Edit Blocking Rules
- Last UpdatedFeb 17, 2025
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Sets blocking rules for the export of Draw data.
The Design Rules tab on the Edit Blocking Rules window allows you to create, modify and delete user-defined blocking rules for dabacon design elements.
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Block |
Input a value in the field to define the dabacon design elements to be blocked. For example, EQUI or PIPE. |
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With |
Input selection criteria in the field using the same syntax as for PML collections. Refer to Customization Facilities; The Programmable Macro Language (PML) for further information. |
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Include |
Input element attribute names (comma separated). The attributes are added to the block as ACAD block attributes. |
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Add new rule |
Click to add a blocking rule to the list of available blocking rules. |
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Remove selected rule |
Click to remove the currently selected blocking rule from the list of available blocking rules. |
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Move rule up |
Click to move the currently selected blocking rule up one position on the list of available blocking rules. |
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Move rule down |
Click to move the currently selected blocking rule down one position on the list of available blocking rules. |
The Annotation Rules tab on the Edit Blocking Rules window allows you to create, modify and delete user-defined blocking rules for Draw elements.
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Block |
Input a value in the field to define the Draw elements to be blocked. For example, REGION or ETRI. |
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With |
Input selection criteria in the field using the same syntax as for PML collections. Refer to Customization Facilities; The Programmable Macro Language (PML) for further information. |
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Include |
Input element attribute names (comma separated). The attributes are added to the block as ACAD block attributes. |
For example, the REGION element, including all member elements, is exported as a single block. Each ETRI element is exported as an individual block with two attribute definitions, NAME and TYPE.
Click OK to apply the blocking rules or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Edit Blocking Rules window.