Classification management
The Classifications allow you to define the groups (classes and sub-classes)
in which electrical elements are stored. Generally, they are sorted by
their electrical function or by common characteristics.
The Classification management
is common to several types of electrical elements:
- Components (Symbols
and manufacturer parts use the same Classification)
- Cable references
- Macros
- Title blocks
The features can be different according to the Classification you want
to manage. For example, on the Components, you can manage User data, associate
3D part, and 2D footprint but not on Title block classifications.
In each Classification, you
can find Classes and Sub-classes.
You can find two types of classes; the System
classes which cannot be deleted and the User
classes which can be managed (created, edited and deleted) by the
user.
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Menu: Library > Classification
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A drop-down list (different types of Classification) allows you to select
the Classification corresponding to the classes you want to display.
The left part of the dialog box displays in a tree structure; the list
of the classes and subclasses. The right part shows the subclasses contained
in the selected class.
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New class:
Allows you to create a new class (if you have selected the Classification
level) or a new sub-class (if you have selected a Class level). |
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Delete: Removes
the selected Classes or sub-classes. When you deleted a class
containing sub-classes, these are automatically deleted. The objects
(symbols, manufacturer parts...) assigned to the deleted class
are assigned to the class of the superior level or "Unclassed
elements" class. |
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Properties: Opens
the Properties dialog box of the selected Class or Classification,
allowing to edit its properties. For the Component classes, you
can also assign a root, a user data file, a 3D part, a 2D footprint
and a connection label by default. |
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Customize: Allows
you to customize the user
data and translatable data assigned to a Class or a Sub-class. |
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Cut: Places a copy
of the selected class on the SOLIDWORKS Electrical clipboard and deletes the
originals.
You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl]
+ [X] |
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Copy: Places a copy
of the selected class on the SOLIDWORKS Electrical clipboard and keeps the
originals. The Copy command
can be used also to copy the selected element list to another
application such as Excel (List
mode only).
You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl]
+ [C] |
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Paste: Pastes the
class present on the SOLIDWORKS Electrical clipboard. A new class is
created.
You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl]
+ [V] |
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Select all: Allows
you to select all the classes displayed on the right-hand side
of the Classification management. |
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Configuration: Allows
you to manage the display
settings for items in the dialog box. |
Display sub-classes content:
When the box is checked, it displays all the sub-classes contained in
the selected classification or class.
You can export the classification list to another application. On the
right part of the dialog box, select the classes you want to export and
strike [Ctrl] + [C] keys to copy them in the computer clipboard. In your
application strike [Ctrl] + [V] to paste them.