Component Properties

This topic lists the properties of the component. The dialog automatically opens during the creation of a new location.

To access the Component Properties, do one of the following:
  • Contextuel menu of component > Properties .
  • Contextual menu of symbol > Component properties .

Mark

The component mark is automatically calculatContextual menu of component > Propertiesed according to the electrical project settings.
  • Mode: If you select the Automatic mode, the mark is automatically calculated according to the configuration settings. If you select Manual mode, you must enter the mark manually in the Mark setting.
  • Mark: Displays the automatic mark or used to enter the manual mark.
  • Root: Displays the root associated with the component depending on the component class.
  • Number: Displays the order number assigned to the component. You can change this number but you cannot use an existing number.
  • Permanent component: When the last symbol representing the component is deleted, the component is also deleted. If you check this dialog box, the component is not deleted.

To delete a permanent component, use the command Delete component in its contextual menu in the Components tab (dockable panel).

Hierarchy

  • Class: Allows you to change the component classification. This is used when you assign a manufacturer part. It also allows you to define the root used during automatic marking.
  • Parent: Displays the mark of the main component that a child or sub component is dependent on (such as a PLC card and its rack).
  • Location/Function: During symbol insertion, the location (function) is automatically taken from the drawing, or the location (function) outline if the symbol was inserted inside one. You can assign a different location (function) by clicking the button [...] and selecting the location (function) you want.

Manufacturer Data

This data comes from the manufacturer part, but can be manually modified. The data types are specified in the definition of the class.

Description

The first translatable data field of the component. You can enter a description in all languages managed in the electrical project.

User Data / Translatable Data

The user data field is used to enter all information that you would like to manage for the component. Click Customize..., to edit the labels.

Manufacturer Part and Circuits

Click on the Manufacturer part and circuits tab to allocate a manufacturer part. For more information, see Assigning Manufacturer Parts.