Library Configurator Workspaces

In Engineering mode, when you select an element of a library structure, the Library Configurator tab displays a configuration workspace. The types of controls provided vary depending on the specific level in a library structure that you select: Libraries (main folder), L1, L2, L3 or L4 (library level folders), library, or block.

Main Libraries Folder Workspace

Selecting the main Libraries folder causes the Library Configurator tab to display a full list of all the libraries available in the project. From here, authorized experts can create new libraries, as well as import, export, or upgrade libraries.

 

Library Configurator Controls [Main Libraries Folder]

 

Description

Add a new library at your allowed customization level. See Manually Creating a New Library.

Select All
Clear All

Use these buttons, along with clicking individual libraries in the list, to help you select which libraries you want to export to a GMS file.

Export

Export the libraries selected in the list to a GMS file. See Export a Library.

This button is available only if you have selected at least one library in the list.

Import

Browse for a GMS file containing the libraries you want to import into this project. See Import a Library.

Upgrade

Browse for a folder containing the GMS file with new versions of some existing libraries that you want to upgrade. See Upgrade a Library.

Library Level Workspace

Selecting one of the library levels (L1-Headquarter, L2-Region, L3-Country, or L4-Project) causes the Library Configurator tab to display a list of all the libraries in that level.

 

Library Configurator Controls [Level]

 

Description

Add a new library at this level. During the library creation process you can also create a discipline folder under which the library will be placed.
See Manually Creating a New Library.

(Only for L2, L3, and L4 levels) Copy the localization texts from the available parent level, from L3 up to L1, into the customized libraries of the current level.
See Copying Library Localization Texts from Above Customization Level.

Library Folder Workspace

Selecting a folder (for example, Global) causes the Library Configurator to display a list of all the libraries located under that folder.

Here, authorized experts can only delete libraries form the discipline folder. To add libraries to a discipline folder it is instead necessary to select a Library level, or the main Libraries folder. See Manually Creating a New Library.

 

Library Configurator Controls [Library Folder]

 

Description

Delete the selected folder. See Deleting a Block, Library, or Folder.

(Only under L2, L3, and L4 levels) Copy the localization texts from the available parent level, from L3 up to L1, into the customized libraries in the current folder.
See Copying Library Localization Texts from Above Customization Level.

Library Workspace

Selecting a library (for example, Events) causes the Library Configurator to display the General Settings and the List of library blocks for that library. Here, authorized experts can modify or delete the selected library.

 

Library Configurator Controls [Library]

 

Description

Add a new block to this library. See Adding Blocks to a Library.

Delete this library. See Deleting a Block, Library, or Folder.

Customize this entire library to a lower level. The structure of the library will be cloned at your allowed customization level.
See Creating a Customized Library.

Save any changes made to this library.

(Only under L2, L3, and L4 levels) Copy the localization texts from the available parent level, from L3 up to L1, into the customized library.
See Copying Library Localization Texts from Above Customization Level.

General Settings expander

Edit the version information of this library if needed.
See Updating the Version and Dependencies of a Library.

List of library blocks expander

A read-only list of all the blocks contained in this library.
(To delete or configure individual blocks you must select them in System Browser).

Library Block Workspace

Selecting a library block (for example, Icons) causes the Library Configurator tab to display the version information of the block. From here, authorized experts can update this information if needed, or delete the block altogether.

NOTE: To configure the actual contents of a library block, you must work in the other tabs provided in the Primary pane.

 

Library Configurator Controls [Library Block]

 

Description

Delete this block from the library. See Deleting a Block, Library, or Folder.

Save any changes made to this library block.

Revision, Date, Note

If required, use these fields to update the version information of the block. See Updating the Version Information of a Library Block.