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.
Want to check on your Modules and Usage?
Click Settings and License Modules to see all the modules you own and how many seats you have!
Want to set up your Application Settings in DISCUS?
Click Settings and Application Settings and Application Settings to refine/expand your DISCUS experience.
Want some sample CMM files for upload as CSV?
Contact [email protected] and request a few samples, from any number of CMM model types.
Want to best use the Intelligent Drawing Analysis (IDA®)?
Upload the drawing but click the eye icon at the top right to preview the drawing. Ascertain what pages to include/exclude for processing. Review the default tolerances and then determine if areas of the drawing [...]
Want to speed up your ballooning processes?
Select the characteristics in the Bill of Documents (BoC) and right-click and select Edit Multiple Characteristics. From the options that display, you can enter a comment that will apply to the selected items or select [...]
Want to set up default tolerances with DISCUS 2025 U2?
Upload the drawing and click the eye icon to review the default tolerances. Now click More Options and then Manage Templates. Enter the Default Tolerances before clicking OK. IDA will then have these tolerances ready [...]