5.9.2.3. Menu item: Variables

  • Preferred [Preferred rows] series:

    Specify the variable [Variable] (column) that you want to define as a preferred series.

  • Sequence/groups [Order/Groups of Variables] of variables:

    See Section 5.9.2.3.3, “ Variable groups - Hide columns (variables) ”.

  • Columns visible in PARTserver [Column visibility on PARTserver] :

    Concerns the table display on PARTserver.

  • Variables [Variables hidden on PCOM] hidden on PCOM:

  • Variables with graphics [Variables containing graphics] :

    If you want to display table rows with graphics (*.png) in the project, first create a new variable/column at PARTdesigner. Then enter the file name of the desired graphic in the individual rows of the new column. Finally, open the Variable list dialog box in PARTproject (Browse ... of this field) and activate the variable in question.

    [Note]Note

    Keep the graphic size small, otherwise the system's operating speed will be impaired.

  • Columns with natural sorting [Columns to sort natural]:

    See Section 5.9.2.3.4, “ Columns to sort natural.

  • Columns without sorting [Columns without sorting]:

    .....

  • Variables with [Variables with inch display] inch representation :

    Column contents with metric dimensions can be converted to inch dimensions using an algorithm. Specify the variables (columns) to be subjected to this conversion here.

  • Translatable variables [Translatable variables]:

    Enter the text variables whose fields contain translatable text here. Within the Translation tab page or, preferably, in the Translations dialog box, enter the respective translation text in the various languages.

    All visible, textual variables can be added automatically.

    1. In the line Translatable variables, click on the button ....

      → The Variable list dialog box opens.

    2. Click on the Set visible text variables automatically icon.

    Detailed information on the subject "Translation" is found under Section 5.8.2.1.14, “ Translation.

  • Variables [Variable for assembly positioning] for assembly positioning:

    Optional entry: Refers to "Testmeta".

    Variables can be defined as functional characteristics [Function attribute] (e.g. displayed stroke of an assembly with retracted or extended cylinder or angular position of a hinge).

    Such variables entered here are not used for geometrical checks in TESTmeta, whereby variants to be tested are reduced.

  • Open value ranges (assistant)

    Value range variables entered here are nor checked in TESTmeta.

  • Images for Table header [Images for table header]

    Click on ... the dialog window of the same name opens to determine the desired variable and the image path.

    The icon is displayed beside the variable

    The icon is displayed beside the variable

    An entry in the project file looks like this:

    • HEADERIMAGE(Y)=header_i.png

      The image is stored in the project directory.

    • HEADERIMAGE(Y)=%catroot%/header_i.png

      The image is stored in the catalog's main directory.

  • Variables with executable [Variables containing external references] program:

    See Section 5.9.2.3.5, “ Variables containing external references.

  • Variables without [Variables without list selection in vertical table] list selection in vertical table:

    See Section 5.9.2.3.1, “ Variables without list selection in vertical table ”.