New/Edit Rule
- Last UpdatedApr 08, 2024
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Use the functionality available from the New/Edit Rule pane of the Naming Rules window to create or edit naming rules details.
The selected name and class fields are populated with the currently selected naming rule.
Note: On initial use, the New Edit Rule window is blank. In order to edit the naming rule, click 
displayed at the top of the Rules pane.
Naming Part
Select the Naming Part, click 
to display the Select Attribute window.
The Select Attribute window is populated with the available attributes for selection for the chosen class.
Notes:
The attributes are picked up from AVEVA Data Model. Refer to Attributes for further information.
Distributed attributes or associations cannot be selected during the naming rule definition
Unbuilt/ abstract classes cannot be selected from the class picker
Case variance is not supported on attributes that are used as a part of any naming
rule.
Multiple classes and attributes that are common between the domain classes are displayed
for inverse associations. For example, Tag Number, CompressorMotorParentSharedAtt
and CompressorMotorSharedAtt. The expanded class names can be displayed as tooltips.
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Used in Uniqueness |
Signifies which naming parts will be used for the generation of a unique counter, during the creation of elements. Note: |
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Required |
This field is mandatory for tag creation. |
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Type |
The type of input expected for this naming part. Note: |
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Digits |
Number of digits (or characters) for this naming part. |
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Fixed |
Fix the size of the naming part, for example: exactly two characters. |
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Writes to |
Selects a naming attribute from the list. |
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Text if Blank |
Defines what will be displayed if the field remains blank. |
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Separator |
Select a separator for the naming part, the separator always follows the naming part. The attribute has a drop down list with an example set of values, however a value can be added manually. Note: |
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Prefix |
The prefix for the naming part (this is always part of the tag, that is the value ignores what the naming parts value is for the tag). |
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Suffix |
The suffix for the naming part (this is always part of the tag). |
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Add Naming Parts |
Adds a naming part to the naming rule. |
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Add Counter |
Adds a counter rule to the naming rule. |
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Delete Naming Part |
Deletes the selected naming part. |
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Move Naming Part Up |
Moves the naming part higher in the order. |
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Move Naming Part Down |
Moves the naming part lower in the order. |
Preview
The Preview part of the Naming Rule window displays the currently selected naming rule.
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A |
Alphanumeric part of the naming rule |
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N |
Numeric part of the naming rule |
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(N) |
Not required part of the naming rule |