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    Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 16:47
Hi All,

I was wondering if someone could help me please with Circuit Builder.

How can I define the wire size by using API calls or call out value of attribute from the table ?  or if you know another way please let me know.

 Thanks in advance!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 18:27
Isn't wire size handled in the Create/Edit Wire Type dialog box?  Wire types are controlled by layers.

Size: Wire size property for the wire type.  Replaceable parameter %S in Layer Name.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 18:48
Yes I did this step already but I was wondering how I could call out the value when I run the circuit builder? 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 18:50
You want the wire size to be called out like a wire number?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 19:08
Thank you John for reply.

Yes, I want to call out   them as wire number.



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 19:16
Did you try clicking on the icon to the right of Wire Setup to launch the Wire Size Lookup dialog?


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 19:35
I want to access the sub-list table (or something else if is possible) to call out value ("WIRE SIZE")

Please see attached photo for a better understanding of what I want.
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I don't know how you would add that unless you edited the wire number block by adding an attribute for size.  The block name is WD_WNH.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Apr.2014 at 20:03
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There you go.  Now when I insert a wire I get to tell ACADE not only what the number is but the size as well.
Just be careful what you wish for because it could come back to haunt you later on.  You might be better off creating a brand new wire number block instead of using the one ACADE provides.  You'll have to determine for yourself if that is a wise move or not.


Edited by John Connor - 21.Apr.2014 at 20:05
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I tried to edit the block "WD_WNH" with a new attribute "WSIZE".  Next I inserted a new  marker_blocks "WS01" in my "ace_cb1_***" and I called in spreed sheet "(c:ace_cb_wnum nil 1 nil)

Could you please tell me what I'm doing wrong?  because something is not working.
Would be very much appreciated your help. Thanks in advance.


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