Preferred rows :

Determine the Variable (column), which you want to specify as preferred row.

The following entries are automatically mapped to the respective Class variables of CNS classification and so transferred to the CAD when exporting. Also see Section 5.12.4, “Simple assigning of important variables to CNS classification ”.

Class variables

Order/Groups of Variables:

See Section 5.9.2.3.2, “ Order/Groups of Variables - Hide columns (variables) ”.

Column visibility on PARTserver:

Concerns the table display on PARTserver.

Variables hidden on PCOM:

Variables containing graphics:

If you want to display table rows with graphics (*.png) in projects, first apply a new variable/column in PARTdesigner. Then enter the file name of the desired graphic into the single rows of the new column. Then open the dialog box Variable list in PARTproject (Browse button ...) and activate the respective variable.

Note Keep the graphic size low, because otherwise the operating speed of the system is restrained.

Columns to sort natural:

See Section 5.9.2.3.3, “Columns to sort natural ”.

Variables with inch display:

Column contents with metrical dimensions can be recalculated to inch dimensions per algorithm. Set the variables (columns) which are to be calculated thus.

Translatable Variables:

Here, enter the text variables whose fields contain translatable text. Within the tabbed page Translation or preferably in the dialog box Translations, store the respective translation in the different languages.

Detailed information on the subject "Translation" is found under Section 5.8.2.1.13, “ Translation ”.

Variable for Assembly positioning:

Optional entry: Refers to "Testmeta".

Variables can be specified as Function attribute (e.g. displayed stroke of an assembly with cylinder driven in or out or angularity in a hinge).

Such variables entered here are not used for geometrical checks in TESTmeta, whereby variants to be tested are reduced.

Open value ranges (assistant)

Value range variables entered here are nor checked in TESTmeta.

Images for Table header

When clicking on ... the same-named dialog box is opened where you can determine the desired variable and the image path.

The icon is displayed beside the variable

An entry in the project file looks like this:

Variables containing external references:

See Section 5.9.2.3.4, “ Variables containing external references ”.

Calculated variable values without list selection (vertical table):

In PARTdataManager, the vertical table shows a list field selection for calculated variables (based on attribute algorithms) by default.

List field selection for "Product key"

However, you can disable the list field for certain (or all) variables of this type. When clicking on ... under Calculated variable values without list selection (vertical table) the dialog box Variable list is opened.

Activate the desired variables and confirm with OK.

-> Now the list field selection is disabled for the specified variables.

PARTdataManager: List field selection disabled for "Product key"

Note In V11 the list field was basically disabled for calculated variables.

Note In particular, regard the following for the product key: The list field only shows the keys based on currently set values. Theoretically, a huge amount of combinations is possible. Compare Section 5.12.7, “Classification according to CNSORDERNO / CNSTYPECODE ”.