Naming

Auto Naming On/Off

Select Auto Naming On/Off check box to switch the auto naming facility on.

Naming Mode

Allows you to set the naming mode to determine if numbers released by deleted elements can be reallocated to new elements.

Infill

To use the numbers made available by deleting elements. Therefore the number used for a new element is the lowest available.

Append

To add all new elements to the end of the numbering scheme.

Key

Displays the current auto naming rules.

Scan Level

Determines the top level in the hierarchy for the element rule must start from for example world, dept, regi.

Rule Name

The name of the rule which is used as a reference to its respective Element Rule.

To change the rule name, click on the down arrow beside the Rule Name text box and then select the rule name from the displayed list.

Description

Gives the description of the naming rule.

Format

Defines the format for the name. You can use a PML expression to call a function or method, which can then ascertain attributes from the drawing to use in the construction of the name.

Indices

Assigns the maximum number of significant figures to the naming rule.

Cut

Removes the numbering rule from the list.

Copy

Makes a copy of the rule and inserts it into the above fields.

Replace

Replaces the current rule with the modified version.

Insert

Places the new rule into the current list. The drop-down menu allows you to specify where the rule is placed within the list, select Before or After.

Key field

Displays the current auto naming rules.

Data filed

Displays all the attributes for the selected rule.

Test

Tests the naming rule on the current element. If successful it returns a constructed name, if the rule is not valid to the element then a warning message is displayed.

Use Rule

The Rule attribute in the Element Rule is tested on the current element.