The Drawing Manager has two main purposes; firstly, it is used to control the appearance and visualization of all saved Path, Group Path, Group Lead-in, Stand, Park, and Fillet sessions. Elements such as wing clearances, swept paths, and jet blast can be (de)activated, and properties such colors, layers, fills, and transparencies controlled. It is also possible to toggle between 2D and 3D when a session contains one or more 3D objects. Secondly, global settings for the layer/level assignment and other features of conflict analysis are found here.

Session controls

2D/3D

• 3D: Switches to 3D visualization (when supported).
• 2D: Switches to 2D visualization.

Note: For the Fillet, Group Path, Group Lead-in, and Presentation sessions, the buttons are disabled. See 2D/3D Planning & Visualization for more information regarding the interaction between design work and visualization.

Session layer

Displays the layer/level initially applied to all AviPLAN Airside Pro 2024 elements in the selected session(s). By default, this is set to layer AviPLAN-Default, but any layer/level from the drawing can be made the active layer/level.

Note: CAD files must contain at least one layer/level. By default, DWG files have the layer 0; in DGN files the standard level is Default. It is not recommended to actively use these layers/levels for AviPLAN Airside Pro 2024  sessions, as these layers/levels are used by the software internally for the display of ghosted images during the construction, movement, or editing of sessions. Choose any other layer/level or create a new one to set as the session layer.

New CAD layers/levels can be created using the Drawing Manager dialog box by clicking Add Layer/Level in the layer/level list. After the new layer/level has been created, click Apply, and it will be added to the drawing and set as the session layer/level.

Besides selecting a fixed layer/level, it is also possible to select a floating layer/level by clicking the active layer/level in the list. If selected, active sessions will adopt the layer/level currently active in the CAD drawing as the session layer/level.

If layers/levels other than the session layer/level have been explicitly assigned to any subset of elements in a session, when the session layer is changed, a dialog box will display to confirm whether the new session layer should replace all existing layers or just those where the Layer property has not been explicitly set.

Template

Displays the template that is applied (by default, the Standard AviPLAN Airside Pro template is applied). A template contains properties for selected elements within a session. When changes are made in the Session, Elements, and Properties columns, an asterisk will be added after the template name to indicate that the content of the columns no longer corresponds to the content of the template.

The Standard template cannot be modified or deleted, but new templates can be created and updated using the Save and Save As buttons on the right of the Template layer list. When multiple templates are available, the default template can be changed. To set a template as the default one, click it in the list (click to confirm), right-click in the box and click Set as default.

Place static objects along path

This is a list that only displays for the Path and Fillet sessions which facilitates the addition of static objects at points or intervals along a path/route.

The following alternatives are available:

• Place airplane/vehicle/helicopter/VTOL along path/route: Click the + button on the right of the list and then move the object along the path/route to the desired position. Click to confirm its placement. In the Sessions tree, the placed object(s) will display on the Section level for the Path sessions and on the Airplanes level in the Fillet sessions.
• Add airplane/vehicle/helicopter/VTOL; at intervals: Select this option, type the desired distance between objects in the box and click the + button. The objects are added to the drawing. In the Sessions tree, the placed object(s) will display on the Path level for the Path sessions and on the Airplanes level in the Fillet sessions.
• Add airplane/vehicle/helicopter/VTOL; fixed numbers: Select this option, type the number of objects to be inserted in the box, and click the + button. The objects are added to the drawing. In the Sessions tree, the placed object(s) will display on the Path level for the Path sessions and on the Airplanes level in the Fillet sessions.
• Remove added airplanes/vehicles/helicopters/VTOL: Deletes all objects that were inserted along the path/route.

View

The View box is used to display the on/off status of all sessions in the Sessions column. By default, there are only two options: All off and All on. To save the current status, click the Save or Save as button to the right of the View box and provide a name for the current view. After changes have been made to the saved view, it can be updated by clicking the Save button, or a new variant of the current view can be created by using the Save as option.

Sessions tab

Sessions column

The Session column shows all of the sessions available in the drawing grouped in folders. The structure of the selected session can be viewed, and, when session items are selected, the Elements column is filled with elements that can be controlled on that level (see examples above).

The Session column shows all of the sessions available in the drawing grouped in folders, one for each session type. Right-clicking these folders will produce a shortcut menu with the Add folder, Hide session(s), and Show session(s) options. Selecting a session (name) will populate the Elements column with elements that are common for the entire session. Click the plus button to the left of the session name to expand and view the structure of the selected session. When session items are selected, the Elements column is filled with elements that can be controlled on that level (see examples above). Session items (e.g., airplanes) that display in blue are those currently not shown in the drawing.

The same options that are found in the Session Manager dialog boxes in the Path, Group Path, Group Lead-in, Fillet and Park commands are available on each level of the session. Only Presentation sessions cannot be accessed in the same way. This is indicated with a symbol in front of the Presentation session name.

Right-clicking the session (name) opens a shortcut menu with several options including Open, Rename, Hide Session, Zoom, and Create Report (where applicable).

Path and Group Path sessions consist of one or more sections. Initially, sessions will have one section (Section 1). On this level in the tree, right-clicking displays a shortcut menu with the following options:

• Rename section: Provides the name box for typing a new section name.
• Split section: Splits the selected section of the path and creates a new section. See below for details.

Split section

After clicking Split section on the shortcut menu, a section "splitter" must be placed in the drawing. Initially, objects will be shown in magenta, and they can be dragged back and forth along the path. Once the desired splitter placement location has been identified, click to confirm the splitter placement, and a red circle will display at the selected point. Once the path is split into multiple sections, it is possible to display section specific elements and properties, for example, to display the transition from Breakaway engine thrust in (Section 1) to Idle engine thrust in (Section 2).

When more than one section is available on the Section level in the tree, right-clicking displays a shortcut menu with the following additional options:

• Move section end: Moves the section "splitter."
• Merge with next section: Moving the pointer over the Merge section option will display a dialog box that lists other sections with which the selected section can be merged. Merging removes the “splitter” between the two sections, uniting them into one.

Note: When a section (name) is selected in the Session column, it is highlighted in the drawing.

Elements column

Selecting or clearing the Elements checkboxes shows or hides graphic elements in the drawing in accordance with the level of hierarchy selected in the Session column. For example, if Path is selected in the Session column, and Clearance box is selected in the Elements column, the clearance boxes will display around airplanes at the start and end of the path, as well as any static airplanes that have been placed along the path.

Properties column

Set the properties for the selected element; for example, color, line width, etc. Some elements can be filled with color by selecting the Fill checkbox and clicking Apply. Clicking the color icon will display the color table where you can select the desired color and level of transparency.

Service Arrangement

When the Airplane element is selected in the Elements column, the Service Arrangement property is available in the Properties column. This list is set to None as a standard, but as soon as the default (where available) has been selected or a user-defined service arrangement has been created and saved via the Service Editor for the selected airplane, it will be available for selection from this list. To apply a user-defined service arrangement, click it in the list and click Apply. Thereafter it will be possible to turn individual vehicles on/off in the Service Arrangement section of the Elements column.

Once applied, service arrangements can be configured (edited) by clicking the Configure service arrangement button to the right of the selection box. The current session dialog box will close, and the Service editor dialog box will display. After changes have been made to the service arrangement, click the Update button to see the resulting changes in the drawing. Continue with the configuration or click OK to apply the current configuration to the session. After you click OK, the Service editor dialog box will close, and the Command dialog box will reopen, and the selected and configured service arrangement name will be preceded with "C."

Configured service arrangements are session specific, and they are not available for selection in other sessions. If, however, you wish to apply a configured service arrangement to other sessions, click the Configure service arrangement button to open the Service editor. In the upper left corner, click the Save as button to create a user-defined (object) version of the current configuration.

For specific content about handling the elements and properties for each session type, see:

Path Session Manager | Group Path Session Manager | Group Lead-in Session Manager | Stand Session Manager | Park Session Manager | Fillet Session Manager | 2D Presentation Session Manager | 3D Presentation Session Manager

Drawing Settings tab

In the Drawings Settings tab, there are further tabs with settings for jet blast colors, clearance box, terrain and conflict analysis layer/level assignment.

Jet blast colors

Set the default colors for the various jet blast speed levels. Change the colors for subject drawing if desired. Project or client specific (subject) color settings can be saved as a template to be applied in other drawings. Templates can also be shared via the Data Manager. The colors set here will be used in the Session Manager from the respective command.

Clearance box offsets

Clearance distances are shown for each ICAO or EASA Code Letter or FAA Airplane Design Group, depending on which regulation is active.

The distances are shown in the same unit as the drawing and are respectively:

• Nose: In front of the nose.
• Tail: Behind the tail.
• Wing: Beside the wing.
• Body: Along the fuselage before the wings.

Type the desired value in a box to change the default value.

Project or client specific dimension settings can be saved as a template to be applied in other drawings. Templates can also be shared via the Data Manager. The values set here will be used in the Session Manager from the respective command.

Note: ICAO, EASA, and FAA do not provide recommendations for the dimensions of a complete clearance box. Please refer to the respective regulation for guidance. See also Airplane Parking and Docking.

Terrains

Sets the terrain used by the Path, Stand, and Park tools. Use the Select Terrain tool to select a surface, mesh, or 3D Face as usable terrain objects.

Surface

This tool requires that a supported user-drawn Civil 3D® or MicroStation® surface exists in the drawing or as a reference (Civil 3D only).

Note: In Civil 3D, a reference can be created to an existing surface in a data shortcut or a Vault project. The surface reference is a lightweight read-only copy of the original, but it gives access to surface data for other objects such as alignments and profiles. Further information and instructions are available through the Autodesk Knowledge Network (recommended search: "Create Surface References").

1. In the Surfaces list, select the desired surface, and then click Add Surface. The surface will be added to the Selected Terrains list.
2. Repeat step 1 to add additional surfaces, if applicable.

Set the MESHTYPE system variable to 0 to create compatible polygon or polyface surface objects.

Mesh or 3D Face

Note: This tool requires that a supported user drawn mesh or 3D Face object exists in the drawing (see Supported Surface and Mesh Objects below and Terrain - Surface and Mesh Objects.

1. Click Pick Terrain and select the desired surface in the drawing.
2. Type a name for the surface and click OK. The surface will be added to the Selected Terrains list.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add additional surfaces, if applicable.

Supported Surface and Mesh Objects

AutoCAD®/Civil 3D®/BricsCAD®:

• Civil 3D Surface
• Polygon Mesh
  Note: Set the MESHTYPE system variable to 0 to create compatible polygon surface objects.
• Polyface Mesh
  Note: Set the MESHTYPE system variable to 0 to create compatible polyface surface objects.
• 3D Face (three vertices)

MicroStation®:

• Surface
• Mesh
  Note: Use Mesh from Points or Mesh from Contours instead of Mesh from Element when creating meshes for use with AviPLAN Airside Pro 2024.

Conflict Analysis

Layers are assigned to be used by the conflict analysis functionality in the Stand, Group Path, and Group Lead-in sessions. Layer assignment is separated into the following tabs.

Group Path

• Pavement edges
• Shoulder edges
• Apron boundaries

Stand

• Apron safety lines

Group Lead-in

• Landing gear obstacles
• Wing clearance obstacles

Assigning Layers/Levels

1. Click the applicable tab.
2. In the Layers list, click the desired layer/level, and then click Add Layer. The layer/level will be added to the Selected layers list.
3. Repeat step 2 to add additional layers/levels if applicable.

OR

2. Click the Pick from drawing button and pick the desired layer/level in the drawing.
3. Repeat step 2 to add additional layers/levels if applicable.

Note: Analysis remains inactive until at least one layer/level has been selected. For analysis of pavement edges, shoulder edges, and apron boundaries, the lines on the defined layer(s)/level(s) must be continuous or connected for the entire length of the area being assessed for conflicts.

To remove layers/levels from a list, click the layer/level for removal in the list and click the Remove layer button.

Layers/Levels assigned to elements in AviPLAN Airside Pro 2024 sessions cannot be selected for conflict analysis.

Adjacency

Select the checkbox to start adjacency conflict analysis.

Recalculate all adjacency conflict data

Select the checkbox and click Apply to recalculate all adjacency conflict data in the current drawing. The checkbox will automatically be cleared after recalculation.

Note: Adjacency does not rely on layer/level assignment for conflict analysis.