Print Variables

You can use system variables to insert invisible texts in the HiCAD drawing frames, which are assigned the relevant current (and visible) values in the printout . Examples of this are the print date and the print time.

• Print date
  You can use the system variable @PLOD@ to output the current date when plotting/printing. If you are working with DIN frames, this will happen automatically. The date is output in the bottom right corner of the frame.
  
  If you are not working with a DIN frame, proceed as follows:

1. Choose 2-D Part > New > New main part .
2. Enter the part name, beginning with DIN.
3. Switch to the 2-D Dimensioning + Text tab.
4. Choose Text > New text.
5. Insert the text @PLOD@ at the position at which you want the date to appear when it is printed/plotted.

• Print time
  @PLOZ@
• Name of the computer from which the printout is sent
  @PLOC@

• User (operating system) who sent the printout
  @PLON@
• Name of the drawing
  @PLOF@

The placeholder texts are not visible in the drawing!

Insert Drawing Frame • System Variable • Change Title Block Entries