DIALux interface

Alphanumeric character string (maximum of 15 characters) for the unique identification of the object in the parts list. DDS‑CAD automatically suggests a character string when a new product is created. You can accept the suggestion or replace it with a number. DDS‑CAD prevents duplicate numbers automatically.

Character string (max. 256 characters) for a verbal description of the product. The text appears as a selection aid in the product database and in evaluations (parts lists, calculation reports).

Code to call a symbol that was created with DDS-CAD and corresponds to the file name of a specified convention. The input is irrelevant when  External symbol refers to a different symbol.

Combined parameter for defining the electrical power of a luminaire and its number of tubes per luminaire. With an electrical connection to the distribution board (with a cable), DDS-CAD retrieves the resulting power of the tubes and as a result calculates the operating current of the circuit.

Individual luminous flux of the luminary in lumens (lm). The default value is defined by the function Light Calculation (Efficiency Method).

Material code for representation in the rendered model.

Field for an individual text block of the part text with up to a maximum of eight characters in length.

Numeric code fur using a pen for the representation in the model.

Setting	Effect
0	The object is displayed with the default pen of its object type.
≠0	The object is not displayed with the default pen of its object type. The number corresponds to the ID of the pen in the dialog Pen table. Determine ID for pen assignment Close all dialogs. Select:Format  Project's Pen, Layer, Font Setups The dialog appears: Project Properties. Activate: Pen ClickEdit.... The dialog appears: Pen table. Search for the appropriate pen. To display the ID: perform a double click on the name of the pen. A message indicates the ID.

Numeric code for the assignment of the object to a layer.

Setting	Effect
0	The object is assigned to the default layer of its object types.
≠0	The object is assigned to the inserted layer number that is available in its discipline. You can use existing or non-existing layer numbers. If you used a non-existing layer number, the layer will be automatically created by using the object in the project. Identify existing layer numbers Close all dialogs. Select:Format  Layers... The dialog appears: . Deactivate: Display only those in use The list shows all available layers regardless of whether they were used in the model or not. Enter the value in  Number.

Text string for the name of the manufacturer.

You can assign a recognition code to the object by using the function Interface for Export. For some object types, a code is already assigned. If necessary, an adjustment can be made.

Overview

Function	Code
General electrical utilization equipment	#ZAV
General electrical appliance	#ZAE
Room heating, general	#ZAR
FDS fire detector center	#BMZ
Elektric heating	#ZEH
Dishwasher	#GSM
Incandescent lamp	#ZGL
Lamp with switched socket	#GLS
Electric cooker	#ZKH
Hot water unit	#HWG
Motor, single phase	#M1P
Motor, 3 phases	#M3P
SDS central	#RWA
BS security center	#AEZ
Luminaire with 1 fluorescent lamp	#L1L
Luminaire with 2 fluorescent lamps	#L2L
Luminaire with 3 fluorescent lamps	#L3L
Luminaire with 4 fluorescent lamps	#L4L
Fan	#FAN
Washing machine	#WMS
Socket	#AVS
CEE socket	#AVD

Link to an external document that is associated with this product, such as a PDF file, an Excel spreadsheet or text document. If a product contains a link you can open the document in the model. The application possibilities are endless.

Examples

• Data sheets with technical specifications of the object
• Bill of materials for composite objects
• Images

Syntax

General principle:

• Start with a semicolon ;
• Enter the full path to the document.
• Spaces in the patch must be replaced with %20

Example 1: For a document in the file system

Assuming the document is on the local hard drive or a network drive.

Path in the file system	C:/documents/armature devices/Pump.pdf
External info	;file:///C:/documents/armature%20devices/Pump.pdf

Examples 2: Document on the internet

External info

;http://www.beispiel.de/downloads/Pump.pdf

Application

If you have assigned a document to the object, you can access it within the model:

1. Select the object by clicking .
2. Click . The context menu appears.
3. Select:Show product sheet...
   The document opens within DDS-CAD in a separate window.

Reference to drawing files that need to appear instead of the once addressed in  Symbol number. The referenced files must be stored either in the Project folder or in the USER folder.

You can use the following file types:

*.bim (native file format of DDS-CAD)

You can create the object using the geometric functions of DDS-CAD. For use as a symbol in 2D and/or 3D enter at  External symbol:

Application	Syntax
Only 2D (in 3D the code applies in  Symbol number)	name2D
In 2D and 3D.	name2D;name3D
Only 3D (in 2D the code applies in  Symbol number)	;name3D

*.cfi (extracted from DWG/DXF)

You can isolate the symbol from a DWG/DXF file and save it as a CFI file. For use as a symbol in 2D and/or 3D enter at  External symbol:

Application	Syntax
Only 2D (in 3D the code applies in  Symbol number)	name2D.cfi
2D and 3D	name2D.cfi;name3D.cfi
Only 3D (in 2D the code applies in  Symbol number)	;name3D.cfi

*.3ds (models from 3ds Max, formerly 3D Studio MAX)

Many providers offer elaborate objects, such as boilers, sanitary objects, lighting, furnishing and decorative elements in the format *.3ds.

Important!

Please note that this could concern objects that can only be acquired by paying a fee. Copyright aspects must always be respected.

For use as a symbol in 2D and/or 3D enter at  External symbol:

Application	Syntax
Only 2D (in 3D the code applies in  Symbol number)	name2D.3ds
2D and 3D	name2D.3ds;name3D.3ds
Only 3D (in 2D the code applies in  Symbol number)	;name3D.3ds

Fields for free text with a maximum of three lines . The character ";" defines a line break.

This label is connected to the product independent from the part text .

Length of the object in meters (m). The setting only applies when using a symbol with variable size.

Width of the object in meters (m). The setting only applies when using a symbol with variable size.

Height of the object in meter (m). The setting only applies when using a symbol with variable size.