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:
- Choose 2-D Part > New > New main part
. - Enter the part name, beginning with DIN.
- Switch to the 2-D Dimensioning + Text tab.
- Choose Text > New text.
- 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