A CimEdit class group object requires a name. The class group object becomes the source for graphics that are created for CIMPLICITY class objects.
In addition, a variable must be assigned to the class (group) object that CIMPLICITY will substitute with the appropriate (class) object name.
Open the Object - Group Properties dialog box as follows:
Right-click the group object.
Select Properties from the Popup menu.
The Properties - Group dialog box opens.
Select the General tab.
Name the top-level group object as follows.
A |
Enter a name in the Object name field. |
B |
Click . |
C |
The Object name (e.g. Object) displays in the Properties - Group dialog box title bar. |
Select the Variables tab in the Properties - Group dialog box.
Assign the CIMPLICITY $OBJECT variable to the top level group object as follows:
A |
Enter $OBJECT in the Variable field. |
B |
Check . |
Click OK.
Result: When an object that is created from the class is dragged into CimEdit, a class object graphic is created. The name of the object is substituted for {$OBJECT} in expressions during runtime.
Note: The $OBJECT variable on the Variables tab
is read-only when a CimEdit screen designer opens the Properties - Class Object dialog box.
Example: Source and class object names used. |
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Step 8. Configure a class CimEdit screen. |