2D footprint management
The 2D footprint management
groups together all of the 2D footprints that can be used in 2D equipment
layouts. The 2D footprints have filtering criteria allowing classification.
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Menu: Library > 2D footprint
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The 2D footprint management
dialog box opens. This allows you to add, edit or delete 2D footprints.
The left-hand side of the 2D footprint
management has two tabs.
Classification
This tab displays the 2D footprint classification as a tree.
The left side of the dialog box shows the 2D footprint classes,
the right shows the 2D footprints in the currently selected class.
Filters
This tab allows you to filter the 2D footprint list. All filter criteria
are the same as those present in the 2D footprint properties.
The right side of the dialog box displays the 2D footprints corresponding
to the selected criteria.
Remove filter: Click this
button to remove all filter criteria.
The right-hand side of the 2D footprint
management displays the 2D footprint corresponding to the selection
or search criteria you entered on the left-hand side of the 2D
footprint management.
The 2D footprints are displayed in the form of a list (List
mode icon) or the form of thumbnails (Thumbnail
mode icon).
Some of these features accept the multi-selection, such as Delete
or Properties.
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New: Allows you
to add a new 2D footprint
to the library. |
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Open: Opens
the selected 2D footprint in the graphical interface or in
DraftSight to modify it. |
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Import DWG files:
Allows you to import
a DWG file as a 2D footprint. |
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Delete:
Deletes the selected 2D footprints. |
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Properties: Opens
the Properties dialog
box of the selected 2D footprints. If you select several 2D footprints,
the Properties dialog
box displays only the common properties. |
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Preview: Opens the
2D footprint in a preview dialog box. This interface does not
allow any modifications. |
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Cut: Places a copy
of the selected 2D footprints 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 2D footprints 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
2D footprint present on the SOLIDWORKS Electrical clipboard. A new 2D footprint
is created.
You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl]
+ [V] |
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Select all: Allows
you to select all of the 2D footprints displayed on the right-hand
side of the 2D footprint management. |
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List mode: Displays
2D footprints in the form of a list (Name, Description, classification).
In this mode, you can copy the list of the selected element to
another application, such as Excel. |
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Thumbnail mode:
Displays 2D footprints in the form of thumbnail previews. |
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Configuration: Allows
you to manage the display
settings for items in the dialog box. |
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Archive:
Select the elements you want to archive and click the Archive
icon.
A dialog box opens, allowing you to save the archive file. |
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Unarchive: A dialog box opens
where you can select a TEWZIP file for unarchiving. The Update data wizard will open
automatically. Refer to the Archive / Unarchive
chapter for more information. |
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Classification management: Allows
you to manage
the different classes in which the 2D footprints
are stored. |
Display sub-classes content:
When the box is checked, it displays all the objects contained in the
sub-class of the selected class.
Keep the dialog opened:
When this option is selected, the dialog box does not close when you open
an object.