How To: Assign a SysName

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How To: Assign a SysName

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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

 

1.Create and open a project.

2.Create and open a drawing.

3.Add equipment to the drawing.

4.Set the Verbose SysName Assignment checkbox = true. Advanced Tools>Equipment Functions.

5.Double-click the equipment in the drawing.

6.The SysName and Alias field will be populated with the next SysName in the sequence based in the Number Format and the Next Numbers table.

7.Enter any additional data and take your best guess at Location and Elevation.

8.Click [OK].

The drawing will be updated and a new record will be added to the Project Equipment List.