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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
Click Advanced Tools>Equipment Library OR Database>Equipment Library OR Command shortcut LE This will bring you to the Equipment Library.
On the right hand side of the screen, click the button called [Add Manufacturer To Library] A dialog box will pop up asking you to fill out information about the Manufacturer. The only required fields are Manufacturer Name and Manufacturer ID. The Manufacturer ID field will automatically populate when the name field is filled in however you can change this to whatever you like.
Add Manufacturer Window
After you have filled in the Manufacturer information, Click the [Diskette] button to save the new Manufacturer The Manufacturer will now be saved and available to add equipment to.
Save Manufacturer To Library

How To Add A New Manufacturer During Add New Equipment

Step Description
With your equipment in your drawing, Double Click any line on the equipment block. This will bring up the SysName dialog box.
SysName Dialog Box
Click [Add Equipment To Library] This will pop up a new dialog box to create equipment
New Equipment Window
Click [...] This will pop up a new dialog box to create Manufacturer
New Manufacturer Box
After you have entered the Manufacturer info, Click the [Diskette] button to save Manufacturer. You can now continue creating your new piece of equipment.
Save Manufacturer To Library