Defining conventions for file names

Specifying conventions for the names of export files

To define the conventions for the names of export files

• Allplan Exchange dialog box (How) is open.
  

  Activate the Allplan Exchange dialog box in one of the following ways

  • The Layout module is open.

  • Menu bar: Create Layout Allplan Exchange Layout Distribution

  • Toolbar: Basic Tools Layout flyout Allplan Exchange Layout Distribution
  • Palette: Tools Basic family Create area Allplan Exchange Layout Distribution

1. In the border of the Allplan Exchange dialog box, click Settings at bottom left.

   The Settings dialog box appears.

2. Select the File names tab.
3. Specify the convention to be used to name the layout files.

   Select the attribute group in the list box in the middle and click the layout attribute you want to include in the file name. Using this approach you can define the file name by assembling a suitable combination of layout attributes.

   The list box on the right displays the current convention you have defined for the names of layout files. You can add your own text (even between individual attributes).

   Important!
   File names can consist of up to 260 characters.

4. Click OK to close the Settings dialog box.