Long, Short, Tag, and Part Number Format Dialog Boxes - CADWorx - Reference Data

CADWorx Structure Editor New component pane: Click the Long, Short, Tag, or Part Number ellipsis

Enables you to edit the Long description, Short description, Tag, and Part Number formats for structure members in a library.

Component Tables

Component Tables

Lists the format types available for component tables in Table Fields.

Material Tables

Lists the format types available for material tables in Table Fields.

Library Tables

Lists the format types available for library tables in Table Fields. This table is not available in Part Number Format.

Long, Short, Tag, or Part Number Format dialog box fields

Table Fields

Lists the formats for the chosen table and enables you to add the table field to the Long Desc Format, Short Desc Format, Tag Format, or Part Number Format.

Long Desc Format, Short Desc Format, Tag Format, or Part Number

Lists the actual format and enables you to add information. Use the arrows to add formats from the Table Fields box. Alternatively, you can drag or double-click a format to add it from Table Fields to Long Desc, Short Desc, Tag, or Part Number Format.

Format

Displays the appearance of the format. When you click in the Long Desc Format, Short Desc Format, Tag Format, or Part Number box, the space or text you added appears. Blue words in Format are keywords. Black text is a simple text string and you can edit as needed.

Example

Displays an example of the long or short description, tag, or part number, as it appears in the software.

Setup the Component Formats

1. Click the ellipsis for the field to edit.

   The <Description Type> Format dialog box displays.

2. Select the Component Tables list, and change if needed.

3. Use the left or right arrows to move table boxes from one field to another. Alternatively, you can drag or double-click a format to add it from Table Fields to the corresponding format.

4. Use the up or down arrows to move the format.

5. To edit the format appearance, select the table in the <Description Type> Format box, and then change the format in the Format box.

6. Click OK when finished.

7. Click File > Save to save the changes to the project.