T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
“Columns” Tab
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This tab contains the list of columns and
their respective parameters. The columns
are inserted in the BOM table, that are
checkmarked in the box before the
column name. The top-down order of
columns in the list defines the column
position in the BOM (left to right). A
column position can be modified using
the buttons [Up (to the Left)]
and [Down (to the Right)].
Remember, however, that changing a
column position will not affect the
position of the respective column in the
BOM table template, nor change its
width.
The correspondence between the
fragment data and the standard
BOM table columns is defined
by the type of the column, rather
than its name.
The following are the only parameters of the current column allowed for modifications: “Accumulate Values
for Merged Rows”, “Ignore When Comparing Records”, “Show Group Header”.
When inserting the same fragment several times into the assembly, its data are compared, and, since
identical, entered into the BOM as one record (in the case when the parameter “Merge Records” is set on the
tab “BOM”). In this case, it is necessary that the records be summed up in the column “Quantity”. This
behavior is supported by the following two parameters.
Accumulate Values for Merged Rows. With this parameter set, the numerical figures will be summed up
when merging the positions.
Ignore When Comparing Records. With this parameter set, the columns will be excluded from comparison
(that is considered equal). If the parameter “Accumulate Values for Merged Rows” is set, then this
parameter is also set automatically.
Show Group Header. The column with this parameter defined will display the group header.
In text of the united records with flags “Accumulate Values for Merged Rows” and “Ignore When
Comparing Records” it is not possible to use variables that change their values depending on the
assembly parameters. Such variables will be replaced with constants on uniting.
The list of columns can be modified using the graphic buttons [Add…] and [Delete…].
The graphic button [Add…] is used for creating a new column. It brings up a dialog box for defining all
necessary parameters for the column being created.
Column Name. This entry is for specifying the column name.
Column Type. Defines what fragment data will be entered in the column being created.