Why use a Briefcase Function-Block?
See also : Briefcase FB dialog-box
When a model becomes complex, and with many kinematic-chains in each Mechanism-Editor, it becomes more difficult to identify to which kinematic-chain each FB applies.
• | You can use Briefcase FBs to hide Function-Blocks from the graphic-area |
• | You can use different Briefcase FBs to group sets of Function-Blocks. |
• | You can name the Briefcase FB to help you predict which FBs are 'inside' the Briefcase. |
• | You can select and edit each Function-Block directly, from inside the Briefcase FB |
• | You can rename each FBs directly, from inside the Briefcase FB |
• | You can put a Briefcase FB 'inside' another Briefcase FB, also. |
• | If you have good naming convention for your FBs, then a Briefcase FB is a good way to help you maintain your model. |
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Add Briefcase FB
Toolbar :
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Menu :
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STEP 1: Add a Briefcase FB to the graphic-area:
2. | Click the graphic-area. |
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The Briefcase FB is now in the graphic-area.
STEP 2: Open the Briefcase FB dialog-box
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