1.3.12. Table

Display graphics in the table (if available) [Show graphics in table (if available)]: A table can also contain columns with graphics. If you want these to be displayed by default, activate the checkbox. This only controls the preselection. You can switch the graphics on and off at any time via the standard toolbar [Default] → Show graphics in table.

"Standard [Default] " toolbar with selection "Show graphics in table [Show graphics in table] "

There are two display options for the graphic size:
- Small
  
  Graphic in table - Small
- Large
  
  Graphic in table - Large
  
  Please note, especially when selecting "Large [Large] ", that this can greatly increase the column size (vertically). However, you can change the size again at any time using the Ctrl key + mouse wheel.
- Show preview images per line [Show preview images per line]:
  If the option is activated, preview images are displayed per row in the table view [Table view]. (Only possible if these have actually been generated [usually administratively beforehand])

Show preferred rows only [Show only preferred rows] :

Variable for preferred series [Variable for preferred rows] In this field, you define the variable or the column that is to be used as the preferred series column. This will usually be the ERP_PDM_NUMBERcolumn.^[2]

Both when browsing through the directories and projects and when searching, the display in the index and table will initially be with the preferred series function activated.

"Link database [Link database]" toolbar → "Preferred rows on/off"

If the function is activated, only those directories are displayed in the index that contain at least one part with an existing ERP_PDM_NUMBER.

Restricted index

If the function is activated, only those rows are displayed in the table that have an entry in the column.

Restricted table

Note

With this setting, you only control the preselection. You can switch the restriction to preferred rows on and off at any time via Link database toolbar [Link database] -> Preferred rows on/off.

"Link database [Link database] " toolbar -> "Preferred rows on/off "

Variable for alternative part If you check this box, the part that is closest to the preferred row part in the table is transferred to the CAD system as a meta file. This function is only supported by certain CAD systems.

Show class variables :
If this option is activated, the class variables are also displayed in the respective column headers in accordance with the specified classification (eClass 7.1 in this example). This functionality is also available for your own classifications. You can find detailed information on this under Section 5.12.12, “Create or edit your own class system ” in eCATALOG 3Dfindit.

Show class variables
Display [Show topological values] topology values:
Choose, which topological values you want to have displayed in the table in addition.

Sort [Sort digits as numbers] digits as numbers:

Above each table column you can find a symbol to change the sort order.

Ascending
Descending

The Sort digits as numbers option only affects columns that contain a mixture of numbers and text and only becomes visible when the sorting is explicitly performed using the relevant column.

Option activated:

When sorting, the value of the entire number is taken into account so that a natural sorting takes place.

Option deactivated:

The entire string is seen as text and thus the leading number is valued higher than the entire numerical value. See the following illustration.

	Note
	Activation can - if desired by the manufacturer - also be explicitly set in the project file only for certain variables and is effective even if the option is deactivated in the PARTdataManager is deactivated.^[a]

^[a]See Section 5.9.2.3.4, “ Columns to sort natural ” in eCATALOG 3Dfindit.

Display warning if exported part does not belong to the preferred series [Show warning, if exported part is not in preferred rows]: This option is optional, please activate the checkbox if desired.

The following notification shows up if the part does not belong to the preferred row.

Variant is not a preferred row! Export anyway?

Color value range columns

Basically, at value range columns colored icons are displayed. Additionally, columns can be colored.
- Checkbox disabled (default): Only colored icons
- Checkbox enabled: Colored icons + colored columns
Color [Color document columns] executable columns:
Columns can be provided by the manufacturer with the property to execute a program or open a document when clicked.

PARTdataManager: linked additional information

These columns are marked with a document icon provided. If the settings options under Tools [Extras] menu selected → Settings... → Table → Color Executable Columns [Color document columns] , they are additionally colored green.

Document column with icon

Document columns with icon + colored green

A program restart is required after the change.
To create these columns, see Section 5.9.2.3.5, “ Variables containing external references ” in eCATALOG 3Dfindit.

Display ERP colors [Show ERP colors in header] in the header:

Show ERP colors in header

With activated option, ERP column headers are colored with a fine line in addition.

"Show ERP colors in the header [Show ERP colors in header] " activated

"Show ERP colors in the header [Show ERP colors in header] " deactivated

Note

At single-line projects the marking in column headers is always performed regardless of whether the option is activated or not.

Single line project: Marking active

Table restrictions: By specifying conditions, you can restrict the table, for example in the figure above the column D to values greater than 20. It is also possible to combine several conditions: D>20.AND.K>15etc.
Columns not to be displayed [Columns to hide]: Columns that are to be removed from the display can be defined here. Note comma separation!

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