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Tab Connection point pattern (Topology)

This tab displays the connection point data that is assigned to the topology function via the part. On the part, the connection point data can be defined either in the assigned connection point pattern or in the function templates. This connection point data can be saved locally on the topology function and modified.

Overview of the main dialog elements:

Scheme:

Choose the scheme that you would like to use from the drop-down list. Or click [...] to edit an existing scheme or create a new one in the Settings: Column configuration dialog. The scheme determines which connection point data is displayed and in which sequence it is displayed. This way you can hide columns which are not required.

Local connection point pattern:

If this check box is activated, the connection point data is saved locally on the topology function. If the part has been assigned a connection point pattern, or if function templates have been saved on the part, the connection point data will be copied and the write protection will be removed. The connection point data can then be edited in the table. The manual modifications are retained in case of a synchronization of parts and are not overwritten.

If the check box is deactivated, the connection point data will be used that is defined on the part. In this case, the connection point data is read-only. Only the fields Connection point designation, Plug designation and Bus interface: Name, and additionally for terminals the fields Level and Internal / External index, can be modified. These "identifying" fields are used to identify the connection point in parts management: If the values in these fields are identical for a connection point defined on the part and a connection point on the topology function, it involves one and the same connection point.

Table:

The table shows - depending on the selected scheme - the specific data of the connection points that belong to the connection point pattern.

Note:

The fields Connection point direction, Min. cross-section / Max. cross-section, and Dual sleeve prescribed are not considered when routing connections in a topology.

Popup menu:

The popup menu provides - depending on the field type (date, integer, multilingual, etc.) - the following menu items:

In addition, the following dialog-specific popup menu items are available:

Menu item

Meaning

Update connection point pattern

Reads in the connection point pattern from the part. In addition, connection points are generated from the multi-line functions. If a generated connection point matches the corresponding connection point from the connection point pattern, the data will be combined in a row. Otherwise, two rows will be displayed for the connection point.

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