Folder Structure

The picture file folder %<project>PIC% is split to improve the file system performance on large projects, with increasing numbers of picture files. There are 32 subfolders numbered 00 through to 31 and the picture files are distributed among these subfolders according to a pseudo-random algorithm based on database reference. The algorithm is designed to distribute picture files homogeneously among the subfolders; there is no user-configurable option.

The picture filename can be queried at the picture element (SHEE, OVER) using the command:

Q PICFilename

The command returns the picture directory and file name, for example:

%ABCPIC%/27/M46-2107-20-13

Note:
The details of the distribution algorithm are an internal feature of Draw. AVEVA might adjust it in future versions so user applications can rely on the PICFilename pseudo-attribute, as it is guaranteed always to return a valid picture file path.