Autodesk 22505-051400-9000 - AutoCAD Electrical 2008, User Manual

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The schematic symbol's WDTAGALT value is automatically updated and
the valve's TAG1 value (or TAG1 PART1/TAG1 PART2 combined value)
displays next to the symbol in the drawing.
The valve's WDTAGALT value is automatically updated and the schematic
symbol's TAG1 value displays next to the valve in the drawing.
Create automated pin assignments
AutoCAD Electrical consults a Pin List database when a part number is added
or an existing part number is changed on a parent schematic symbol. If
AutoCAD Electrical finds a match on the part number's MFG, CAT, and
optional ASSYCODE values (which ties to the catalog number to make unique
parts) in this database table, then the associated contact count and pin number
information is retrieved and placed on the parent schematic component.
Any device can have pins assigned to it, but common components that carry
pin assignments are relays, motor starters, and connectors. Pins are used for:
■ Error checking
■ Accurate connection information
■ Providing correct connections
You can expand the Pin List database table as needed. Many users have
difficulty creating their own database entries so the following procedures
simplify this procedure for you.
Basic workflow
Pin lists are directly associated to catalog numbers and therefore are not applied
to a component symbol until the catalog number has been assigned. You can
use wildcards inside the Pin List database to find the catalog number to apply
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