Spool Settings

Spool Settings

Summary

The Spools Settings area allows users to define when and how various options and statuses are applied to spools.

• eVolve tab ⮞ Resources panel ⮞ Settings menu ⮞ Spool Settings button

Window Overview

Options Tab

• Renumber spools when created/modified checkbox panel - when enabled, this option will use your current renumbering settings to renumber the spooled components when created or modified.
  • Renumber Mode menu
    • Last used Renumber Settings - uses the last radio selection in the Renumber panel on Renumber Settings window as the renumber mode.
    • Renumber Elements - runs the rule set against each element in the selection, numbering in no particular order.
    • Renumber Elements by Spool - runs the rule set against each spool in the selection, resetting the starting value with each spool.
• View Template panel - Used to apply template values or assign the template to the views that are created through the Spool Manager.

Status Tab

• Spool and Prefab Package Status - The Spool and Prefab Package Status grid allows users to add and define any status when a sheet is created. Simply enter a status parameter and select the color to apply that will be visible in the Prefab Manager.
• Apply Status
  • Spool Status
    • On Creation - applies the selected status when a spool is defined.
    • On Sheet Creation - applies the selected status when a spool is generated.
  • Pre-Fab Package Status
    • On Creation - applies the selected status when a package is defined.
    • On Sheet Creation - applies the selected status when a package is generated.

Relevant Articles

• Prefab Manager
• Define Spool
• Modify Spool
• Delete Spool
• Define Package
• Renumber Settings
• Spooling tips
• Using Grids in EVOLVE