Tags Panel
Use the Tags panel to assign names to nodes, elements, lines, surfaces, points, and solids. An entity name is then used to reference the entity across multiple versions of the same model.
Location: Tool page
For example, if you have several designs for a control arm, the appropriate nodes in each model, are tagged, as well as the corresponding nodes on the subframe. You can then write a macro that assembles the model by linking the components. This procedure automates the assembly process by allowing you to plug-in any compatible design for the control arm.
A tag consists of a label and a body, and must be assigned to an entity. It is suggested that you use the body to specify the component (ControlArm) and the label for the location on that component (TopLeftSide). You may also use your own naming conventions.
In the modeling window, a tag displays as the text of the label, next to the corresponding entity. In the Display panel, it appears as label:body.
Create Subpanel
| Option | Action |
|---|---|
| entity selector | Select the entity to be tagged. |
| label by ID | Generate a tag label
from the entity ID. Note: Once you click
create, if duplicate entity IDs
exist, a message will display notifying you that, "The
following XXX tag(s) already exist and hence could not have
been created." You must enter a different label or body for
the tag.
|
| label= | Specify a label for
the tag. Note: Not available if label by ID is
enabled.
|
| body= | Specify the name of
the body for the tag. The combined number of characters for the label and body should not exceed 30 characters. |
| color | Select a color for the entity. |
| tag text display: | Select the type of text to display next to the tag in the modeling window. |
| tag icon display: | Select how the tag will display in the modeling window. |
Update Subpanel
| Option | Action |
|---|---|
| tag selector | Select the tag to update. |
| entity selector | Select the entity to be tagged. |
| label | Specify a label for the tag. |
| body | Specify the name of
the body for the tag. The combined number of characters for the label and body should not exceed 30 characters. |
| color | Select a color for the entity. |
Command Buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| create | Create the new tag. |
| update | Update the changed tag. |
| review | Graphically review the selected tags. |
| reject | Revert the changes to the tag. |
| return | Exit the panel. |