Name (variable name ) (mandatory for each storage location option): Enter the variable name.

Note Using NB, KT or LINA is not allowed. Also do not use the variables NN, NT, VARIANT, VARSET and VERSION, because also these may cause problems. In PARTdesigner complex formulas can also be used to determine variables. To keep these clear, the variable names [Variable names] should be as short as possible . The maximum length of a variable is 10 characters Umlauts (ö,ä,ü) and special characters must not be used! Only capital letters are created. This means that if you have the letter "L" in both lower and upper case in your variable templates, you must label them as "L1" or "L2", for example! When assigning variable names, the same scheme should be used the same scheme. For example, do NOT use "L" and "L1" for the length of two similar products. This is particularly relevant for the facet search, among other things, so that a variable filter can really output ALL relevant products.

The abbreviation entered in this field is displayed in the PARTdataManager in the column header of the table.

Description (variable description ) (mandatory for each storage location option): As the variable name is limited to 10 characters, you can add a descriptive text to the variable in the Description field, which makes it easier to identify.

The contents of the Description field are displayed in the PARTdataManager in the column subtitles of the table. If you move the mouse over the column header, the full text is displayed in the tooltip. Only a limited width is available in the column header itself.

Note A description should make sense and not be misused to give other information. Example: For a variable "L", "Length" should be entered and NOT "+/-0,5". The description is also displayed in the Faceted search / Filter search. In particular here, misused entries are not helpful.

Storage location [Save location] (must be selected): Immediately recognizable by the color.

Note Use of color [Color] / render material [Render material]: Variables that set colors or materials must cause a change in the geometry. It is therefore essential to set the In geometry and table option. PARTproject: Example

Note You can change the mode [Mode] at any time by selecting a variable, changing the storage location [Save location] in the list field and clicking on Apply [Commit].

Detailed information on the various storage location modes [Save location] can be found at Section 7.8.11, “ Storage location: Only in geometry | Only in table | In geometry and table ”.

Tip Under Extras menu-> [Extras] Settings [Settings...]

DIN-ID [DIN / ISO-ID] (only for storage location [Save location] " Only in table " or " In geometry and table "):

The DIN ID contains the dimensional letter from the dimensional and/or product standard, e.g. D1 for the nominal diameter [Nominal diameter] of a screw. Dimensional letters, such as Greek letters (alpha), can also be written out as a word.

Note This entry is optional.

Unit (only for storage location [Save location] " Only in table " or " In geometry and table "):

Unit that is used by default for this variable in the standard. As long as no changes are made, mm automatically appears here.

The contents of the Unit field are transferred to the column subtitle of the table.

Note The specification is optional. Even if the number [Number] data type is set, a unit does not necessarily have to be specified.

Data type (only for storage location [Save location] " Only in table " or " In geometry and table "): Display in table column D.

Note If numbers are part of order numbers or part numbers, it is better to use data type [Data type] Text.

Type identification [Identification type] (only for storage location [Save location] "Only in table [Only in table] " or "In geometry and table [In geometry and table] "): Display in the table column Type.

The differentiation of characteristics according to characteristic types is particularly important for ERP/PDM integration!

Details on this can be found under Section 7.8.14, “ Identification type ”.

Status (only for storage location [Save location] " Only in table " or " In geometry and table "): Display in the table column V.

Types of status:

Note If you select Feature algorithm [Attribute algorithm] or one of the three value range variable options [Value range variable] as the status [Status], the corresponding variable/column in the table can be displayed [Show attribute algorithms] using the icon Show feature algorithms [Show attribute algorithms] or Show [Show value range] value ranges icon icon to show or hide it.

Places [Digits] (only for storage location [Save location] " Only in table " or " In geometry and table "): Display in the table column VIDA Precision ^[85].

Note Only active if the Decimal number option has been selected under Data type.

In this field you can determine the displayed decimal places.

If the Characteristic algorithm [Attribute algorithm] option or an option with value range variable (value range variable [Value range variable], value range variable with designation [Value range variable with naming], value range variable with graphics [Value range variable with graphics] ) has been selected under Status, the specification of decimal places (displayed under VIDA precision ) is optional ^[86]. With these options, you can activate or deactivate the specification of decimal places using the checkboxes.

Note If decimal places are set, the Set VIDA table column shows the entry "true".

If the Variable with fixed values option was selected under Status, the checkbox is grayed out and the specification of decimal places is mandatory. The Set VIDA table column shows the entry "true".

Example:

5.3

The display shows 3 decimal places. 5 is ignored.

Formula [Equation] (mandatory for each storage location option [Save location] ): Display in table column Value.

Note The resolved values are always displayed in the corresponding column in the table [Table], but the unresolved values are displayed in the Variable Manager under Value. However, you have the option of displaying the Value resolved column in the variable manager [Variable Manager]. The resolved values are also displayed here.

Enter the desired variable value under Formula [Equation].

This can be a fixed value or make the content dependent on other variables (2*D1, D1+D2, etc.).

Note Decimal values have to be set with point (wrong: 6,5 / correct: 6.5). Complex functions can also be used. On this see under Section 7.8.12.6, “Mathematical functions (feature algorithm ) ”.