Getting Started > Assigning Unique IDs (SysNames)

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:

Leading Zeros

Next Numbers Database

This function performs the following steps:

1.	Gets the next number in the sequence (based on the SysName Format) from the Next Numbers table.

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
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.	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.
Location / Elevation	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
User 1 - 4	For you
IP Address / Subnet Mask	For the IP stuff if any
Power Consumption / Weight	Pre populated from the Global Equipment database if exists
Flags	Various flags to help you sort the equipment in your Systems table.