Need to send log files to Support?
Launch DISCUS and under Help, click Show Log Files. Then send the files to support for an excellent diagnostic analysis.
Need to send files to Support?
Launch DISCUS and under Help, click to Send All TDP Files to Support. Browse for a place to save them and send to support.
Need Support Help?
Launch DISCUS and under Help, click ? Support Request. This will launch a ticket for you to enter your request for assistance.
Speaking of Revisions, were characteristics moved from one location to another?
No problem! Select on the drawing all the characteristics that need to be moved and right-click and then select Cut. Navigate to the new location and right-click and select Paste from Cut. At this point [...]
Do you need to create a new revision?
It's easy with DISCUS! Under TDP select New Revision and then save the prior version. Replace the drawing with the new revision. You can also compare the 2 prints and identify what has changed.
Do you have a feature that repeats throughout the drawing?
Try Copy and Paste. Select the item(s) on the drawing and right-click and then select Copy. Navigate to the location on the drawing where the copy should be pasted and right click and click Paste. [...]
Want IDA® to automatically create a sub balloon?
Under Settings and Application Settings and IDA® Settings at the top of the page, click to allow IDA® with a simple double click to create a sub balloon. Ideal for notes such as 1.1, 1.2 [...]
Want to start the IDA® clockwise to start at a new clock orientation?
Under Settings and Application Settings and IDA® Settings click to select clockwise and select the starting point of the group numbering system, such as start at 10:00 o'clock.
Want IDA® to identify rotated characteristics?
Under Settings and Application Settings and IDA® Settings, scroll down to click the radio button next to 90, 180 or 270 degrees.
Do you need to create a new revision without starting over?
Do we have a treat for you! Under TDP, click New Revision (do not lock the characteristics that will disable renumbering). Replace the older version with the newer revision, and you can even compare what has [...]
When you export, does the requirements form have images you don’t want?
Get rid of them easily (no one wants those!) by clicking BOC and click Exclude Images. Re-export and the images are gone, and your download is faster too!
When you launch your DISCUS file, is the drawing hidden?
No problem! Click Bill of Documents link (new for 2026) on the drawing panel and then click your drawing in the page that displays, and the drawing re-appears on the drawing panel.
PPAP Requirements: 2026 Guide
The production part approval process, or PPAP, is a quality control and approval process in the manufacturing industry. Its purpose is to help ensure that parts can meet customer-specific requirements every time. However, it doesn’t [...]
Want to load a PDF or 3D model fast and easy?
Launch DISCUS and on the drawing/model panel, click the link to load your drawing or model. No need to right-click nor access via TDP Properties.
Want to see the IDA status easily?
New with DISCUS 2026 at the right top section of the menu bar, the IDA will show you the status of the processing at a glance.
Want to try the Teardrop Balloon shape?
Click Settings, Application Settings and Balloon Properties. On the balloon shape menu, click the drop-down to select the teardrop shape.
Want to share your Designed Tooling with others?
Click Configure Custom Results Field, click the export icon and all your data is exported and save this to be sent to your appreciative DISCUS colleagues.
Want to upload your Designed Tooling?
In Notepad either copy your designed tooling or enter them. Then under Results and Configure Custom Results Field, click the plus sign to save your notepad file and the Designed Tooling are populated.
Do you need to redo all your tolerances?
If you forgot to indicate the tolerances, no worries! On the drawing, right-click and select Configure Drawing Default Tolerances and enter the new values for the various places. Then click Edit and Select all. Right-click in the [...]
Want to see your license?
Click Settings and License Information to find your license key.