selection Menu dialog (see Hole Status).

Changing this setting affects all PDMS holes at once (after updating the relevant drawings).

Export Shellplates

When enabled, shell plates are included when exporting to PDMS Outfitting.

Exclude Blocks

Define which blocks and block groups are not available when sending parts to PDMS Outfitting.

Block group names can be prefixed with a $ character. If the block group name starts with a numerical value it should be prefixed with a $ character to distinguish it from a block number.