Hi
I've created a parametric cell and added instance data to it in the .cel-file. But when I place it as cell in a design file the instance data is gone.
(the preview of the cell in the cell library-dialog the cell has the same color as the level provided by the instance data).
Is there a way to keep the instance data after placement?
Regards,
Robert
I don't think just by adding instance data to the CEL file will serve the purpose. If you have made a new Catalog Type, make it "Place User Defined" from the dropdown adjacent to Tool Template. Then you need to associate the cell you created with the Catalog Item. Finally when you place the cell from the User Defined 'Object' the associated data will also be there.
Ok,I'm really not sure what you mean, but I got i to work by adding part definition in the catalog editor instead. But now I want to create a cell with steel and concrete (base plate with grout). So adding part definition to the cell don't work anymore. Is there a way around this?
Robert,
When you mean 'instance data' what do you mean?
1. Family and Parts information (includes some structural info due to legacy reasons)
2. Datagroup information. See attached pdf showing minimal info attachment process.PDF
It would be good if you could upload your cell.
There's a button named "attach" under the data/reporting tab which brings upp a dialog called "add instance data". Not sure what it results in?
I'll try to follow the PDF, looks like what I'm after, let's see if I can follow.
Robert , Tathagata,
For Cells parametric or non parametric the best workflow is to go to the datagroup editor and add the name of the cell and the cell type to a datagroup item type definition. as per the image below.
If you are creating geometry on the fly using "general modelling " commands like solids booleans etc and want to list those objects in a report you can use the add instance data command.
I hope this helps
brenden
Brenden Roche
Applications Engineer
Bentley Systems, Manchester UK