Set-up for Autopos

In order for the autopos module to perform its proper operation it must have access to an autopos object. This object specifies the rules to be applied when setting position numbers, for example, the number series to be used for different types of parts, if certain types of parts should be combined into the same series,

The autopos object is created from an input file in a language based on the general TIL syntax. All the options of this language are described below. The file is compiled and the object created in a special function of the inithull utility program. The object is created if the input file is without errors and the object has the fixed name __SBH_AUTOPOS_CTRL__. In case of compilation errors a receipt list should be checked for error diagnosis.

It is possible to have a number simultaneously valid set of rules to use in the position number setting, for example, to be used in different parts of the ship or for different production lines. One such set of rules is called a case. A case is named and there may be any number of them. When asking for position numbering one must specify according to which case the numbering should be done.

Some of the set-up information is general, that means, valid for all cases, and some of it is case specific. The general and case- specific information will be described separately.