Database Cards/Tables
Each Layout database needs a certain number of standard tabs/tables and a variable number of component tabs to function properly. The list of default tabs follows.
INSTRUCTIONS
DEFAULTS
STATES
CONSOLE
DISTINCT
DESCRIPTORS_DICT
The component cards follow, variable in name and number. I suggest starting the name of the component cards with the prefix of the type of transport (A -> Air, B -> Bottles, C -> Packages, …). The number of characters allowed in the card name is rather limited. It is recommended to color the tabs of the standard cards.
A brief description of the standard cards follows.
INSTRUCTIONS
This tab (usually the first one) contains a summary of the information needed to correctly fill out the database. It has no operational role.
DEFAULTS
Contains the default values of some parameters of the Layout program. It is read when the Layout module is loaded.
STATES
Manages the visibility states of components. Allows you to hide certain families of figures from users.
CONSOLE
Describes the construction of the console for inserting components. See the dedicated chapter for a complete description of this tool.
DISTINCT
Allows the insertion of custom lists for the Layout module. Lists inserted in this tab are integrated with the standard TOP lists.
DESCRIPTORS_DICT
It represents the index table of the components of the conveyor belts.