Attribute Text Template

Permanently deleted user

• July 22, 2016 19:09

Hello,

E3 2012

I am working on a text template that when dragged/dropped on a connection point on the schematic will display a graphic, wire color and wire cross section.

I want it to also display the destination of the connection.
Can the attribute text template display the destination (target) or just the attributes associated with the wire?
ie: If I have a connection from TB-1 to TB-2... When dragged onto TB-1 connection point I want the result to look like this (line is graphic) _________RED___22___TB-2
I know the target can be added as an attribute in a regular symbol, but I want all the attributes to be grouped together not separate.

Thank you,
B

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  Admin

  • July 22, 2016 19:09

  This is not possible with a symbol type 'Attribute Text Template' You would need to script something.
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  Permanently deleted user

  • July 22, 2016 19:10

  Admin, Please elaborate as to why this is not possible. I have everything but the connection target working in this manner. Lets say I create a default wire between two points. Only the logic is present, not a physical connection line just the dashed line, but the wire attributes exist (red 14 awg). Then I drag and drop this attribute text template onto the connection node... It makes my special graphic, color text and awg text display like I want it to. I just cannot figure out how to get the "TO" or target location to show up. Thank you, B

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  • July 22, 2016 19:10

  Hi B,
  
  The textnode for 'connection target' is not programmed to work on an attribute text template symbol.

  It would be a good idea to ask your E3 Service provider to log this as an enhancement for you. The Connection target textnode only works from pin information. It must be grouped to a pin. So you can make a macro to update your specified textnode.

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  Permanently deleted user

  • July 22, 2016 19:10

  Admin,

  Thank you. I will request that.
  
  Is it possible to have the Attribute Text Template autopopulate when a connection is made or must they be manually dropped on the connection nodes?
  
  Thank you,

  B

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