Use this dialog to create and modify naming styles used within the Line styles dialog.
Shortcuts
Menu: Setup
Default Keys: T
Command: Technology
Locating this option
Available from: Setup menu > Technology option > Naming > Naming - Line Style Naming tab
Using the dialog
On selection, the Technology dialog opens, select Line Style Naming. The existing naming style for the Technology being used will be presented.
The appropriate rule is found for each Style Naming rule by working down the list until the first match is found. Hence, the order of the rules is important.
Navigation
The buttons to the right side of the dialog are used to navigate the grid, the general common buttons are detailed on the Technology Navigation page.
Use the Settings button to define the Units and Units text for use within the Style Naming. The values on Settings will control how sizes and widths are formatted in the style name itself whereas the units button toggles the sizes and widths displayed.
Replace All
The Basic Set button is used to replace all the current contents of your rules with a basic set of rules. These can also be edited once inserted to your own requirements.
Using the editing pane
Line Pattern
Use this drop down list to select the pattern that will be matched in the rule. A style of
Match Width
When checked, this will enable you to type a width to match in the rule. This will be a value which is Less Than or Equal To the typed value.
Template
The Template: entry shows the template that will be used when the rule matches. You can type the template directly, or you can use the Field controls to add system defined fields. More information on how rules work is on the Style Naming Rules page.
Line Style Fields
Line Width -
Dash One Length -
Dash Two Length -
Line Dash Gap -
Line Pattern -
Is Metric!? -
Is Not Metric!? -
Unit Text -
Insert
Using the Insert button will enter the text shown in the Field Keyword. This has been defined using the Field: and Pre-text: fields below. More information on how these work is on the Style Naming Rules page.
Example Line Style Rules
Below is an example showing the defined Rule and the resultant named style:
Line <pattern>(<width>)<dash1:-Dash(1)><dash2:(2)><gsp:(g)>
The Line styles will look like this:
Line Dotted(0.22)(g)0.050
Line ShortDashed(0.127)-Dash(1)0.254(2)0.254(g)0.254
Export and Import CSV
Use the Export CSV button to export the data in your design into a CSV format file. Using the Export CSV option will provide you with a formatted template ready for you to edit in your own data.
Use the Import CSV button to import data back into the design using a CSV format file.
The data in the file represents a spreadsheet of dialog contents with the data headings along the top row.
Units
The Units button allows you to locally switch between Metric and Imperial units whilst in this dialog. Once the dialog is closed, the units revert back to the original design units. If switching to different units to the design units, the value typed will be converted when you next enter this page.
Related Topics - Technology Style Naming
Connection Style Naming | Hatch Style Naming | Pad Style Naming | Pin Style Naming | Text Style Naming | Track Style Naming | Style Settings | Pad Style Settings
Related Topics
Technology Overview | Hatch Styles | Line Styles | Pad Styles | Text Styles | Track Styles | Export CSV | Import CSV