Change numbering

In addition to overwriting the stamp label in the characteristic properties window (see User Interface> Function Windows > Characteristic properties), there are three functions available to change the characteristic numbers:

Manually number

Number clockwise

Number in reading direction

These are described as alternative steps (3a to 3c) in the workflow of this chapter. Steps 1 to 2 are the same for all functions.

Note Prefix and suffix are not overwritten when numbering.

Content

• Workflow
• Customization

Workflow

Step		Action	Result
2	Set start value	Enter the desired number in the field for the start value in the Characteristics list function window, which is to be assigned for the next characteristic to be numbered.	The starting value is predetermined, for example “1”:
2	Numbering	Four alternative functions are available for the numbering: 2a) Manually number 2b) Number clockwise 2c) Number in reading direction 2d) Renumber by list position
2a	Manually number	1) Click on the Manually number button () in the Characteristics overview function window.	1) The Manually number mode is now active.
		2) Move the mouse pointer over the drawing surface and click on the stamp of the desired characteristic.:	2) The characteristic number has been changed: The next free number is now displayed in the field for the start number. Note If a number has already been assigned, the next free number is automatically selected.
		3) You can now click on additional characteristics or leave the Manually number mode by clicking on the Selection tool button () in the toolbar or by pressing the ESC keyboard button.	3) If necessary, additional characteristics are re-numbered. The Manually number mode is now no longer active.
2b	Number clockwise	1) Select the characteristics to be numbered, either by selection in the characteristics list or on the drawing sheet (see also User interface > Operation – Special features when selecting).	1) The desired characteristics are selected. The drawing view mentioned in step 1 is to be re-numbered consecutively in the example.
		2) Click on the Number clockwise button () in the Characteristics overview function window.	2) The Stamp clockwise mode is now active.
		3) Move the mouse pointer over the drawing surface (the pointer is now displayed as a positioning cursor ) and click the center point around which you wish to number:	3) The characteristic numbers have been re-numbered corresponding to their position relative to the center point: The next free number is displayed in the field for the start number. Note If a number has already been assigned, the next free number is always automatically selected.
2c	Number in reading direction	1) Select the characteristics to be numbered, either by selection in the characteristics list or on the drawing sheet (see also User interface > Operation – Special features when selecting).	1) The desired characteristics are selected. The drawing view mentioned in step 1 is to be re-numbered consecutively in the example.
2c	Number in reading direction	2) Click on the Number in reading direction button () in the Characteristics overview function window.	2) The characteristics are now numbered in the reading direction (from left to right and top to bottom): The next free number is displayed in the field for the start number. Note If a number has already been assigned, the next free number is always automatically selected.
2d	Renumber by list position	1) Select the characteristics to be numbered, either by selection in the characteristics list or on the drawing sheet (see also User interface > Operation – Special features when selecting).	1) The desired characteristics are selected:
2d	Renumber by list position	2) Click on the Renumber by list position button () in the Characteristics overview function window.	2) The characteristic numbers have been re-numbered corresponding to their position in the characteristic list: The next free number is displayed in the field for the start number. Note If a number has already been assigned, the next free number is always automatically selected.