Exclude images globally
To remove images from an inspection sheet export, click the menu item BoC / Exclude Image Requirements. To add an image to a selected characteristic (like a weld callout), open the Characteristic Properties for that [...]
Use white out to find a missed characteristic
When finished with your ballooning, click CTRL and W to see what you missed. Balloon the missed item and change the balloon number for the proper sequence.
Change tolerances quickly
If you ballooned a print with incorrect tolerance, select the items to change in the BoC (Bill of Characteristics) and right-click and set to the new tolerances established in the Default Precision and Tolerances under [...]
Supplemental TDP information
For a more complete TDP (Technical Data Package), add a jpeg picture of the part you are creating or any supplemental information under the menu item TDP/Bill of Documents. Upload all the materials for quick [...]
Change balloon colors in a couple clicks
Under the menu item Tools/Colors, click the color palette icon next to Balloon, Complete. Then choose your color. All balloons are the color you indicated and this is your new default.
Use special validator to enforce AS9102 compliance
DISCUS provides a special Excel validator to ensure compliance with AS9102 Rev B. When you export to Excel, choose AS9102 Rev B Required from the Current Validator dropdown on the export to excel dialog. Once turned [...]
Skip letters in the zone/grid layout
Enter the letters to exclude, such as I, O and those letters are skipped in the grid
Change a Revision in seconds
If your customer sends you a new revision, switch it quickly via TDP and New Revision. Check to see the differences between the two revisions and the data from the first revision stays with the [...]
Change tolerances in two clicks
If you ballooned a print and forgot to set the tolerances, don’t despair. Set the new tolerances under Tools, then select all the characteristics and right-click to select the new tolerances. The data will populate [...]
Export horizontal results per part to Excel
Do you have a need to export your multiple results per part instead of all in one cell? We have a solution for you. Instead of exporting your results to the standard AS9102 Rev B [...]
Visit DISCUS at IMTS 2018
Come see us at IMTS 2018 in Chicago on September 10-15, 2018. We will be in the East Building (Level 3) in booth #135413. Stop by and get a demo of DISCUS, have your questions answered [...]
Announcing: Enhancements & Improvements with Launch of DISCUS 9.5 with Auto Ballooning
DISCUS Software is proud to announce our latest software update, DISCUS Desktop 9.5 with Net Inspect V5 integration, as well as improved results entry. The DISCUS Desktop software tools are productivity solutions that dramatically reduce [...]
Configure custom fields and export to your template
Under the menu item BoC / Configure Fields, enter a value, such as OPER (for Operation), and indicate if it is text free form or a list. In the template use the token ${boc_OPER} in [...]
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Set a unique identifier for key characteristics
To find this option, go to the DISCUS menu item Drawing/Balloon Properties, near the bottom of the dialog enter a value like K for indicating a Key characteristic. When you flag that item as Key [...]
Global balloon colors
You can set the colors of your balloons globally instead of the usual default green. Access this option on the menu item Tools\Colors\Balloons Complete.
Text markup annotations
Use the text mark up feature to annotate your drawing. This gives you the ability to place text anywhere on your drawing but does not make any changes to your underlying drawing. You can control [...]
Free getting started and training guides
Contact [email protected] for a 9.2 training book and Getting Started Guide. DISCUS customers who have a current support contract are eligible.
Whiteout function
Use the white out function (CTRL-W) to hide the snap rectangles and balloons you created on the drawing. This helps you determine what ballooning you missed and allows you to renumber balloons for their proper [...]
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