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In Pathfinder you can create naming rules for all objets, e.g. ports and cables.
- In the first step, Pathfinder lists all existing rules (1).
- You can add or remove naming rules with "create" or "delete", respectively (2).
- Select the naming rule you would like to edit and click on "next" (3).You can also double click a naming rule.
Naming rule: overview
- In the second step, you enter properties like name and description.
- Now you need to define for which type of object these rules will apply. You can define several rules per object.
- Click "next".
Naming rule: define properties
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Naming rules: manage elements
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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, 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.