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Setup Options: Default Report Names
The setup options determine the report name of the default cable symbol for
shielded and unshielded cable symbols and the default name for nodes on cable
symbols. These options apply to all cable symbols in a diagram.
Parameter or Option Description
cable_jacket_report_name Use the default value DEFAULT, in which
case the name of the cable shows in the
report table. Any other value is
interpreted as plain text. For example,
&cable_name has no special meaning.
cable_shield_report_name Use this name for the cable symbol if the
cable is shielded. The default value is
SHIELD.
cable_node_report_name Use this name for the nodes of a cable
symbol. The default value is "-".
cable_shield_report_name
cable_node_report_name
from_cable_report_name
to_cable_report_name
from_to_cable_report_name
Defining Symbols in Pro/DIAGRAM
About Defining Pro/DIAGRAM Symbols
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Use the same names for cables of the
same type, for example, a coaxial cable or
a two wire, twisted-pair cable.
Use these to represent mechanical
differences that can be important for
manufacturing. Override cable spool
parameters and Drawing setup options.
Components and fixed (non-parametric) connectors in Pro/DIAGRAM are represented
by drawn symbols. Symbols can be defined and saved in both Drawing and in
Diagram mode. When you place a symbol in the drawing, you place an instance of
the symbol based on a definition that has already been created. There can be many
symbol instances referencing the same symbol definition, each with a different
reference designator to distinguish between them.
You can select cable symbols or break symbols using the Diagram Item filter and the
drawing or custom symbols using the Symbol filter.
A connector or component symbol in Pro/DIAGRAM must have a certain set of
parameters. Two parameters types can be included:
Symbol definition parameters to identify the symbol.
Node parameters identifying nodes. (If nodes are necessary in the symbol.)
Symbols may be assigned to any component or connector parameters.