Want to increase the font size on the Zone/Grid?
New for 2026v1 is the ability to increase the font size of the grid. Open the zone grid and enter the zone grid parameters, and then you can increase the font size in the last [...]
Want to skip the leader line function, but have a “pointer” to the characteristics?
New for 2026v1 is the teardrop shape. Under Settings, Application Settings and Default Balloon Properties and then Characteristic Balloon Properties, select the teardrop shape that has an automatic pointer. (It's a personal favorite and will [...]
Want to extract the Part Name from the title block?
On the OCR mode, set as Notes. Then click the Extract Text tool (E) and navigate to the title block. Drag a rectangle around the Part Name and highlight the Part Name in the box [...]
Need to restore the drawing that is hidden?
If you launch DISCUS and load your prior TDP (Technical Data Package) and the characteristics display in the Bill of Characteristics (BoC), but the drawing doesn't display, it's easy to restore this hidden drawing with [...]
Want to Exclude Images from the Excel output?
Under BoC, click to exclude the images (this setting will now be retained) and then reexport. The images will not populate the requirements in that Excel.
Want to remove a drawing you added in the drawing panel?
If load a drawing by accident, click TDP and Bill of Documents, and you view your drawing link. If there is a (0) appended to that drawing, then you can delete it. Click on the [...]
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.