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Merge Into Custom Block
Merge Into Custom Block checks for errors (such as
inappropriate connections) as it packages the components
into a single block. The resulting block can then be copied
into the Equipment Room (and named) for use in future
DAP design files. The Custom Block DAP file should
also be saved as a reference for subsequent modifications.
Control settings for each component within a Custom Block can be adjusted (see Component Object Properties).
Double-clicking a Custom Block in a design layout produces an Open Custom Block Control Dialogs screen. Open
Custom Block Control provides direct access to the control dialogs for selected components. View Custom Block
Layout displays the individual components within the Custom Block, which can then be accessed normally. Control
Settings are saved as part of the Custom Block DAP file.
Control settings also remain part of any Custom
Block which has been copied into the Equipment
Room. These control settings may again be
addressed once the Custom Block is placed into a
new DAP design file. However, to prevent tampering
with control settings, password protection may be
added to a Custom Block via the Property Sheet.
This option is available only while working in the
Custom Block DAP file.
If components or connections within a merged
Custom Block require modification, then select Split
Into Component Blocks from the menu. Merge and
Split operations are available only while working in
the Custom Block DAP file.