Numbering of lines and objects

Numbering - lines and objects command is used to number all CADprofi objects and lines. It is also possible to number CAD drawing objects, including lines, circles, etc.

Data about objects with numbers are very helpful when creating descriptions and summaries.

This command can operate in several modes: numbering, renumbering and deleting numbers.

Program uses separate numbering strings for different installations, industries and objects. This means that when alternating numbering of objects, e.g. from the electrical module and HVAC & Piping, separate numbering strings will be used.

Each numbering chain has a unique ID, which can be assigned automatically based on systems (types of installations) or industries. User can also define their own numbering identifiers or choose a common numbering for all objects.

Numbering by system name - In this method of numbering, individual installations (e.g. supply, exhaust, supply, return) will have separate dimension chains. To distinguish numbers belonging to different installations, it is worth using the system designation [SYSTEM] or the identifier [ID] in the template (number pattern). Thanks to this, the objects of supply installations will have consecutive numbers

Numbering by industry - In this numbering method, program uses separate dimension chains for individual CADprofi modules. Thanks to this, objects from the electrical module are numbered independently, e.g. from the HVAC & Piping module.

Numbering by ID - Possibility to define any dimensioning identifier, thanks to which the user can use many independent dimensioning sequences. In the previous options, the identifier was determined automatically based on the system or industry.
In the numbering by systems option, the ID is the same as the designation of the given type of installation. In the numbering by industry option, the following identifiers are used:
EL - electrical installation objects
HS - piping installation objects
AC - ventilation objects
ME - objects from the mechanical module
AR - objects from the architectural module
When using your own identifiers, it is worth avoiding the above identifiers so that the individual number sequences are independent of each other.

Shared numbering of objects - In this numbering, all objects belong to a common sequence that has an empty identifier. If only one numbering sequence is to be used in the entire drawing, it is best to use this option.

Type of numbering - options for defining the numbering method and number format.

Format - specifies the format of the number, i.e. whether “leading zeros” should be used and what their number should be.

Start from first free number - automatically assigns the lowest possible numbers in a given chain. Disabling this option will allow you to manually specify the starting number. User can enter any number or use the buttons to find the lowest free number in the drawing [>] or to find the number with the highest number [>>].

Skip used numbers - automatically assigns the next free number in the number sequence. When this option is disabled, duplicate object numbers are possible.

Same number for similar objects - automatic assignment of the same number to identical objects.

Fix number - assigns a fixed number to all numbered objects. Using a fixed number will enable the Number Level 2 option.

Number block selection window - selection of graphical representation of numbers.

Text pattern - Full text in numbering can contain the actual number and additional text, e.g. system designation (type of installation). Special fields and any text can be used in the template. Examples of fields:
[NUM] - object number
[NUM2] - second level number
[ID] - dimension chain identifier
[SYSTEM] - system designation (installation)
[BRANCH] - industry designation (CADprofi module)
[NAME] - this field takes the name of the object from its attributes
Other fields are available after pressing the button

Example of a pattern:
[SYSTEM]-[NUM] - the system designation and number will be used in the number, e.g. N-1 for the first object from the supply air installation.

Attributes - gives the ability to add two additional lines of text to inserted numbers. Similar to the Text Pattern, you can enter any text or fields that take from numbered objects.

Background mask - numbers can be inserted with background masking, i.e. with objects obscuring everything that is under the number block. This option is useful when there is a large density of various details and there is not enough space for the inserted number to be properly visible.

Angle/Rotate - specify the angle at which numbers are inserted.
Automatic - for most numbering styles (marking blocks with numbers), a 0-degree angle is used. For a style that contains only text, the angle is matched to the angle of the object, e.g. when numbering lines, the angle of the number is consistent with the angle of the line.
Rotate - the angle of the number is specified when inserting the number.
Angle - gives the ability to specify a fixed angle for inserted numbers.

Draw leader - enables/disables drawing a leader line from the object to the number.

Select many objects to numbering - this option allows user to number multiple objects. During numbering, user can select objects with the selection window or by pointing them sequentially. When selecting multiple objects with the window, they are numbered according to the selected direction, e.g. from the top-left to the bottom-right corner (with "searching" for elements in rows or columns).

Automatic position - automatic determination of the number block position analogously to the first numbered object. Disabling this option allows user to determine the numbering block position for each object.

Number the sequence of pipes/ducts/trays - this option allows user to number the connected elements of pipe, ventilation, cable routes or busbar sequences.
Number the sequence (from-to) - number all elements between two selected elements. The indicated start and end element must be in one installation sequence.
In sequences also number armature - enabling this option will number the elements together with the armature or equipment.

Skip numbered - enabling this option will skip objects that already have numbers assigned.

Notice

Numbering - lines and objects command is used to assign numbers to individual elements of the project.
There are also other numbering methods available in CADprofi:
1. Numbering of electrical device labels.
2. Numbering of process automation elements.
3. Numbering (addressing) of electrical circuits.
4. Numbering of sheets (drawing tables).
5. Any numbering using marking symbols, which in some cases can be used interchangeably with numbering from the "Numbering - lines and objects" command.