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1. Deleting Attnbutes from Parts and Entities Use the Delete Attributes property sheet to delete attributes stored in the CADDS database or the associated database Description You can delete existing attributes from parts or from entities These attributes can be stored either in the associated database or in the CADDS database When you delete attributes stored in the associated database you can also delete the same attributes from the corporate database To do this you must execute a script created for this purpose If you are deleting attributes stored in the CADDS part database you select attribute names from the list of CADDS nongraphic attributes also known as CADDS properties If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database you select attribute names from the list of associated attributes If you are deleting attributes from the associated database you can also select attribute names from the work table assuming that the correct attributes are currently stored in the work table Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Attribute icon from the command palette 4 Select Delete Attributes from the Attribute menu to display the Delete Attributes property sheet Procedure To delete attributes from a part or from entities enter the following information on the Delete Attributes pro
2. Procedure To disconnect from the associated database select Disconnect from Database from the Access and Security menu This is a direct action selection After you select this option from the menu you are disconnected from the associated database 2 10 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Linking a Part to the Database Linking a Part to the Database The first time you use EDMInformation with a part you must link your part to the associated database Description For EDMInformation to manage a part s attribute data that part must be linked to the associated database This is done only once the first time the part is used with EDMInformation The part you wish to link to the associated database must be active and a drawing must be active When you link a part EDMInformation creates a unique identifier partid for the part The partid is used to track all attribute data associated with the part After the part is first linked the attribute links for that part are maintained in the associated database Please note After a part is linked to the associated database you can store the part s extents in the associated database along with an offset from the part origin to a selected origin To do this select the Create Extents Offsets option from the Access and Security menu See section Creating Part Extents and Offsets for a description of this option Using This Option Getti
3. Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Ntext are also processed Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it Attribute Browser Property Sheet The Attribute Browser property sheet is illustrated as follows Attribute Browser Attribute n NA p EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 23 Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes Using the Attribute Browser Property Sheet Select the Type field to display a list of the attribute types you can use to create labels The attributes displayed in the scrolling list are determined by the type selected From the list select the attributes you wish to create labels with Select an attribute name then select the Accept option to store the attribute name in the matrix of the Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet Please note If the value for Type is CADDS the CADDS non graphic
4. Verifying Your Database Link You can verify the consistency between the active part s entities and their related records in the associated database Description The Verify Link to Database option checks for consistency between the active part s entities and the related records for the entities in the associated database When you select this option a list of entities with records in the associated database is displayed If any inconsistencies are found EDMInformation displays a message There are two types of inconsistencies e Records exist in the associated database but the entity referred to no longer exists in the part e Attributes assigned to an entity no longer exist in the associated database A non serious inconsistency between CADDS and the associated database can occur during a work session However inconsistencies between CADDS and the associated database may indicate a serious problem Inconsistencies That Are Easily Reconciled If you delete entities that have attributes in the associated database and then verify the part link to the associated database before you file the part you will see a message that associated database records still exist but that the entities no longer exist in the part When you file the part the records for the deleted entities are deleted from the associated database Inconsistencies That Indicate a Problem The first EDMInformation action performed on an active part automatically
5. e Model Data Only Select this option to store attributes for model entities only e Drawing Data Only Select this option to store attributes for drawing entities only e Detail Data Only Select this option to store attributes for detail entities only detail entities can be model or draw mode entities Entity Selection Specify the entities whose CADDS attributes are to be stored in the work table by selecting one of the Entity Selection options described below e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all entities in the active part e Select All Marked Select all entities that have been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select All Not Marked Select all entities that have not been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are currently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation operation All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Entity Types Select entity types from the scrolling list to extract attribute data for only those types of entit
6. 5 If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 6 Select Apply EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 9 Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes Create Work Table Data from Entities Property Sheet The Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Create Work Table Data from Entities Data Extracted Entity Selection All Data Select Graphically Model Data Only Select All Drawing Data Only Select All Marked Detail Data Only Select All Not Marked Select from Work Table Entity Tracing Options Entity Types Extracted Data Sets Point Layer Number Line MIPTR Number String Entity Type Number Nodal Figure X Coordinate Number Text Y Coordinate Number Nodal Text Z Coordinate Number ase sere a Displays the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Create Work Table Data from Entities Property Sheet Data Extracted Select one of the Data Extracted options to specify the type of data whose attributes you wish to store in the work table 6 10 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes e All Data Select this option to store attributes for model drawing and detail entities
7. RDBMS tool in the part database select Create New Graphic Entities from the Utility menu This is a direct action selection After you select this option from the menu the new entities are created in the part database EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 15 Utility Options Editing Entities from Work Table Data Editing Entities from Work Table Data Use the Edit Entities from Work Table option to update the part database with new information about entities whose attributes were stored in the work table Description After you store CADDS attribute data in the work table using the Create Work Table Data option you can edit graphic and non graphic attributes for the entities in the work table by using an RDBMS tool You can edit the work table in the CADDS IPC window After you edit attributes for existing entities in the work table you can update the part database to reflect the changes To do this select the Edit Entities from Work Table option from the Utility menu Please note If you used the RDBMS tool to create new entities in the work table as opposed to editing attributes for existing entities you must use the Create New Graphic Entities option described on the previous page to update the part database Warning Use caution when you edit entities using the Edit Entities from Work Table option Before you attempt to do this you should be very familiar with CADDS database structure See the CADDS 5 D
8. Selecting Data from the Work Table This option appears with the other Entity Selection options shown as follows Entity Selection Select Graphically Select All Select All Marked Select All Not Marked Select from Work Table You can also select the attribute names and values you wish to assign from the work table if the names and values exist there already This option appears on the property sheets as follows A Select Attribute Name and Value from Work Table 3 6 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities Use the Assign Attributes property sheet to assign attributes CADDS or associated to the part itself or to entities within the part Description You can assign attributes to the part itself or to entities within the active part You choose whether to store these attributes in the associated database or in the CADDS part database If you store the attributes in the associated database you can also store the same attributes in the corporate database To do this you must execute a script created for this purpose If you are storing attributes in the CADDS part database you select attribute names from the list of CADDS nongraphic attributes also known as CADDS properties If you are storing attributes in the associated database you select attribute names from the list of associat
9. a format statement using pound signs for example for a real number to two decimal places After each attribute name format pair is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option 6 If you wish to create a title and column headings for your report select Create Titles and Column Headings then select Options to display the Create Titles and Column Headings property sheet 7 If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 8 Select Apply 5 12 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Creating Formatted Reports Query All Attributes Property Sheet The Query All Attributes property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Query All Attributes Attribute Assignment Entity Selection Graphic Entity Select Graphically CADDS Part Select All Select All Marked Select All Not Marked Output Screen Select from Work Table Output to File EA Entity Tracing File Name usr tmp results txt Output to Work Table Query Output Attributes Specify Value for All Null Attributes Select Attribute Name from Work Table Attribute Name Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Browser property sheet Displays the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Displays the Attribute Displays the Create Titles and Column Headings property sheet
10. attributes are displayed in the list that is the attributes stored in the CADDS DATA PROP file If the value for Type is Graphic CADDS graphic attributes such as coordinate values and layer number are displayed in the list Additional Text Options Property Sheet The Additional Text Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Additional Text Options Options on the Additional Text Options Property Sheet You can specify any combination of prefix middle text and suffix The prefix middle text and suffix can each be up to 20 characters in length Prefix Select this option to specify prefix text that will be displayed with the attribute value in the text label For example if you are using the value for the COST attribute in your labels you could create a prefix of Cost per item Select the Text field to type the prefix 4 24 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes Middle Select this option to specify text that will be displayed between the attribute name and the attribute value This option is only valid if you elected to display both attribute name and value in the text labels For example if you are using the attribute name COST and its value in your labels you could create as middle text as of 3 93 Select the Text field to type the middle text S
11. attributes to one or more entities select one of the Entity Selection options To specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet 4 Specify the attribute names and values you wish to assign a If you are storing attributes in the associated database you can select attribute names and values from the work table If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed b You can select any Attribute Name field then select the Editor option to display either the CADDS Attribute Editor or the Associated Attribute Editor Select attribute names from the Attribute Editor then type the values for the attributes into the scrolling matrix After each attribute name value pair is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option 5 If you are storing attributes in the associated database and you wish to send the output of this operation to the work table select Output to Work Table 6 If you are storing attributes in the associated database and you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 7 Select Apply 3 8 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities Assign Attributes Property Sheet The Assign Attributes property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below
12. created from attributes 4 16 Disconnect from Database option 2 10 Index 2 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Index Disc onnecting from the associated database 2 10 Display options overview 4 3 E Edit Attributes option 3 15 Edit Attrib utes property sheet 3 17 options on 3 18 Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet 6 18 optionson 6 18 Editing attributes for parts and entities 3 15 graphic entities from work table data 6 16 Editor button 1 8 EDM Information command palette accessing 1 5 options accessing 1 3 overview 1 1 property sheets 1 1 2 1 work table 3 1 Entities annotating with text generated from attributes 4 16 creating in the part from data in the work table 6 15 editing in the part from data in the work table 6 16 highlighting based on attribute conditions 4 4 marking in the database based on attribute conditions 4 4 selecting based on highlighting 4 4 storing CADDS attributes for in the work table CADDS format 6 7 work table format 5 5 Entity Selection option on Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 21 on Assign Attributes property sheet 3 10 on Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 11 on Delete Attributes property sheet 3 26 on Edit Attributes property sheet 3 18 on Highlight Entities property sheet 4 7 on Query All Attributes property sheet 5 14 on Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 8 Entity Tracing Options property she
13. criteria The Attribute Browser property sheet is described later in this chapter Equality If you wish to specify a value or range of values for the attribute specified in the Name field select this field to specify whether the attribute value of the entities you select will be equal to not equal to greater than less than greater than or equal to or less than or equal to the value you specify in the Value field Value If you wish to highlight entities based not just on the presence of an attribute but also on the value of that attribute select the Value field and type a value into the field Also set the arithmetic equality value in the Equality field Boolean To specify more than one attribute condition for the entities you wish to highlight select the Boolean field to display the values And Or and End Select And or Or to continue the attribute conditions on the next line of the property sheet Select End to indicate that no more conditions are specified Example of a Filled In Attribute Condition Property Sheet In the following example EDMInformation will search for entities with the following attribute criteria e Existence of the attribute STOCKNAME with a value of either BOLT25 or BOLT30 e Existence of the attribute COST with a value of less than 20 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions e Absence of the attribute SUPPL
14. sheet Description The Query menu includes options for the following tasks e Creating work table data from CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes work table format e Creating formatted reports from any combination of attributes e Running predefined queries Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu Procedure 1 Select the Query icon from the command palette 2 Select an option from the Query menu Query Menu Options Query CADDS Data Displays a property sheet that enables you to create work table data for all CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes assigned to the entities you select The resulting work table data is in work table format Query All Attributes Displays a property sheet that enables you to create formatted reports from any combination of attributes CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes associated attributes corporate attributes Concurrent Assembly Mock Up attributes and EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 3 Query Options Overview of the Query Option EDM file attributes The report can be sent to the screen or to a file as well as to the work table Query Attribute Database Displays a property sheet that enables you to select and run a predefined query The report generated by the query can be sent to the screen to a file or to a printer 5 4 EDM Info
15. the work table data must be in CADDS format In other words you must use the Create Work Table Data option to store data in the work table before you can edit the contents of the work table and update the CADDS part with the data You can use the Script option on the Create Work Table Data property sheet to call an RDBMS tool to edit the contents of the work table Please note If you wish to work on data already stored in the work table but the data is in work table format you can use the Select from Work Table option on the Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet to change the data format to CADDS format Contents of the Work Table CADDS Format Below is an illustration of the work table after you use the Create Work Table Data option The output from this option is in CADDS format The contents of the work table are described below To compare CADDS format to work table format see the Query CADDS Data option in Chapter 5 Query Options The same CADDS entity was used to EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 7 Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes generate the sample report on this page and the one in Chapter 5 Query Options Table 6 1 Example of Work Table Data CADDS Format User ID Part ID Cadds UID SnapShot Status Name Value
16. 13 2 13 2 14 2 14 2 14 2 14 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 7 2 18 2 18 2 18 2 18 2 18 2 19 2 19 2 19 2 19 2 20 2 20 2 21 2 21 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Contents v Inconsistencies That Are Easily Reconciled Inconsistencies That Indicate a Problem Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Attribute Options Introduction Overview of the Attribute Option Description Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Attribute Menu Options Assign Attributes Edit Attributes Delete Attributes Selecting Data from the Work Table Storing Results in the Work Table Selecting Entities and Attributes from the Work Table Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities Description Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Assign Attributes Property Sheet Options on the Assign Attributes Property Sheet Attribute Storage Attribute Assignment Entity Selection Attributes Output to Work Table Run Script Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 2 21 2 21 2 22 2 22 2 22 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 9 3 10 3 10 3 10 3 10 3 10 3 11 3 11 3 12 3 12 Contents vi EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Figure Instances Only 3 12 Figures and Their Children 3 12 Connected Nodal Entities 3 12 Related Entities 3 12 Standalone Entities 8118 CADDS Attribute Edit
17. 16 Command palette accessing 1 5 Commands entering name on Run OS Script Command sheet 2 19 running from within EDMInformation 2 18 Concurrent Assembly Mock Up connecting to assembly database 2 7 Connect to Assembly option property on Connect to Database property sheet 2 7 Connect to Database option 2 5 Connect to Database property sheet 2 6 optionson 2 6 Connecting to the associated database 2 5 Consistency between CADDS and RDBMS checking 2 21 Corporate database deleting attributes stored in 3 23 editing attributes stored in 3 15 storing attributesin 3 7 Create Extents Offsets option 2 12 Create Part Extentsand Offsets property sheet 2 13 options on 2 13 Create Titles and Column Headings option on Query All Attributes property sheet 5 15 Create Titles and Column Headings Property Sheet 5 19 Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 10 optionson 6 10 Creating formatted reports from attributes 5 11 new graphic entities from work table data 6 15 part extents and offsets in the associated database 2 12 predefined reports 5 21 text labels based on attributes 4 16 work table data fom CADDS attributes CADDS format 6 7 work table format 5 5 D Data Extracted option on Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 10 Database 2 1 3 1 Delete Attributes option 3 23 Delete Attributes property sheet 3 25 options on 3 26 Deleting attributes for parts and entities 3 23 Dimension text
18. Assign Attributes Attribute Storage Entity Selection CADDS Database Select Graphically Associated Database Select All Select All Marked Select All Not Marked Attribute Assignment Q Select from Work Table Graphic Entity E Entity Tracing CADDS Part Corporate Database Attributes A Select Attribute Name and Value from Work Table Attribute Name Attribute Value Displays the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Displays the CADDS Attribute Editor or the Associated Attribute Editor Displays the File Name Editor property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 9 Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities Options on the Assign Attributes Property Sheet Attribute Storage You can store attributes either in the CADDS database or in the associated database select either the CADDS database option or the Associated Database option If you are storing attributes in the associated database and you wish to store the same attributes in the corporate database select the Corporate Database option To store attributes in the corporate database you must also run a script created to do this Attribute Assignment Select the Graphic Entity option to assign attributes to one or more entities in the active part Select the CADDS Part option to assign attributes to the part itself Entity Selection If you are storing attributes for entities in the CADDS database
19. EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 13 Query Options Creating Formatted Reports Options on the Query All Attributes Property Sheet Attribute Assignment Select the Graphic Entity option to create a formatted report from the attributes of one or more entities in the active part Select the CADDS Part option to create a formatted report from the attributes of the part itself Entity Selection Specify the entities whose attributes will be the subject of the report by selecting one of the Entity Selection options described below e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all entities in the active part e Select All Marked Select all entities that have been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select All Not Marked Select all entities that have not been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are currently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation operation All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Query Output Select one of the firs
20. Editor button to display a scrolling list of assemblies select the name of the assembly you wish to access from the list and select Accept Or select the Name field and type the name of an assembly into the field An assembly name cannot exceed 40 characters Only one assembly can be specified File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Fie Name tdior Directory tee Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name for the script yo
21. Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet 3 14 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities Use the Edit Attributes property sheet to edit attributes stored in the CADDS database or the associated database Description You can edit existing attributes of parts or of entities These attributes can be stored either in the associated database or in the CADDS database When you edit attributes stored in the associated database you can also edit the same attributes in the corporate database To do this you must execute a script created for this purpose If you are editing attributes stored in the CADDS part database you select attribute names from the list of CADDS nongraphic attributes also known as CADDS properties If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database you select attribute names from the list of associated attributes If you are editing attributes in the associated database you can also select attribute names and values from the work table assuming that the correct attributes are currently stored in the work table Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT
22. Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e Ifthe file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet 2 20 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Verifying Your Database Link
23. Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Directory e Filter Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e Ifthe file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in t
24. Sheet 6 21 Using the Query Result Property Sheet 6 21 Contents xiv EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Preface EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference provides instructions for the following tasks e Getting started with EDMInformation e Connecting to the associated database and linking parts to it e Assigning editing and deleting attributes e Highlighting entities based on attributes e Annotating entities with text labels generated from attributes e Generating reports from attributes e Using the work table to edit and create graphic entities Your Comments We welcome your suggestions and comments about this or any other documentation Send your comments in e mail to doc webhelp ptc com Online User Documentation Online documentation is provided in HTML PostScript files of each book in the online collection are also provided You can print the PostScript files for hard copy books The documentation media contains the PostScript files Related Documents The following documents may be helpful as you use EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference e Understanding EDMInformation e EDMInformation Administrator Guide EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference XV Preface e Explicit Modeling User Guide and Menu Reference for basic instructions about using the graphical user interface Book Conventions The following table illustrates and explains conventions used in writing a
25. associated database 0 no change 1 new 2 deleted 4 updated 8 relinked NAME Name of the graphic or non graphic CADDS attribute VALUE Value of the graphic or non graphic CADDS attribute TYPE Type of attribute value 0 null 1 integer 2 real 3 text ORDER Order of the attribute associated with the entity that is the first attribute associated with the entity 0 the second attribute 1 etc SEQUENCE Sequence of the value associated with the attribute for example co ordinate data has three sequence values for the x y and z coordinates Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Query icon from the command palette 4 Select Query CADDS Data from the Query menu to display the Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 6 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Querying CADDS Data Procedure To create work table data in work table format from CADDS attributes enter the following information on the Query CADDS Data property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select one of the Attribute Assignment options Graphic Entity or CADDS part to select the CADDS attribute data for one or more entities or for the part itself 2 If you are selecting CADDS attribute data for one or more entities select one of the Entity Selection options If yo
26. data info scripts EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 19 Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet The Entity Tracing Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Children z Connected Nodal Entities Related Entities A Standalone Entities Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its nested Nfigures are processed Figuresand Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Ntext are also processed Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed 3 20 EDM Information User Guide and Menu R
27. from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 17 Query Options Creating Formatted Reports e Ifthe file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet Attribute Browser Property Sheet The Attribute Browser property sheet is illustrated as follows Attribute Browser Attribute N ee Using the Attribute Browser Property Sheet Select the Type field to display a list of the attribute types you can use to create reports The attributes displayed in the scrolling list are determined by the type selected From the list select the attributes you wish to report on Select an attribute name then select the Accept option to store the attribute name in the matrix of the Query All Attributes property sheet 5 18 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Creating Formatted
28. from the Utility menu 3 Select the Attribute icon from the command palette 4 Select Edit Attributes from the Attribute menu to display the Edit Attributes property sheet Procedure To edit attributes of a part or of entities enter the following information on the Edit Attributes property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select one of the Attribute Storage options to specify the database where the attributes are stored either the CADDS database or the associated database If you are editing attributes in the associated database and you wish to also edit EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 15 Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities the same attributes in the corporate database select the Corporate Database option You must run a script to edit attributes in the corporate database 2 Select one of the Attribute Assignment options Graphic Entity or CADDS part to edit the attributes of one or more entities or of the part itself 3 If you are editing attributes of one or more entities and the attributes are stored in the associated database select one of the Entity Selection options If you wish to specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet 4 Specify the attribute names and values you wish to edit a If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database you can s
29. layer plus the number you specify For example if layer 110 is active and you enter 15 in the field the text labels are created on layer 125 To increment the active layer select the radio button Then select the Integer Calculator and enter the number using the calculator Or select the By field and type the number into the field The default increment is 5 File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows FieName ior O OA Directory tee Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the 4 26 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Ge
30. list If you do not select entity types from the list the selected attributes of all the entities in the work table will be used to update the part database Extracted Data Sets To edit only a subset of the attribute data stored in the work table select data sets from the scrolling list If you do not select data sets from the list all CADDS attributes stored in the work table for the entities you select will be used to update the part database Output to Work Table To store the output from the current EDMInformation operation in the work table select this option This output includes the part ID and the UIDs of all entities affected by the operation Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 6 20 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 19 Utility Options Editing Entities from Work Table Data File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustra
31. menu Each menu option displays a property sheet Description The Display menu includes options for the following tasks e Highlighting entities based on attribute conditions e Annotating entities with text labels from attributes Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu Procedure 1 Select the Display icon from the command palette 2 Select an option from the Display menu Display Menu Options Highlight Entities Displays a property sheet that enables you to highlight or de highlight entities based on attribute conditions The entities you highlight are also marked in the part database After you highlight entities you must use the dehighlight option to remove the highlighting Annotate Entities Displays a property sheet that enables you to create text labels from attributes You can create labels from CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes associated attributes corporate attributes Concurrent Assembly Mock Up attributes and EDM attributes EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 3 Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Highlighting Entities Based on Attnbute Conditions Use the Highlight Entities property sheet to highlight and de highlight entities based on attribute conditions Description You can graphically highlight entities based on attribute c
32. one group ID can be entered Project ID The Project field is invalid until the user ID and password have been entered If projects are defined in EDMInformation select the Editor button to display a scrolling list of projects then select a project from the list and select Accept Or select the Project field and type a valid project ID into the field A project ID cannot exceed 8 characters in length Only one project ID can be entered Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 2 8 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts Connect to Assembly To access Concurrent Assembly Mock Up attributes during the EDMInformation session you must be working in the Concurrent Assembly Mock Up environment EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 7 Accessand Security Options Connecting to the Database and you must connect to a Concurrent Assembly Mock Up database To do this select the Connect to Assembly check box Then select the
33. operation EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 21 Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Text Display Select one of the text display options to specify the contents of the text label You can display both the attribute name and value only the attribute name or only the attribute value Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet The Entity Tracing Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Children Connected Nodal Entities f Related Entities Standalone Entities Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its nested Nfigures are processed Figures and Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object 4 22 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes
34. script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 11 Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet The Entity Tracing Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Children z Connected Nodal Entities Related Entities A Standalone Entities Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its nested Nfigures are processed Figuresand Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Nt
35. under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 15 Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes Use the Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet to create text labels from attributes Description You can annotate entities with text labels created from CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes associated attributes corporate attributes Concurrent Assembly Mock Up attributes and EDM file attributes These text labels are associated with the related entity if the entity is deleted the label is removed The text created by the Annotate Entities option is dimension text Use Design and Drafting software to specify parameters for the dimension text such as text height and arrowhead type and whether the text will be a model or drawing entity By default a text label created by EDMInformation is a drawing entity See the Design and Drafting User Guide and Menu Reference for complete information about Design and Drafting Editing Text Generated from Attributes To change the contents of a text label generated from attributes use EDMInformation as follows 1 Select one of the EDMInformation Attribute options to create a new attribute edit an existing one or delete an attribute
36. verifies the part against the associated database If you ever see an inconsistency displayed at this point report it to the EDMInformation administrator Such inconsistencies indicate a problem with CADDS or the RDBMS For information about resolving inconsistencies between CADDS and the associated database see the EDMInformation Administrator Guide EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 21 Accessand Security Options Verifying Your Database Link Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette Procedure To verify consistency between the active part and the associated database select Verify Link to Database from the Access and Security menu This is a direct action selection After you select this option from the menu a list of linked entities is displayed If any inconsistencies are found between the part and the associated database a message is displayed indicating this 2 22 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Chapter3 Attribute Options This chapter describes the following e Introduction e Overview of the Attribute Option e Selecting Data from the Work Table e Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities e Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities e Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities EDMInformation User Guide
37. you must select the entities in the Graphics window If you are storing attributes for entities in the associated database select one of the Entity Selection options described below e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all entities in the active part e Select All Marked Select all entities that have been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select All Not Marked Select all entities that have not been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are currently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation operation All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Attributes If you are storing attributes in the associated database you can select the attribute names and values you wish to assign from the work table if the names and values exist there already If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed 3 10 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities For both CADDS a
38. 2 Use the Annotate Entities option to update the existing text label with the new attribute information To change text properties such as text height arrowhead type leader line and so on use Design and Drafting software Warning Do not use Design and Drafting software to change the contents of an EDMInformation text label If you do your label will not correspond to the attribute data 4 16 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Display icon from the command palette 4 Select Annotate Entities from the Display menu to display the Annotate Entities property sheet Procedure To annotate entities in a part enter the following information on the Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select one of the Text Display options to display in the label both the attribute name and value only the attribute name or only the attribute value 2 Select one of the Entity Selection options to specify the entities you want to annotate If you wish to specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet 3 Specify the attributes you wish to use to ge
39. 20 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Editing Entities from Work Table Data Query Result Property Sheet The Query Result property sheet is illustrated below This property sheet is displayed when you select the Apply option on the Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet Header1 Header2 Header3 Header4 Header5 e 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using the Query Result Property Sheet The attributes you selected on the Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet are copied to the Query Result property sheet This is the data that will be used to update the part database Examine the Query Result property sheet to make sure that all the attributes and only the attributes you wish to change in the part are included If the information in the Query Result property sheet is not correct select the Cancel option Selecting Cancel re displays the Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet If the information in the Query Result property sheet is correct select the Accept option When you do this EDMInformation updates the part database with the edited information from the work table EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 21 Index A Accessand Security options Connect to Database 2 5 Create Extents Offsets 2 12 Disconnect from Database 2 10 Link to Database 2 11 overview 2 3 Unlink from Database 2 16 Verify Link to Database 2 21 Accessing EDM Information opt
40. 21 Verifying active part link to the associated database 2 21 W Where Clause option on Quer Filter Options property sheet 5 27 Work table CADDS format example 6 7 creating new graphic entities from data in 6 15 editing graphic entities from data in 6 16 selecting data from 3 5 storing CADDS attributes in CADDS format 6 7 work table format 5 5 storing output of highlight operation in 4 5 storing results of an operation in 3 5 work table format example 5 5 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Index 7 Index Index 8 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference
41. CADDS Attributes Creating New Graphic Entities from Work Table Data Editing Entities from Work Table Data EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 1 Utility Options Introduction Introd uction Selecting the Utility icon displays the menu illustrated above When selected the second menu option performs an action immediately while the other two menu options display a property sheet Each option on the Utility menu is described in this chapter Attribute Management Cancel Create Work Table Da Create New Graphic Entities Edit Entities from Work Table 6 2 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Overview of the Utility Option Overview of the Utility Option L Selecting the Utility option displays a menu The second menu option performs a direct action the first and third menu options display a property sheet Description The Utility menu includes options for the following tasks e Creating work table data from CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes CADDS format e Creating new graphic entities from edited data in the work table e Editing entities from edited data in the work table Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu Procedure 1 Select the Utility icon from the command palette 2 Select an option from the Utility menu Ut
42. CADDS attributes that is the attributes stored in the CADDS DATA PROP file The Associated Attribute Editor displays the list of associated attributes From the list you select the attributes to be deleted Select an attribute name from the Attribute Editor then select Accept to store the attribute name in the matrix of the Delete Attributes property sheet After you finish selecting attributes select Cancel to close the Attribute Editor EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 29 Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Directory tee Filter Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Dir
43. CKNO equal to 84578 and then move those entities to layer 210 you would do this as follows 1 Use the Highlight Entities option described in Chapter 4 Display Options to highlight all entities with the attribute STOCKNO equal to 84578 2 Use the Create Work Table Data option with the Entity Selection option set to Select All Marked 3 Use an RDBMS tool to edit the layer assignment of the entities in the work table 4 Use the Edit Entities from Work Table option to update the part database with the new layer assignment 6 6 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes Use the Create Work Table Data option to extract CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes from the part database and store them in the work table in CADDS format Description With the Create Work Table Data option you extract graphic and non graphic attributes directly from CADDS entities and store the information in the work table All CADDS entities are supported The Create Work Table Data option stores the extracted data in the work table in CADDS format The CADDS format is somewhat different from the work table format The work table format is illustrated in the description of the Query CADDS Data option in Chapter 5 Query Options The CADDS format is illustrated below To edit CADDS attributes from data in the work table
44. Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Ntext are also processed 5 16 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Creating Formatted Reports Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Fie Name tdior Directory tee Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory
45. Description The Access and Security menu includes options for the following tasks e Connecting to the associated database e Disconnecting from the associated database e Linking the active part to the associated database e Creating part extents and offsets e Unlinking a part from the associated database e Running scripts and operating system commands e Verifying your database link Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu Procedure 1 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette 2 Select an option from the Access and Security menu Access and Security Menu Options Connect to Database When you begin a work session with EDMInformation you must first connect to the associated database EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 3 Accessand Security Options Overview of the Accessand Security Option Disconnect from Database This is a direct action option that disconnects your work session from the associated database This option is only available if you are connected to the associated database Link to Database This is a direct action option that links the active part to the associated database This option is only available if you are connected to the associated database and a part and drawing are active Create Extents Offsets Displays a property sheet that enables you to creat
46. EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference CADDS 5 Revision 9 0 DOC 36838 002 Copyright September 1999 All Rights Reserved The information and drawings contained herein are the sole property of Computervision Corporation or its third party licensor furnished under license only and authorized for use only by the licensee Use of this document is reserved exclusively for Computervision customers and personnel and is provided under license only Reproduction or distribution of this material in whole or in part is forbidden without the express written consent of Computervision Corporation Copyright 1994 Computervision Corporation Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or FAR52 227 19 c 1 and 2 as applicable Contractor is Computervision Corp Bedford MA 01730 The following trademarks of Computervision Corporation are registered with the USPTO Advanced Surface Design CADDS CADDShade Computervision CV COMPUTERVISION Logo CV stylized letters CVMOS CVware Designer HARNESSDESIGN MEDUSA microDRAFT Personal Designer Personal Machinist and VersaCAD The following are trademarks of Computervision Corporation CV CVaec CVdesign CV DORS CV GEAR CV Liberator CVMAC CVNC CVselect De
47. Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 5 17 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 15 Query Options Creating Formatted Reports Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet The Entity Tracing Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Children rz Connected Nodal Entities A Related Entities A Standalone Entities o e Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its nested Nfigures are processed Figuresand Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes
48. IER Attribute Condition Logical Condition If Name Equality Value Boolean Exist STOCKNAME BOLT25 Exist STOCKNAME BOLT30 And 0 COST pe UU EEEREN Exist O And J Not Exist O SUPPLIER End J Exist And J Exist And J Exist And 7 Exist And C Exist And J Exist pel a FAOOOSOOoe eleelea Presence E Bee And 00 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 13 Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Attribute Browser Property Sheet The Attribute Browser property sheet is illustrated as follows Attribute Browser Attribute N Name1 Name2 Name3 Using the Attribute Browser Property Sheet Select the Type field to display a list of the attribute types you can use as highlight criteria The attributes displayed in the scrolling list are determined by the type selected From the list select the attributes you wish to use as highlight criteria Select an attribute name then select the Accept option to store the attribute name in the Name field of the Attribute Condition property sheet Please note Ifthe value for Type is CADDS the CADDS non graphic attributes are displayed in the list that is the attributes stored in the CADDS DATA PROP file If the value for Type is Graphic CADDS graphic attributes such as coordinate values and layer number are displayed in the list 4 14 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Referen
49. MInformation provides a mechanism for you to execute scripts and operating system commands while you work with EDMInformation Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette 4 Select Run OS Script Command from the Access and Security menu to display the Run OS Script Command property sheet Procedure To run a script or an operating system command from within your EDMInformation session enter the following information on the Run OS Script Command property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select either Run Script or Run OSCommand 2 If you selected Run Script select the Editor button to display a list of valid script names from which you select one script Or select the Name field and type a script name in the field 3 If you selected Run OS Command select the Name field then type the name of the operating system command you want to execute 4 Select Apply 2 18 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Running Scriptsand Operating System Commands Run OS Script Command Property Sheet The Run OS Script Command property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Run OS Script Command Run Script Run OS Command C a Displays the File
50. Name Editor property sheet Options on the Run OS Script Command Property Sheet You can select one but not both of the following options Run Script To run a script select the Run Script option Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 2 20 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts Run OSCommand To run an operating system command select the Run OS Command option then select the Name field and type an operating system command into the field You can type more than one operating system command by separating the commands with a semicolon just as you would enter multiple commands on the operating system command line A command string cannot exceed 80 characters in length EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 19 Accessand Security Options Running Scripts and Operating System Commands File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Directory tee Filter Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor
51. Options Creating Formatted Reports Delete Format Help Line After you have created column headings you can delete the format help line by selecting this option EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference 5 20 Query Options Running Predefined Queries Running Predefined Quenes Use the Query Attribute Database option to run any of the predefined queries available to you Description A number of predefined query files are shipped with EDMInformation These queries generate the following reports e Entities linked to the associated database e EDMInformation groups and their members e Parts associated with EDMInformation e EDMInformation projects e EDMInformation users e Contents of the work table e Contents of corporate tables With the Query Attribute Database option you can run these predefined queries The report can be sent to the screen to a file or to a printer Please note The EDMInformation administrator can create other predefined queries for your site The predefined queries shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info sql user Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Query icon from the command palette 4 Select Query Attribute Database from the Query menu to display the Query Attribute Database property sheet EDMInformatio
52. Reports Please note If the value for Type is CADDS the CADDS non graphic attributes are displayed in the list that is the attributes stored in the CADDS DATA PROP file If the value for Type is Graphic CADDS graphic attributes such as coordinate values and layer number are displayed in the list Create Titles and Column Headings Property Sheet The Create Titles and Column Headings property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Create Titles and Column Headings Insert Format Help Line Delete Format Help Line Text Buffer 10 Lines Options on the Create Titles and Column Headings Property Sheet Use the text buffer of the Create Titles and Column Headings property sheet to type a title or titles and column headings for the report Once you are satisfied with the title and column headings select the Accept option to return to the Query All Attributes property sheet Insert Format Help Line To create column headings it may be helpful to see the width and position of the columns you have defined in the attribute scrolling matrix Select the Insert Format Help Line option to copy into the text buffer the format statements you entered in the attribute scrolling matrix These format statements are displayed in a row to create the format help line You can position column headings over the format help line EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 19 Query
53. Table Format 6 5 Using Utility Options with Other EDMInformation Options 6 5 Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes 6 7 Description 6 7 Contents of the Work Table CADDS Format 6 7 Using This Option 6 9 Getting Here 6 9 Procedure 6 9 Create Work Table Data from Entities Property Sheet 6 10 Options on the Create Work Table Data from Entities Property Sheet 6 10 Data Extracted 6 10 Entity Selection 6 11 Entity Types 6 11 Extracted Data Sets 6 11 Run Script 6 12 Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 6 12 Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 6 12 Figure Instances Only 6 12 Figures and Their Children 6 12 Connected Nodal Entities 6 13 Related Entities 6 13 Standalone Entities 6 13 File Name Editor Property Sheet 6 13 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 6 13 Creating New Graphic Entities from Work Table Data 6 15 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Contents xiii Description 6 15 Using This Option 6 15 Getting Here 6 15 Procedure 6 15 Editing Entities from Work Table Data 6 16 Description 6 16 Using This Option 6 16 Getting Here 6 16 Procedure 6 16 Edit Entities from Work Table Data Property Sheet 6 18 Options on the Edit Entities from Work Table Data Property Sheet 6 18 Attribute Editing 6 18 Entity Types 6 19 Extracted Data Sets 6 19 Output to Work Table 6 19 Run Script 6 19 File Name Editor Property Sheet 6 20 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 6 20 Query Result Property
54. This option is described in Chapter 3 Attribute Options e If the attributes are stored in the corporate database you must execute a script to delete the attributes If you do not know the script to execute see your EDM Information administrator Please note Another way to unlink a part from the database when you have created attributes is to exit the part without saving it This works as long as you did not file the part after you created the attributes Of course you must first determine how much work you would lose by exiting without saving the part Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 2 16 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Unlinking a Part from the Database 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette Procedure To unlink the active part from the associated database select Unlink from Database from the Access and Security menu This is a direct action selection After you select this option from the menu the active part is unlinked from the associated database EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 17 Accessand Security Options Running Scripts and Operating System Commands Running Scnptsand Operating System Commands You can execute scripts and operating system commands from within EDMInformation Description ED
55. Type Order Sequence USER2 15 274 3 0 1 2 1 0 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 2 197 1 1 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 3 0 1 2 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 1056 36 06993 2 3 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 1056 30 001324 2 3 1 USER2 15 274 3 0 1056 0 2 3 2 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 36954 1 4 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 3 1 4 1 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 AQUA 3 4 2 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 37066 1 5 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 1 1 5 1 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 123 1 5 2 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 36963 1 6 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 3 1 6 1 USER2 15 274 3 0 1728 SECRET 3 6 2 The table below describes the contents of the work table Table 6 2 Description of Work Table Contents CADDS Format Name Contents USERID EDMInformation user ID of the user who generated the report PARTID CADDS part identifier in the associated database CADDSUID Unique identifier of the selected entity SNAPSHOT EDMControl snapshot number if applicable 0 if EDMControl 1S not used STATUS Status of the entity in the associated database 0 no change 1 new 2 deleted t4 updated 8 relinked NAME CADDS subrecord number see the CADDS 5 Database Reference VALUE CADDS subrecord value TYPE Type of attribute value 0 null 1 integer 2 real 3 text ORDER Order of the attribute associated with the entity that is the first attribute associated with the entity 0 the second attribute 1 etc SEQUENCE Sequence of the value associated with the attribute for example co ordinate data has three sequ
56. abase 2 16 verifying link to the associated database 2 21 Password entering on Connect to Database property sheet 2 7 Predefined queries running 5 21 Project ID entering on Connect to Database property property Index 4 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Index sheet 2 7 on Quer Filter Options property sheet 5 27 Property sheets Additional Text Options 4 24 Annotate Entities from Attribute Data 4 19 Assign Attributes 3 9 Attribute Browser used with Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 23 used with Highlight Entities property sheet 4 14 used with Query All Attributes property sheet 5 18 Attribute Condition 4 11 Connect to Database 2 6 Create Part Extents and Offsets 2 13 Create Titlesand Column Headings 5 19 Create Work Table Data from Entities 6 10 Delete Attributes 3 25 Edit Attributes 3 17 Edit Entities from Work Table Data 6 18 Entity Tracing Options used with Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 22 Assign Attributes property sheet 3 12 Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 12 Delete Attributes property sheet 3 28 Edit Attributes property sheet 3 20 Highlight Entities property sheet 4 9 Query All Attributes property sheet 5 16 Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 9 File Name Editor used with Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 26 Assign Attributes property sheet 3 14 Connect to Database property sheet 2 8 Create Part Ex
57. ames from the Attribute Editor If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database and you wish to send the output of this operation to the work table select Output to Work Table If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database and you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 7 Select Apply 3 24 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities Delete Attributes Property Sheet The Delete Attributes property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Delete Attributes Attribute Storage Entity Selection CADDS Database Select Graphically Associated Database Select All Select All Marked Select All Not Marked Attribute Assignment Select from Work Table Graphic Entity E Entity Tracing 2 CADDS Part Corporate Database Attributes Select Attribute Name from Work Table Attribute Name Displays the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Displays the CADDS Attribute Editor or the Associated Attribute Editor Displays the File Name Editor property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 25 Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities Options on the Delete Attributes Property Sheet Attribute Storage You can delete attributes stored either in th
58. and Menu Reference 3 1 Attribute Options Introduction Introduction Selecting the Attribute icon displays the menu illustrated above When selected each menu option displays a property sheet Each option on the Attribute menu is described in this chapter Attribute Management Assign Attributes Edit Attributes Delete Attributes 3 2 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Overview of the Attribute Option Overview of the Attnbute Option Selecting the Attribute option displays a menu Each menu option displays a property sheet Description The Attribute menu includes options for the following tasks e Assigning attributes to entities and parts e Editing attributes of entities and parts e Deleting attributes from entities and parts Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu Procedure 1 Select the Attribute icon from the command palette 2 Select an option from the Attribute menu Attribute Menu Options Assign Attributes Displays a property sheet that enables you to assign attributes to parts or to entities You store attributes either in the associated database or in the CADDS database If you store attributes in the associated database you can also store the same attributes in the corporate database To do this you must execute a script
59. ase Reference for information about CADDS subrecords CADDS Format vs Work Table Format When you use any EDMInformation option other than those on the Utility menu and you send the output to the work table the data is in work table format To edit CADDS attributes and geometry in the work table the data must be in CADDS format The only way to store data in CADDS format is to use the Utility option Create Work Table Data In other words you must use the Create Work Table Data option to store data in the work table before you can edit the contents of the work table and update the CADDS part with the data CADDS format is illustrated in the description of the Create Work Table Data option later in this chapter The work table format is illustrated in the description of the Query CADDS Data option in Chapter 5 Query Options Using Utility Options with Other EDM Information Options You can use the Utility options in conjunction with other EDMInformation options such as the attribute options the highlight option the annotate option and the query options With the exception of the highlight operation you must send the EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 5 Utility Options Using the Utility Options to Change Data in the Part output of the first operation to the work table so that the Utility options can operate on the selected entities For example if you wanted to select all entities with the attribute STO
60. atabase Reference for information about CADDS subrecords Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Utility icon from the command palette 4 Select Edit Entities from Work Table from the Utility menu to display the Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet Procedure After you edit entity attributes in the work table using an RDBMS tool update the attributes in the part database by entering the following information on the Edit 6 16 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Editing Entities from Work Table Data Entities from Work Table Data property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select one of the Attribute Editing options to specify the type of changes to be made to the selected entities e Select Replace All Attributes with Data from Work Table to replace all existing attributes for the selected entities with those in the edited work table e Select Append Attribute Values to add new attributes and attribute values to the entities without changing existing ones e Select Update Attribute Values to update the values of existing attributes with the ones in the edited work table 2 If you wish to edit data for certain types of entities only use the Entity Types scrolling list to select from the work table the types of entities whose attributes you wis
61. ate labels from the work table if the names exist there already If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed Otherwise use the attribute scrolling matrix to specify attribute names Select any field in the matrix then select the Editor option to display the Attribute Browser property sheet Use this property sheet to select attributes The Attribute Browser property sheet is described later in this chapter Next select the value format field and define the format of each line of data within the report To define the format enter a group of characters with each representing a single alphanumeric character Real fields can take a decimal point 4 20 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes For example HEHEH HHEH HHH HEHHE represents four fields with a single blank space separating each field The third field represents a real value to two decimal places A format ending in a period rounds any real values to an integer If the field begins with an L the value is left justified in the report After each attribute name and its value format have been correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option To remove an attribute name or value format from the matrix select the appropriate field and then select the Delete Entry option Output to Work Table To store the output from the current EDMInformat
62. base use the Create Work Table Data option available from the Utility menu described in Chapter 6 Utility Options Contents of the Work Table Work Table Format Below is an illustration of the work table after you use the Query CADDS Data option The output from this option is in work table format The contents of the work table are described below To compare work table format to CADDS format see the Create Work Table Data option in Chapter 6 Utility Options The same CADDS entity was used to EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 5 Query Options Querying CADDS Data generate the sample report on this page and the one in Chapter 6 Utility Options Table 5 1 Example of Work Table Data CADDS Format User ID Part ID Cadds UID SnapShot Status Name Value Type Order Sequence USER2 15 274 3 0 Color Aqua 2 0 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 Source 123 2 1 0 USER2 15 274 3 0 Note Secret 2 2 0 The table below describes the contents of the work table Table 5 2 Description of Work Table Contents Work Table Format Name Contents USERID EDMInformation user ID of the user who generated the report PARTID CADDS part identifier in the associated database CADDSUID Unique identifier of the selected entity SNAPSHOT EDMControl snapshot number if applicable 0 if EDMControl 1S not used STATUS Status of the entity in the
63. bout CADDS applications Use of the Convention Examples Explanation Menu selections and options List Section option Specify Layer field File menu Indicates a selection you must make from a menu or property sheet or a text field that you must fill in User selected graphic location X dy or P1 Marks a location or entity selection in graphic examples User input in CADDS text fields and on any command line cvaec hd data param tar xvf dev rst0 Enter the text ina CADDS text field or on any command line System output Binary transfer complete Indicates system responses in the CADDS text window or on any command line Variable in user input tar cvf dev rst0 filename Replace the variable with an appropriate substitute for example replace filename with an actual file name Variable in text tagname Indicates a variable that requires an appropriate substitute when used in a real operation for example replace tagname with an actual tag name CADDS commands and modifiers INSERT LINE TANTO Shows CADDS commands and modifiers as they appear in the command line interface Text string SRFGROUPA or SRFGROUPA Shows text strings You must enclose text string with single or double quotation marks Integer n Supply an integer for the n Real number x Supply a real number for the x mkdir cdrom Indicates t
64. ce Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Directory tee Filter Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files
65. cify Part Extents To store your local part extents in the associated database select the Specify Part Extents check box then select the Calculator button or the appropriate field to enter values for X maximum Y maximum Z maximum X minimum Y minimum and Z minimum The number of characters you can enter for coordinate values is platform dependent EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 13 Accessand Security Options Creating Part Extents and Offsets Specify Part Offsets To store an offset from your local part origin to a selected origin select the Specify Part Offsets check box then select the Calculator button or the appropriate field to enter values for X offset Y offset and Z offset The number of characters you can enter for coordinate values is platform dependent Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described below Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property
66. created for this purpose Edit Attrib utes Displays a property sheet that enables you to edit existing attributes of parts or of entities You edit attributes stored either in the associated database or in the EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 3 Attribute Options Overview of the Attribute Option CADDS database If you edit attributes stored in the associated database you can also edit the same attributes in the corporate database To do this you must execute a script created for this purpose Delete Attributes Displays a property sheet that enables you to delete attributes from parts or from entities You delete attributes stored either in the associated database or in the CADDS database If you delete attributes stored in the associated database you can also delete the same attributes in the corporate database To do this you must execute a script created for this purpose 3 4 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Selecting Data from the Work Table Selecting Data from the Work Table The work table acts as a temporary buffer to hold data generated by the current EDM Information operation You can send the result of one EDMInformation operation to the work table then perform another EDMInformation operation on the data in the work table You can combine EDMInformation functions to use the work table in many ways Here is just one example you highlight all entities with th
67. d Value from Work Table Attribute Name Attribute Value Displays the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Displays the CADDS Attribute Editor or the Associated Attribute Editor Displays the File Name Editor property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 17 Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Partsand Entities Options on the Edit Attributes Property Sheet Attribute Storage You can edit attributes stored either in the CADDS database or in the associated database select either the CADDS database option or the Associated Database option If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database and you wish to edit the same attributes in the corporate database select the Corporate Database option To edit attributes in the corporate database you must also run a script created to do this Attribute Assignment Select the Graphic Entity option to edit attributes of one or more entities in the active part Select the CADDS Part option to edit attributes of the part itself Entity Selection If you are editing attributes for entities and the attributes are stored in the CADDS database you must select the entities in the Graphics window If you are editing attributes for entities and the attributes are stored in the associated database select one of the Entity Selection options described below e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all
68. described in Chapter 5 Query Options e Create work table data from the CADDS attributes of the entities described in Chapter 6 Utility Options You can then edit this data in the work table and replace the data in the CADDS part with the new data from the work table Storing the Output in the Work Table You can also send the output of a highlight operation to the work table After you highlight entities and store the output in the work table you can select the entities in the work table as input to the next EDMInformation operation Using the Highlight Entities option you can even store the output of the highlight operation in the work table without actually highlighting entities or marking them in the database Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Display icon from the command palette 4 Select Highlight Entities from the Display menu to display the Highlight Entities property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 5 Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Procedure To highlight entities in a part enter the following information on the Highlight Entities property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 2 Select the function you want Highlight or Dehighlight Select one of the Entity Selection options to specify the e
69. e CADDS database or in the associated database select either the CADDS database option or the Associated Database option If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database and you also wish to delete the same attributes from the corporate database select the Corporate Database option To delete attributes in the corporate database you must also run a script created to do this Attribute Assignment Select the Graphic Entity option to delete attributes from one or more entities in the active part Select the CADDS Part option to delete attributes from the part itself Entity Selection If you are deleting attributes from one or more entities and the attributes are stored in the CADDS database you must select the entities in the Graphics window If you are deleting attributes from entities and the attributes are stored in the associated database select one of the Entity Selection options described below e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all entities in the active part e Select All Marked Select all entities that have been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select All Not Marked Select all entities that have not been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are cu
70. e and Menu Reference Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Attribute Condition Property Sheet The Attribute Condition property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Attribute Condition Logical Condition If Presence Name Equality Value Boolean pee ey Ge Cd ee pa Ge od ee pa Ge CO ra I Ge CO 0 0 0 0 0 Pa Ge CO Pa Ge CO ee pa eG CO Pa eG CO 0 0 0 Browser property sheet Displays the Attribute lt And Not Exist End Options on the Attribute Condition Property Sheet Following are descriptions of the options on the Attribute Condition property sheet Below is an example of a filled in Attribute Condition property sheet EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference 4 11 Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Presence The Presence field specifies the existence or non existence of the attribute specified in the Name field Select the Presence field to change the value of presence from Exist to Not Exist or the reverse If you select Not Exist EDMInformation checks for the absence of the attribute specified That is if the attribute exists the entity will not be highlighted Name Select the Editor button to display the Attribute Browser property sheet Use this property sheet to select the names of the attributes you wish to use as highlight
71. e attribute STOCKNAME A11 22 and send the output of the highlight operation to the work table then you add an attribute value for SUPPLIER to all entities identified in the work table Please note When you assign edit or delete attributes in the CADDS database you cannot select data from the work table or store the output in the work table However if the attributes are stored in the associated database you can use the work table for input and output t Storing Results in the Work Table Most EDMInformation operations give you the option of sending results to the work table This option appears on the property sheets this way a Output to Work Table The following EDMInformation operations automatically send output to the work table e Query CADDS Data is described in Chapter 5 Query Options e Create Work Table Data from Entities is described in Chapter 6 Utility Options After the output of one operation is stored in the work table you can use the work table contents as input to a subsequent operation Selecting Entities and Attributes from the Work Table Almost all EDMInformation operations allow you to select the data to act on from the work table For example when you assign edit or delete attributes stored in the associated database you can select an option on the property sheet to act on the entities identified in the work table EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 5 Attribute Options
72. e from the list and select Accept Or select the User ID field and type a valid user ID into the field A user ID cannot exceed 12 characters in length Only one user ID can be entered Project ID Any predefined query that takes Project ID as one of its search fields can be narrowed down by specifying a project ID Select the Editor button to display a scrolling list of projects then select one from the list and select Accept Or select the Project ID field and type a valid project ID into the field A project ID cannot exceed 8 characters in length Only one project ID can be entered Part Name Any predefined query that takes Part Name as one of its search fields can be narrowed down by specifying a part name Select the Editor button to display a scrolling list of part names then select one from the list and select Accept Or select the Part Name field and type a valid part name into the field A part name cannot exceed 60 characters in length Only one part name can be entered SQL Where Clause You can narrow the scope of a predefined query by specifying an SQL Where clause Select the field and type in the Where clause The Where clause cannot exceed 80 characters in length EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 27 Chapter 6 Utility Options This chapter describes the following Introduction Overview of the Utility Option Using the Utility Options to Change Data in the Part Creating Work Table Data from
73. e part extents and an offset from the local part origin to a selected origin Part extents and offsets are stored in the associated database This option is only available if you are connected to the associated database and the active part is linked Unlink from Database This is a direct action option that unlinks a part from the associated database This option is only available if you are connected to the associated database and the active part has been linked to the associated database Run OS Script Command Displays a property sheet that enables you to execute a script or operating system command This option is available at all times Verify Link to Database This is a direct action option that checks for consistency between the active part and the part s records in the associated database This option is available if you are connected to the associated database and the active part is linked 2 4 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Connecting to the Database Connecting to the Database Before you can work with EDMInformation you must connect to the EDMInformation associated database Description When you begin a work session with EDMInformation you must first connect to the associated database The Connect to Associated Database property sheet guides you through this process Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Sel
74. ect ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette 4 Select Connect to Database from the Access and Security menu to display the Connect to Associated Database property sheet Procedure To connect to the associated database enter the following information on the Connect to Associated Database property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below Enter a user ID in the User field Enter a password in the Password field If you are a member of a group enter a group name in the Group field If your site uses projects enter a project name in the Project field vu FPF WN Ff If you wish to connect to a Concurrent Assembly Mock Up database select Connect to Assembly and then enter an assembly name in the Name field 6 If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 7 Select Apply EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 5 Accessand Security Options Connecting to the Database Connect to Associated Database Property Sheet The Connect to Associated Database property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described in the following pages Connect to Associated Database User ID Group ID Password Project ID Name Name Project ID Editor H Assembly Name Editor Project1 Assembly1 Project2 Assembly2 Projec
75. ectory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e Ifthe file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet 3 30 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Chapter 4 Display Options This chapter describes the following e Introduction e Overview of the Display Option e Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions e Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 1 Display Options Introduction Introduction Selecting the Display icon displays the menu illustrated above When selected each menu option displays a property sheet Each option on the Display menu is described in this chapter Attribute Management Highlight Entities 4 2 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Overview of the Display Option Overview of the Display Option Selecting the Display option displays a
76. ed attributes If you are storing the attributes in the associated database you can also select attribute names and values from the work table assuming that the correct attributes are currently stored in the work table Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Attribute icon from the command palette 4 Select Assign Attributes from the Attribute menu to display the Assign Attributes property sheet Procedure To assign attributes to a part or to entities enter the following information on the Assign Attributes property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select one of the Attribute Storage options to specify the database where the new attributes will be stored either the CADDS database or the associated database If you are storing attributes in the associated database and you wish to EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 7 Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities also store the attributes in the corporate database select the Corporate Database option You must run a script to store attributes in the corporate database 2 Select one of the Attribute Assignment options Graphic Entity or CADDS part to assign the attributes to one or more entities or to the part itself 3 If you are storing attributes in the associated database and you are assigning
77. eference Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it CADDS Attribute Editorand Associated Attribute Editor The CADDS Attribute Editor and the Associated Attribute Editor are illustrated below Depending on the Attribute Storage option you selected CADDS Database or Associated Database one of these is displayed when you select the Editor option below the attribute scrolling matrix Associated Attribute Editor CADDS Attribute Editor Associated Attribute CADDS Attribute A N za WY r Using the Attribute Editors The CADDS Attribute Editor displays the list of CADDS attributes that is the attributes stored in the CADDS DATA PROP file The Associated Attribute Editor displays the list of associated attributes From the list you select the attributes to be edited Select an attribute name from the Attribute Editor then select Accept to store the attribute name in the matrix of the Edit Attributes property sheet After you finish selecting attributes select Cancel to close the Attribute Editor EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Partsand Entities File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Directory tee Filter Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Pro
78. elect attribute names and values from the work table If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed b You can select any Attribute Name field then select the Editor option to display either the CADDS Attribute Editor or the Associated Attribute Editor Select attribute names from the Attribute Editor then type the values for the attributes into the scrolling matrix After each attribute name value pair is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option 5 If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database and you wish to send the output of this operation to the work table select Output to Work Table 6 If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database and you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 7 Select Apply 3 16 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities Edit Attributes Property Sheet The Edit Attributes property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Edit Attributes Attribute Storage Entity Selection CADDS Database Select Graphically Associated Database Select All Select All Marked Select All Not Marked Attribute Assignment Select from Work Table Graphic Entity E Entity Tracing CADDS Part Z Corporate Database Attributes A Select Attribute Name an
79. elect All Marked Select all entities that have been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select All Not Marked Select all entities that have not been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are currently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation operation All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 5 10 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts 5 8 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Querying CADDS Data Entity Tracing Options Property She
80. ence values for the x y and z coordinates 6 8 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Utility icon from the command palette 4 Select Create Work Table Data from the Utility menu to display the Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet Procedure To create work table data from CADDS attributes enter the following information on the Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select one of the Data Extracted options to select the type of data model data drawing data detail data or all of these whose attributes you wish to store in the work table 2 Select one of the Entity Selection options If you wish to specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet 3 If you wish to extract data about certain types of entities only use the Entity Types scrolling list to select the entities whose attributes you wish to store in the work table 4 If you wish to extract a subset of the CADDS attribute data associated with the entities you selected use the Extracted Data Sets scrolling list to select the attribute data you wish to store in the work table
81. entities in the active part e Select All Marked Select all entities that have been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select All Not Marked Select all entities that have not been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are currently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation operation All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Attributes If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database you can select the attribute names and values you wish to edit from the work table if the names and 3 18 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities values exist there already If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed For both CADDS and associated attributes you can use the attribute scrolling matrix to specify attribute names and values Select any field under the Attribute Name header then select the Editor option to display either the Associated Attribute Editor or the CADDS Attribute Editor Select attribute
82. et The Entity Tracing Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options f Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Children Connected Nodal Entities Related Entities Standalone Entities Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its nested Nfigures are processed Figures and Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Ntext are also processed Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 9 Query Options Querying CADDS Data Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it File Name Editor Property
83. et used with Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 22 used with Assign Attributes property sheet 3 12 used with Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 12 used with Delete Attributes property sheet 3 28 used with Edit Attributes property sheet 3 20 used with Highlight Entities property sheet 4 9 used with Query All Attributes property sheet 5 16 used with Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 9 Entity Types option on Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 11 on Edit Entities fom Work Table Data property sheet 6 19 Executing scripts and commands within EDMInformation 2 18 Explic it desktop accessing EDMInformation from 1 3 Extents creating in the associated database 2 12 Extracted Data Sets option on Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 11 on Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet 6 19 F File Name Editor property sheet used with Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 26 Assign Attributes property sheet 3 14 Connect to Database property sheet 2 8 Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet 2 14 Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 13 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Index 3 Index Delete Attributes property sheet 3 30 Edit Attributes property sheet 3 22 Edit Entities from Work Table Data proper ty sheet 6 20 Highlight Entities property sheet 4 15 Query All Attributes propert
84. ext are also processed Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed 3 12 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it CADDS Attribute Editorand Associated Attribute Editor The CADDS Attribute Editor and the Associated Attribute Editor are illustrated below Depending on the Attribute Storage option you selected CADDS Database or Associated Database one of these is displayed when you select the Editor option below the attribute scrolling matrix Associated Attribute Editor CADDS Attribute Editor Associated Attribute CADDS Attribute a 5 P iF KI b A Using the Attribute Editors The CADDS Attribute Editor displays the list of CADDS attributes that is the attributes stored in the CADDS DATA PROP file The Associated Attribute Editor displays the list of associated attributes From the list you select the attributes to be assigned Select an attribute name from the Attribute Editor then select Accept to store the attribute name in the matrix of the Assign Attributes property sheet After you finish selecting attributes select Cancel to close the Attribute Editor EDMInformati
85. f Sun Microsystems Inc e UNIGRAPHICS is a trademark of McDonnell Douglas Corporation e UNIX is a trademark of UNIX System Laboratories a subsidiary of Novell Inc e Valisys is a trademark of the Valisys Corporation e Versatec is a trademark of Versatec Inc X Window System is a trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners Rev 11 94 Table of Contents Preface Your Comments XV Online User Documentation XV Related Documents XV Book Conventions xvi Overview of EDM Infomation Options Introduction 1 2 Accessing EDM Infomation Options 1 3 Procedure 1 3 EDMInformation Command Palette 1 5 Description 1 5 Accessand Security Options 1 5 Attribute Options 1 6 Display Options 1 6 Query Options 1 6 Utility Options 1 6 Administration Options 1 6 EDMInformation Property Sheets 1 8 Editor Button 1 8 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Contents iii Accessand Secunty Options Introduction 2 2 Overview of the Accessand Security Option 2 3 Description 8 Using This Option 2 3 Getting Here 2 3 Procedure 2 3 Accessand Security Menu Options 2 3 Connect to Database 2 3 Disconnect from Database 2 4 Link to Database 2 4 Create Extents Offsets 2 4 Unlink from Database 2 4 Run OS Script Command 2 4 Verify Link to Database 2 4 Connecting to the Database 2 5 Description 2 5 Using This Option 2 5 Getting Here 2 5 Procedure 2 5 Connect to Associated Da
86. from the work table use the attribute scrolling matrix to specify attribute names Select any field under the Attribute Name header then select the Editor option to display the Attribute Browser property sheet Use this property sheet to select attributes The Attribute Browser property sheet is described later in this chapter After an attribute name is displayed in the matrix you can select the Attribute Value Format field next to it to specify the format of the attribute value in the report The default format is a right justified field 10 characters wide Enter a format statement using pound signs for example for a real number to two decimal places To erase an attribute name or a format statement select the appropriate field and then select the Delete Entry option After each attribute name format combination is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option Create Titles and Column Headings Select this option to create a title and column headings for your report Then select Options to display the Create Titles and Column Headings property sheet Type the title and the column headings in the text buffer of this property sheet and select Accept when you are satisfied with what you have entered The Create Titles and Column Headings property sheet is described later in this chapter Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name
87. g Options Property Sheet 5 16 Figure Instances Only 5 16 Figures and Their Children 5 16 Connected Nodal Entities 5 16 Related Entities 5 17 Standalone Entities 5 17 File Name Editor Property Sheet 5 17 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 5 17 Attribute Browser Property Sheet 5 18 Using the Attribute Browser Property Sheet 5 18 Create Titles and Column Headings Property Sheet 5 19 Options on the Create Titles and Column Headings Property Sheet __ 5 19 Insert Format Help Line 5 19 Delete Format Help Line 5 20 Running Predefined Queries 5 21 Description 5 21 Using This Option 5 21 Getting Here 5 21 Procedure 5 22 Query Attribute Database Property Sheet 5 23 Options on the Query Attribute Database Property Sheet 5 23 Query Name 5 23 Results Destination 5 23 Query Filter Conditions 5 24 File Name Editor Property Sheet 5 24 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 5 24 Query Filter Options Property Sheet 5 26 Options on the Query Filter Options Property Sheet 5 26 User ID 5 27 Project ID 5 27 Part Name 5 27 SQL Where Clause 5 27 Utility Options Introduction 6 2 Contents xii EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Overview of the Utility Option 6 3 Description 6 3 Using This Option 6 3 Getting Here 6 3 Procedure 6 3 Utility Menu Options 6 3 Create Work Table Data 6 3 Create New Graphic Entities 6 3 Edit Entities from Work Table 6 4 Using the Utility Options to Change Data in the Part 6 5 CADDS Format vs Work
88. h to edit 3 Specify the CADDS attribute data stored in the work table that you wish to edit by selecting the attribute data from the Extracted Data Sets scrolling list 4 If you wish to send the output of this operation to the work table select Output to Work Table 5 If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 6 Select Apply The Query Results property sheet is displayed 7 The Query Results property sheet displays the data from the work table that you selected on the Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet This is the data that will be used to update the part database so make sure it is correct 8 Select Accept EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 17 Utility Options Editing Entities from Work Table Data Edit Entities from Work Table Data Property Sheet The Edit Entities from Work Table Data property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Edit Entities from Work Table Data Attribute Editing Replace All Attributes with Data from Work Table Append New Attributes or Values Update Attribute Values Entity Types Extracted Data Sets Layer Number MIPTR Number Entity Type Number X Coordinate Number Y Coordinate Number Z Coordinate Number Point Line String Nodal Figure Text Nodal Text Output to Work Table Displays the File Name Displays the Query Result Edi
89. he appropriate field on the main property sheet 5 10 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Creating Formatted Reports Creating Formatted Reports Use the Query All Attributes option to create formatted reports from any combination of attributes The report can be sent to the screen to a file or to the work table Description With the Query All Attributes option you can create formatted reports from any combination of these attributes e CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes e Associated attributes e Corporate attributes e Concurrent Assembly Mock Up attributes e EDM file attributes The report can be sent to the screen or to a file as well as to the work table Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Query icon from the command palette 4 Select Query All Attributes from the Query menu to display the Query All Attributes property sheet Procedure To create a formatted report enter the following information on the Query All Attributes property sheet This property sheet is illustrated later in this chapter 1 Select one of the Attribute Assignment options Graphic Entity or CADDS part to select attribute data for one or more entities or for the part itself 2 If you are selecting CADDS attribute data for one or more entities select one of the Entity Selecti
90. he root superuser prompt on command lines rlogin remote_system_name Indicates the C shell prompt on command lines l root S rlogin remote_system_name Indicates the Bourne shell prompt on command 1 root lines xvi EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference teres Overview of EDMInformation Options This chapter describes the following e Introduction e Accessing EDMInformation Options EDMInformation Command Palette e EDMInformation Property Sheets EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 1 1 Overview of EDMInformation Options Introduction Introduction This chapter describes how to access the graphical user interface for EDMInformation and briefly describes the options available from the EDMInformation command palette EDMInformation is available from all Explicit environments Attribute Management Cancel 1 2 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Overview of EDMInformation Options Accessing EDMInformation Options Accessing EDM Information Options EDMInformation options are available from the Utility menu The Utility option is located on the top bar of all Explicit environments Procedure To access EDMInformation functions do the following 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management portion of the explicit desktop to display the Utility menu Environment Management l E N Utility EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference 1 3 Overvie
91. id users When you select a user name from the list it is displayed in the field to the left of the Editor button EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 1 9 Chapter 2 Accessand Secunty Options This chapter describes the following Introduction Overview of the Access and Security Option Connecting to the Database Disconnecting from the Database Linking a Part to the Database Creating Part Extents and Offsets Unlinking a Part from the Database Running Scripts and Operating System Commands Verifying Your Database Link EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 1 Accessand Security Options Introduction Introduction Selecting the Access and Security icon displays the menu illustrated above When selected some menu options perform an action immediately while others display a property sheet Each option on the Access and Security menu is described in this chapter ATTRIBUTE MANAGEMENT Connect to Database Disconnect from Database Link to Database Create Extents Offsets Unlink from Database Run OS Script Commanac Verify Link to Database 2 2 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Overview of the Accessand Security Option Overview of the Accessand Security Option Sy Selecting the Access and Security option displays a menu Each menu option executes a direct action or displays a property sheet
92. ies If you do not select entity types from the list the CADDS attributes of all the entities selected in the Entity Selection box will be stored in the work table Extracted Data Sets Select data sets from the scrolling list to extract a subset of the attribute data associated with the entities you selected If you do not select data sets from the list all CADDS attributes of the entities selected in the Entity Selection box will be stored in the work table EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 11 Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 6 13 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet The Entity Tracing Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options a Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Children A Connected Nodal E
93. ildren Connected Nodal Entities Related Entities Standalone Entities CADDSAttnbute Editorand Associated Attribute Editor Using the Attribute Editors File Name Editor Property Sheet Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet Display Options Introduction Overview of the Display Option Description Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Display Menu Options Highlight Entities Annotate Entities Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Description 3 23 3 25 3 26 3 26 3 26 3 26 3 27 3 27 3 27 3 28 3 28 3 28 3 28 3 28 3 28 3 29 3 29 3 29 3 30 3 30 4 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 Using the Result of Highlighting in Subsequent Operations 4 4 What EDMInformation Can Do with Highlighted Entities Storing the Output in the Work Table 4 5 4 5 Contents viii EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Using This Option 4 5 Getting Here 4 5 Procedure 4 6 Highlight Entities Property Sheet AT Options on the Highlight Entities Property Sheet 4 7 Function 4 7 Entity Selection 4 7 Attribute Filter 4 8 Output to Work Table 4 8 Suppress Highlighting 4 8 Run Script eee 4 8B Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 4 9 Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 4 9 Figure Instances Only 4 9 Figures and Their Children 4 9 Connected Nodal Entities 4 9 Related Entities 4 10 Standalone Entities 4 10 Attribute Condition Property Sheet 4 11 Options on the Attribu
94. ility Menu Options Create Work Table Data Displays a property sheet that enables you to create work table data from CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes assigned to the entities you select The resulting work table data is in CADDS format Create New Graphic Entities This is a direct action option that creates new graphic entities in the part database from edited data in the work table EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 3 Utility Options Overview of the Utility Option Edit Entities from Work Table Displays a property sheet that enables you to edit existing graphic entities in the part database from edited data in the work table 6 4 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Using the Utility Options to Change Data in the Part Using the Utility Options to Change Data in the Part With the Utility options you can do the following e Extract graphic and non graphic attributes directly from CADDS entities and store the information in the work table e Update the part based on edited data in the work table All CADDS entities are supported Warming The Utility optionsdescribed in thischapterare very powerful However editing and creating part geometry using the Utility options must be done with caution Before you attempt to edit the CADDS database from data in the EDMInformation work table you should be very familiar with CADDS database structure See the CADDS 5 Datab
95. ion 6 15 before using Edit Entities from Work Table option 6 16 Reports creating formatted 5 11 generating predefined 5 21 Results Destination option on Query Attribute Database property sheet 5 23 Run OS option on Run OS Script Command property sheet 2 19 Run OS Script Command property sheet 2 19 optionson 2 19 Run Script option on Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 21 on Assign Attributes property sheet 3 11 on Connect to Database property sheet 2 7 on Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet 2 14 on Delete Attributes property sheet 3 27 on Edit Attributes property sheet 3 19 on Edit Entities fom Work Table Data property sheet 6 19 on Highlight Entities property sheet 4 8 on Quer All Attributes property sheet 5 15 on Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 8 on Run OS Script Command property sheet 2 19 Run Scripts option on Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 12 Running scripts and commands within EDMInformation 2 18 S Scripts entering name on Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 21 Assign Attributes property sheet 3 11 Connect to Database property sheet 2 7 Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet 2 14 Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 12 Delete Attributes property sheet 3 27 Edit Attributes property sheet 3 19 Edit Entities from Work Table Data proper ty sheet 6 19 Highlight Entities property sheet 4 8 Query All A
96. ion operation in the work table select this option This output includes the part ID and the UIDs of all entities affected by the operation Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 4 26 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts Entity Selection Specify the entities to annotate by selecting one of the Entity Selection options described below e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all entities in the active part e Select All Marked Select all entities that have been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described at the beginning of this chapter e Select All Not Marked Select all entities that have not been marked with the Highlight Entities option This option is described at the beginning of this chapter e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are currently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation
97. ion property sheet that you select the exact attribute criteria you want This property sheet is described later in this chapter Output to Work Table To store the output from the current EDMInformation operation in the work table select this option This output includes the part ID and the UIDs of all entities affected by the operation Suppress Highlighting You can use the Suppress Highlighting option to store the output of this operation in the work table without highlighting any entities To use this option you must first select either the Output to Work Table option or the Run Script option Then select the Suppress Highlighting option Run Script To run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 4 15 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered 4 8 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet The Entity Tracing Options property
98. ions 1 3 Additional Text Options property sheet 4 24 Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 19 optionson 4 20 Annotating entities with text generated from attributes 4 16 Assemblies connecting to 2 7 Assign Attributes option 3 7 Assign Attributes property sheet 3 9 optionson 3 10 Assigning attributes to partsand entities 3 7 Associated Attribute Editor used with Assign Attributes property sheet 3 13 used with Delete Attributes property sheet 3 29 used with Edit Attributes property sheet 3 21 Associated database connecting to 2 5 creating part extents and offsets in 2 12 deleting attributes stored in 3 23 disconnecting from 2 10 editing attributes stored in 3 15 linking the active partto 2 11 storing attributesin 3 7 unlinking the active part from 2 16 verifying the active part link to 2 21 Attribute Assignment option on Assign Attributes property sheet 3 10 on Delete Attributes property sheet 3 26 on Edit Attributes property sheet 3 18 on Quer All Attributes property sheet 5 14 on Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 8 Attribute Browser property sheet used with Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 23 used with Highlight Entities property sheet 4 14 used with Query All Attributes property sheet 5 18 Attribute Condition property sheet 4 11 example of a filled in 4 12 optionson 4 11 Attribute conditions highlighting entities based on 4 4 Attribute Editing option on Edit Entities f
99. lays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Query Attribute Database Property Sheet Query Name Select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet The default directory for predefined queries is usr apl cadds data info sql user This property sheet is described below Or select the Query Name field and type a fully qualified query name into the field The query name cannot exceed 80 characters in length Results Destination Select one of the Results Destination options described below EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 23 Query Options Running Predefined Queries e Display in Result Box Select this option to send the query result to the Query Result box This is the default e Send to File Select this option to send the query result to a file Select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet This property sheet is described below Or select the File Name field and type a valid file name into the field The file name cannot exceed 24 characters in length The default destination file name is usr tmp results txt e Send to Device Select this option to send the query result to an output device such as a printer or plotter Select the Device Name field and type a valid device name into the field The device name cannot exceed 24 characters in length The default device name is lpr Query Filter Conditions Select this option to narro
100. lity menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette 4 Select Create Extents Offsets from the Access and Security menu to display the Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet Procedure To store part extents and an offset from a selected origin enter the following information on the Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select Specify Part Extents and then enter values for X maximum Y maximum Z maximum X minimum Y minimum and Z minimum 2 Select Specify Part Offsets and then enter values for X offset Y offset and Z offset 3 If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 4 Select Apply EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Creating Part Extents and Offsets Create Part Extents and Offsets Property Sheet The Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Create Part Extents and Offsets fl Specify Part Extents X maximum C Y maximum E Z maximum E X minimum C Y minimum E Z minimum 0 0000 C Specify Part Offsets X offset 0 0000 C Y offset 0 0000 C Z offset 0 0000 manson nae a o e o Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Displays the Calculator Options on the Create Part Extents and Offsets Property Sheet Spe
101. lt directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 6 13 Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet If the file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet EDM Informatio
102. n User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Creating New Graphic Entities from Work Table Data Creating New Graphic Entities from Work Table Data After you edit the work table to include new entities you can add these entities to the part database by using the Create New Graphic Entities option Description After you store CADDS attribute data in the work table using the Create Work Table Data option you can create new entities in the work table using an RDBMS tool You can edit the work table in the CADDS IPC window After you create new entities in the work table you can create these entities in the part database by selecting the Create New Graphic Entities option from the Utility menu Please note If you edited attributes for existing entities rather than creating new entities use the Edit Entities from Work Table option described below to update the part database Warming Use caution when you create part geometry using the Create New Graphic Entities option Before you attempt to do this you should be very familiar with CADDS database structure See the CADDS 5 Database Reference for information about CADDS subrecords Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Utility icon from the command palette Procedure To create new graphic entities created when you edited the work table with an
103. n User Guide and Menu Reference 5 21 Query Options Running Predefined Queries Procedure To run a predefined query enter the following information on the Query Attribute Database property sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Enter a query name in the Query Name field Type the name of the query file into the field or select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet Select one of the Results Destination options The default is Display in Result Box e If you select Send to File you can enter a file name in the File Name field or accept the default usr tmp results txt e If you select Send to Device you can enter a device name in the Device Name field or accept the default 1pr If you wish to narrow the scope of the query select Query Filter Conditions then select Options to display the Query Filter Options property sheet Select Apply 5 22 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Running Predefined Queries Query Attribute Database Property Sheet The Query Attribute Database property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Query Attribute Database anas UE Results Destination Send to Device Device Name lpr Display in Result Box Send to File File Name usr tmp results txt BA Query Filter Conditions Displays the Query Filter Options property sheet Disp
104. names from the appropriate Attribute Editor These are described later in this chapter After an attribute name is displayed in the matrix select the Attribute Value field next to it and type the attribute value Attribute values cannot exceed 80 characters in length To erase an attribute name or value select the appropriate field and then select the Delete Entry option After each attribute name value combination is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option Output to Work Table If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database you can store the output from the operation in the work table by selecting this option The output includes the part ID and the UIDs of all entities affected by the operation along with the attribute names and values that you edited Run Script If you are editing attributes stored in the associated database and you wish to runa script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 3 22 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds
105. nd associated attributes you can use the attribute scrolling matrix to specify attribute names and values Select any field under the Attribute Name header then select the Editor option to display either the Associated Attribute Editor or the CADDS Attribute Editor Select attribute names from the appropriate Attribute Editor These are described later in this chapter After an attribute name is displayed in the matrix select the Attribute Value field next to it and type the attribute value Attribute values cannot exceed 80 characters in length To erase an attribute name or value select the appropriate field and then select the Delete Entry option After each attribute name value combination is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option Output to Work Table If you are storing attributes in the associated database you can store the output from the operation in the work table by selecting this option The output includes the part ID and the UIDs of all entities affected by the operation along with the attribute names and values that you assigned Run Script If you are storing attributes in the associated database and you wish to run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 3 14 Or select the Name field and type a valid
106. nerate text labels a You can select attributes names from the work table If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed b You can select any Attribute Name field then select the Editor option to display the Attribute Browser Select attribute names from the Attribute Browser After each attribute name is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option 4 Select any text options you wish to use a Select Update Existing Text to replace any existing EDM Information generated text labels with the new ones you are defining b To rotate the text 180 degrees select Rotate Text Angle by 180 Degrees c If you select Specify Value forAll Null Attributes select the Value field and type the text to assign to any null attributes d If you select Additional Text specify prefix text middle text and or suffix text on the Additional Text Options property sheet e If you select Text Layer specify a layer number or an incremental value for layer number on the Text Layer Options property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 17 Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes 5 If you wish to send the output of this operation to the work table select Output to Work Table 6 If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 7 Select Apply 4 18 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Dis
107. nerated from Attributes new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 27 Chapters Query Options This chapter describes the following e Introduction e Overview of the Query Option e Querying CADDS Data e Creating Formatted Reports e Running Predefined Queries EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 1 Query Options Introduction Introduction Selecting the Query icon displays the menu illustrated above When selected each menu option displays a property sheet Each option on the Query menu is described in this chapter Attribute Management Query CADDS Data ae Query All Attributes Quevry Attribute Database 5 2 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Overview of the Query Option Overview of the Query Option Selecting the Query option displays a menu Each menu option displays a property
108. nested Nfigures are processed Figuresand Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Ntext are also processed Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed 3 28 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it CADDS Attribute Editorand Associated Attribute Editor The CADDS Attribute Editor and the Associated Attribute Editor are illustrated below Depending on the Attribute Storage option you selected CADDS Database or Associated Database one of these is displayed when you select the Editor option below the attribute scrolling matrix Associated Attribute Editor CADDS Attribute Editor Associated Attribute CADDS Attribute A rN NZ F Using the Attribute Editors The CADDS Attribute Editor displays the list of
109. ng Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette Procedure To link the active part to the associated database select Link to Database from the Accessand Security menu This is a direct action selection After you select this option from the menu the active part is linked to the associated database EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 11 Accessand Security Options Creating Part Extents and Offsets Creating Part Extents and Offsets Select the Create Extents Offsets menu option to store in the associated database the extents of your part and an offset from your part origin to a selected origin Description If you are working with a group of parts that must relate to each other in physical space you can specify the size of your part and its location in a predefined space To do this specify the maximum and minimum extents of your part in the predefined space and create an offset from your part coordinate system origin to the coordinate system origin of the predefined space This offset is used to position the part with respect to other parts in the larger coordinate system The part must already have been linked to the associated database Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Uti
110. ntities A Related Entities Standalone Entities Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its nested Nfigures are processed Figuresand Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object 6 12 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Creating Work Table Data from CADDS Attributes Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Ntext are also processed Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows Fie Name tion O OA Directory tee Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A defau
111. ntities you want to highlight If you wish to specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Specify one of the Attribute Filter options If you choose the Select Attribute Condition option specify the attribute condition s on the Attribute Condition property sheet If you wish to send the output of this operation to the work table select Output to Work Table You can use the Highlight Entities option to store the output of this operation in the work table without highlighting any entities To do this select Suppress Highlighting If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field Select Apply 4 6 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Highlight Entities Property Sheet The Highlight Entities property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Function Entity Selection Highlight Select Graphically Dehighlight Select All Select from Work Table A Entity Tracing Attribute Filter None Specify Attribute Condition A Output to Work Table Suppress Hig E Run Script Displays the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Displays the Attribute Displays the File Name Condition property sheet Editor property sheet O
112. nu gives you access to these options e Connect to Database e Disconnect from Database EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 1 5 Overview of EDMInformation Options EDM Information Command Palette e Link to Database e Unlink from Database e Run OS Script Command e Verify Link to Database Attribute Options The Attribute menu gives you access to these options e Assign Attributes e Edit Attributes e Delete Attributes Display Options The Display menu gives you access to these options e Highlight Entities e Annotate Entities Query Options The Query menu gives you access to these options e Query CADDS Data e Query All Attributes e Query Attribute Database Utility Options The Utility menu gives you access to these options e Create Work Table Data e Create New Graphic Entities e Edit Entities from Work Table Administration Options The options on the Administration menu except for the Administrative Queries option can only be executed by the EDMInformation administrator that is a 1 6 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Overview of EDMInformation Options EDMInformation Command Palette person with DBA privileges The Administration menu gives you access to these options e Installation e Setup and Maintenance e Administrative Utilities e Administrative Queries Please note The options on the Administration menu are not described in this book but in the EDMInfo
113. om Work Table Data property sheet 6 18 Attribute Editors used with Assign Attributes property sheet 3 13 used with Delete Attributes property sheet 3 29 used with Edit Attributes property sheet 3 21 Attnbute Filter option on Highlight Entities property sheet 4 8 ATIRIBUTE MANAGEMENT option on Utility menu 1 4 Attribute options Assign Attributes 3 7 Delete Attributes 3 23 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Index 1 Index Edit Attributes 3 15 overview 3 3 Attribute Storage option on Assign Attributes property sheet 3 10 on Delete Attributes property sheet 3 26 on Edit Attributes property sheet 3 18 Attributes assigning to partsand entities 3 7 CADDS creating work table data from CADDS format 6 7 work table format 5 5 creating formatted reports from 5 11 deleting for partsand entities 3 23 editing forpartsand entities 3 15 Attributes option on Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 20 on Assign Attributes property sheet 3 10 on Delete Attributes property sheet 3 27 on Edit Attributes property sheet 3 18 on Query All Attributes property sheet 5 15 C CADDS parts 2 1 CADDS Attribute Editor used with Assign Attributes property sheet 3 13 used with Delete Attributes property sheet 3 29 used with Edit Attributes property sheet 3 21 CADDS attributes querying 5 5 CADDS database deleting attributes stored in 3 23 editing attributes stored in 3 15 storing attributesin 3 7 CADDS IPC window 6 15 6
114. on The output includes the part ID and the UIDs of all entities affected by the operation Run Script If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database and you wish to run a script select the Run Script check box Then select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet which allows you to select a script name from any directory The File Name Editor property sheet is described on page 3 30 Or select the Name field and type a valid script name into the field Only one script name can be entered Scripts must be written for the Bourne shell Script names are case sensitive and cannot exceed 255 characters in length The scripts shipped with EDMInformation are located in the directory usr apl cadds data info scripts EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 27 Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet The Entity Tracing Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Children z Connected Nodal Entities Related Entities A Standalone Entities Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its
115. on User Guide and Menu Reference 3 13 Attribute Options Assigning Attributes to Parts and Entities File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows File Name Editor H Directory tee Filter Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e Ifthe file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the
116. on options If you wish to specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 11 Query Options Creating Formatted Reports 3 Select one of the Query Output options e To send the query result to the screen select Output to Screen e To send the query result to a file select Output to File If you wish to store the query result in a file other than the default select the Editor button or select the Name field and type a file name into the field In addition to sending the query result to the screen or to a file you can also send the query result to the work table by selecting Output to Work Table 4 If you wish to display text for null values in the report select the Specify Value for All Null Attributes option then select the Value field and type the text to assign to any null attributes 5 Specify the attribute names and values you wish to include in the report e You can select attribute names from the work table If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed e You can select any Attribute Name field then select the Editor option to display the Attribute Browser Select attribute names from the Attribute Browser If you want the format of the attribute value to be other than ten characters right justified select the appropriate Attribute Value Format field and enter
117. onditions for the following attributes CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes Associated attributes Corporate attributes Concurrent Assembly Mock Up attributes EDM attributes After you highlight entities you must use the dehighlight option to remove the highlighting Using the Result of Highlighting in Subsequent Operations The entities you highlight are also marked in the part database Most EDMInformation property sheets allow you to select entities based on whether they are marked or not marked in the database These options appear with the other Entity Selection options shown as follows Entity Selection Select Graphically Select All Select All Marked Select All Not Marked Select from Work Table Therefore you can use the highlight operation as a convenient method of selecting entities for the next EDMInformation operation 4 4 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions What EDMInformation Can Do with Highlighted Entities Following is a list of the EDMInformation operations you can perform on highlighted entities along with the chapter of this book that describes the operation e Assign edit or delete attributes for the entities described in Chapter 3 Attribute Options e Create labels from the attributes associated with the entities described in this chapter e Generate a report on the entities
118. or and Associated Attribute Editor 3 13 Using the Attribute Editors 3B File Name Editor Property Sheet 3 14 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 3 14 Editing Attributes of Parts and Entities 3 15 Description Ci Using This Option 3 15 Getting Here 3 15 Procedure 3 15 Edit Attributes Property Sheet C30 Options on the Edit Attributes Property Sheet 3 18 Attribute Storage 3 18 Attribute Assignment 3 18 Entity Selection 3 18 Attrib utes 3 18 Output to Work Table 3 19 Run Script 3 19 Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet _____ 3 20 Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 3 20 Figure Instances Only 3 20 Figures and Their Children 3 20 Connected Nodal Entites ___________ lt 3 20 Related Entities eee C200 Standalone Entities 8 2 CADDS Attribute Editor and Associated Attribute Editor 3 21 Using the Attribute Editors 3 21 File Name Editor Property Sheet 3 22 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 3 22 Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities 3 23 Description 3 23 Using This Option 3 23 Getting Here 3 23 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Contents vii Procedure Delete Attributes Property Sheet Options on the Delete Attributes Property Sheet Attribute Storage Attribute Assignment Entity Selection Attributes Output to Work Table Run Script Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Figures and Their Ch
119. perty Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e Ifthe file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet 3 22 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities
120. perty sheet This property sheet is illustrated below 1 Select one of the Attribute Storage options to specify the database where the attributes are stored either the CADDS database or the associated database If you are deleting attributes from the associated database and you wish to also delete the same attributes from the corporate database select the Corporate EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 3 23 Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities Database option You must run a script to delete attributes in the corporate database Select one of the Attribute Assignment options Graphic Entity or CADDS part to delete attributes from one or more entities or from the part itself If you are deleting attributes from one or more entities and the attributes are stored in the associated database select one of the Entity Selection options If you wish to specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet Specify the attribute names you wish to delete a If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database you can select attribute names from the work table If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed b You can select any Attribute Name field then select the Editor option to display either the CADDS Attribute Editor or the Associated Attribute Editor Select attribute n
121. play Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes Annotate Entities from Attribute Data Property Sheet The Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Annotate Entities from Attribute Data Text Options Entity Selection Offset Distance a Select Graphically Rotate Text Angle by 180 Degrees Select All Select All Marked Specify Value for All Null Attributes Select All Not Marked Value NULL K2 Select from Work Table Al Entity Tracin Additional Text Options y Tracing Options y i Text Display Attributes O Attribute Name and Value G Select Attribute Name frpm Work Tabe Attribute Name Only Attribute Value Only Attribute Name Value Format aeren asm rd e o e i Displays the Entity Tracing Displays the Attribute Browser per Options property sheet property sheet Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Displays the Additional Text Options property sheet Displays the Text Layer Options property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 19 Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes Options on the Annotate Entities from Attribute Data Property Sheet Text Options Select any of the Text Options you wish to use You are not required to use any of the Text Options e Offset Distance Selec
122. ptions on the Highlight Entities Property Sheet Function To highlight entities based on attribute conditions select the Highlight option To undo a highlight operation select the Dehighlight option Entity Selection Specify the entities to highlight by selecting one of the Entity Selection options described below EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 7 Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all entities in the active part e Select from Work Table Select all entities whose UIDs are currently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation operation All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Attribute Filter Select one of the Attribute Filter options to specify the attribute conditions if any to base highlighting or dehighlighting on By selecting the None option you need not choose any attribute conditions This is especially useful if you wish to dehighlight all entities in the part If you select the Specify Attribute Condition option you must select the Options field to display the Attribute Condition property sheet It is on the Attribute Condit
123. rmation Administrator Guide EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 1 7 Overview of EDMInformation Options EDM Information Property Sheets EDM Information Property Sheets When you select an option from an EDMInformation menu the option either performs a direct action or displays a property sheet For example the Access and Security menu is shown below ATTRIBUTE MANAGEMENT Connect to Database Disconnect from Database Link to Database Create Extents Offsets Unlink from Database Run OS Script Commana Verify Link to Database The menu options followed by three dots display a property sheet when selected The menu options that are not followed by three dots perform an action when selected Editor Button EDMInformation property sheets have a unique feature called the Editor button Basic information about using CADDS 5 property sheets can be found in the Explicit Modeling User Guide Some fields on property sheets display scrolling lists of valid selections for that field To access such a list an Editor button is provided next to the field For example the following is a field on a property sheet we Wi Select the empty field to type in a user name 1 8 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Overview of EDMInformation Options EDM Information Property Sheets Select the Editor button with the three dots to display a scrolling list of val
124. rmation User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Querying CADDS Data Querying CADDS Data Use the Query CADDS Data option to create work table data from CADDS graphic and non graphic attributes in work table format Description With the Query CADDS Data option you can select entities and store their CADDS attributes graphic and non graphic in the work table The Query CADDS Data option stores only CADDS attributes in the work table If you wish to store other attributes associated attributes corporate attributes Concurrent Assembly Mark Up attributes or EDM attributes in the work table you can use the Highlight Entities option described in Chapter 4 Display Options selecting the Output to Work Table option Combining the Query CADDS Data Option with Other Options Following is a list of the EDMInformation operations you can perform on entities whose CADDS attributes are stored in the work table along with the chapter of this book that describes the operation e Assign edit or delete associated attributes for the entities described in Chapter 3 Attribute Options e Highlight the entities described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Create labels from the attributes associated with the entities described in Chapter 4 Display Options e Create a formatted report described this chapter Please note If you want to edit data in the work table and then update the entities in the part data
125. rrently stored in the work table as a result of the previous EDMInformation operation All the options above can be used with the Entity Tracing options When you select the Entity Tracing check box then select the Options field the Entity Tracing Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter 3 26 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Attribute Options Deleting Attributes from Parts and Entities Attributes If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database you can select the attribute names you wish to delete from the work table if the names exist there already If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed For both CADDS and associated attributes you can use the attribute scrolling matrix to specify attribute names Select any field in the matrix then select the Editor option to display either the Associated Attribute Editor or the CADDS Attribute Editor Select attribute names from the appropriate Attribute Editor These are described later in this chapter After each attribute name is correctly entered in the matrix select the Insert Entry option To remove an attribute name from the matrix select the appropriate field and then select the Delete Entry option Output to Work Table If you are deleting attributes stored in the associated database you can store the output from the operation in the work table by selecting this opti
126. sheet is illustrated as follows File Name Editor Hl Directory F Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Creating Part Extents and Offsets e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the ne
127. sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Entity Tracing Options J Figure vinstances Only Figures and Their Children Connected Nodal Entities Related Entities Standalone Entities Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet Figure Instances Only Select this option to process only the top level objects of the selected entity For example if a nested nodal figure Nfigure is selected the parent Nfigure and its nested Nfigures are processed Figures and Their Children Select this option to process all parent and child entities related to the selected object Connected Nodal Entities Select this option to process all entities linked to the identified entities Links are associations between connect nodes Cnodes nodal lines Nlines text nodes Tnodes nodal text Ntext and nodal figures Nfigures For example if you select an Nline all associated Cnodes Nlines and Ntext are also processed EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 9 Display Options Highlighting Entities Based on Attribute Conditions Related Entities Select this option to process all entities associated with but not linked to the identified entities For example if you select the face of a solid the whole solid is processed Standalone Entities Select this option to process the selected entity if no object is derived from it 4 10 EDM Information User Guid
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129. t 4 26 Query Options Introduction 5 2 Overview of the Query Option 5 3 Description 5 3 Using This Option 5 3 Getting Here 5 3 Procedure 5 3 Query Menu Options 5 3 Query CADDS Data 5 3 Contents x EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query All Attrib utes 5 3 Query Attribute Database 5 4 Querying CADDS Data 5 5 Description 5 5 Combining the Query CADDS Data Option with Other Options 5 5 Contents of the Work Table Work Table Format 5 5 Using This Option 5 6 Getting Here 5 6 Procedure 5 7 Query CADDS Data Property Sheet 5 7 Options on the Query CADDS Data Property Sheet 5 8 Attribute Assignment 5 8 Entity Selection 5 8 Run Script 5 8 Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 5 9 Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 5 9 Figure Instances Only 5 9 Figures and Their Children 5 9 Connected Nodal Entities 5 9 Related Entities 5 9 Standalone Entities 5 10 File Name Editor Property Sheet 5 10 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 5 10 Creating Formatted Reports 5 11 Description 5 11 Using This Option 5 11 Getting Here 5 11 Procedure 5 11 Query All Attributes Property Sheet 5 13 Options on the Query All Attributes Property Sheet 5 14 Attribute Assignment 5 14 Entity Selection 5 14 Query Output 5 14 Attributes 5 15 Create Titles and Column Headings 5 15 Run Script 5 15 Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 5 16 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Contents xi Options on the Entity Tracin
130. t this option to offset the entity for display purposes e Rotate Text Angle by 180 Degrees Select this option to flip the text 180 degrees If the text label would be inserted upside down select this option e Specify Value for All Null Attributes Select this option to specify text for any null attribute values Then select the Value field to type the value for example enter NO VALUE You can enter up to 40 characters in this field If you do not select this option null values for attributes will appear as the string NULL e Additional Text Select this option to specify a prefix suffix or middle text string that will be displayed with the attribute name and value in the text label You can specify any combination of prefix middle text and suffix The prefix middle text and suffix can be up to 20 characters long When you select the Additional Text check box then select the Options field the Additional Text Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter e Text Layer Select this option to specify the layer on which the text labels will be created If you do not select this option the text labels are created on the active layer When you select the Text Layer check box then select the Options field the Text Layer Options property sheet is displayed This property sheet is described later in this chapter Attributes You can select the attribute names from which to cre
131. t to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 25 Query Options Running Predefined Queries Query Filter Options Property Sheet The Query Filter Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Query Filter Options User ID Project ID Part Name SQL Where Clause AN A A a iS K Project1 Project2 Project3 Options on the Query Filter O ptions Property Sheet Use the Query Filter Options property sheet to narrow the scope of a predefined query You can fill in one or more of the fields on this property sheet depending on the values accepted by the query file 5 26 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Running Predefined Queries User ID Any predefined query that takes User ID as one of its search fields can be narrowed down by specifying a user ID Select the Editor button to display a scrolling list of users then select on
132. t two Query Output options described below e Output to Screen Select this option to send the query result to the screen e Output to File Select this option to send the query result to a file Select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet This property sheet is described later in this chapter Or select the File Name field and type a valid file name into the field The file name cannot exceed 24 characters in length The default destination file name is usr tmp results txt The third Query Output option Output to Work Table is optional Select this option to send the query result to the work table 5 14 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Creating Formatted Reports Attributes Use the following Attribute options to specify the contents of the report e Specify Value for All Null Attributes Select this option to specify text for any null attribute values Then select the Value field to type the value for example enter NO VALUE You can enter up to 40 characters in this field If you do not select this option null values for attributes will be represented by the string NULL e Select Attribute Name from Work Table Select this option to create a report about the attributes whose names are currently found in the work table If you select this option the attribute scrolling matrix is hazed e Attribute scrolling matrix If you do not select attributes
133. t3 Assembly3 Creen Reset carca Options on the Connect to Associated Database Property Sheet User ID To enter any other information on the Connect to Associated Database property sheet you must first enter a valid user ID and password Select the Editor button to 2 6 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Connecting to the Database display a scrolling list of authorized users then select a user ID for which you are authorized from the list and select Accept Or select the User ID field and type a valid user ID into the field A user ID cannot exceed 12 characters in length Only one user ID can be entered Password To enter any other information on the Connect to Associated Database property sheet you must first enter a valid user ID and password The Password field is invalid until a user ID has been entered Select the Password field and type the password for the user ID you entered into the field As a security precaution the password is not displayed A password cannot exceed 8 characters in length Group ID The Group field is invalid until the user ID and password have been entered If your site uses groups select the Editor button to display a scrolling list of groups then select a group of which you are a member from the list and select Accept Or select the Group field and type a valid group ID into the field A group ID cannot exceed 12 characters in length Only
134. tabase Property Sheet 2 6 Options on the Connect to Associated Database Property Sheet 2 6 User ID 2 6 Password 2 7 Group ID 2 7 Project ID 2 7 Run Script 2 7 Connect to Assembly 2 7 File Name Editor Property Sheet 2 8 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 2 8 Disconnecting from the Database 2 10 Description 2 10 Using This Option 2 10 Getting Here 2 10 Procedure 2 10 Linking a Part to the Database 2 11 Contents iv EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Description Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Creating Part Extents and Offsets Description Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Create Part Extents and Offsets Property Sheet Options on the Create Part Extents and Offsets Property Sheet_ Specify Part Extents Specify Part Offsets Run Script File Name Editor Property Sheet Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet Unlinking a Part from the Database Description Linked Parts in Which No Attributes Were Created Linked Parts in Which Attributes Were Created Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Running Scriptsand Operating System Commands Description Using This Option Getting Here Procedure Run OS Script Command Property Sheet Options on the Run OS Script Command Property Sheet Run Script Run OS Command File Name Editor Property Sheet Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet Verifying Your Database Link Description 2 11 2 11 2 11 2 11 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 13 2
135. te Condition Property Sheet 4 11 Presence 4 12 Name 4 12 Equality 4 12 Value 4 12 Boolean 4 12 Example of a Filled In Attribute Condition Property Sheet 4 12 Attribute Browser Property Sheet 4 14 Using the Attribute Browser Property Sheet 4 14 File Name Editor Property Sheet 4 15 Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet 4 15 Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes 4 16 Description 4 16 Editing Text Generated from Attributes 4 16 Using This Option 4 17 Getting Here 4 17 Procedure 4 17 Annotate Entities from Attribute Data Property Sheet 4 19 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Contents ix Options on the Annotate Entities from Attribute Data Property Sheet 4 20 Text Options 4 20 Attributes 4 20 Output to Work Table 4 21 Run Script 4 21 Entity Selection 4 21 Text Display 4 22 Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 4 22 Options on the Entity Tracing Options Property Sheet 4 22 Figure Instances Only 4 22 Figures and Their Children 4 22 Connected Nodal Entities 4 23 Related Entities 4 23 Standalone Entities 4 23 Attribute Browser Property Sheet 4 23 Using the Attribute Browser Property Sheet 4 24 Additional Text Options Property Sheet 4 24 Options on the Additional Text Options Property Sheet 4 24 Prefix seta 4 Middle 4 25 Suffix 4 25 Text Layer Options Property Sheet 4 25 Options on the Text Layer Options Property Sheet 4 25 File Name Editor Property Sheet 4 26 Using the File Name Editor Property Shee
136. ted as follows Directory tee Filter Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e Ifthe file name for the script you want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet 6
137. tents and Offsets prop erty sheet 2 14 Create Work Table Data from Entities property sheet 6 13 Delete Attributes property sheet 3 30 Edit Attributes property sheet 3 22 Edit Entities fom Work Table Data property sheet 6 20 Highlight Entities property sheet 4 15 Query All Attributes property sheet 5 17 Query Attribute Database property sheet 5 24 Query CADDS_ Data property sheet 5 10 Run OS Script Command property sheet 2 20 Highlight Entities 4 7 overview 1 8 Quer All Attributes 5 13 Query Attribute Database 5 23 Query CADDS Data 5 7 Quer Filter Options 5 26 Query Result 6 21 Run OSScript Command 2 19 Text Layer Options 4 25 Q Query All Attributes property sheet 5 13 optionson 5 14 Query Attribute Database property sheet 5 23 optionson 5 23 Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 7 optionson 5 8 Query Filter Conditions option on Query Attribute Database property sheet 5 24 Query Filter Options property sheet 5 26 optionson 5 26 Query Name option on Query Attribute Database property sheet 5 23 Query options overview 5 3 Query Output option on Query All Attributes property sheet 5 14 Query Result property sheet 6 21 Query results generating and formatting 5 11 generating from predefined queries 5 21 EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference Index 5 Index Querying CADDS attributes 5 5 R RDBMS tool used to edit the work table 6 15 before using Create New Graphic Entities opt
138. tor property sheet property sheet Options on the Edit Entities from Work Table Data Property Sheet Attribute Editing Select one of the Attribute Editing options to specify the type of changes you wish to make to the selected entities e Replace All Attributes with Data from Work Table Select this option to delete all existing attributes from the selected entities and replace them with those in the edited work table EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Utility Options Editing Entities from Work Table Data e Append New Attributes or Values Select this option to add new attributes and attribute values to the entities without changing existing ones For example if an entity has a CADDS property of STOCKNO with a value of 8880 and the value in the work table is 9990 this option will create a second STOCKNO attribute for the entity with a value of 9990 The entity would now have two STOCKNO attributes with different values e Update Attribute Values Select this option to update the values of existing attributes with the ones in the edited work table For example if an entity has a CADDS property of STOCKNO with a value of 8880 and the value in the work table is 9990 the value 8880 would be replaced by 9990 The entity would now have one STOCKNO property with a value of 9990 Entity Types To edit attribute data for only certain types of entities stored in the work table select entity types from the scrolling
139. ttributes property sheet 5 15 Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 8 Run OS Script Command property sheet 2 19 running from within EDMInformation 2 18 Select from Work Table option used to select data from work table 3 5 Selecting data from the work table 3 5 entities based on highlighting 4 4 Specify Part Extents option on Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet 2 13 Specify Part Offsets option on Create Part Extents and Offsets property sheet 2 14 SQLWhere Clause option on Quer Filter Options property sheet 5 27 Sto ring output of highlight operation in the worktable 4 5 results of an operation in the work table 3 5 Suppress Highlighting option on Highlight Entities property sheet 4 8 7 Text Display option on Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 22 Text la bels creating from attributes 4 16 Text Layer Options property sheet 4 25 Text options Index 6 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Index on Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 20 U Unlink from Database option 2 16 Unlinking active part from the associated database 2 16 User ID entering on Connect to Database property sheet 2 6 User ID option on Quer Filter Options property sheet 5 27 Utility menu accessing EDMInformation from 1 3 Utility options overview 6 3 used to change partdata 6 5 using with other EDM Information operations 6 5 V Verify Link to Database option 2
140. u want exists in a directory not displayed on the File Name Editor property sheet select the Directory field and type the name of 2 8 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Options Connecting to the Database the directory where the file exists Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 9 Accessand Security Options Disconnecting from the Database Disconnecting from the Database Disconnect from the associated database by selecting the Disconnect from Database option from the Access and Security menu Description To end your EDMInformation work session disconnect from the associated database To reconnect to the associated database you must select the Connect to Database menu option again and enter the required information on the Connect to Associated Database property sheet Please note Because there is a limit to the number of users who can concurrently access the associated database always disconnect when you are not working with the associated database Using This Option Getting Here 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette
141. u wish to specify entity tracing options select Entity Tracing then select the options you want from the Entity Tracing Options property sheet 3 If you wish to run a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 4 Select Apply Query CADDS Data Property Sheet The Query CADDS Data property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Query CADDS Data Attribute Assignment Entity Selection Graphic Entity Q Select Graphically lt CADDS Part Select All Q Select All Marked Q Select All Not Marked Select from Work Table Entity Tracing Run Script O e e o Dispvlays the File Name Editor property sheet Displays the Entity Tracing Options property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 5 7 Query Options Querying CADDS Data Options on the Query CADDS Data Property Sheet Attribute Assignment Select the Graphic Entity option to create work table data from the CADDS attributes of one or more entities in the active part Select the CADDS Part option to create work table data from the CADDS attributes of the part itself Entity Selection Specify the entities whose CADDS attributes are to be stored in the work table by selecting one of the Entity Selection options described below e Select Graphically Select the entities from within the Graphics window e Select All Select all entities in the active part e S
142. uffix Select this option to specify suffix text that will be displayed with the attribute value in the text label For example if you are using the value for the COST attribute in your labels you could create a suffix of in US dollars Select the Text field to type the suffix Text Layer Options Property Sheet The Text Layer Options property sheet is illustrated below The options available on the property sheet are described below Text Layer Options Specify Layer Number h Active Layer Number a Increment Layer By ete ae Displays the Integer Calculator Options on the Text Layer Options Property Sheet Select one of these text layer options e Specify Layer Use this option to create the text labels on a specific layer To specify a layer number select the radio button Then select the Integer Calculator and enter the number using the calculator Or select the Number field and type the layer number into the field The default layer displayed in the Number field is the active layer EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 4 25 Display Options Annotating Entities with Text Generated from Attributes e Active Layer Use this option to create the text labels on the active layer The active layer is displayed in the Number field Select the radio button to place the text on the active layer e Increment Layer Use this option to create the text labels on the layer equal to the active
143. w directory Select the file name you want then select Accept to store the file name in the appropriate field on the main property sheet EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference 2 15 Accessand Security Options Unlinking a Part from the Database Unlinking a Part from the Database If you linked a part to the associated database in error you can unlink the part from the associated database Description You can unlink the active part from the associated database by selecting the Unlink from Database option However if you created attributes for part entities or for the part itself in the associated database you must delete all attributes before you can unlink the part Linked Parts in Which No Attributes Were Created If you selected the Link to Database option from the Access and Security menu by mistake and you have not created any attributes for the part or its entities in the associated database or in the corporate database you can unlink the part from the associated database simply by selecting the Unlink from Database option Linked Parts in Which Attributes Were Created If you have created attributes for the part or for any entities in the part you can only unlink the part from the associated database after you delete the attributes How you delete the attributes depends on where they are stored e If the attributes are stored in the associated database use the Delete Attributes option from the Attribute menu
144. w of EDMInformation Options Accessing EDMInformation Options 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu to display the Attribute Management command palette FILE DRAWING VIEW ENTITY SETUP UTILITY CUSTOM OPEN TEXT FILE TIME STAMP RUN COMMAND FILE RUN MACRO CLOSE TEXT FILE DATABASE MANAGEMENT RAPID PROTOTYPING ATTRIBUTE MANAGEMENT CHANGE MANAGEMENT CUSTOMIZER See the following pages for more information about the EDMInformation command palette 1 4 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Overview of EDMInformation Options EDMInformation Command Palette EDMInformation Command Palette Access and Display Functions Utility Functions Security Functions Pey y ZA Attriofte Manageme HI Attribute Functions Query Functions Administration Functions Description Selecting ATTRIBUTE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu displays the command palette shown above All EDMInformation functions are accessible from the command palette These functions are logically grouped under the icons of the command palette into the following areas e Access and Security e Attributes e Display e Queries e Utilities e Administration Selecting an icon displays a menu of options The options available from the EDMInformation command palette are listed below They are described in detail in the following chapters Accessand Security Options The Access and Security me
145. w the scope of a predefined query by specifying a user ID project ID part name or an SQL Where clause To do this select the Query Filter Conditions check box then select the Options field to display the Query Filter Options property sheet This property sheet is described later in this chapter File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated as follows FieName dior O OA Directory e Directory File Name Using the File Name Editor Property Sheet A default directory is displayed in the Directory field The default depends on the type of file to be stored in the main property sheet for example a script file or a 5 24 EDM Information User Guide and Menu Reference Query Options Running Predefined Queries query file The directories and files under the default directory are listed in the scrolling matrixes To select the name of the file you want do one of the following e If the file name you want is under the default directory select it from the File Name list then select Accept The file name is stored in the appropriate field on the main property sheet e If the file name you want exists in one of the directories under the default directory select the directory from the Directory list to place it in the Directory field Then select the Filter option to display the names of the files under the new directory Select the file name you want then select Accep
146. y sheet 5 17 Query Attribute Database property sheet 5 24 Query CADDS Data property sheet 5 10 Run OS Script Command property sheet 2 20 Function option on Highlight Entities property sheet 4 7 Generating reports formatted 5 11 predefined 5 21 Group ID entering on Connect to Database property sheet 2 7 H Highlight Entities property sheet 4 7 optionson 4 7 Highlighting entities based on attribute conditions 4 4 IPC window 6 15 6 16 L Labels creating from attributes 4 16 Link to Database option 2 11 Linking active part to the associated database 2 11 M Marking entities in the database based on attribute conditions 4 4 O Offsets creating in the associated database 2 12 Operating system commands entering name on Run OS Script Command sheet 2 19 running from within EDMInformation 2 18 Output to Work Table option on Annotate Entities from Attribute Data property sheet 4 21 on Assign Attributes property sheet 3 11 on Delete Attributes property sheet 3 27 on Edit Attributes property sheet 3 19 on Edit Entities fom Work Table Data property sheet 6 19 on Highlight Entities property sheet 4 8 used to store results of an operation 3 5 P Part identifier in the associated database 2 11 Part Name on Quer Filter Options property sheet 5 27 partid definition of 2 11 Parts extents and offsets creating in the associated database 2 12 linking to the associated database 2 11 unlinking from the associated dat

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