CTDOT CONNECT DDE GUIDE VOLUME 1 - OVERVIEW


 M.5.8 Updating the Border Cell


The Contract Border Cell has been updated with a new layout and new logos. There are two process that can be used to update the Sheet Models:

  • Manual
  • Batch

 

Open the Design file that needs to be updated, before starting either process make sure the Annotation Scale Lock is off in all models.

 

Manual Process

On the CTDOT tab in the Sheet Production section select Borders > Replace with New Border.

Set

  • Method: Replace
  • Mode: Single
  • The Use Active Cell will be toggled on with the cell name B-Contract active.
  • Annotation Scale will need to be on.

Follow the prompts to update the cell, when complete open the next model and repeat

 

Batch Process

  1. Open the DGN file with Sheet Models requiring and updated border cell.
  2. Open the Models dialog box.
  3. Select the Replace Cell tool.

    Set

    • Method: Update
    • Mode: Single
    • No Active Cell:

  4. Click toFile > Tools > Batch Process
  5. Drag and drop the Sheet Models to the Batch Process, Process Tasks area.

  6. Click on … to load the Command File.

  7. Browse to CT_Configuration\Organization\Macros\CTDOT_Update_Border_Cell.txt and select Open.
  8. Select the Process Batch Process Job icon.

  9. The Files to Process dialog box will open select Process to execute the commands.