7.11.2. Edit Combination views in Edit mode

In the 2D derivation, you can edit and save Combination views in Edit mode. Hereto you have to be in Admin mode (can be recognized in PARTdataManager in the Status line down right).[103]

[Note]Note

Should there be an active sitesetup beside the setup directory, changes performed in Edit mode are saved in a same-named file there.

Procedure

It is most effective to use a similar template (.dw file) and to copy it on file level. After this you can simply perform changes in Edit mode.

Activate Edit mode

Click on the respective toolbar icon.

-> The toolbar is expanded with the following functions:

The same commands are found in context menu.

Example:

  1. Select element to be edited.

    -> Element is framed in red.

  2. Click on Edit element.

    -> The same-named dialog is opened.

  3. For example, adjust text quickly and simply and confirm with OK.

Edit element

Edit element

List field selection for type

After clicking on New element , a cursor to draw the desired area and the dialog box Edit element is displayed. There, under "type" you will see a listing of all selectable types. When opening an already existing element, under "type" the used type is shown.

In the following all possible elements are listed. When clicking the link, more details and syntax used in the dw files can be seen.



[103] Information on settings are found under Section 1.7.4.3.3.1, “ Key "IsAdmin" - User mode ” in PARTsolutions - Administration Manual.