To allow for a correct copy of the dimensioning and the master shapes into the target project, both projects have to have been assigned the same catalog containing the master shapes as preferred catalog.
4.3 Dimensioning
Based on the so-called dimensioning, a specific material may be associated on a per device level with the function of a typical project. Like this it is possible to copy the variants with variable device combinations into the target project. If in the preferred catalog a preferred master shape has been assigned to the material, then this master shape will be transferred to the target project through the copying process.
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To allow for a correct copy of the dimensioning and the master shapes into the target project, both projects have to have been assigned the same catalog containing the master shapes as preferred catalog. |
You may combine the dimensioning of device groups to enable structured working.
Preconditions
Dimensioning Index
In the typical project, devices to receive a different lay out design have to be associated with the attribute Dimensioning Index using the dialog Define.
Within a dimensioning group, the dimensioning indices must be unambiguous, otherwise the assignment of the individual designs is impossible. If no dimensioning groups are assigned, then the dimensioning index within a typical must be unambiguous.
Dimensioning Group
To combine the dimensioning of device groups, the devices must be assigned the attribute Dimensioning Group via Define dialog.
The name of the dimensioning group is freely selectable; the characters ";" and "\" are not permitted.
Devices having no value in the attribute Dimensioning Group are combined in the dimensioning group Default Group.
How to add the attributes Dimensioning Index and Dimensioning Group to the attributes of a device
1. In the Engineering Base Explorer, select a device to receive several lay out designs.
2. Open the dialog Define Dialog via Edit/Define Dialog.
3. Mark on the right side below Available Attributes the attribute Dimensioning Index and pull it with the left mouse button pressed to the left side below Dialog Box Configuration onto a tab. Drag the attribute Dimensioning Group to the same tab using the same procedure.
4. Click on OK.
The easiest way to assign dimensioning indices and dimensioning groups is using a worksheet. Open e.g. the worksheet Devices at a typical. Add the columns Dimensioning Index and Dimensioning Group to the worksheet and assign the indices and groups to the devices.
The definition of the lay out designs is carried out on the typical using the module Configure Dimensioning of the Typical Manager.