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Format File
Format files define specific criteria applied to the report prior to generating
the report to screen, printer, file, or automatic generation. The format files
are saved to the 'Documents and Settings\{user name}' sub-directory.
■ Open Format File: Selects format files to edit. The Report Format Settings
File Selection dialog box opens and displays a list of format files (.set) in
the user sub-directory. Select a file to edit from the list and click OK.
■ Save Format File: Saves a format file on the hard disk for later retrieval and
usage when generating reports.
■ Save As Format File: Saves a format file that you opened and modified with
a different name.
Report format file setup - schematic connector
plug
Access:
Click the drop-down arrow on the Schematic Reports tool to access the Report
Format File Setup tool. Select Connector Plug from the Schematic report list.
From the Projects menu, select Reports ➤ Report Format File Setup. Select
Connector Plug from the Schematic report list.
Installation Codes to Extract
Extracts only the information for components with specific installation values.
Indicate to process all components, components without an installation code,
or only components marked with an installation code that matches that
entered in the edit box. Wild-cards are supported.
Once you pick the Named Installation button, you can simply type the
installation code in the box or click the List: Drawing or List: Project button
to select from a list of used installation codes.
Location Codes to Extract
Extracts only the information for components with specific location values.
Indicate to process all components, components without a location code, or
only components marked with a location code that matches that entered in
the edit box. Wild-cards are supported.
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