Tag Wiring Check Reports
- Last UpdatedNov 05, 2025
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Tag Wiring Check Reports show a graphical type report of all wiring connected to a tag. The report may be printed directly to a printer or saved as a PDF, XPS or AutoCAD file.
To view a Tag Wiring Check Report
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In the Edit window for the instrument, click the Tag Wiring Check command button.
The report is then displayed.
This option will only be available for tags that have had wiring created for them.
The AVEVA Instrumentation Wiring Check Report window is then displayed:
Notes: If the PC has a license for Instrument Wiring Manager, on any tag is right-clicked on, AVEVA Instrumentation will display an option to allow access to the Instrument Wiring Manager's Terminations window, which provides drag and drop editing of cable/wire terminations, and an option to generate a termination report for the selected equipment.
If the PC has a license for Instrument Wiring Manager when any cable is right-clicked on, AVEVA Instrumentation will display an option providing access to Instrument Wiring Manager's Cable Detail window, which is used to view and edit the details of the cable.
For details of the above Instrument Wiring Manager facilities, refer to Instrument Wiring Manager documentation.
Various functions are available to you via the File, Edit, View and Layout drop-down menus, or by clicking the required button on the toolbar.
File Menu:
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File |
Saves the report to the Database. This option is available on the toolbar. |
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Refresh |
Updates and reloads the tag data and refreshes the window. This option is available on the toolbar. |
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Export to PDF |
Exports the report into a .pdf format file in the Projects Drawing folder. The filename used is the Tag number. |
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Export to XPS |
Exports the report into an .xps format file in the Projects Drawing folder. The filename used is the Tag number. |
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Export to AutoCAD |
Exports the report to AutoCAD. The filename used is the Tag number. |
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Page Setup |
Displays the Page Setup window which enables you to change the paper size and source, the orientation and the size of the margins. |
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Print Preview |
Displays the Print preview window which enables you to view the print before sending to a printer. This option is also available on the toolbar. |
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Displays the Print window which enables you to customize the print. This option is also available on the toolbar. |
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Printing |
Enables you to print the report to a defined size by selecting a percentage. After selecting a percentage, the Print preview window is displayed, enabling you to view the print before sending to a printer. |
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Preferences |
Displays the Preferences window. Refer to Tag Wiring Check Report Preferences. |
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Exit |
Closes the report window. |
Edit Menu:
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Undo |
Undoes the last command. This option is also available on the toolbar. |
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Redo |
Redoes the last Undo. This option is also available on the toolbar. |
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Trim Canvas |
Enables you to change the size of canvas to the actually size of the diagram. |
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Select All |
Selects all objects. |
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Find Equipment |
Displays the Find Text window, enabling you to search for a term. |
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Insert Note |
Opens a text box within the report which enables you to type a note. The text box can be positioned in the report by clicking on it and dragging it to the required position. |
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Insert Rev |
Enables you to add a revision information block. |
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Insert Document No. |
Enables you to add a document number block. |
View Menu:
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Show Overview |
Displays the Overview window which displays all the report pages. |
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Predefined Percentages |
Enables you to select a predefined zoom percentage. |
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Zoom Normal |
Reverts the report back to the default zoom. |
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Zoom to Fit |
Zooms to fit all the pages into the window. This option is also available on the toolbar. |
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Zoom In |
Zooms into the report. This option is also available on the toolbar. |
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Zoom Out |
Zooms out from the report. This option is also available on the toolbar. |
Layout Menu:
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Align Horizontally |
Enables you to move two or more selected nodes to the same row, inline with the first selected node. |
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Align Vertically |
Enables you to move two or more selected nodes to same column, inline with the first selected node. |
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Layout Equipment (Flat) |
Enables you to layout diagrams by automatically positioning the items and routing the links horizontally. |
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Layout Equipment (Tree) |
Enables you to layout diagram by automatically positioning the items and routing the links as a tree. |
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Make Sub Diagram |
Enables you to select multiple items of equipment and group them all together, keeping the item to be individually selected and moved. |
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Layout Sub Diagram |
Enables you to layout the items inside sub diagrams automatically. |
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Group Selected |
Enables you to select multiply items of equipment and group them all together. |
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Ungroup Selected |
Enables you to ungroup multiply items of equipment which were grouped together using the Group Selected option. |
Show Ferrule Numbers Checkbox
The only option on the toolbar not available on the menus is the Show Ferrule Numbers checkbox. If ferrule numbers are to be displayed on the report instead of signal numbers, ensure that this checkbox is checked.
The default setting for this checkbox is specified on the Cable/Wires tab of the Preferences window.