Scope

Within this function the user can extend the current scope (initially set empty) that all the other functions operate on. The possibilities here are to:

• Add parts belonging to a certain model object to the current scope. Parts may be selected via any of:

  • Panels

  • Blocks

  • Assemblies (at first or all levels, explained below)

  • All parts (similar as to select all blocks)

• List the contents (user choices) of the current scope as it is

• Reset the current scope

Assemblies can be selected either to include parts that are referenced on the first level or on any level below.

If any of Panel, Block or All has been chosen then you will be prompted for optional side information as well. A menu containing three choices will appear, containing the possibilities

• PS

• SB

• CL

They can be used to filter out side specific parts from the most recent selection. Upper case denotes a valid side while lower case denotes the parts that match that side will not be included in the scope. Pressing any of these side items will toggle between on and off for that item. When satisfied, press Cancel and the side specific parts within the model object will be added to the scope. The combination of these side specifications will be left as default choice for the next selection.

The Reset function scratches all the scope selections made, thereby leaving the scope empty.

The function is closed by pressing Cancel. Since the scope is modal it can be extended later on during or between settings.