Table of Holes: Content Changes

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Click the button in the toolbar.

  • Select Symbols > Tables > Table of Holes from the menu bar.

Edit the content of a Table of Holes (ToH) by using the Table of Holes Editor. The Table of Holes Editor is used to do all the content editing in the TOH.

Table of Holes Data Editor

After a Table of Holes has been created, the Table of Holes dialog can be used to access the Tables of Holes Editor and/or to split the table, using the highlighted options:

The following content changes can be performed from the Table of Holes Editor:

Splitting Tables
For an explanation about splitting tables, using the and buttons, see the similar process for Splitting a BOM Table either to the left or right side.

Display the Table of Holes Editor dialog

  1. Double-click the TOH to display the Table of Holes dialog.

  2. Press the Edit Table of Holes button (highlighted below).

    The Table of Holes Editor dialog is displayed:

    The editing options of this dialog are accessible via the buttons and popup menus. These options enable you, among other possibilities, to:

  3. Perform the required changes to the table and then click OK or Apply in the Table of Holes Editor dialog. The changes are immediately implemented in the Table of Holes.

Table of Holes Editor Buttons

The Table of Holes Editor dialog contains the following buttons:

Displays the Column Chooser dialog, enabling you to add or remove fields in the table and sort them as required. In addition you can define selected field properties.
Example:Example:

The User Type field enables you to define the hole types (A, B, etc) and is editable for all holes (sketch and true holes). The User Type definition defined in the Table of Holes Editor can also be displayed in the Label of Holes, if required.

Renumber the holes in the table.

 

Move an entire group of holes up or down the table.

Displays the Save the TOH file dialog enabling you to export the file to the *. CSV format for backup and retrieval purposes.

Displays the Save Table of Holes (TOH) Template dialog, enabling you to save a template for the TOH based on a template file (.ttp). This file can then be retrieved (Set TOH Template), and used as a template for other TOHs.

The Save as TOH TemplateSave as TOH Template Template dialog is displayed.

The .ttp file is saved in the folder \Cimatron\Data\Templates\.

 

Displays the Set Table of Holes (TOH) Template dialog, enabling you to define a template for the TOH based on the template *.ttp file. Retrieve a previously defined TOH template (Save as TOH Template), and use it for other TOHs.

The Set TOH TemplateSet TOH Template dialog is displayed.

Select the template from the folder \Cimatron\Data\Templates\.

 

Displays a confirmation message to confirm whether you want to overwrite local changes in the TOH relating to the sheet. Click Yes to confirm you changes.

Note: This button becomes enabled when you perform a manual change and then click
OK or Apply. The next time you access this dialog the button becomes enabled.

Auto Grouping

The Auto Grouping option applies the grouping automatically and immediately after any change. If you unselect this option, the changes will only be implemented after clicking OK or Apply . This option is selected by default. For further details on grouping, see Hole Grouping.

Table of Holes Editor Popup Menus

The Table of Holes Editor dialog contains the following right-click menus:

Table Function

To modify the rows in the TOH, right-click the grey squareright-click the grey square to the left of the specific row. The row is shaded and a popup menu with row editing options is displayed. Depending on the row that was selected, one of the following popups are displayed:

Displayed when an undefined hole is selected.

Displayed when an existing defined hole is selected.

Displayed when an undefined Sketch hole is selected.

Displayed when an existing defined Sketch hole is selected.

The Table Function popup menu contains the following options:

Define Hole

Displays the Define New Hole dialog, enabling you to define a new type of hole in the system. This option is available if an undefined hole(s) is displayed in the TOH. For more, see Defining "Undefined" Holes.

Edit Hole

Displays the Edit Existing Hole dialog, enabling you to edit an existing hole. For more, see Editing Holes.

Define Sketch Hole

Displays the Define New Hole dialog, enabling you to define a new Sketch hole in the system. For more, see Defining Sketch Holes.

Edit Sketch Hole

Displays the Edit Manual Hole dialog, enabling you to edit an existing Sketch hole. For more, see Editing Sketch Holes.

Hole Precision

Displays the Hole Precision dialog, enabling you to define a different precision for each hole (or group of holes). For more, see Hole Precision.

Insert row

Insert a new row at the bottom of the TOH.

Delete row

Removes a row from the TOH.

Hide row

Hides the selected row. This option is used if you don't want the data to be displayed.

Split table

Splits the table at the selected row.

Clear content

Removes the data from the selected row.

Text Editing

To edit text and position it within individual cells, right-click within the cellright-click within the cell to display a popup menu and select the required option. The popup menu is displayed as follows:

The Text Editing popup menu contains the following options:

Cut

Remove data from selected cell.

Copy

Copy data from the selected cells.

Paste

Paste data into the selected cell.

Hide cell

Hide data of the selected cell. This data will not be displayed in the TOH.

Alignment

Define the text alignment of the selected cell, as follows:

 

  • Align Left: Aligns the data in the cell to the left.
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  • Align Right: Aligns the data in the cell to the right.
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  • Align Center: Aligns the data in the cell to the center.

Initial Letter

Manually add or edit initial letters (prefix) to hole names. When this option is selected, the Initial Letter dialog is displayed, enabling you to add or edit the initial letters.
This option is only available when the Hole No. cells are selected, otherwise it is grayed out.
Example:Example:

1. Right-click a hole number cell and select the Initial Letter option from the popup menu.

2. Enter the required text into the displayed dialog and press OK.

3. The entered text is added as a prefix to the hole name.

Notes:

  • Any string can be added in the Initial Letter dialog and it will be added as a prefix to the hole name.

  • If a prefix already exists, it is displayed in the Initial Letter dialog for editing.

  • If multiple (Hole No.) cells are selected, and different prefixes already exist in the selected cells, the Initial Letter dialog is displayed empty; any text entered in the dialog will replace the existing prefixes in all the selected cells.

  • Initial letters (prefix) can also be added automatically to hole names; see the Preferences for additional information.

  • See the Preferences for the rules defining the manual edit of automatically added initial letters.

Clear Content

Removes the content from the selected cell.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.