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The Frequently Asked Questions about DISCUS Basic
- What file formats does DISCUS Basic support?
- What are the minimum PC requirements necessary to use DISCUS Basic?
- What is a TDP and how is it used in relation to DISCUS Basic?
- When I mark-up a drawing, does it alter the original?
- Can DISCUS Basic produce inspection sheets in various formats?
- DISCUS Basic saves my data in a data file with the extension *.DIS. Does this data file contain the actual drawings and specs?
- What is a “requirement image” or “snap rectangle”?
What file formats does DISCUS Basic support?
DISCUS Basic opens files in both the Adobe PDF and TIFF formats. DISCUS Basic generates outputs in PDF and Excel formats.
What are the minimum PC requirements necessary to use DISCUS Basic?
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Supported |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
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Operating System: |
XP, Vista |
XP SP3, Vista SP1 |
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Operating System Language/Region: |
English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
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CPU/ |
Pentium III, 2.0+ GHz processor |
Pentium 4, 1.8+ GHz processor |
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Memory: |
512MB |
1GB |
What is a TDP and how is it used in relation to DISCUS Basic?
TDP is an acronym for Technical Data Package. DISCUS uses this term to refer to the collection of drawings, specs, and other documents related to the technical requirements for a part or assembly. Notionally, DISCUS saves all of this data as a TDP. You will create a TDP for each one of your parts and add the appropriate drawings and specs (and other related documents).
When I mark-up a drawing, does it alter the original?
Marking-up a drawing with DISCUS in no way alters the original drawing. Your mark-up is really an overlay DISCUS places on the drawing. This approach ensures the integrity of your original drawing.
Can DISCUS Basic produce inspection sheets in various formats?
DISCUS has a built in Excel template that is compliant with various first article inspection standards such as AS9102. However, it is also possible to create custom Excel templates to support formats for both internal and customer-required inspection forms.
DISCUS Basic saves my data in a data file with the extension *.DIS. Does this data file contain the actual drawings and specs?
No. The DISCUS data file only contains links or pointers to these files.
What is a “requirement image” or “snap rectangle”?
It is a unique and powerful feature that allows you to very quickly and accurately gather requirement information from drawings, specifications, and notes. A snap rectangle is literally a snapshot taken of pertinent information you need and added to the Bill of Characteristics.
