Have too much information in your BoC? Remove unneeded columns from view.

1. In the BoC, click the Configure Column icon (not sure which one? Mouse over each…looks like a column icon)
2. Click to remove the item not needed. You can multi-select as well.
3. For example, remove Belongs To, Location, Reportable for a more streamlined BoC.

1. In the Drawing Panel, right-click and add a drawing.
2. To add a second drawing, right-click in the Tab area and add another drawing.
3. You can do the same for specs!

Easily import an Excel saved as a CSV file. Contact Support@discussoftware.com for a sample file to export.

1. In each column enter the information you need for Form 1, Part Number, Part Name, Serial Number, Supplier and FAI Report number.
2. Save the File as CSV.
3. Under File,click Parts List and Import.

The next DISCUS release 4.1 will have a GD&T editor! Soon you will be able to create a feature control frame in DISCUS and export it to the Excel.

1. To replace a drawing for a new revision, for examaple, click File and Replace Drawing.
2. Browse for the drawing to replace and add.
3. If this is a new revision drawing, click File and TDP Properties and enter the proper revision.
4. Save As and enter the new drawing name and revision. 

   Note: New Revision (File | New Revision) function locks the ballloons so if you delete a characteristic, it is forever deleted. Replace drawings is a more flexible way to rev up! If you don’t believe me, click New Revision and read the long warning message. (Replace Drawings is the preferred method, for this reason.)

Create a fast FAI in minutes!

1. Add your drawing, apply the grid and click the Balloon icon.
2. Keep left mouse depressed anddrag a rectangle around the data you want to capture and release the left mouse click.
3. Check out the image size in the right-bottom panel.
4. To adjust export size, click Drawing and Snap Image Options and adjust scale larger (more than likely) or smaller.
5. When finished, click BoC and Export to Excel. Select Output in second Browse and open Excel. Adjust scale (Step 4) as needed.
6. Done! 

Accidentally add a drawing or spec? No problem!

1. If balloons are associated, remove balloons prior to deletion.
2. Click File and Bill of Documents.
3. Select the document you want to delete and click the red X icon.
4. Confirm the deletion.
5. Add the new drawing and/or specification.