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|1. At the top of the ''Signal Types Grid'', you will see an empty line with a '''*''' on the left side. || ''Click'' in this line and enter in the information about this ''Signal Type''.
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|1. At the top of the ''Connectors Grid'', you will see an empty line with a '''*''' on the left side. || ''Click'' in this line and enter in the information about this ''Connector''.
 
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|2. You can ''Click'' into each additional field or use your "Tab" button to access each field. || Remember, not all fields need to be filled out. The only required fields are the "Type" and "Color" fields. The "Cable No Prefix" field can be left blank however cable numbers will show without any Prefixed characters.  
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|2. You can ''Click'' into each additional field or use your "Tab" button to access each field. || Remember, not all fields need to be filled out. The only required fields are the "Connector" and "Description" fields.  
 
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|3. Select '''File>Save''' or click the '''Diskette/Save''' Icon to save the new ''Signal Type''. || Your ''Signal Type'' will now be available for use.  
 
|3. Select '''File>Save''' or click the '''Diskette/Save''' Icon to save the new ''Signal Type''. || Your ''Signal Type'' will now be available for use.  
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|1. Select the ''Signal Type'' you would like to delete. || You can select many ''Signal Types'' by using the ''Hold>Shift'' or ''Hold>CTRL'' key function.
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|1. Select the ''Connector'' you would like to delete. || You can select many ''Connectors'' by using the ''Hold>Shift'' or ''Hold>CTRL'' key function.
 
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|2. With the ''Signal Type'' highlighted, select '''Edit>Delete Selected Row(s)''' || You will recieve a message asking '''"Are you sure you want to delete (#) rows?"'''
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|2. With the ''Connector'' highlighted, select '''Edit>Delete Selected Row(s)''' || You will recieve a message asking '''"Are you sure you want to delete (#) rows?"'''
 
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|1. Select the ''Signal Type'' you would like to edit. || When you select the ''Signal Type'', It should highlight under the ''Types'' column.
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Latest revision as of 03:37, 25 May 2012

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This will cover accessing, adding, editing and deleting information in the Connectors Database.



Before You Start

There are 2 ways to access the Connectors Database.
1. In your Project Explorer, under the "Global Databases" tab, click Connectors.
2. On the menu buttons, select Database>GLobal Connectors Grid.
Connectors Database Image Connectors Database


Using the Connectors Database

Grid Line Description
1. Connector This is going to be the actual name/type of connector.
2. Description Here is where you will leave a more complex description of the connector. Example: 3mPHX = 3Pin Mini Phoenix.
3. Default Pinout If this cable has multiple pins, you can define the pinout here.
4. Manufacturer Here you can designate a Manufacturer for this connector type.
5. Part Number Here you can enter a part number for reference and reports.
6. Termination Method This is where you will designate how a connector terminates if not going to a piece of equipment.
7. ConnVendor 1 Enter vendor information for this connector type here.
8. ConnVendor 2 Enter vendor information for this connector type here.
9. ConnCost 1 Enter vendor 1 cost here.
10. ConnCost 2 Enter vendor 2 cost here.
11. Modified By If you would like to keep track of who is editing specific connectors, you can have them enter their information here.
12. Modified On This will tell you the latest date in which this connector was modified.
13. Created On This will tell you the date in which this connector was created.

Adding Connectors

Step Description
1. At the top of the Connectors Grid, you will see an empty line with a * on the left side. Click in this line and enter in the information about this Connector.
2. You can Click into each additional field or use your "Tab" button to access each field. Remember, not all fields need to be filled out. The only required fields are the "Connector" and "Description" fields.
3. Select File>Save or click the Diskette/Save Icon to save the new Signal Type. Your Signal Type will now be available for use.

Deleting A Connector

Step Description
1. Select the Connector you would like to delete. You can select many Connectors by using the Hold>Shift or Hold>CTRL key function.
2. With the Connector highlighted, select Edit>Delete Selected Row(s) You will recieve a message asking "Are you sure you want to delete (#) rows?"
3.Confirm you would like to delete these rows by clicking yes. WireCAD will delete the selected rows.

Editing A Connector

Step Description
1. Select the Connector you would like to edit. When you select the Connector, It should highlight under the Connector column.
2. Select the field you would like to edit and Double Click in that field. Double Clicking should allow the field to be editable.
3. After editing the information you would like, you need to save. Click the Diskette/Save icon or select File>Save.
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