Edits the index, or pointer, for generation of database codes placed within components. Index code values are found in the file defined by the DataBaseCodes startup variable.
Index and Description
Displays values in the database codes file.
Edit Index and Description
Specifies the values for Index and Description for the database code selected in the left list.
Update
Updates the selected database code with the values of Edit Index and Description.
Add
Adds a new index code. The values for Index and Description can be changed.
Delete
Deletes the selected index code.
Main Size, Red Size, and Code
Displays the allowed item main sizes, reduction sizes, and codes for the selected index code.
Edit Sizes and Codes
Specifies the values for Main Size, Red Size, and Code for the selected item size selected in the right list.
Add
Adds a new item size. The values for Main Size, Red Size, and Code can be changed.
Delete
Deletes the selected new item size.
Update
Updates the selected item with the values of Edit Sizes and Codes.
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Sizes should be set within allowable ranges. For more information, see Size Set.
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Separate database code files are not required when creating index, size and code combinations. Different specifications can use index codes in the same file. For example, a carbon steel 150-pound flange might have the same order number or database code across several specifications.