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Re-connect Rules

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Re-connect Rules

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The re-connect rule defines how a connector should protect its link entity information. This is very important for part replacement scenarios.

The re-connect rules can be defined in different ways.

During pure connector creation in the create subpanel for spots, bolts, seams and areas, if connect when is set to now.
During adding links to an existing connector in the Add links panel, if connect when is set to now.
During adding links to an existing connector in the lower part of the Connector Browser.

 

In the Connector Browser the link entities can be precisely edited, provided that the extended information option is activated in the Browser Configuration Window.

none

If a link entity references a entity that is removed from the database, the link entity is then removed from the connector.

by id

If a link entity references a entity that is removed from the database, the link entity retains the ID of the entity.  The link entity remains in the connector.

by name

Same as the by id rule except that the entity name is retained.

by UID

Works the same as the other rules except that the part unique identifier is retained.

Only available for part links.

Note:The re-connect rule options are set when creating the connector, or on the Add Links panel. The re-connect rule can be edited/updated in the lower part of the Connector browser as well; therefore the extended information has to be activated in the browser configuration.

 

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Connector Terminology