This list of properties specifies the common properties attached to all components within each category. The rest of the properties are broken down in their respective category for the component type. Each of the following properties is contained under Component Table in each category.
Name
Specifies the specific name of each component based on type and schedule. This can be changed.
Type
Specifies the type of the actual component. This is the common name of the component and cannot be changed.
Size Table
Specifies the size table attached to the component. This is based on the size table selected when the component was added to the category. This cannot be changed.
Part Number
Specifies the part number assigned to that particular component type.
Version
Specifies the version of the CADWorx Spec Editor. You cannot edit this property.
Created By
Specifies the person who created the data. You can edit this property.
Edited By
Specifies the person who edited the data. You can edit this property.
Description
Specifies the long description of the component. This includes the common name, the end type, and the weight. This can be changed.
Short Description
Specifies the short description of the component. This can be changed.
Tag
Specifies the tag of the component. This can be changed.
Default Component Settings
Specifies the default settings of the component.
Group Name
Specifies a group for the data table. To add groups to the Group Data Table Manager select a category from the list, type a name in the Group box, or click the Group ellipsis . The Group box defaults to the group folder you select in Data Tables. For more information, see Data Table List Mode Panel, and Group Data Table Manager Dialog Box.
BOM Type
Specifies the default bill of material type for the component.
Layer Name
Specifies the default layer of the component.
Color Index
Specifies the default color of the component in a drawing. Select 0 - ByLayer, 1 - Red, 2 - Yellow, 3 - Green, 4 - Cyan, 5 - Blue, 6 - Magenta, 7 - White/Black from the list or type 0 through 255 to specify other colors.
Isogen Identifier
Specifies the default identifier used by Isogen for the component. For more information, see SKEY Information in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
Isogen SKEY
Specifies the default SKEY used by Isogen for the component. For more information, see SKEY Information in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
Topworks
Specifies the default topworks for the component. The Topworks option enables when the component requires a topwork detail.
Sort Sequence
Specifies the location of the item in the bill of material. This number is pulled from the program code when adding a new component. However, when editing an existing component, the program code from the original selection stays the same. You have the option to leave this number as it is or change it based on the following. If you entered 999, this component is placed last in the list. If you enter 0, it is first in the list. If you set the same sort numbers for different components in the specification, CADWorx places the components in the list in an alphabetical order.
Optional Component
Sets the component to an optional component.
Applicable Gasket
Specifies default gasket selection codes available for flange components, clamp components, flanged end-types, and clamped end types. For more information, see Selection Codes.
Applicable Bolt
Specifies default bolt selection codes available for flange components, clamp components, flanged end-types, and clamped end types. For more information, see Selection Codes.
ETS
ETS or Bitwise End Type Placement Control is common to most but not all data tables. ETS controls the end type display.