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== Updating SysName Information ==
 
== Updating SysName Information ==
  
Updating Sysname information, elevation, location etc. is done by following the same steps as ''Assigning A SysName'' however after updating a message box will pop up asking you if you would like to '''Ripple Changes'''.  
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Updating Sysname information, elevation, location etc. is done by following the same steps as ''Assigning A SysName'' however, after updating, a message box will pop up asking you if you would like to '''Ripple Changes'''.  
 
The message box has the following message, '''" You have made changes that likely impact other drawings involving the following system: (whatever system you updated). WireCAD will now update all project drawings. This process will update Location and Elevation fields on electronic blocks and move any front panel rack layouts found in "Rack Builder" built drawings with the "HASHES" layer. Ripple Changes Now?"'''
 
The message box has the following message, '''" You have made changes that likely impact other drawings involving the following system: (whatever system you updated). WireCAD will now update all project drawings. This process will update Location and Elevation fields on electronic blocks and move any front panel rack layouts found in "Rack Builder" built drawings with the "HASHES" layer. Ripple Changes Now?"'''
This is required in order to update project databases and prevent broken links. [[File:Ripple Changes.png|thumb|Ripple Changes]]
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This will scan all drawings and update information accordingly. It is recomended in order to update project databases and prevent broken links. [[File:Ripple Changes.png|thumb|Ripple Changes]]

Revision as of 12:21, 11 October 2011

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User Permissions Level: All
Product Level: All
Assigning SysNames gives each piece of equipment a unique name to identify it with.




Before You Start

You will need to decide how you are going to label your equipment.


Assigning a SysName

Step Description
With your equipment placed in your drawing, Double Click any line on the equipment block. This will bring up the SysName dialog box.
SysName Dialog Box
WireCAD will automatically create a SysName and alias for this piece of equipment based on the equipment type. If you dont want to use the pre-populated information, you can change it to whatever you would like.You can also input elevation, location, Engineer Data and specific User Data. ----
Bulbgraph.png Note: You need to make sure that the SysName is very unique. If you would like a more generic user friendly name, place this in the Alias Field.

Auto Populated Information
After you have entered the information you want, Click [ADD] WireCAD will update your equipment with the new SysName and information. As you can see in this image, I have named the system IR-0006 located in Edit Room 12 with a rack elevation of 36.
Updated Sysname

Updating SysName Information

Updating Sysname information, elevation, location etc. is done by following the same steps as Assigning A SysName however, after updating, a message box will pop up asking you if you would like to Ripple Changes. The message box has the following message, " You have made changes that likely impact other drawings involving the following system: (whatever system you updated). WireCAD will now update all project drawings. This process will update Location and Elevation fields on electronic blocks and move any front panel rack layouts found in "Rack Builder" built drawings with the "HASHES" layer. Ripple Changes Now?"

This will scan all drawings and update information accordingly. It is recomended in order to update project databases and prevent broken links.
Ripple Changes