data_element copy
Allows you to create a replica DATA_ELEMENT within the same model.
Format:
data_element copy |
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data_element_name = | an existing data_element |
new_data_element_name = | a new data_element |
Example:
data_element copy & |
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data_element_name = | string__1 & |
new_ data_element_name = | string__2 |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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data_element_name | An Existing Var | Specifies an existing data_element. |
new_data_element_name | A New Var | Specifies the name of the new data_element. You may use this name later to refer to this data_element. |
Extended Definition:
1. The replica DATA_ELEMENT will be identical to the original with the exception of the DATA_ELEMENT name. DATA_ELEMENTs must have unique names relative to other DATA_ELEMENTs in a given model. The replica will be completely independent of the original, and may be modified without effecting the original.
2. Since data_element do not have a geometric position, Adams View displays data_element icons at or near the model origin. If the data_element icon is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the data_element icon is displayed.
You must separate multiple data_element names by commas.
3. Normally, entity names are composed of alphabetic, numeric, or '_' (underscore) characters, and start with an alphabetic or '_' character. They may be any length. For more information, see
Using Extended Names.
By enclosing the name in double quotes, you may use other printable characters, or start the name with a numeral. If a name contains characters, or starts with a numeral, you must always quote the name when entering it.
Note that you can specify the parentage of an entity (e.g. what part "owns" a marker or a geometry element) when you CREATE it by changing the name. If you enter just the entity name, then the default parent will be assigned by Adams View. If you type in the full name, then you may over ride the default parent. In most cases, when creating an entity, Adams View will provide a default name. The default name that Adams View provides will specify the parentage that it has assumed.
You may, or course, delete this name and use your own. The form of a full name is:
"...._NAME.GRAND_PARENT_NAME.PARENT_NAME.ENTITY_NAME"
The number of levels used varies from case to case and the parentage must exist before an entity can be assigned to it.
Tips:
1. You may reverse this deletion at a later time with an UNDO command.
2. If the data_element is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.
3. You need not separate multiple data_element picks by commas.