T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
Grouping Area. Grouping of Variables
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By default, in the variables editor all variables are grouped by the characteristic “group” (if this characteristic
is specified for variables of the current document). However, it is possible to use other parameters of
variables for grouping, including several parameters at the same time.
For customizing the grouping parameters it is convenient to use the grouping area. It is turned on via the
dialog of the command “View|Options…” or via the context menu in the header area of the table of
variables. The grouping area is situated over the table of variables. By default, the label “Group” is displayed
in the grouping area. This means that the variables are grouped by the characteristic “group”.
In order to turn off the grouping, it is enough to point with the cursor at the label in the grouping area, press
and without releasing the mouse button, drag the label to any other place outside the grouping area. If the
label is moved to the headers' bar of the table of variables, the column with the same name will be added to
the table. If the label is moved while holding the key , the label will be copied – it will remain in the
grouping area, and at the same time the corresponding column will appear in the table.
When the mode of grouping is turned off, the message “Drag Column Header here to group by
Desired Parameter” is displayed in the grouping area.