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Assigning Unique IDs (SysNames)

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Menu: Advanced Tools>Equipment Functions>Assign SysName

Default command line shortcut: as

Alternately: double-click the equipment block in the drawing.

Assign a unique ID to blocks in a drawing.

Applies To:

All Product Levels

Related Settings:

SysName Format

 


 


 

This function performs the following steps:

1.Gets the next number in the sequence (based on the SysName Format).
2.Prompts the user for input.
3.Updates the drawing
4.Updates the project systems database.

 

Note: if the project contains related projects, you will be notified of duplicate SysNames in related projects

 

Edit SysNames Dialog

SysName

 

If you manually enter a SysName it must follow the format defined in the SysName Format tool. The SysName textbox will be masked to help you follow the format

AssignSysGeneral

Fill Gaps ...

Gaps in sequences can be filled automatically and then selected from the SysName dropdown

AllAvaliableGaps

Alias

 

Alias is functional name for the device. Think of it like the friendly name. The SysName is the unique ID the Alias can be duplicated if desired.

Alias

Example: If the device is a distribution amp and its SysName is DA-120 and it is fed by SVR-01, you may choose to alias it as its source SVR-01.

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LocationElevation

We recommend that you enter a Location and Elevation. Take your best guess. The Rack Builder tool will use your guesses to create a preliminary rack layout that can easily be modified to suit your final design

Flags

Various flags to help you sort the equipment in your Systems table.

IsSequencial

Not Yet Implemented

Engineering Data tab

Various fields to track, IP address, Power Consumption, etc

User Data tab

User fields