Signal Types Database

Command Line Shortcut: np User Permissions Level: All Product Level: All This will cover accessing, adding, editing and deleting information in the Signal Types Database.

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Before You Start

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

Using the Signal Types Database

Grid Line	Description
1. Type	This is where the Signal Type will be defined. You will enter a "Prefix" name in this field for example, a Digital Video Interface will be DVI.
2. Color	This is where you will define the color that this signal type will display. If you select Same As Layer, it will display whatever color that layer is defined as.
3.Signal Type	This is where you will describe the signal type. Example DVI is a Digital Video Interface.
4. On Layer	If you would like this signal type to only be shown on a specific layer in your drawing other than the Signal Layer, you can enter that layer information here.
5. Cable Manu	If you use a specific Manufacturer for a cable of this Signal Type, you can enter that Manufacturer here.
6. Cable Type	If you use a specific Cable for this signal type, you can enter the Cable model number here.
7. Cable No Prefix	-	8. Cable No Range	If you would like to have all cables of this signal type show a specific number range (0200-0499) enter that number range here.

Adding Signal Types

Step	Description
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 cable type.
2. Color	This is where you will define the color that this signal type will display. If you select Same As Layer, it will display whatever color that layer is defined as.
3.Signal Type	This is where you will describe the signal type. Example DVI is a Digital Video Interface.
4. On Layer	If you would like this signal type to only be shown on a specific layer in your drawing other than the Signal Layer, you can enter that layer information here.
5. Cable Manu	If you use a specific Manufacturer for a cable of this Signal Type, you can enter that Manufacturer here.
6. Cable Type	If you use a specific Cable for this signal type, you can enter the Cable model number here.
7. Cable No Prefix	-	8. Cable No Range	If you would like to have all cables of this signal type show a specific number range (0200-0499) enter that number range here.