Setup and Settings
PYTHA - CodeMeter Licencing Software
The following video details how to successfully install CodeMeter on your computer. A summary of the video steps is included below. Please click here to download the updated version of CodeMeter. Download: Get the CodeMeter installation from the link ...
PYTHA - Connect To Network Dongle Following Update
Following installation of either PYTHA V26 or an updated version of the CodeMeter licencing software, users of a PYTHA network dongle may have difficulty accessing their PYTHA licence. It is necessary to make changes to the security settings on the ...
Transitioning to PYTHA V26: What You Need to Know
As you move to PYTHA V26, please read the following key points to help ensure a smooth and successful transition. This article outlines known issues, best practices for working with files, how to get updates, and how to provide feedback. Save Your ...
PYTHA - Network Licence Regularly Dropping Out
Following a recent Windows update, some PYTHA users accessing their licence via a network dongle have been experiencing licence dropouts. To resolve this issue, it is necessary to install a newer version of the CodeMeter licencing software on the ...
PYTHA 26 Environment - Part to Layer Dialogue Options
PYTHA 26 gives users the option to always have PYTHA display minimalist versions of some dialogues. One of these is the Part to Layer dialogue. By default, PYTHA 26 will display a smaller, dropdown list dialogue, instead of the full-sized Layer ...
PYTHA 26 Environment - Project Tree Deactivated When Opening PYTHA
PYTHA 26 gives users the option to always have PYTHA start in the same state, regardless of the settings when closed. One option is to always start PYTHA 26 with the Project Tree deactivated. To change this setting: Launch PYTHA 26 Open Environment > ...
PYTHA 26 Environment - Changing the Position of the Input Line
PYTHA 26 gives users the option to choose where the Input Line is displayed within the PYTHA Model window. Previously located within the bottom frame of the Model window, the new default position for the Input Line is at the top. If you would like to ...
PYTHA - Surface Pro Compatibility
PYTHA users are advised that both PYTHA and CodeMeter software are NOT CURRENTLY compatible with ARM Processors. These new style processors include the Qualcomm Snapdragon processors currently available in the Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Generation). ...
PYTHA - Updating your PYTHA Software (PYTHA 25 and Above)
From time to time in version updates are released for your PYTHA software. This may be to resolve reported issues or to add new features. Using the PYTHA auto update feature allows users to update to the latest versions of Model, Central, RadioLab ...
PYTHA 26 - New View Options
PYTHA 26 introduces an enhanced View dialogue for quick and easy access to all the PYTHA view options. The new View dialogue brings together a range of settings from different PYTHA menus so they can be accessed in one location. The View dialogue can ...
PYTHA 26 - Upgrading to PYTHA Version 26
Installing PYTHA 26 and transferring existing settings is a straightforward process and no special technical or IT knowledge is required. It should take no more than 15 minutes to run through the download, the installation and the settings transfer. ...
PYTHA 26 - New Pen Settings
PYTHA 26 comes preloaded with a number of different Pen setups to choose from, depending on your User Interface settings. You can also create your own customised Pen settings to export for use on other computers. The following video details how to ...
PYTHA 26 Environment - Changing the User Interface
PYTHA 26 comes preloaded with a number of different colour themes for the User Interface (UI). You can also create your own themes to export to other computers. The following video details how to switch between these different themes. A summary of ...
PYTHA - Copy Your Settings From a Previous Version to a NEW Version
When installing a new version of PYTHA onto a computer with an existing PYTHA setup, it is important to ensure settings are correctly copied. This enables users to transition smoothly to an updated version of PYTHA to take advantage of the most ...
PYTHA - How To Generate a Licence Request File
Below is a video detailing the steps required to generate a PYTHA licence request file. The steps outlined in the video are as follows: 1. Ensure you're on a computer with your silver PYTHA license dongle plugged in. If relocating a network dongle, ...
PYTHA - Updating your PYTHA licence dongle (PYTHA 25 and above)
From time to time you may be required to update your PYTHA licence dongle. This may be due to the addition of new licence modules, or to update the expiration of your PYTHA Software Upgrade Agreement (SUA). It is very important that your PYTHA dongle ...
PYTHA - Locating your UNDO folder
When drawing in PYTHA, the software automatically saves a copy of your file at every step. This allows you to use the "UNDO" function to revert to an earlier version of a model if you make a mistake while drawing. By default PYTHA saves the last 100 ...
PYTHA Environment - Hide Command
PYTHA has the option to hide any unwanted commands from the icon bar. When PYTHA is installed all commands are on by default. If you right click on any function and select "Hide command" it will be hidden from the icon bar. Note that hiding a command ...
PYTHA Pen Settings
PYTHA saves all Pen Settings as part of the .pyo file. Any changes that you make within a model will not be applied to any other jobs. To change your default Pen Settings, open a new PYTHA model. Make the desired changes / updates to your Pen ...
PYTHA Settings - Project Header
PYTHA includes a number of settings files that you can customise to suit your needs. One of these settings files controls the Project Header titles. The files that control these settings can be accessed via the PYTHA Central: Open the PYTHA Central ...
PYTHA Libraries - Linking to the Hook Menu
The PYTHA Hook Menu allows you to easily drag-and-drop your library elements into your drawing. To add a new folder of library items to your Hook Menu: Open the Hook Menu Click New from below the My Libraries bar Click Add... ...
PYTHA - Disconnecting Your Licence Dongle
To ensure that no settings are disrupted or files lost, do not disconnect your dongle if PYTHA is currently open on your computer. Please close all instances of PYTHA then unplug your dongle. If you are switching dongles with another user in order to ...
PYTHA Environment - Gizmo
When Gizmo is active, it can be used to easily Move or Rotate a part or group of parts. Once a part selection is confirmed the Gizmo tool will appear, allowing you to select the direction a function should act in. Click on the direction arrow to Move ...
PYTHA Environment - Permanent mode
When Permanent mode is active, any function that you use will stay active after use. This saves time when using a function multiple times. When finished, simply right-click to exit the function. Permanent mode can be activated or deactivated in the ...
PYTHA - Transfer Hook Menu Setup Between Computers
To ensure all your computers have the same libraries available in the library "Hook" menu, please follow these steps: Open PYTHA Central and select " edit MODEL settings files" from the "Extras" menu on the computer you wish to copy the setup from ...
PYTHA - System Requirements
To get the best out of your PYTHA software, you need good hardware. The attached specification sheet details the minimum system requirements, as well as the recommended requirements for the best possible results. If you have any questions about the ...
PYTHA - Importing a Licence Update File
From time to time you may need to update your PYTHA licence dongle. PYTHA 25 and above will automatically access the PYTHA server and apply any available updates when PYTHA Central is launched, and a dongle is connected locally. If you have a network ...
PYTHA - Changing the Mouse Zoom Direction
To change the mouse scroll wheel zoom direction in PYTHA: Go to "Environment" on the PYTHA menu bar Select "Settings" V25 V26 Under the "Graphic options" section, at the top left of the settings dialogue, ensure the box marked "Reverse zoom ...