Precondition:

You have opened a project.

1. Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Connections > Connection numbering
2. Select a user-defined scheme from the drop-down list, or create a new scheme via (New) in the dialog Settings: Connection numbering.
3. Move the Designation tab to the foreground and above the Format groups field click (New).
4. Select one of the predefined connection groups or select the entry "Device..." or "Grouping..." in the Connection group field in the dialog Connection numbering: Formats.
5. If you selected "Device..." or "Grouping..." to get to the Selection list dialog, select one of the DTs in the project or a value for the grouping and click [OK].
6. In the Extent field specify the range of connections that are to receive the same format for their connection designations. Select an entry from the drop-down list.

   Note:

   If you have selected the "Net" entry, you can use the net extension to expand the area of influence for numbering.

7. In the Available format elements field select a format element and move it over to the right using the arrow button into the list of selected format elements.
   
   Different subsequent dialogs will appear, depending on the format element. Depending on the selected format element this can be one of the following dialogs: Format: Properties, Format: Counter, Format: Page / column / row or Format: Separator.
8. Define the formatting in the subsequent dialog.
   
   A preview of the designation format is displayed in the Preview field. The individual format elements are displayed in the connection designations in the same sequence as they currently exist in the list.
9. If desired, you can change the sequence of the format elements using the arrow buttons.
10. Click [OK].
    
    The values entered will be saved in the selected scheme.

See also

Dialog Settings: Connection numbering

Dialog Connection numbering: Formats

Specifying Settings for Connection Numbering

Defining Net Extensions for Connection Numbering