Assign Naming Rules
Assign Naming Rules
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Naming rules can be created to automatically assign names based on the defined format. In Pathfinder, naming rules can be created for all objects such as components, cables, ports and slots.
The naming rules are displayed here (1).
Check the box under the Active column (2) to enable the naming rule for all subsequent object instances.
You can create a new naming rules, delete an existing naming rule of import a new naming rule here (3).
You can double click on an existing naming rule to edit it or select an existing naming rule and click on Next.
Manage Naming Rules
To create a new naming rule or edit an existing one, first assign a name and description to the naming rule (1). You can also enable the naming rule here beforehand.
Assign the object you want to create your naming rule for (2) and click on Next.
fill out the following fields:
Name: Assign a name to the rule.
Description: Write a short description about the rule.
Check the box the activate the rule. You can activate or deactivate it again from the overview window when the rule is complete.
Is limited to: Assign a component or location for which the rule is designated.
Is constrained to: Assign the exact type of component or location for which the rule is designated.
Click on Next to continue.
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Here you can define the format for your naming rule.
You can add or delete elements and assign the sequence of elements for the naming format here (1). Click on element to open the drop down menu. You can select your element here.
You can edit the fields for your elements here (2). Depending on the element, different fields will be available in its properties.
Your naming format will be displayed here (3).
Click on Finish to complete creating the naming rule for new object instances.
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Access this function in the System section on the Dashboard to create and edit naming rules. In Pathfinder naming rules can be created for all objects, e.g. ports and cables. First all existing naming rules are displayed. You can add, delete or im-/export naming rules (1). You can also (de-)activate existing naming rules (2) To edit a naming rule, select it and click Next. |
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Enter name and description, and define, which object types the rule shall be applied to. It is possible to create multiple rules for a single object type. Click Next to continue. |
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In the third step rule elements and their properties can be managed.
All existing rule elements are displayed on the left, use the drop-down-menu (4) to define, what kind of element it is. You can also add or remove elements (3).
The properties of the selected element are displayed and can be edited on the right.
At the bottom you will find a preview of the names generated by that naming rule.
Click Finish to save your changes.