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Motion Control Setup22.9 Copying a DefinitionAny existing definition can be copied to a new definition file. This copy can be used as a building blockfor creating a new instrument type (or a new operating mode for an existing instrument), or theparameters within the copy can be fully modified.Copying a definition is carried out from the List of Definitions dialogue box.examples of keystrokes Displays the List of Instrument Definitions.ORwheel (or belt) or or use the alphanumeric keyboard directly Use the wheel (or belt) or the down arrow key to highlight a definition. The keyboard or keypads can be used to type in a number directly. Copies the selected definition to the next available User Definition number.22.10 Changing IdentificationWhen an instrument is created or copied, the next available User Definition identification number (from901 to 999) is automatically selected.This number can be changed to any unused number in that range; for example, instruments from thesame manufacturer could be grouped together.A list of available User Definition ID numbers can be displayed: it shows all the User ID numbers,whether or not instrument definitions exist in those numbers, and whether they are - or have been - inuse.A name of up to 20 characters in length and a four character abbreviation can be given to each UserDefinition. The abbreviation is particularly important as it is displayed on the parameter screens and istherefore the instrument’s only identification during normal operating modes.examples of keystrokes Displays the List of Instrument Definitions.Page:562Issue 1.01www.adblighting.com