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Manage and Edit Stored Drawings

Connect to the Database

To open a database of drawings, use the Connect to Database button.

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Connect to Database Connect To Database

To see how it works, refer to the support video Quickstart - section Connect to Database.

Manage Stored Drawings

Drawings can be:

  • Updated (e.g., orientation, photos, details)
  • Opened in vector editors (e.g., Inkscape)
  • Scaled correctly for external use
  • Exported to PDF catalog

You can open an already stored drawing at any time and continue editing it. To see your drawings in the connected database, click the Browser button.

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  • Double-click the ObjID number on the left side of the row to reopen and edit drawings in the LAP software.

Managing drawings

For more details on these operations, refer to the support video Quickstart - section Manage.

Analytical Functions

From the browser window, you can also apply a set of analytical functions to your database. These include the estimated vessel equivalent, profile length, and profile thickness. For more details, refer to the support video Database: Analytical Functions.