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1. Procedure 1 Select the display method Display All the default Add to Display or Remove from Display Specify the selection method Select Zone Name or Select Zone Set Press the Editor button next to the Zone Name Either the Zone Name Editor or Zone Set Editor depending upon your Selection choice displays a scrollable list of zones or sets 3 Select a zone or zone set The default is the first zone on the list A scrollable list of disciplines associated with the selected zone or zone set is displayed in the Disciplines window Select from one to ten disciplines If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field Select Apply For more information about this option see the next page 3 14 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Displaying Objects by Zone Display Objects by Zone Property Sheet Display Objects by Zone Display Method Display All Add to Display Discipline1 Remove from Disp Discipline2 Discipline3 Selection Method Select Zone Name Select Zone Set Run Script Zone Set Editor ZoneSet1 ZoneSet2 ZoneSet3 Zone Name Editor H Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Display Objects by Zone Property Sheet Display Method Display All the default displays objects of every discipline in the selected zone or zone set Add to Display displays o
2. Please note Marking and highlighting objects is not the same as highlighting changes Marking and highlighting identifies objects that have been posted or not posted to the project database Highlight Change identifies entities that have been added modified or deleted Getting to the Post Changes Option 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Change icon from the command palette 4 Select Post Changes on the Change pulldown menu Procedure Follow these steps to commit verify or verify and commit changes you have made to the design You can also lock the part for EDM Review 1 Select Commit Changes or Verify Changes 2 If you selected Commit Changes now select Apply 3 If you selected Verify Changes now select the verification method 4 Select the objects to verify 5 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 4 6 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Posting Changes to the Project Database 6 Select Lock Part for Review if appropriate 7 Select Apply 8 To commit the verified changes select Commit Changes 9 Select Apply Post Changes to Project Database Property Sheet Post Changes to Project Database Change Options Objects to Verify E Commit Changes Objects Not Posted Objects Posted Verification Method Verify
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4. Link to Project Database Specify Zone Discipline Zone Name a Access Privilege Disciplines Read Access Only Li Write Access Only ecole Read and Write Access Disciplines Data Status In work Data Released Dath Specify Part Offget Options al mes Yee I ede Zone Name Editor H Displays the Parts Offset Displays the File Name Options property sheet Editor property sheet See the following pages for more information about the options on this property sheet EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 2 11 Accessand Security Option Linking to the Project Database Options on the Link to Project Database Property Sheet Specify Zone and Discipline Select the Specify Zone Discipline button if you want this option You do not need to select it if the zone discipline you want information about is already linked The following items on the property sheet are dependent upon your selecting the Specify Zone Discipline button e Zone Name e Disciplines List e Access Privilege e Data Status Zone Name Selecting the Zone Name field Editor button causes a scrollable list of authorized names to be displayed This list is based upon access privileges granted by the Project Administrator Select the zone name you want or select the field and type in the name of a valid zone Select only one zone name A zone name may not exceed 24 characters Disciplines When you have specified a zone a scr
5. e Link to Database EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference 1 5 Overview of the EDMControl Options Change Management Command Palette e Unlink from Database e Run OS Command e Verify Link to Database Display Option This option is only valid after you are connected to the Project Database The Display option gives you access to these suboptions e Display by Part e Display by Discipline e Display by Zone e Display Zones e Restore Objects Change Option This option is only valid after you are connected to the Project Database The Change option gives you access to these suboptions e Post Snapshot Only e Post Changes e Highlight Changes e Dehighlight Changes e Update Changes Zones Option This option is only valid after you are connected to the Project Database The Zones option gives you access to these suboptions e Display Zones e Create Zones e Delete Zones Queries Option This option is always available The Queries option gives you access to these suboptions e List Change Status 1 6 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Overview of the EDMC ontrol Options Change Management Command Palette e Query by Zone Discipline e User Queries Administration Option This option is always available Change Management provides built in checks for the necessary privileges The Administration option provides access to these suboptions e Change Management Installation e Setup and
6. 2 Select a zone name 3 Select an associated discipline 4 Select the unlinking option 5 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 6 Select Apply For more information about unlinking see the following pages EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 2 15 Accessand Security Option Unlinking from the Project Database Unlink from Project Database Property Sheet Unlink from Project Database Access Privilege Zone Name Read Access Only Disciplines Write Access Only Diseiptinet Disetotine1 Read and Write Access Discipline2 r l Discipline3 Unlinking Options i Unlink All Zones Unlink All Disciplines Unlink from Project Run Script Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Unlink from Project Database Property Sheet Access Privilege Required Click the button next to the kind of access privilege associated with the zone to unlink Read Access is the default Zone Name Required Selecting the Zone Name field Browser button displays a scrollable list of zones that are currently linked to the active part Only one may be selected to be unlinked The zone name may not exceed 24 characters Disciplines Required A scrollable list of disciplines associated with the zone and access privilege you selected is displayed You can select more than one discipline 2 16 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Refer
7. Getting to the Display Zones Option Procedure Display Zone Boundaries Property Sheet Options on the Display Zones Property Sheet File Name Editor Property Sheet Using the Property Sheet Creating Project Zones Description Getting to the Create Zones Option Procedure Create Project Zones Property Sheet Options on the Create Project Zones Property Sheet Deleting Project Zones Description Getting to the Delete Zones Option Procedure Delete Project Zones Property Sheet Options on the Delete Project Zones Property Sheet Query Option Introduction 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 5 6 5 7 5 7 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 9 5 9 5 11 5 11 5 11 5 11 5 12 5 12 Contents viii EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Overview of the Query Option Description Getting to the Query Option Procedure Options on the Query Menu List Change Status Query by Zone and Discipline User Queries Listing the Status of Linked Parts Description Getting to the List Change Status Option Procedure Example of a Typical Status Report Providing Work Table Data Description Getting to the Query by Zone Discipline Option Procedure Query by Zone and Discipline Property Sheet Options on the Query by Zone and Discipline Property Sheet_ File Name Editor Property Sheet Using the Property Sheet Obtaining Data from the Database Description Valid User Queres Getting to the User Queries O
8. specified Select only one It may not exceed eighty alphanumeric characters SQLWhere Select this entry if you want to particularize the data you are searching for You may enter a Standard Query Language Where clause statement Valid statements are contained in the usr apl cadds data control sql directory It may not exceed 80 alphanumeric characters Example of a Filtered Query Displayed in the Query Result Box The following is a brief example of data you might receive in response to a Query 1 Specify a Query Name of Discipline Rules 2 Enter the filter condition dr_disc_name like CV order by 1 2 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 6 15 Query Option Obtaining Data from the Database 3 The information is displayed in the Query Result box DR_DISC_NAME DR_RULE_PRIORITY DR_RULE_NAME DR_OBJECT_TYPE Cancel 6 16 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Glossary This Glossary contains definitions of words and phrases particular to EDMControl Access Privileges Access to the Project Database is granted on a username password basis for zone discipline combinations Change Control and Propagation EDMControl propagates changes to users by tracking objects snapshots and work parts whenever changes are posted Users decide when to post or retrieve object changes from the database Change Notification Users may check at any time for modeling changes based on one or more disciplin
9. 2 6 Options on the Connect to Database Property Sheet 2 6 File Name Editor Property Sheet 2 7 Using the Property Sheet aes eT Disconnecting from the Project Database 2 9 Description 2 9 Getting to the Disconnect from Database Option 2 9 Procedure 2 9 Linking to the Project Database 2 10 Description 2 10 Getting to the Link to Database Option 2 10 Procedure 2 10 Link to Project Database Property Sheet 2 11 Options on the Link to Project Database Property Sheet____ 2 12 Part Offset Options Property heet _____ f2B Unlinking from the Project Database 2 15 Description 2 15 Contents iv EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Getting to the Unlink from Database Option 2 15 Procedure 2 15 Unlink from Project Database Property Sheet 2 16 Options on the Unlink from Project Database Property Sheet 2 16 Running Scripts and Operating System Commands 2 18 Description 2 18 Getting to the Run OS Script Command Option 2 18 Procedure 2 18 Run OS Script Command Property Sheet 2 19 Options on the Run OS Script Command Property Sheet__ s 2 19 Verifying your Database Link 2 20 Description 2 20 Getting to the Verify Link to Database Option 2 20 Procedure 2 21 Display Option Introduction 3 2 Overview of the Display Option 3 3 Description 3 3 Getting to the Display Option 3 3 Procedure 3 3 Options on the Display Menu 3 3 Display Objects by Part 3 3 Display Objects by Discipline 3 4 Display Objects by Zone 3 4 Display Zone
10. Boundanes 3 4 Restore Viewed Objects 3 4 Displaying Objects by Part 3 5 Description 3 5 Getting to the Display by Part Option 3 5 Procedure 3 5 Display Objects by Part Property Sheet 3 7 Options on the Display Objects by Part Property Sheet 3 7 File Name Editor Property Sheet 3 9 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Contents v Using the Property Sheet Displaying Objects by Discipline Description Getting to the Display by Discipline Option Procedure Display Objects by Discipline Property Sheet Options on the Display Objects by Discipline Property Sheet Displaying Objects by Zone Description Getting to the Display by Zone Option Procedure Display Objects by Zone Property Sheet Options on the Display Objects by Zone Property Sheet Displaying Zone Boundaries Description Getting to the Display Zones Option Procedure Display Zone Boundaries Property Sheet Options on the Display Zones Property Sheet Restoring Objects Description Getting to the Restore Objects Option Change Option Introduction Overview of the Change Option Description Getting to the Change Option Procedure Options on the Change Menu Post Snapshot Only Post Changes Highlight Changes Dehighlight Changes 3 9 3 10 3 10 3 10 3 10 3 11 3 11 3 13 3 13 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 15 3 17 3 17 3 17 3 17 3 18 3 18 3 20 3 20 3 20 4 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Contents vi EDMControl UserGuide and
11. Displaying Objects by Part File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated below File Name Editor H Directory O Directory Filter Directory File Name Using the Property Sheet By default the Directory fillin box displays your Explicit Modeling create directory A list of directories located below the create directory is displayed in the Directory scroll window Select a directory and it replaces the create directory Select the Directory Filter box and a scrollable list of files contained in your selected directory is displayed Select a file and press Accept EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 3 9 Display Option Displaying Objects by Discipline Displaying Objects by Discipline This menu item allows you to graphically display objects in a part as determined by their disciplines Description You can display or remove from display objects stored in the project database that are identified by their links to specific disciplines The Display Objects by Discipline property sheet provides a list of valid disciplines from which to choose This list is only displayed if your active part is linked to a zone discipline Please note The displayed list of disciplines will be different depending upon your choice of display method If you select the Add to Display option the disciplines listed are those linked to objects that are not currently being displayed If
12. Menu Reference 4 1 Change Option Introduction Introduction Selecting the Change option displays the menu illustrated below These menu selections affect your interaction with the EDM project database Change Management THOSE Post Snapshot Only Post Changes Highlight Changes Dehighlight Changes Update Changes The property sheet associated with each of the menu items is described in the following pages 4 2 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Overview of the Change Option Overview of the Change Option Selecting the Change icon displays a pulldown menu Each option either executes os a direct action or displays a property sheet Description The Change pulldown menu displays the following options e Post Snapshot Only e Post Changes e Highlight Changes e Dehighlight Changes e Update Changes Getting to the Change Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu Procedure LSelect the Change option on the Change Management menu to display the Change pulldown menu 2 Select the desired option from the Change pulldown menu For more information about the Change options see the following pages Options on the Change Menu Post Snapshot Only Select this direct action option to create and post to the project database a snapshot of the currently a
13. displayed ones you want to blank Description You can selectively display or blank the boundaries of zones based upon whether you want to select e Specific linked zones e All the zones that are linked e Any zone linked or not You must be connected to the project database A part must be linked for read or write access Getting to the Display Zones Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Display option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Display Zones on the Display pulldown menu to display the Display Zone Boundaries property sheet Procedure 1 Select the display method 2 Select the type of zone association to be displayed 3 If you select Select Linked Zonesor Select Any Zone a scrollable list appropriate to your choice is displayed Select one 4 Specify the layer on which the graphics are to be displayed 5 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 6 Select Apply For more information about the options on the property sheet see the next page EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 3 17 Display Option Displaying Zone Boundaries Display Zone Boundaries Property Sheet The following figure shows the Display Zone Boundaries property sheet and the available options Display Zone Boundaries Property Sheet Display Zo
14. list of all the zones Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell 5 12 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Zone Option Deleting Project Zones Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 5 7 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 5 13 Chapter 6 Query Option This chapter describes the following e Introduction e Overview of the Query Option e Listing the Status of Linked Parts e Providing Work Table Data e Obtaining Data from the Database EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 6 1 Query Option Introduction Introduction Selecting the Query option displays the menu illustrated below These menu selections affect your interaction with the project database A kS Cancel List Ae Status Query by Zone Discipline User Queries The property sheet associated with each of the menu items is described in the following pages 6 2 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Query Option Overview of the
15. specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 4 9 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 4 19 Chapter5 Zone Option This chapter describes the following e Introduction e Overview of the Zone Option e Displaying Zone Boundaries e Creating Project Zones e Deleting Project Zones EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 5 1 Zone Option Introduction Introduction Selecting the Zone option displays the menu illustrated below These menu selections affect your interaction with the project database i VAG Zones o Zones Delete Zones The property sheet associated with each of the menu items is described in the following pages 5 2 EDM Control User Guide and Menu Reference Zone Option Overview of the Zone Option Overview of the Zone Option eal Selecting the Zone icon displays a pulldown menu Each pulldown entry displays a property sheet Description The Zone pulldown menu includes options for the following tasks e Display Zones e Create Zones e Delete Zones These menu options assist you in e Specifying project zone boundaries you want to view e Creating new zones e Deleting if you are authorized a zone which no part is accessing Getting to the Zone Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select C
16. you select the Remove from Display option the disciplines listed are those linked to objects that are currently being displayed Getting to the Display by Discipline Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Display option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Display by Discipline on the Display pulldown menu to show the Display Objects by Discipline property sheet Procedure 1 Select the display method Add the default or Remove 2 Specify the selection method by Name the default or All Disciplines 3 If you selected by Name select from one to ten disciplines from the scrollable list displayed in the Disciplines window 4 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and enter a script name in the Name field 5 Select Apply 3 10 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Displaying Objects by Discipline Display Objects by Discipline Property Sheet Display Objects by Discipline Display Method Disciplines Add to Display Discipline1 Discipline2 Remove from Display Discipline3 Selection Method Select by Name Select All Disciplines Run Script Name a Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Display Objects by Discipline Property Sheet Display Method Select Add to Display to view disciplines not on display or Rem
17. Changes Lock Part for Review Mark and Highlight Highlight Only mov pew canst Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Post Changes to Project Database Property Sheet Commit Changes Select this option to commit changes you have made to the project database When you commit Change Management transparently e Checks authorizations e Extracts and stores changed data in all the relevant tables for access by other authorized users e Creates a snapshot and numbers it sequentially e Puts the snapshot into the EDM Vault e Assigns a security number and files the part in the project database Verify Changes You can verify changes you made by selecting the Verify Changes field Verification Method You can select Mark and Highlight or Highlight Only Highlighting graphically displays objects that have been posted in the project EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 4 7 Change Option Posting Changes to the Project Database database in green and objects that have not been posted in red These options are only valid if Verify Changes has been selected Mark and Highlight is the default Objects to Verify You can select Objects Not Posted or Objects Posted These options are only valid if Verify Changes has been selected Objects Not Posted is the default Lock Part for Review Parts within a project are subject to periodic review To ensure that no changes are posted to the project databa
18. Disconnect From Database This is a direct action option and is only available if you are connected to the Project Database Always disconnect when you are not working with the associated database because there are a limited number of users who can concurrently access it Link to Database Displays a property sheet that enables you to link to a project This option is only available if you are connected to a project and a part is active Unlink From Database Displays a property sheet that enables you to unlink from a project This option is only available if you are connected to a project a part is active and the active part is linked Run OS Script Command Displays a property sheet that enables you to execute a script or command at the system level This option is available at all times Verify Link to Database This is a direct action option that verifies linkage to the associated database This option is available if you are connected to the Project Database and your active part is linked 2 4 EDM Control User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Option Connecting to the Project Database Connecting to the Project Database It is necessary to be connected to the project database before any Change Management activities can begin Description When working within Change Management you must first be connected to the project database and then linked to it The Connect to Database property sheet guides you th
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20. Getting to the Run OS Script Command Option 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette 4 Select Run OS Script Command from the Access and Security menu to display the Run OS Script Command property sheet Procedure To run a script or an operating system command enter the following information on the Run OS Script Command property sheet This property sheet is illustrated on the next page 1 Select either Run Script or Run OS 2 If you select Run Script select the Name field Editor button The File Name Editor is displayed Select a directory and file 3 If you selected Run OS type into the field the name of the operating system command you want executed 4 Select Apply For more information about these options see the following pages 2 18 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference Access and Security Option Running Scriptsand Operating System Commands Run OS Script Command Property Sheet Run OS Script Command Run Script Run OS Commana a E A Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Run OS Script Command Property Sheet Run OSCommand You can specify any valid operating system command in this field A command cannot exceed 255 characters Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be speci
21. HANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu Procedure LSelect the Zone option on the Change Management menu to display the Zone pulldown menu 2 Select the desired option from the Zone pulldown menu For more information about the Zone option see the following pages EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 5 3 Zone Option Overview of the Zone Option Options on the Zone Menu Display Zone Boundaries Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to specify zones whose boundaries you want to have graphically displayed You must be connected to the project database and be linked to a project Create Project Zones Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to specify new zone discipline combinations You and the active part must both be connected to the project database The active part does not need to be linked for read or write access but must be linked to a project Delete Project Zones This option is restricted The system determines the authority to delete read zones Administrative privileges grant the right to delete write zones Select this option to display a property sheet on which the zone to be deleted is identified The zone must not be accessed by any part For more information about this option see the following pages 5 4 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Zone Option Displaying Zone Boundaries Displaying Zone Boundanes Select this
22. Maintenance e Administrative Utilities e Administrative Queries The EDMControl administrative options and suboptions are not discussed in this book For more information about the Administration options see the EDMControl Administrator Guide Please note The Administration Option is primarily for the use of the management and administrative team or its authorized representatives and not for the use of the design team end user EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference 1 7 Overview of the EDMControl Options EDMC ontrol Property Sheets EDMC ontrol Property Sheets When you select an option from a Change Management menu the option either performs a direct action or displays a property sheet For example the Access and Security menu is shown below Change Management in Connect to Database a Disconnect from Database Link to Database Unlink from Database Run OS Script Command Verify Link ta Database The menu options followed by three dots display a property sheet when selected The menu options that are not followed by three dots perform a direct action when selected Editor Button Change Management property sheets have a unique feature called the Editor button Basic information about using CADDS 5 property sheets can be found in the Explicit Modeling User Guide Some fields on property sheets display scrolling lists of valid selections for that field To access such a
23. Menu Reference Update Changes 4 4 Posting a Snapshot 4 5 Description 4 5 Getting to the Post Snapshot Only Option 4 5 Procedure 4 5 Posting Changes to the Project Database 4 6 Description 4 6 Getting to the Post Changes Option 4 6 Procedure 4 6 Post Changesto Project Database Property Sheet 4 7 Options on the Post Changes to Project Database Property Sheet 4 7 File Name Editor Property Sheet 4 9 Using the Property Sheet 4 9 Graphically Highlighting Changes 4 10 Description 4 10 Getting to the Highlight Changes Option 4 10 Procedure 4 10 Highlight Project Database Changes Property Sheet 4 12 Options on the Highlight Project Database Changes Property Sheet 4 12 Dehighlighting Change Graphics 4 15 Description 4 15 Getting to the Dehighlight Changes Option 4 15 Procedure 4 15 Dehighlight Project Database Changes Property Sheet 4 16 Options on the Dehighlight Changes Property Sheet 4 16 Updating Objects Changed by Others 4 17 Description 4 17 Getting to the Update Changes Option 4 17 Procedure 4 17 Update Changes from Project Database Property Sheet 4 18 Options on the Update Changes from Project Database Property Sheet 4 18 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Contents vii Zone Option Introduction Overview of the Zone Option Description Getting to the Zone Option Procedure Options on the Zone Menu Display Zone Boundaries Create Project Zones Delete Project Zones Displaying Zone Boundaries Description
24. Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For more information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 4 9 4 16 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Updating Objects Changed by Others Updating Objects Changed by Others Update displayed objects that have been changed by others Description Since others are also posting objects to the project database it is necessary to periodically update your design to incorporate those changed objects The following describes the use of this option Getting to the Update Changes Option 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Change icon from the command palette 4 Select Update Changes on the Change pulldown menu Procedure Follow these steps to update object data changed by other members of the design team 1 Select the method by which the update occurs 2 If you select Select Disciplines a scrollable list of valid disciplines is displayed Select one 3 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 4 Select Apply For more information about this option see the following pages EDMControl
25. Query Option Overview of the Query Option Selecting the Query icon displays a pulldown menu Each pulldown entry either executes a direct action or displays a property sheet Description The Query pulldown menu lists the options for the following tasks e List Change Status e Query by Zone Discipline e User Queries These options help you to e View a screen report of the status of your active part e Display the work table data for specific zone discipline associations e Request data about a variety of subjects Getting to the Query Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu Procedure LSelect the Query option on the Change Management menu to display the Query pulldown menu 2 Select the desired option from the Query pulldown menu For more information about this option see the following pages EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 6 3 Query Option Overview of the Query Option Options on the Query Menu List Change Status Select this direct action option to create a screen report listing the status of the active part in the project database Query by Zone and Discipline Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to specify a zones or zones and a set of disciplines for which the information is posted to the work table User Queries Select this option to display a prope
26. Reference Access and Security Option Overview of the Accessand Security Option Overview of the Accessand Security Option Selecting the Access and Security option displays a pulldown menu Each menu option either executes a direct action or displays a property sheet Description The Access and Security pulldown menu includes options for the following tasks e Connecting to the project database e Disconnecting from the project database e Linking to the project database e Unlinking from the project database e Running scripts and OS commands e Verifying your database link Getting to the Accessand Security Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu Procedure 1 Select the Access and Security option on the Change Management menu 2 Select the desired option from the Access and Security pulldown menu See the following pages for more information on the options in this procedure EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 2 3 Accessand Security Option Overview of the Accessand Security Option Options on the Access and Security Menu Connect to Database Displays a property sheet that enables you to connect to a project This option is always available because you can connect to another project user or group without first disconnecting from the initial project the system disconnects the first project for you
27. User Guide and Menu Reference 4 17 Change Option Updating Objects Changed by Others Update Changes from Project Database Property Sheet Update Changes from Project Database Selection Method Disciplines wy Select Viewed Objects Discipline Discipline2 Discipline3 Select by Name Select All Disciplines Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Update Changes from Project Database Property Sheet Selection Method Select one of these three options e Select Viewed Objects The objects in the active part that are visible will be updated with changes that others have posted to the project database This is the default e Select by Name Objects belonging to the selected disciplines will be updated e SelectAll Disciplines All Change Management objects will be updated Disciplines The list that is displayed is based on the zone discipline combinations that are linked for your active part Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell 4 18 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Updating Objects Changed by Others Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be
28. Zones Restore Objects Getting to the Display Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu Procedure LSelect the Display option on the Change Management menu to display the Display menu 2 Select the desired option from the Display pulldown menu See the following pages for more information on the options in this procedure Options on the Display Menu Display Objects by Part Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to select a part whose objects are to be displayed You must be connected to the Project Database the part must be active and it must be linked EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 3 3 Display Option Overview of the Display Option Display Objects by Discipline Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to display objects associated with a specific discipline You must be connected to the Project Database a part must be active and it must be linked for read access Display Objects by Zone Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to display objects located within a specific zone You must be connected to the Project Database a part must be active and it must be linked for read access Optionally it can also be displayed by disciplines Display Zone Boundaries Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to
29. abase consists of all the Explicit Modeling Work Parts the Snapshot version of Explicit Modeling Work Parts associated with a Project and other project data contained in RDBMS tables Project Parts Explicit Modeling parts and data stored in RDBMS tables associated with a specific project Project Reporting Reports generated using SQL queries about objects parts transaction dates changes etc based on data stored in the Project Database RDBMS tables Glossary 2 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Glossary Relational Database Management System RDBMS Database used by CADDSInformation to store and manage attributes i e ORACLE EDMControl shares some and uses some of the CADDSInformation tables SC RIPT A global modifier which allows the execution of a UNIX shell script set up by the project administrator from within the modeling session Snapshots Versions of the Work Part created each time a user posts changes to the Project Database Used to compare and track changes between versions and to display objects Structured Query Language SQL ANSI standard query language used for defining and manipulating data ina RDBMS Work Parts Standard Explicit Modeling parts that have been linked to a specific EDMControl Project They are used to store objects and post objects to the project database Work Table Table assigned to each user for temporary storage of data associated with the cu
30. base Zone Table From then on you can link and unlink the zone using its name A zone name cannot exceed 24 characters Getting to the Create Zones Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Zone option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Create Zones on the Zone pulldown menu to display the Create Project Zones property sheet Procedure Follow these steps to create zone boundaries 1 Select an access privilege 2 Specify a selection method If you select Select Locations use a locator to identify objects to be included in the zone If you select Select String graphically select a string that will define the zone 3 Select the Zone Name field and enter a new unique name 4 Select the Zmaximum and Zminimum fields and enter the extents of the zone 5 Select the Description field and describe the zone 5 8 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Zone Option Creating Project Zones 6 Select Display Zone Boundaries 7 Select the Layer field and enter the number of the layer on which the zone boundary is to be displayed 8 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 9 Select Apply The following figure shows the property sheet and the available options Create Project Zones Property Sheet Create Project Zones Access Privilege Zo
31. bjects that are blanked Remove from Display blanks objects that are on display Selection Method You can select either the Select Zone Name or Zone Set option Your choice displays the appropriate scrollable Editor Select your choice and it is entered into the Zone Name field A zone or zone set name may not exceed 24 characters in length Select Zone Name is the default EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 3 15 Display Option Displaying Objects by Zone Disciplines A scrollable list of valid disciplines is displayed when a zone name or set has been specified The list of disciplines displayed is also governed by the display method you selected Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For more information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 3 9 3 16 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Displaying Zone Boundaries Displaying Zone Boundanes Select this menu option to specify zones whose boundaries you want to view or
32. crosystems Inc e UNIGRAPHICS is a trademark of McDonnell Douglas Corporation e UNIX is a trademark of UNIX System Laboratories a subsidiary of Novell Inc e Valisys is a trademark of the Valisys Corporation e Versatec is a trademark of Versatec Inc X Window System is a trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners Rev 11 94 Table of Contents Preface Your Comments xi Online User Documentation xi Related Documents xi Book Conventions xii Overview of the EDMControl Options Introduction 1 2 Accessing EDMC ontrol Options 1 3 Procedure 1 3 Change Management Command Palette 1 5 Description 1 5 Accessand Security Option 1 5 Display Option 1 6 Change Option 1 6 Zones Option 1 6 Queres Option 1 6 Administration Option 1 7 EDMC ontrol Property Sheets 1 8 Editor Button 1 8 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Contents iii Accessand Secunty Option Introduction 2 2 Overview of the Access and Security Option 2 3 Description 2 3 Getting to the Access and Security Option 2 3 Procedure 2 3 Options on the Accessand Securty Menu 2 4 Connect to Database 2 4 Disconnect From Database 2 4 Link to Database 2 4 Unlink From Database 2 4 Run OS Script Command 2 4 Verify Link to Database 2 4 Connecting to the Project Database 2 5 Description 2 5 Getting to the Connect to Database Option 2 5 Procedure 2 5 Connect to Project Database Property Sheet
33. ct database 2 5 anaccessand security function 2 3 entering a password 2 6 specifying a username orgroup name 2 6 specifying the projectname 2 7 Creating a snapshot 4 3 Creating project zones 5 8 access privileges 5 9 identifying zones 5 10 selection method 5 9 specifying a layerto display the zone boundary 5 10 D Data Status when linking to the project database 2 12 Dehighlighting changes 4 4 scope of the change 4 16 types of change 4 16 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Index 1 Index Deleting project zones 5 11 access privileges read write 5 12 selection method 5 12 Disc ip lines linked to the project database 2 12 quenesabout 6 4 specified when displaying by zone 3 16 unlinking from database 2 16 used to supply data forthe work table 6 8 Disconnecting from the project database 2 9 anaccessand security function 2 3 Display Menu options 3 3 Display options 1 6 displaying objects by discipline 3 10 by part 3 5 by zone 3 13 displaying project zone boundaries display method adding to the display 3 18 displaying zone boundaries 3 17 selection method 3 18 specifying a layer on display 3 18 restoring objectsto a previous state 3 20 Displaying Objects by discipline 3 4 display method 3 11 selection method 3 11 by part 3 3 display method 3 7 select an EDM revision 3 7 selection method 3 7 specifying a snapshot 3 8 by zone 3 4 display method 3 15 selection method 3 15 specifying associated discipline
34. ctive part You must be connected to the project database and the part must be active Changes must have been made EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 4 3 Change Option Overview of the Change Option Post Changes Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to identify changes that you have made to the active part and post that information to the project database Also select this option to lock a part for EDM Review You must be connected to the project database The part must be active and linked for write access Highlight Changes Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to graphically identify changes that have been made since the last posting to the project database A part must be active it must be connected to the project database and may be linked for either read or write access Dehighlight Changes Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to dehighlight some or all of the graphics whose changes you have highlighted A part must be active it must be connected to the project database and may be linked for either read or write access Update Changes Select this option to display a property sheet that enables you to retrieve from the project database information about changes that have been posted by others A part must be active it must be connected to the project database and must be linked for read access For more information about
35. d users to be displayed Select a name for which you are authorized or select the field and type in a valid name Only one userid may be selected A User id may not exceed 12 characters in length Password Required The Password field is invalid until the userid has been specified A valid password must be typed into the Password field The password is protected The password may not exceed eight characters in length Group Name Optional Selecting the Group field Editor button causes a scrollable list of authorized groups to be displayed Select a group for which you are authorized or select the field and type in a valid group name Only one group may be selected A group name may not exceed 12 characters in length 2 6 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Option Connecting to the Project Database Project Name Required Selecting the Project field Editor button causes a scrollable list of projects to be displayed Select the project to connect to or select the field and type the name of the project Only one project may be selected A project name may not exceed eight characters in length Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor wi
36. e Change Option Graphically Highlighting Changes Your Changesis the default Change Types You can specify the highlighting of any or all of the e Added Objects e Modified Objects e Deleted Objects The default is for all three to be highlighted Selection Method Select Select All Objects to highlight changes in all the objects that have occurred between the time of the last posting to the project database and now This is the default Select Select Graphically if you want to specify a specific revision or snapshot Only one part at a time can be selected graphically Revision You can specify any officially released revision The default is to display the latest one You must select Select Graphically by Revision to choose this option and select the Revision Editor button to display a scrollable list of revisions The revision identification cannot exceed 20 alphanumeric characters Snapshot You can specify a snapshot for comparison by entering its number Only one snapshot can be specified at a time You must select Select Graphically by Snapshot to choose this option and select the Snapshot Editor button to display a scrollable list of snapshots Display Methods Select Disable Layer Colors to turn off layer discrimination Change highlighting will be more visible This is a default Select Display Changes in Color added green modified blue deleted red This is a default Select Display Previous Snapshot to s
37. e field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated below File Name Editor H Directory O Directory Filter Directory File Name Using the Property Sheet By default the Directory fillin box displays your Explicit Modeling create directory A list of directories located below the create directory is displayed in the Directory scroll window Select a directory and it replaces the create directory Select the Directory Filter box and a scrollable list of files contained in your selected directory is displayed Select a file and press Accept EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 5 7 Zone Option Creating Project Zones Creating Project Zones Select this menu option to create but not redefine project zones provided you have been granted authority to do so by the Project Administrator Description To create a project zone you must be connected to the project database Your modeling part must be linked to the project database You can create a zone for read access or write access provided you are authorized to do so Zones are defined as rectangles or polygons that are bounded by a maximum and minimum elevation A newly created zone is entered in the project data
38. e next page EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference 1 3 Overview of the EDMControl Options Accessing EDMC ontrol Options 2 Select CHANGE MANAG EMENTfrom the Utility pulldown menu to display the Change Management command palette FILE DRAWING VIEW ENTITY SETUP UTILITY CUSTOM DATABASE MANAGEMENT See the following pages for more information about the CHANGE MANAGEMENT command palette 1 4 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Overview of the EDMC ontrol Options Change Management Command Palette Change Management Command Palette Description All EDMControl options are accessible from the CHANGE MANAGEMENT command palette shown below All options are logically grouped together into the following areas e Access and Security e Display e Change e Zones e Queries e Administration Change Management a Ea Connect to Database Disconnect from Database Link to Database Unlink from Database Run OS Script Command Verify Link ta Database The options available from the Change Management command palette are briefly described on the following pages See the following chapters for a more detailed description of the options Access and Security Option This option is always available it is the only way to connect to the Project Database The Access and Security option gives you access to these suboptions e Connect to Database e Disconnect from Database
39. ell commands running as anaccessand securtty option 2 4 running asan option in the Explicit Modeling environment 2 18 while creating project zones 5 10 while dehighlighting 4 16 while deleting project zones 5 12 while displaying by discipline 3 11 while displaying by part 3 8 while displaying by zones 3 16 while displaying zone boundaries using display option 3 19 zone option 5 6 while highlighting changes 4 13 while posting changes 4 8 while querying 6 8 while updating others changes 4 18 Shell commands available while connecting to the database 2 7 linking to the database 2 14 running the OS script 2 19 unlinking from the database 2 17 Snapshots created and numbered when changesare committed 4 7 creating 4 3 posting 4 3 restoring objectsto a previous state 3 20 saving design work periodically 4 5 specified for display Index 4 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Index by part 3 8 specifying a snapshot to highlight changes 4 13 Supplying data forthe worktable 6 7 selection method select zone name orzone set 6 8 Supplying database information to the user 6 10 applying filter conditions 6 14 link status 6 5 listing valid queries 6 12 where to send the information display in a result box 6 12 send to a file 6 12 send to a printer or plotter 6 13 work table data 6 7 7 Tansaction log queres about 6 4 U Unlinking from the project database 2 15 access privileges specifying 2 16 an access and secu
40. ement menu 4 Select Delete Zones on the Zone pulldown menu to display the Delete Project Zones property sheet Procedure Follow these steps to delete zone boundaries 1 Select an access privilege 2 Specify a selection method 3 If you specified Select by Name a scrollable list of zones that meet the delete criteria is displayed Select one 4 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 5 Select Apply For more information about the property sheet see the next page EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 5 11 Zone Option Deleting Project Zones Delete Project Zones Property Sheet Delete Project Zones Access Privilege Read Access Only Read and Write Access Selection Method Select by Name Select All Zones Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Delete Project Zones Property Sheet Access Privilege Select one of e Read Access Only the default e Read and Write Access Selection Method Choose Select by Name and a scrollable list of authorized Zones is displayed This is the default Choose Select All Zones and every zone that meets the criteria is selected Zones The list of authorized zones that is displayed is determined by the access privilege and the selection method you select e Read Access Only displays a list of zones that are linked for read only e Read and Write Access displays a
41. ence Accessand Security Option Unlinking from the Project Database Unlinking Options Optional These are elective options if you want to unlink groups of zones or disciplines You can unlink e All the zones based on access privilege in the active part e All the disciplines in the zone named in the Zone Name field This unlinks the zone itself from the project database e The active part from the project Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For more information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 2 7 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 2 17 Accessand Security Option Running Scripts and Operating System Commands Running Scnptsand Operating System Commands You can execute scripts and operating system commands from within the Explicit Modeling environment Description Change Management provides a mechanism for you to execute scripts and operating system commands while you work with it This feature is specific to the Bourne shell
42. enu This is a direct action selection After you select this option from the menu a list of linked entities is displayed If any inconsistencies are found between the part and the associated database a message is displayed indicating this EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 2 21 Chapter 3 Display Option This chapter describes the following Introduction Overview of the Display Option Displaying Objects by Part Displaying Objects by Discipline Displaying Objects by Zone Displaying Zone Boundaries Restoring Objects EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 3 1 Display Option Introduction Introduction Selecting the Display option displays the menu illustrated below These menu selections affect your interaction with the project database and determine which objects are to be graphically displayed or blanked v Change Management ei seme The property sheet associated with each of the menu items is described in the following pages 3 2 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Overview of the Display Option Overview of the Display Option Selecting the Display icon displays a pulldown menu Each entry either executes a Sy direct action or displays a property sheet Description Selecting the Display icon displays a menu on which you can choose one of the following options Display by Part Display by Discipline Display by Zone Display
43. es 4 Specify the display methods 5 Select an object within the part to identify the part to the system 6 Select one of the three Selection buttons 4 10 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Graphically Highlighting Changes 7 Specify either an EDM Revision designation or a Change Management snapshot number 8 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 9 Select Apply 10 Select Abort Restore or Done For more information about the property sheet see the next page EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 4 11 Change Option Graphically Highlighting Changes Highlight Project Database Changes Property Sheet Highlight Project Database Changes Change Scope Change Types Your Changes Bf Added Objects Changes by Others Bf Modified Objects Selection Method Bf Deleted Objects Select All Objects Display Methods Select Graphically by Revision y Disable Layer Colors Revision LEN J Display Changes in Color Select Graphically by Snapshot Display Previous Snapshot D Revision2 Revision Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Highlight Project Database Changes Property Sheet Change Scope Select Your Changes to determine changes that you made Select Changes by Others to determine changes that others have posted to the project database 4 12 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Referenc
44. es and graphically highlight these changes EDMControl A change control management system for Explicit Modeling designs and drawings based on geometric zone and functional relationships Database Administrator Responsibility and authority for building and maintaining the RDBMS and customizing the user interface Disc ip lines Subdivisions of a product based upon the functional classifications trades and crafts For example hot water pipes HVAC ducts and so on EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Glossary 1 Glossary End User Member of the engineering design team who utilizes EDMControl Offsets The positioning of a Work Part with respect to other Work Parts within the project coordinate system Object Construction Rules A formula used by EDMControl to construct objects from entity primitives stored in the Work Part Objects A group of graphical entities created each time a user posts changes The graphical entities are used to display objects and are stored in snapshot versions of the Work Parts Object data is stored in the RDBMS tables Project An undertaking requiring extensive planning and work that has a definite objective with specific start and completion dates Project Control The phase of a project management cycle that compares actual performance with the planned schedule of objectives and implements corrective measures to avoid project completion delays Project Database The dat
45. ference 6 5 Query Option Listing the Status of Linked Parts Example of a Typical Status Report 14 GET ADBMS STatus STATUS REPORT Part ABC PARR This is the active part Discipline EQUIP_A Zone PROJECT Display ON Id 642 Partname PART2 Status UP TO DATE Current Snapshot 1 Discipline HVAC_A Zone ZONE _ 6A Display OFF Id 646 Partname PART6 Status UP TO DATE Current snapshot 1 Discipline PIPING_A Zone PIPE_1 Display ON not viewed Id 504 Partname PART 12 Status OUT OF DATE Current Snapshot 5 Last viewed 3 Snapshots Display NEVER BEEN DISPLAYED PUT Id 637 Partname PART15 Status UP TO DATE Current snapshot 1 Discipline PIPING_A Zone ZONE_6A Display NEVER BEEN DISPLAYED LINK Id 644 Partname PART4 Status UP TO DATE Current snapshot 1 Discipline STEEL_A Zone PROJECT Display ON Id 645 Partname PART5 Status UP TO DATE Current snapshot 1 Parts displayed ON 3 OFF 1 NEVER DISPLAYED 2 OUT OF DATE 1 No changes were made 6 6 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Query Option Providing Work Table Data Providing Work Table Data Selecting this option provides data about objects identified by zone discipline combination from the project database to your work table Description This pulldown menu option displays a property sheet on which you identify a zone or a set of zones and a discipline classification Based on this info
46. fied Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For more information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 2 7 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 2 19 Accessand Security Option Verifying your Database Link Verifying your Database Link You can verify the consistency between the active part s entities and their related records in the associated database Description The Verify Link to Database option checks for consistency between the active part s entities and the related records for the entities in the associated database When you select this option a list of entities with records in the associated database is displayed If any inconsistencies are found a message is displayed There are two types of inconsistencies e Records exist in the associated database but the entity referred to no longer exists in the part e Attributes assigned to an entity no longer exist in the associated database A non serious inconsistency between Explicit Modeling and the associated database can occur during a work session However inconsistencies between Explicit M
47. imultaneously display the comparison snapshot Otherwise highlighting will all be in red Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 4 13 Change Option Graphically Highlighting Changes Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 4 9 4 14 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Dehighlighting Change Graphics Dehighlighting Change Graphics Select this menu option if you want to dehighlight some of the changes you highlighted Description The Dehighlight Project Database Changes property sheet allows you to selectively or completely turn off highlighting of changes When you dehighlight the system e Turns off the specified change highlighting e Returns layer discrimination to its previous state e Views off comparison snapshots and revisions The following describes the use of this option Getting to the Dehighlight Changes Option 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the e
48. ing Changes from the Project Database 4 18 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Index 3 Index Pulldown menus accessand security options 2 3 change options 4 3 display options 3 3 for query options 6 3 locating CADDSC ontrol 1 3 zone options 5 3 Q Queries by zone and discipline 6 4 Query options 1 6 a complete overview 6 3 listing the status of changes 6 5 sample report 6 6 supplying database information to the user 6 10 applying filter conditions 6 14 link status 6 5 listing valid queries 6 12 where to send the information display in a result box 6 12 send to a file 6 12 send to a printer or plotter 6 13 work table data 6 7 supplying work table data 6 7 selection method select zone name orzone set 6 8 R Restoring viewed objects 3 4 S Save your designs by posting snapshots 4 5 Scripts operating as a database connection option 2 7 run OS script option 2 19 unlink from project option 2 17 a database linkage 2 14 operating asan option in the Explicit Modeling environment 2 18 while creating project zones 5 10 while dehighlighting 4 16 while deleting project zones 5 12 while displaying by discipline 3 11 while displaying by part 3 8 while displaying by zones 3 16 while displaying zone boundaries using display option 3 19 zone option 5 6 while highlighting changes 4 13 while posting changes 4 8 while querying 6 8 while updating otherschanges 4 18 running as anaccessand securtty option 2 4 Sh
49. iscipline toggle button and specify a zone name before the list of authorized disciplines is displayed The items that are displayed are governed by your privileges for the specified zone name You will have read only privileges if the displayed snapshot was posted to the project database by another member of the design team You will have write privileges if the snapshot is one that you posted to the project database From one to ten disciplines can be selected Getting to the Link to Database Option Follow these steps to get to the Link to Database option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Access and Security option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Link to Database on the Access and Security pulldown menu to display the Link to Project Database property sheet Procedure 1 Select the Specify Zone Discipline button 2 Select an access privilege EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Access and Security Option Linking to the Project Database 3 Specify a zone name 4 Specify from one to ten disciplines 5 Specify a part offset optional 6 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and select the Name Editor button 7 Select Apply Link to Project Database Property Sheet The following figure illustrates the Link to Project Database property sheet and its available options
50. isplay Remove from Display Selection Method wy Select Linked Zones Select All Linked Zones Select Any Zone Displays the Calculator Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Display Zones Property Sheet Display Method Select Add to Display and blanked zone boundaries are displayed Select Remove from Display and boundaries currently being displayed are blanked Add to Display is the default Selection Method Select Select Linked Zones and only the names of zones that are currently linked is shown Select Select Any Zone and the listing is of all the project zones regardless of whether they are linked or not Select Select All Linked Zonesand no list is displayed Instead all of the linked zones in the project are selected to be displayed Select Linked Zonesis the default Zones Scrollable lists of zone names are displayed in this window according to the criteria established in Display Method and Selection Method Layer You can specify any layer from 0 to 254 on which to display the project zone boundaries Select the Calculator button or type in a number Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts 5 6 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Zone Option Displaying Zone Boundaries The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Nam
51. itor with a scrollable list of revisions The first revision is the default Select one then press Accept The revision number is entered in the Revision field Press Apply and the selected part or revision is added to or removed from your display e Select by Name and Snapshot Displays a scrollable list of parts The first part name is the default Select a part name Select the Snapshot Editor button This displays the Snapshot Editor with a scrollable list of snapshots The first snapshot is the default Select one then press Accept The snapshot number is entered into the snapshot field Press Apply and the selected part or snapshot is added to or removed from your display e Select Graphically Select an object in the active part Press Apply This identifies the active part as the one to be added to or removed from your display Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For information about the File Name Editor see the next page 3 8 EDM Control User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option
52. ldown menu to show the Query Project Database property sheet Procedure Follow these steps to display data 1 Select the Query Name Editor button Select a query name from the File Name Editor that is displayed 2 Specify the destination to which the data is to be sent a Graphic display b A file Select the File Name Editor button Select a file name from the File Name Editor that is displayed c A printer or plotter Enter the name of a properly configured printer or plotter in the Device Name field 3 Select the Query Filter C onditions button Select Options in the Query Filter Conditions box Supply the requested information on the Query Filter Options property sheet 4 Select Apply For more information about User Queries see the following pages EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 6 11 Query Option Obtaining Data from the Database Query Project Database Property Sheet Query Project Database Senq to File File Name Send to Device Device Name Displays the File Name Displays the Query Filter Editor property sheet Options property sheet Options on the Query Project Database Property Sheet Query Name Enter a valid query name or select the Editor button to display the File Name Editor property sheet described on the next page Select the directory usr apl cadds data control sql user Only one file can be specified Select Apply Results Destination Select where you wa
53. licking the toggle button on or off The default is to display the zone boundaries Layer Specify a layer on which the zone boundary is to be displayed The default is layer 254 You can type the number into the field or select the Calculator button Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 5 7 5 10 EDM Control User Guide and Menu Reference Zone Option Deleting Project Zones Deleting Project Zones Select this menu option to delete project zones provided you have been granted authority to do so by the Project Administrator Description A project zone can only be deleted by someone with administrative authority to do so No part can be accessing the zone If any is the zone cannot be deleted Getting to the Delete Zones Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Zone option on the Change Manag
54. list an Editor button is provided next to the field For example the following is a field on a property sheet es Select the empty field to type in a user name 1 8 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Overview of the EDMC ontrol Options EDM Control Property Sheets Select the Editor button with the three dots to display a scrolling list of valid users When you select a user name on the list it is automatically displayed in the field to the left of the Editor button EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference 1 9 Chapter 2 Accessand Secunty Option The property sheet associated with each of the menu items is described in this chapter Introduction Overview of the Access and Security Option Connecting to the Project Database Disconnecting from the Project Database Linking to the Project Database Unlinking from the Project Database Running Scripts and Operating System Commands Verifying your Database Link EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 2 1 Accessand Security Option Introduction Introduction Selecting the Access and Security option displays the menu illustrated below These menu selections affect your interaction with the project database Change Management a ee Connect to Database Disconnect from Database Link to Database Unlink from Database Run OS Script Command Verify Link to Database 2 2 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu
55. menu option to specify zones whose boundaries you want to display or displayed ones you want to blank Description You can selectively display or blank the boundaries of zones based upon whether you want to select e Specific linked zones e All the zones that are linked e Any zone linked or not You must be connected to the project database A part must be linked for read or write access Getting to the Display Zones Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Display option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Display Zones on the Display pulldown menu to display the Display Zone Boundaries property sheet Procedure Follow these steps to display zone boundaries 1 Select the display method 2 Select the type of zone association to be displayed 3 If you select Select Linked Zonesor Select Any Zone a scrollable list appropriate to your choice is displayed Select one 4 Specify the layer on which the graphics are to be displayed 5 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 6 Select Apply For more information about the property sheet see the next page EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 5 5 Zone Option Displaying Zone Boundaries Display Zone Boundaries Property Sheet Display Zone Boundaries Display Method wy Add to D
56. n Administrator Guide EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference xi Preface Book Conventions The following table illustrates and explains conventions used in writing about CADDS applications Use of the Convention Examples Explanation Menu selections and options List Section option Specify Layer field File menu Indicates a selection you must make from a menu or property sheet or a text field that you must fill in User selected graphic location X dy or P1 Marks a location or entity selection in graphic examples User input in CADDS text fields and on any command line cvaec hd data param tar xvf dev rst0 Enter the text ina CADDS text field or on any command line System output Binary transfer complete Indicates system responses in the CADDS text window or on any command line Variable in user input tar cvf dev rst0 filename Replace the variable with an appropriate substitute for example replace filename with an actual file name Variable in text tagname Indicates a variable that requires an appropriate substitute when used in a real operation for example replace tagname with an actual tag name CADDS commands and modifiers INSERT LINE TANTO Shows CADDS commands and modifiers as they appear in the command line interface Text string SRFGROUPA or SRFGROUPA Shows text strings Y
57. ne Attributes w Read Access Only Zone Name Read and Write Access Z maximum 0 000000 Selection Method mini 0 0000 wy Select Locations enmu Select String Description Display Zone Boundary C Run Script CO A O a ee ee a Displays the File Name Displays the Calculator Editor property sheet Options on the Create Project Zones Property Sheet Access Privilege Select either Read Access Only or Read and Write Access The default is to grant read access only Selection Method A zone is either a rectangle or a polygon with maximum and minimum extents Choose Select Locations and use a locator to identify objects to be included in the zone The system calculates the zone boundary and displays it This is the default selection EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 5 9 Zone Option Creating Project Zones You can identify the perimeter of a zone by selecting Select String and graphically selecting a predefined string entity The endpoints of the string will close automatically if they are open Endpoints are not considered coincident EDM Zone Attributes Type a new unique name into the Zone Name field The name may not exceed 24 characters Specify the maximum and minimum extents of the zone in the Zma ximum and Zminimum fields Type the zone discipline purpose of the zone into the Description field Display Zone Boundary You can elect to display or not to display the zone boundaries graphically by c
58. ne Boundaries Display Method Add to Display Remove from Display Selection Method Select Linked Zones Select All Linked Zones Select Any Zone Run Script or Displays the Calculator Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Display Zones Property Sheet Display Method Select Add to Display and blanked zone boundaries are displayed Select Remove from Display and boundaries currently being displayed are blanked Add to Display is the default Selection Method Select Select Linked Zones and only the names of zones that are currently linked is shown Select Select Any Zone and the listing is of all the project zones regardless of whether they are linked or not Select Select All Linked Zonesand no list is displayed Instead all of the linked zones in the project are selected to be displayed Select Linked Zones is the default Zones Scrollable lists of zone names are displayed in this window according to the criteria established in Display Method and Selection Method above Layer You can specify any layer from 0 to 254 on which to display the project zone boundaries Select the Calculator button or type in a number 3 18 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Displaying Zone Boundaries Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data contr
59. ns on the Query by Zone and Discipline Property Sheet Selection Method Select either Select Zone Name or Select Zone Set Your choice determines which list is displayed Select Zone Name is the default Zone Set A scrollable list of valid zones or sets depending on your selection method is displayed Choose one and it is entered in the Zone Name field The name may not exceed 24 characters Disciplines A scrollable list of valid disciplines is displayed The lists vary according to the zone or zone set you selected Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Query Option Providing Work Table Data The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated below File Name Editor H Directory O Directory Filter Directory File Name Using the Property Sheet By default the Directory fillin box displays your Explicit Modeling create directory A list of directories located below the create directory is displayed in the Direct
60. nt the information to be sent e Display in Result Box displays the results in the Query Results box described on a following page This is the default e Send to File places the results in a file at the end of a full pathname Select the Send to File File Name Editor button and the File Name Editor property sheet described on the next page is displayed The default destination file is usr tmp results txt Only one file may be selected A file name may not exceed 24 characters 6 12 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference Query Option Obtaining Data from the Database Send to Device sends the information to a properly configured printer or plotter The default device name is lpr A device name may not exceed 24 characters For information about the File Name Editor and the options associated with it see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 6 9 Query Filter Conditions Select this option to filter the query by User Project Part name SQL Where clause statement The default is not to select the Query Filter Conditions option Procedure Follow these steps to specify an SQL Where clause 1 2 3 Select Query Filter Conditions on the Query Project Database property sheet Select Options in the Query Filter Conditions box Select the User ID Editor button Select an ID from the scrollable list that is displayed Select the Project ID Editor button Select an ID from the scrollable list that is di
61. o the project database 2 10 accesspnivileges specifying 2 12 anaccessand security function 2 3 data status specifying 2 12 part offset specifying 2 12 selecting disciplines 2 12 specifying a zone and discipline 2 12 zone name specifying 2 12 Links quenesabout 6 4 Listing changesin status 6 5 sample report 6 6 the status of changes 6 4 Locking a part for review awaiting engineering review in EDM 4 8 M Menus accessand security options 2 3 change options 4 3 display options 3 3 linking to the project database 2 10 query options 6 3 unlinking from the project database 2 15 zone options 5 3 O Objects displayed by discipline 3 4 part 3 3 zone 3 4 zone boundaries 3 4 displaying zone boundaries 1 6 quenesabout 6 4 restoring viewed objects 3 4 Objects working with 4 13 Offsets quenesabout 6 4 P Part Offset specified when linking to the database 2 12 Posting a snapshot 4 3 Posting changes 4 4 a complete overview 4 6 Privileges queres about 6 4 Project zones 5 4 Property sheet link to project database 2 11 Property sheets Create Project Zones 5 9 Dehighlight Project Database Changes 4 16 Delete Project Zones 5 12 display zone boundaries using display option 3 18 zone option 5 6 displaying objects by part 3 7 zone 3 15 highlighting changes 4 12 Part Offset Options 2 13 Posting Changes 4 7 Query by Zone Discipline 6 8 Query Filter Options 6 14 Query Project Database 6 12 Unlink from Project Database 2 16 Updat
62. o zero 0 the project origin For more information about linking see the following pages Part Offset Options Property Sheet The following figure shows the Part Offset Options property sheet and the options associated with it Part Offset Options By Explicit Location X offset 0 000000 Y offset 0 000000 Z offset 0 000000 Offset Offset1 0 00 0 00 0 00 Offset2 1 00 2 00 3 00 T Displays the calculator Offset3 4 00 5 00 6 00 EE By Explicit Location Default Select the By Explicit Location button and enter the X Y and Z project coordinates You can either enter the information by typing or select the calculator button next to the field Press Accept EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 2 13 Accessand Security Option Linking to the Project Database By Predefined Name Select the By Predefined Name button Select the Offset Name Editor button A scrollable list of authorized offsets is displayed Select your choice or select the option field and type in the name Offset is the default Press Accept A part offset name may not be more than 24 characters in length Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script di
63. odeling and the associated database may indicate a serious problem Inconsistencies That Are Easily Reconciled If you delete entities that have records in the associated database and then verify the part link to the associated database before you file the part you will see a message that associated database records still exist but that the entities no longer exist in the part When you file the part the records for the deleted entities are deleted from the associated database Inconsistencies That Indicate a Problem The first Attribute Management action performed on an active part automatically verifies the part against the associated database If you ever see an inconsistency displayed at this point report it to the system administrator Such inconsistencies indicate a problem with Explicit Modeling or the RDBMS For information about resolving inconsistencies between Explicit Modeling and the associated database see the EDMInformation Administrator Guide Getting to the Verify Link to Database Option 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 2 20 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Option Verifying your Database Link 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette Procedure To verify consistency between the active part and the associated database select Verify Link to Database from the Access and Security m
64. ol scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For more information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 3 9 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 3 19 Display Option Restoring Objects Restoring Objects Select this menu option to restore objects to their last previous work session state Description This is a direct action menu selection Executing Restore Objects returns your current snapshot to the previous work session state Getting to the Restore Objects Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Display option on the Change Management menu Procedure Select Restore Objects on the Display pulldown menu The snapshot is restored to its previous state 3 20 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Chapter 4 Change Option This chapter describes the following Introduction Overview of the Change Option Posting a Snapshot Posting Changes to the Project Database Graphically Highlighting Changes Dehighlighting Change Graphics Updating Objects Changed by Others EDMControl User Guide and
65. ollable list of disciplines associated with the selected zone is displayed Select from one to ten disciplines Access Privilege The default setting for access privileges is Read Access Only To change this setting to either Write Access Only or Read and Write Access select the appropriate button Only one selection is valid at a time Data Status The default setting for data status is In work Data This accesses the most recent information filed in the project database The alternate setting is Released Data This accesses the latest released information in the project database Select Released Data if you want this selection Only one selection is valid at a time Part Offset Select the Specify Parts Offset toggle button if you want to establish the offset from the point of origin of the active part to the point of origin of the project coordinate system EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Option Linking to the Project Database Selecting the Options button displays the Part Offset Options property sheet You can establish the parts offset either by specifying the actual X Y and Z project coordinates By Explicit Location or by specifying the name of an offset that has been predefined by the system administrator By Explicit Location and By Predefined Name cannot be selected together Please note If you do not specify either a specific location or an offset name the part offset defaults t
66. ory scroll window Select a directory and it replaces the create directory Select the Directory Filter box and a scrollable list of files contained in your selected directory is displayed Select a file and press Accept EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 6 9 Query Option Obtaining Data from the Database Obtaining Data from the Database Select this menu item to obtain a variety of information from the project database You can establish filter options to limit the search Description You can request data that is contained in the RDBMS tables set up by your Project Administrator The information is provided in the form of SQL tables The column headings are determined by the Administrator Valid User Queries Valid queries are listed in the usr apl cadds data control sql directory They are Disciplines Discipline Rules Entity Sets Layer Sets Links Transaction Log Object Construction Rules Objects Offsets Privileges Snapshots Viewed Parts Zones Zone Vertices Zone Sets For more information about this option see the following pages 6 10 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Query Option Obtaining Data from the Database Getting to the User Quenes Option LSelect Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Query option on the CHANGE MANAGEMENT menu 4Select User Queries on the Query pul
67. ou must enclose text string with single or double quotation marks Integer n Supply an integer for the n Real number x Supply a real number for the x mkdir cdrom Indicates the root superuser prompt on command lines rlogin remote_system_name Indicates the C shell prompt on command lines l1 root rlogin remote_system_name Indicates the Bourne shell prompt on command 1 root lines xii EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference rapier Overview of the EDMControl Options This chapter describes the following e Introduction e Accessing EDMControl Options e Change Management Command Palette e EDMControl Property Sheets EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference 1 1 Overview of the EDMControl Options Introduction Introduction This chapter describes how licensed users access the Graphical User Interface GUID for EDMControl EDMControl is available from all CADDS 5 Explicit environments and its features are context sensitive Change Management 1 2 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Overview of the EDMC ontrol Options Accessing EDMC ontrol Options Accessing EDMControl Options EDMControl options are available from the Utility Environment Management pulldown menu located on the top bar of all Explicit environments Procedure 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management menu area Environment Management ee ee Result The Utility pulldown menu appears as illustrated on th
68. ove from Display to turn off disciplines being displayed From one to ten disciplines may be displayed Add to Display is the default Selection Method Select Select by Name Select from one to ten of the discipline names that are displayed in the scrollable Disc ip lines window Select Select All Disciplines and objects associated with all the disciplines in the part are selected Select by Name is the default Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 3 11 Display Option Displaying Objects by Discipline Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For more information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 3 9 3 12 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Displaying Objects by Zone Displaying Objects by Zone This menu item allows you to graphically display objects in a part as determined by the zone or set of zones in which the part is located Description You can display or remove from display objects selectively or in a grou
69. owing pages EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 4 9 Change Option Graphically Highlighting Changes Graphically Highlighting Changes Select this menu item to graphically highlight changes posted to the project database that have been made by you or another Description You can graphically highlight changes that have been made to objects by you or someone else The comparison is between your active work part and a revision or snapshot that you specify The highlighting scheme is as follows e Objects that have been added are highlighted in green e Objects that have been modified are highlighted in blue e Objects that have been deleted are highlighted in red in the snapshot only since they no longer exist in the active part Please note Use of the Revision or Snapshot fields requires the selection of the Select Graphically button under Selection Method You can graphically select only one part at a time Getting to the Highlight Changes Option 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Change icon from the command palette 4 Select Highlight Changes on the Change pulldown menu Procedure Follow these steps to graphically highlight changes you or another member of the design team have made to the design 1 Select the scope of the change 2 Specify the selection method 3 Select some or all of the types of chang
70. p that are identified by their disciplines and zones Initially all of the objects in a part are displayed Your selection of zones disciplines and display method filters the object information and displays only what you specify A part must be active and be linked to a project The list of valid zones or zone sets that is displayed is dependent upon the selection method chosen The list of disciplines is displayed when a valid zone has been identified This list will vary according to the display method you choose Please note The displayed list of disciplines will be different depending upon your choice of display method Select the Display All option and objects of every discipline in the specified zone are displayed Select the Add to Display option and the objects displayed are those linked to zones and disciplines that are not currently being displayed Select the Remove from Display option and the objects removed are those linked to zones and disciplines that are currently being displayed Getting to the Display by Zone Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Display option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Display by Zone on the Display pulldown menu to show the Display Objects by Zone property sheet EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 3 13 Display Option Displaying Objects by Zone
71. phically select an object in the active part If you want to execute a script select the Run Script Editor button and the File Name Editor is displayed 5 Press Apply 3 6 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Displaying Objects by Part Display Objects by Part Property Sheet Display Method Q Add to Display Partname1 Q Remove from Display Partname2 Partname3 Selection Method Select by Name Q Select by Name and Revision Revision Revision1 Select by Name and Snapshot Revision Revision2 Revision3 Displays the File Name Editor property sheet F F Options on the Display Objects by Part Property Sheet Display Method Select either Add to Display to view a part not on display or Remove from Display to turn off a part being displayed Only one part may be selected Add to Display is the default Selection Method Select one of the following e Select by Name the default Displays a scrollable list of parts The first part name is the default Select a part name When you press Apply all of the objects in the part are displayed or removed as you specified e Select by Name and Revision EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 3 7 Display Option Displaying Objects by Part Displays a scrollable list of parts The first part name is the default Select a part name Select the Revision Editor button This displays the Revision Ed
72. project database always disconnect when you are not working with the associated database Getting to the Disconnect from Database Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select ATTRIBUTE MANAG EMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Access and Security icon from the command palette Procedure To disconnect from the project database select Disconnect from Database from the Access and Security menu This is a direct action selection After you select this option from the menu you are disconnected from the project database EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 2 9 Accessand Security Option Linking to the Project Database Linking to the Project Database You must create links to the project database in order to be able to post and retrieve information Only one project can be linked at a time Description This menu option determines the model information to be displayed as snapshots when you retrieve information from the project database It also controls the information that is posted to the project database when you post changes Your active part becomes a work part when it is linked to the project database The part is linked with either an Inwork or Released status Inwork status specifies that the most recent snapshot is to be displayed A Released link displays the last snapshot to have passed a Review and been approved Please note You must select the Specify Zone D
73. ption Procedure Query Project Database Property Sheet Options on the Query Project Database Property Sheet Procedure Query Filter Options Property Sheet Options on the Query Filter Options Property Sheet Example of a Filtered Query Displayed in the Query Result Box _ Glossary 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 8 6 8 6 9 6 9 6 10 6 10 6 10 6 11 6 11 6 12 6 12 6 13 6 14 6 14 6 15 EDMControl UserGuide and Menu Reference Contents ix Preface The EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference gives you a quick reference to the menus and property sheets on the Graphical User Interface It tells you the type of information that needs to be entered in which fields and the criteria for each entry Your Comments We welcome your suggestions and comments about this or any other documentation Send your comments in e mail to doc_webhelp ptc com Online User Documentation Online documentation is provided in HTML PostScript files of each book in the online collection are also provided You can print the PostScript files for hard copy books The documentation media contains the PostScript files Related Documents The following documents may be helpful as you use EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference e Understanding EDMControl e Understanding EDMInformation e EDMInformation User Guide and Menu Reference e EDMControl Administrator Guide e EDMInformatio
74. rectory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For more information about the File Name Editor see File Name Editor Property Sheet on page 2 7 2 14 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Accessand Security Option Unlinking from the Project Database Unlinking from the Project Database You can unlink zones and disciplines from the active part or the part from the project Description Change Management generates tremendous amounts of information You can unlink in order to dispose of information that you will never want to track again When you unlink a read only discipline parts containing only that discipline will no longer be displayed as snapshots When you unlink a write discipline no more data relevant to that discipline is posted to the project database When you unlink all of a zone s disciplines the zone itself is unlinked Please note Unlinking a part does not delete it from the project Getting to the Unlink from Database Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Access and Security option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Unlink from Database on the Access and Security pulldown menu to display the Link to Project Database property sheet Procedure 1 Select an access privilege
75. rity function 2 3 disciplines specifying 2 16 elective options 2 17 zone name specifying 2 16 Updating objects changed by others 4 17 selection method 4 18 V Verifying changes before committing to the database 4 7 database linkage 2 4 links 2 20 anaccessand security function 2 3 Viewed parts quenesabout 6 4 Z Zone Name specified when unlinking from the database 2 16 used when linking to the project database 2 12 Zone options 1 6 a complete overview 5 3 creating project zones 5 8 access privileges read orread write 5 9 identifying zones 5 10 selection method 5 9 specifying a layer to display the zone boundary 5 10 deleting project zones 5 11 displaying zone boundaries 5 5 display method adding to the display 5 6 selection methods 5 6 specifying a layer for display 5 6 Zones boundaries displaying 5 4 creating project zones 1 6 creating zones 5 4 linked to the project database 2 12 projects deleting from 5 4 quenesabout 6 4 the zone Zone sets zone vertices 6 4 Zones selecting 3 18 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference Index 5
76. rmation the system identifies objects that lie within that combination and reports those objects to your work table The information reported includes e Partid Part identification e Uid User identification e Zone name e Discipline classification Getting to the Query by Zone Discipline Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Query option on the CHANGE MANAGEMENT menu 4 Select Query by Zone Discipline on the Query pulldown menu to show the Query by Zone and Discipline property sheet Procedure Follow these steps to display objects located within a zone 1 Specify the selection method 2 Select a zone or zone set 3 Select a discipline from the scrollable list that is displayed in the discipline window 4 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 5 Select Apply EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 6 7 Query Option Providing Work Table Data Query by Zone and Discipline Property Sheet Query by Zone and Discipline _ Select Zone Name Disciplines Select Zone Set Discipline Zone Name Editor H Accept Reset Discipline2 Discipline3 N one Set Name Editor H N ZoneSet1 ZoneSet2 Displays the File ZoneSet3 Name Editor property sheet aA OPi Accept Reset Optio
77. rough the requirements and displays lists of authorized entries Getting to the Connect to Database Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Access and Security option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Connect to Database on the Access and Security pulldown menu to display the Connect to Database property sheet Procedure 1 Enter the following required information in the order shown on the Connect to Database property sheet a Enter a user name in the User field b Enter a password in the Password field c Enter a project name in the Project field 2 Optionally enter a Group name 3 If you wish to execute a script select the Run Script button and then the Editor button 4 Select Apply See the following pages for more information about this option EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 2 5 Accessand Security Option Connecting to the Project Database a E Group Ector ag Project Ector Fa b L Project1 b p F y accent Reset or Connect to Project Database Property Sheet The following figure shows the property sheet and the available lists Connect to Project Database Project2 Project3 Displays the File Name Editor Optionson the Connect to Database Property Sheet User Name Required Selecting the User field Editor button causes a scrollable list of authorize
78. rrent EDMControl operation Zones Geometric subdivisions of a project as defined by a polygon in the XY plane with a minimum and maximum Z elevation Zone Disciplines Standard Explicit Modeling parts that have been linked to a specific EDMControl Project and are used to store objects and post objects to the project database EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference Glossary 3 Index A Accessand Security Menu options 2 4 Accessand Security options 1 5 connecting to the database 1 5 disconnecting from the database 1 5 linking to the project database 1 5 overview 2 3 running anOScommand 1 6 unlinking from the project database 1 6 verifying links 1 6 Access privileges 2 12 when unlinking from the database 2 16 Administration options 1 7 B Boundaries display zone 5 4 of zones 1 6 C Change options 1 6 a complete overview 4 3 committing changes 4 7 dehighlighting changes 4 15 graphically highlighting changes 4 10 highlight specific changes 4 13 highlighting changes graphically 4 13 posting a snapshot 4 5 posting changesto the database 4 6 updating objects 4 17 verifying changes before committing 4 7 verifying objects 4 7 Changes graphically highlighting dehighlighting 4 4 listing status of 6 4 posting orupdating 4 4 Command Palette options accessand security 1 5 display change zones 1 6 quenes administration 1 6 Committing changes checks authorizations 4 7 filing a part 4 7 Connecting to the proje
79. rty sheet that enables you to request information about any or all of the following e Objects e Object geometry and rules e Disciplines and discipline rules e Entity sets e Layer sets e Links e Transaction log e Offsets e Privileges e Viewed parts e Zones and zone sets e Zone vertices This option is available at all times if you are connected to the project database For more information about this option see the following pages 6 4 EDM Control User Guide and Menu Reference Query Option Listing the Status of Linked Parts Listing the Status of Linked Parts Selecting this direct action option displays a list of information about the currently linked parts Description The List Change Status pulldown menu option displays a list of data about the linked parts including the following e Part name e Part ID number e Discipline name e Zone name e Display status e Viewing status e Snapshot number e Data status Getting to the List Change Status Option 1 Select Utility on the Environment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu Procedure Follow these steps to list the status of linked parts 1 Select the Query option on the Change Management menu to display the Query pulldown menu 2 Select List Change Status from the Query pulldown menu For an example of a typical status report see the next page EDMControl User Guide and Menu Re
80. s 3 16 by zone boundanes 3 4 Displaying zone boundaries display method adding to the display using display option 3 18 zone option 5 6 removing from display using display option 3 18 zone option 5 6 which to selection method selecting all linked zones using display option 3 18 zone option 5 6 selecting any zone using display option 3 18 zone option 5 6 selecting linked zones using display option 3 18 zone option 5 6 specifying a layer for display using zone option 5 6 specifying a layeron which to display using display option 3 18 Displaying zone boundaries using display option 3 17 zone option 5 5 E EDM locking a part forreview 4 8 selecta revision to display a Part 3 7 specifying a released revision highlighting changesgraphically 4 13 EDM Vault receivesa snapshot when changesare committed 4 7 EDMC ontrol also called CHANGE Mgt 1 4 pulldown location 1 4 Entity sets quenesabout 6 4 Extracting and storing data when committing changes 4 7 G Group name used to connect to the database 2 6 H Highlighting changesgraphically 4 10 comparing a work part Index 2 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Index and a revision 4 10 and a snapshot 4 10 EDM revision specifying 4 13 objects working with 4 13 snapshot specifying 4 13 tuming off layer discrimination 4 13 which changes to highlight yours or anothers 4 12 L Layer discrimination tuming off 4 13 Layer sets quenesabout 6 4 Linking t
81. se while the review is being conducted selecting this option locks the part until the review is finished The actual review is conducted within EDM Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the Name field Editor button This displays the File Name Editor with the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling For information about the File Name Editor see the next page 4 8 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Posting Changes to the Project Database File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated below File Name Editor Directory O Directory Filter Directory File Name Using the Property Sheet By default the Directory fillin box displays your Explicit Modeling create directory A list of directories located below the create directory is displayed in the Directory scroll window Select a directory and it replaces the create directory Select the Directory Filter box and a scrollable list of files contained in your selected directory is displayed Select a file and press Accept For more information about the Highlight Change Option see the foll
82. specify the boundaries of a zone that you want displayed You must be connected to the Project Database a part must be active and it must be linked for read or write access Restore Viewed Objects Select this direct action option to return your display to the last previous work state For more information about the Display option see the following pages 3 4 EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference Display Option Displaying Objects by Part Displaying Objects by Part This menu item allows you to graphically display the objects in a part that you select Description You can display or remove from display parts other than the active part that are linked for the same zone disciplines as the active part The Display Objects by Part property sheet provides lists of authorized parts revisions and snapshots from which you may choose Please note The displayed list of authorized parts will be different depending upon your choice of Display Method If you select the Add to Display option the parts listed are those that are not currently being displayed If you select the Remove from Display option the parts listed are those that are currently being displayed You can select the part by either specifying its name or by graphically removing one or more objects The system identifies the part that the object belongs to and uses that part name Getting to the Display by Part Option 1 Select Utility on the En
83. splayed Select the Part Name Editor button Select a name from the scrollable list that is displayed Enter a valid SQL Where clause from the usr apl cadds data control sql directory Press Accept For more information about the Query Filter Options property sheet see the next page EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 6 13 Query Option Obtaining Data from the Database Query Filter Options Property Sheet Query Filter Options User ID Project ID Part Name SQL Where Part Name Editor Partname1 Partname2 Partname3 Project ID Editor H Project1 Project2 Project3 Options on the Query Filter Options Property Sheet User ID Enter a valid ID or select the Editor button and a scrollable list of valid User IDs is displayed Select only one It may not exceed eight alphanumeric characters The system displays a message if you are not authorized to use this ID Project ID Enter a valid ID or select the Editor button and a scrollable list of valid Project IDs is displayed Select only one It may not exceed eight EDM Control User Guide and Menu Reference Query Option Obtaining Data from the Database alphanumeric characters The system displays a message if you are not authorized to use this ID Part Name Enter a valid part name or select the Editor button and a scrollable list of valid Parts is displayed The list depends upon the Project ID that is
84. th the script directory as default Select a file and press Accept Only one script may be specified A script name may not exceed 255 characters scrolling File Name Editor Property Sheet The File Name Editor property sheet is illustrated below File Name Editor Directory File Name Using the Property Sheet By default the Directory fillin box displays your Explicit Modeling create directory A list of directories located below the create directory is displayed in the Directory scroll window EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 2 7 Accessand Security Option Connecting to the Project Database Select a directory and it replaces the create directory Select the Directory Filter box and a scrollable list of files contained in your selected directory is displayed Select a file and press Accept 2 8 EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference Access and Security Option Disconnecting from the Project Database Disconnecting from the Project Database You can disconnect from the Project Database by selecting this option on the Access and Security menu Description To end your Change Management work session disconnect from the project database To reconnect to the database you must again select the Connect to Database menu option and enter the required information on the Connect to Project Database property sheet Please note Because there are a limited number of users who can concurrently access the
85. these options see the following pages 4 4 EDM Control User Guide and Menu Reference Change Option Posting a Snapshot Posting a Snapshot Periodically save your design work by posting a snapshot to the project database Description This is a direct action menu item that posts a current snapshot of your design work in the project database Changes are not committed and are not propagated to other users Getting to the Post Snapshot Only Option 1 Select Utility from the top bar of the explicit desktop 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Change icon from the command palette Procedure 1 Select Post Snapshot Only on the pulldown menu 2 A current view of your design is posted to the database For more information about the Change option see the following pages EDMC ontrol User Guide and Menu Reference 4 5 Change Option Posting Changes to the Project Database Posting Changes to the Project Database Select this menu option to post your changes to the project database Description You can post your changes with or without propagation to other members of the concurrent engineering team Use this menu selection to e Verify changes that have been made to objects whether posted or not e Highlight or mark and highlight changed objects that have or have not been posted e Commit the changes to the project database propagating the change information to other users
86. vironment Management area of the top bar 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT on the Utility pulldown menu 3 Select the Display option on the Change Management menu 4 Select Display by Part on the Display pulldown menu to show the Display Objects by Part property sheet Procedure 1 Select the display method Add the default or Remove 2 Specify the selection method e Select by Name the default e Select by Name and Revision e Select by Name and Snapshot EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 3 5 Display Option Displaying Objects by Part e Select Graphically 3 If you select one of the first three options a scrollable list of parts is displayed Select one If you specify Select by Name press Apply All of the objects in the part are either displayed or removed from display If you specify Select by Name and Revision and press the Revision Editor button the Revision Editor displays a scrollable list of Revisions The first revision on the list is the default Select one Press Accept then Apply All of the objects in that part or revision are added to or removed from your display If you specify Select by Name and Snapshot and press the Snapshot Editor button the Snapshot Editor displays a scrollable list of snapshots The first snapshot is the default Select one Press Accept then Apply All of the objects in that part or snapshot are added to or removed from your display If you specify Select Gra
87. xplicit desktop 2 Select CHANGE MANAGEMENT from the Utility menu 3 Select the Change icon from the command palette 4 Select Dehighlight Changes on the Change pulldown menu Procedure Follow these steps to dehighlight changes 1 Specify the scope of the change 2 Select the types of changes to be dehighlighted 3 If you wish to execute a script select Run Script and then enter a script name in the Name field 4 Select Apply For more information about this option see the next page EDMControl User Guide and Menu Reference 4 15 Change Option Dehighlighting Change Graphics Dehighlight Project Database Changes Property Sheet Dehighlight Project Database Changes Change Scope Change Types wy Your Changes Mf Added Objects Changes by Others BA Modified Objects J Deleted Objects Displays the File Name Editor property sheet Options on the Dehighlight Changes Property Sheet Change Scope Select the same option you used to highlight the changes Your Changesis the default Change Types You can specify the dehighlighting of any or all of the e Added Objects e Modified Objects e Deleted Objects The default is for all three to be selected Run Script Optional The Run Script toggle button must be selected before a script can be specified Valid scripts are contained in the directory usr apl cadds data control scripts The Run Script function is specific to the Bourne shell Select the

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