Property Definitions
- Last UpdatedJul 05, 2023
- 2 minute read
When a 3D model is created the User sets the dimensions and relative positions of the design elements to specific values to give a meaningful representation in the 3D view. These settings are largely irrelevant for the Design Template. When the Design Template is used in a design application, the dimensions and positions of the primitives are reset by reference to a set of parameterized rules which adjust the geometry to suit the local circumstances. These rules are defined in terms of the Design Template’s properties.
Each Design Template property represents an attribute of the Design Template which can be adjusted by reference to the parameterized rules when used in a design instance.
The template properties are stored in Design Data (DDAT) elements, owned by a Design Dataset (DDSE) element, which is itself owned by the TMPL element.
To define the Design Template properties, make sure the correct Design Template is highlighted in the Template Browser.
On the Design Templates tab, in the Modify group, click Property Definitions to display the Define Template Properties window.
The name of the currently selected Design Template displays at the top of the Define Template Properties window.
The Property part of the Define Template Properties window allows the User to define the identification fields of the Design Template property.
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Description |
Input a property description into the Description field. |
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Key |
Input a property value into the Key field. |
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Definition |
Select a Definition from the drop-down list. Refer to Property Definitions for further information. |
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No. |
Input a property number into the No. field. |
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Display |
Select the check box to display the value of the property on the data-entry window when the template is instanced in a design. |
The input values entered in the Description, Key and No. fields must be unique. If a duplicate value is entered, the User receives an error message summarizing the problem.
