Rename dialog-box
Use this dialog to rename elements.
You should be able to identify the element from the element's icon.
How to Rename an Element

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There are two ways to rename an element
Do the Windows® procedure:
1. | 'Click, pause, click' the element |
2. | Enter a new element name |
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Use the Rename dialog:
1. | Right-click an element in the or |
2. | Click Rename element in the contextual-menu |
The Rename dialog-box opens.
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Old Name Read-Only
New Name
2. | Use the Enter key on your keyboard |
3. | Click the at the top of the dialog-box |
Note: If you enter a New Name that is already in the Assembly-Tree, MechDesigner appends a number to the New Name.
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Do not rename an element to a name that ends in a number [0....9].
I frequently give the same name to all of the elements that contribute to the same function.
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