Automatic Name Generation Dialog

Automatic name generation formulas are made up of variables (like Element Class and Element Type) and separators (spaces, symbols or characters).

Editing an element’s name generation formula sets the formula for any new elements you create of that type. For example, if you edit the name generation formula for an 8” Brick Wall, any new walls you add to the catalog will use the new formula if you use automatic name generation.

Name Sample. Displays the current name generation formula.

Available Variables. Element properties that can be included in the formula.

Available Separators. Characters used to separate words, such as a blank spaces or punctuation marks.

Edit Separator. Lets you edit the currently selected separator.

Used Variables and Separators. An ordered list of the variables and separators you have chosen.

Move Up. Moves a variable or separator up in the list.

Move Down. Moves a variable or separator down in the list.

Add. Adds the variable or separator currently selected in the left pane to the formula. You can also press the right arrow key on your keyboard to make the addition.

Remove. Removes the variable or separator currently selected in the formula pane. You can also press the left arrow key on your keyboard to remove the item.