1. To see the user options, in the Section Designer window , click File > User Options....

   The User Options dialog box opens.

   

   The User Options dialog box contains the following settings:

   • Automatic calculation of properties

     If you select the Automatic calculation of properties option, Section Designer automatically calculates the properties of the section each time you add, remove, move or modify a section shape in any way.

     This means that you can view the properties of your section at any time. However, if your section contains many shapes, it may take some time for the properties to be calculated.

     To view section properties, first open the Section Properties dialog box. Then, as you modify your section, the current properties will be displayed.

   • Density

     Besides the type and dimensions of each primary shape (rectangle, circle, triangle, and hole), Section Designer needs to know the density of each shape.

     The value that you type in the Density field is used as the default value for all shapes that you define.

     If necessary, you can change the density of a shape separately.

   • Input label set

     allows you to select which units you want to use while creating your section.

   • Output label set

     allows you to select which units you want to use for output.

     Note:

     The Input label set and Output label set options are completely independent. Therefore, you can select different unit systems for input and output.

   • Output sketch

     The Output sketch options allow you to control the sketch of the section. They do not affect returning section properties to Tedds.

     • If you select No, no sketch is created.
     • If you select To document, a sketch is inserted in your calculation document.
     • If you select To Sketch Viewer, the sketch is created and inserted in Sketch Viewer. You can then manipulate the sketch and insert it wherever you like in your document.

   • Zoom to fit before copy to calcs

     If you select the Zoom to fit before copy to calcs option, Section Designer zooms the created sketch so that the section fills the sketch.

2. Once you have adjusted the settings according to your needs, click OK.

   The options are registered, and the User Options... dialog box closes.

The grid of the Section Designer window makes it easy to create accurately sized and positioned shapes. You can set the spacing of the grid points to meet your needs, modifying it as necessary while you define of the section.