Example: Modifying the Main Indexes of Variable Group Members
In this example the main indexes of a variable group are modified so that a cutaway group format copy operation will succeed.
A jack (J1) and a plug (P1) are created as variable groups. The logical names of the ports in the connector are displayed in the figure below. The main index of the jack is 1 while the main index of the plug is 2.
When you copy a cutaway group format to the two connectors, the following error occurs:
>>>>assert_fail<<<<
Target member index combination not found in source
The main indexes of the two variable groups (J1 and P1) are different. To correct, modify the main index of the catalog item:
1. Generate a report that lists the ports of P1 with their logical names.
Line no. | Name | Logical |
1 | 1 | [2,1] |
2 | 2 | [2,2] |
3 | 3 | [2,3] |
4 | 4 | [2,4] |
5 | 5 | [2,5] |
2. Select the variable group on the sheet and click > . The Catalog Explorer opens with the shape selected.
3. Click
. The catalog shape opens in the graphics window.
4. Select the port.
5. On the Catalog tab, click > .
6. Run a report. The main indexes of the variable group members changes as shown below.
Line no. | Name | Logical |
1 | 1 | [1,1] |
2 | 2 | [1,2] |
3 | 3 | [1,3] |
4 | 4 | [1,4] |
5 | 5 | [1,5] |
You can now copy the group cutaway format.
View in Catalog Explorer. The Catalog Explorer opens with the shape selected.
Fix Index of Shape.