Add Intelligent Tables to Drawings
- Last UpdatedJun 06, 2023
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Adds an intelligent table to a drawing. An intelligent table can be populated with data extracted from a database view using a Data Source Definition (DTSDEF). Refer to Database Views for further information.
The add intelligent table functionality can be invoked using the Fluent UI, Draw Explorer or the Model Explorer.
To invoke the add intelligent table functionality from the Model Explorer, select the required element in the Model Explorer and right click to display a drop-down menu.

Select Create ITABL using CE as scope from the drop-down menu, the selected element will be used as the data source scope for the intelligent table.
To invoke the add intelligent table functionality from the Draw Explorer, select the required element in the Draw Explorer and right click to display a drop-down menu.

Select Create ITABL using CE as scope from the drop-down menu, the selected element will be used as the data source scope for the intelligent table.
If a SHEE element is selected, all design elements referenced by views present under the selected SHEE will be used as the data source scope for the intelligent table.
If a single VIEW element is selected, all design elements referenced by the VIEW will be used as as the data source scope for the intelligent table.
If any other element is selected, all draw elements present under the selected element will be processed during the query. For example, RECT, LDIM, ADIM.
Related Links
- User Database Views
- Add Intelligent Table from Existing Data Source Definition
- Add Intelligent Table from Local Data Source
- Add Intelligent Table without Data Source
- Intelligent Table Tab
- Modify Intelligent Table using Grip Points
- Modify Intelligent Table Properties
- Modify Intelligent Table Cell Properties
- Include or Exclude View Element Data from an Intelligent Table