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Add Fixture Dialog Box

To access: Press Space Bar and enter Fixture (requires left-click to place on design).

Used to add a formboard fixture to a design either by defining a new fixture, or by associating a fixture from the library.

Note

The Shaft Diameter, Material Code, and Type Code fields on the Add Fixture dialog box can be used as constraints for selecting a library part.

Objects

Field	Description
Name	A unique label for the splice (within this design). Type a name, or click the ellipsis (...) button to the right of the field to select from a list of pre-specified splice names maintained in the project’s Object Type Information in Capital Project Manager. If this field is left blank, the splice is named according to any default names configured for the project in Capital Project Manager. Optional.
Short Description	Automatically displays the Short Description field of the splice if it is already defined in Capital Project Manager. If no predefined information exists, you can enter and edit the Short Description. This attribute is then made available for use in styling and for search queries. Optional.
Library Part	Specifies an association with a splice in the library. Select the required library part number type (Internal, Customer, or Supplier) and click the ellipsis (...) button. The Part Selection Dialog Box is be displayed to search for and insert a splice from the library. You can view details for the associated part by clicking the button. The associated part can be removed by clicking the button. Optional.
BOM ID	Specifies a unique identifier to be displayed against the fixture in both the Composite BOM Table and in bill of material reports generated from Capital Reporter. This attribute is only available when a library part is assigned. Optional.
Bundles Supported	The number of bundles that can be supported by the formboard fixture. Optional.
Shaft Diameter	The shaft diameter of the formboard fixture. Optional.
Min. Bundle Width	The minimum bundle width that can be supported by the formboard fixture. Optional.
Max. Bundle Width	The maximum bundle width that can be supported by the formboard fixture. Optional.
Min. Wire Count	The minimum number of wires that can be supported by the formboard fixture. Optional.
Max. Wire Count	The maximum number of wires that can be supported by the formboard fixture. Optional.
Color Code	Specifies the color of the fixture. Either type a color code into the field, or select a code from the dropdown list. Optional.
Material Code	Specifies the material from which the fixture is made. Select a material code from the dropdown list. Optional.
Type Code	Offers a list of component type codes, as maintained in Capital Component Manager, which can be used to filter the selection of components displayed when searching for a fixture using the Part Selection Dialog. Optional.
Status	Specifies to use only Capital Component Manager components that have the Status of Current on designs (selected) or not (cleared).
Unit of Measure	Details the unit of measurement used.
Properties Tab	See Properties Tab Dialog Box
Additional Components Tab	See Additional Components Tab Dialog Box
OK	Disabled if fixture is not valid for selected elbow position. See Elbow Fixture Placement Conditions.

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Component Dialogs