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Global Parameters
The table below describes the default global parameters available in the Parameter Pool area of the Define Types dialog box.
Global Parameter
Description
cable_decoration_type
Sets a default cable decoration type when you use the Add Cable Decoration command to add a new cable decoration.
Format: cable_decoration_type constrained to a list of 13 default cable decorations in the design and user-defined decorations.
def_grouping
Defines the default packing or grouping at an entry port. This parameter is set on a port or the parent of the port.
Format: def_grouping constrained to ‘flat’, ‘round’, and ‘wire’.
description
A description of the catalog item.
Format: description text string.
do_not_export
Defines if the object will be included in XML export.
Format: do_not_export constrained to ‘true’ to omit from export or ‘false’ to allow export.
gender
The gender of a connector.
Format: gender constrained to ‘MALE’ or ‘FEMALE’
harness
The name of the harness.
Format: harness text string.
layer
The artifact shape layer. This parameter is constrained to the list of layers in the design.
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When the layer_func parameter is set, the value of this parameter updates automatically.
Format: layer constrained to a list of layers in the design.
layer_func
Automatically sets the value of the layer parameter from a connected or surrounding artifact.
Format: layer_func.
model_name
The name of the 3D model representing the component.
Format: model_name text string.
name_format
The format of the component name.
Format: <name># text string. For example, the name of a connector is con##. The connectors placed would be con01, con02, and so on.
Additional format: <parameter>-C# sets the name to <parameter value>-C1, <parameter value>-C2, and so on.
num_of_pins
The number of physical pins on a component or connector.
Format: num_of_pins integer.
obj_type
Defines the type of object.
Format: obj_type constrained to ‘WIRE’, ‘CABLE’, ‘PREFAB’, ‘COMPONENT’ and ‘CONNECTOR’.
phantom
Sets the port to be excluded or not in BID-WID harness verification.
Format: phantom constrained to ‘true’ to omit from verification or ‘false’ to include in verification.
ref_des
The reference designator assigned to the component. By default the name parameter is used when communicating with cabling and piping designs. When the ref_des parameter is applied to an instance it is used instead of name.
Format: ref_des text string.
spool_name
The name of the cable or wire spool. This is a required parameter for cables and wires.
Format: spool_name text string.
term_auto_assign
A port parameter that allows assigning a terminator from a terminator table.
Format: term_auto_assign constrained to ‘true’ or ‘false’ to ignore the port when assigning a terminator table to the design.