Symbols
The Symbols object contains the definition of a graphical symbol that can be used in drawing mode or 3D mode. The technical means is a Creo Symbol.
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How it works
A Symbol can be graphically selected from the dialog and is manually placed on the drawing or within the 3D model. The placement coordinates are defined by user placement.
Adding Symbols
  1. Select Add new object Image or select Edit existing objects Image or use Image to copy an existing entry and modify from there.
    • The Object Edit dialog appears.
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  2. Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the admin dialog.
  3. (Optional) Enter an Admin Label that is used for distinction within the administration dialog.
  4. Select Image to enter the UI Description that is displayed in the user dialog.
  5. Select Image to choose a File Name of a symbol from the /sym folder.
  6. Select Image to choose a Preview Image from the /images folder.This images will be displayed in the user dialog for easy user selection.
  7. Select Image to choose a Info Image from the /images folder.This image will pop up when using the Info button within the user dialog.
  8. Choose an Attach Type from the pull-down menu. This will define the default behaviour while placing the symbol.
    • Free — Free placement with no attachment
    • Leaders — Multiple attachment points with leader lines
    • On Entity — will place the symbol directly onto a selected 2D item
    • Offset — will place the symbol next to a selected 2D item
  9. The Revision will be iterated automatically every time you leave the definition dialog with OK and save the configuration. See the Versioning Objects section in the Appendix for more details-
  10. Check the Obsolete check box if you want to disable the symbol. It will remain within the configuration, but not anymore available for user selection.
  11. For a simple symbol without any user interaction select the User Independent section and choose Add new element Image ▶ Add Text
    • A new Text entry is created within the Object Edit dialog
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  12. Enter the same Prompt that was used in the symbol definition.
  13. Select Image to enter the Translation Tag representing your final text.
  14. (Optional) If you intend to enter an untranslated text, de-select the Translate checkbox and enter your text in the Text Entry input panel.
  15. For a symbol that requires user interaction (i.e. enter a value) you have three options when you select the User Editable section and choose Add new element Image
    • Add Value — the user may enter a value for a variable text
      1. Choose Add new element Image ▶ Add Value
        • A new Value entry is created within the Object Edit dialog. For every value that you want to be display in the UI you have to create a separate Value entry.
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      2. Enter the same Prompt that was used in the symbol definition.
      3. Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the user dialog.
      4. Choose the Input Type from the pull-down menu to define how the user can edit the parameter value. You can choose from the following options:
        • Read-Only — Value is displayed, but user cannot change
        • Inputpanel — User can type in any value
        • Optionmenu — User can select from pull-down menu only
        • Optionmenu (editable) — User can select from pull-down menu or can type in a value
      5. Enter a Default Value in case of ‘Input panel’. Use ‘-’ for no value.
      6. If you have selected Optionmenu or Optionmenu (editable) from the Input Type pull-down, a first Text Item is created automatically.
        • A new Item is created within the Object Edit dialog
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      7. Enter a Value or select from the translated text dialog
      8. (Optional) Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the user dialog.
      9. Choose additional text items using Add new element Image ▶ Add Item
    • Group Choice — the user can select a group instance
      1. Choose Add new element Image ▶ Add Group Choice
        • A new Group Choice entry is created within the Object Edit dialog.
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      2. Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the user dialog.
      3. Check the Allow hiding check box, if you want to allow this group to be hidden by the user
      4. Check the Translate check box, if you want the variable texts in this group to be translated.
      5. Select the Default group name that will be displayed in the user dialog.
      6. To add multiple groups select the Group Choice section and choose Add new element Image ▶ Add Group Configuration
        • A new Configuration entry is created within the Object Edit dialog
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      7. Type in a Group Name that is available in the selected symbol.
      8. Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the user dialog.
      9. (Optional) Enter a dedicated Symbol height or keep ‘-1’ for automatic height calculation.
      10. Add as many Group Configuration Items as you like.
    • Group Status — the user can hide / show a group instance
      1. Choose Add new element Image ▶ Add Group Status
        • A new Group Status entry is created within the Object Edit dialog.
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      2. Enter a Group Name that you want to show or hide
      3. Select Image to enter the UI Label that is displayed in the user dialog.
      4. Select the Default status (Hide or Show)..