Preset Text Parameters (P+ID)

P+ID > Settings > Preset text parameters

P+ID Library >Settings > Preset text parameters

P+ID Symbol > Settings > Preset text parameters

Use these functions to preset the text parameters for the graphical representation of the dialogue texts. When you call one of these functions, the Symbol text parameters dialogue window will be displayed.

Save all changes and close dialogue window.

Cancel

Discard all changes and close dialogue window.

for marked rows

Only active when P+ID symbol in Symbol Editor

Reset the parameters of the dialogue types with activated checkbox to default values.

for marked rows

Only active when P+ID symbol in Symbol Editor

Define the parameters of the dialogue types with activated checkbox as default values.

for marked rows

Only active when P+ID symbol in Symbol Editor

Apply the parameters from the graphics texts of the dialogue types with activated checkbox , if corresponding text placeholders exist.

for all rows

Define the parameters of all dialogue types as default values.

for all rows

Reset the parameters of all dialogue types to default values.

On the left side of the dialogue window, all dialogue types are listed that are given in the current P+ID configuration via the assigned attribute and dialogue type definitions.

Please note:

The text parameters for the dialogue types are saved to the file SymAttrTextParam.xml, in the same sub-directory as the attribute and dialogue type definitions specified in the selected configuration, e.g. ..\PID\Libs\AttDef\\ISDAttDef_eng.

It depends on the currently loaded P+ID object which dialogue types are activated

in the list:

A P+ID sheet: All dialogue types occurring in the data masks of the symbols on the sheet

A P+ID library: All dialogue types occurring in the data masks of the symbols in the library

A P+ID library symbol: All dialogue types occurring in the data mask of the symbol

If you right-click a dialogue type in the list, you will obtain the following context menu. The selected option refers exclusively to the selected symbol type.

Edit parameters

Opens the Text Editor:

The text parameters of the selected dialogue type are displayed and can be changed.

Set parameters to default values

Resets the text parameters of the selected dialogue type to the default values.

Transfer parameters

Allows you to transfer the text parameters of the selected dialogue type to other dialogue types. Another dialogue window will then be opened. Proceed as follows:

In the left list, mark the dialogue types to which the text parameter pre-settings are to be transferred.
In the right list. mark the parameters that you wish to transfer. Unmarked parameters will be left unchanged. Use the corresponding button to set or delete all checkmarks in the list.
Now, apply the selected text parameters with OK. If you select Cancel, the presettings will be left unchanged. In both cases you will be redirected to the Symbol text parameters dialogue window.

Take over parameters from text

Allows you to take over the text parameters from a 2-D graphic text of your choice. After calling the function, use the crosshairs to select the text in the drawing the text parameters of which you want to take over. After selecting th etext, the Text Editor will be opened, showing you the selected text and its parameters, and offering them for selection. You can apply the parameters with OK, or discard them with Cancel.

Define parameters as default values

Allows you to define the text parameters of the selected dialogue type as its default values.

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Edit parameters	Opens the Text Editor: Example The text parameters of the selected dialogue type are displayed and can be changed.
Set parameters to default values	Resets the text parameters of the selected dialogue type to the default values.
Transfer parameters	Allows you to transfer the text parameters of the selected dialogue type to other dialogue types. Another dialogue window will then be opened. Proceed as follows: In the left list, mark the dialogue types to which the text parameter pre-settings are to be transferred. In the right list. mark the parameters that you wish to transfer. Unmarked parameters will be left unchanged. Use the corresponding button to set or delete all checkmarks in the list. Now, apply the selected text parameters with OK. If you select Cancel, the presettings will be left unchanged. In both cases you will be redirected to the Symbol text parameters dialogue window.
Take over parameters from text	Allows you to take over the text parameters from a 2-D graphic text of your choice. After calling the function, use the crosshairs to select the text in the drawing the text parameters of which you want to take over. After selecting th etext, the Text Editor will be opened, showing you the selected text and its parameters, and offering them for selection. You can apply the parameters with OK, or discard them with Cancel.
Define parameters as default values	Allows you to define the text parameters of the selected dialogue type as its default values.