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Advanced
data import
Promark Creator Tutorial
#5 Advanced data import
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUGOs3NI7o4
Data filter
Filtering imported data allows the selection of selected lines
from the imported file which are to be made into markers. The
„Filter" option is available in the heading of each column. Once
the appropriate phrase has been entered into the text field and
approved with the funnel icon.
Select the desired matching pattern of data from the column. The
filter function is particularly useful if in one file there are records
intended for different type of profile dimensions or locations,
where the markers will be installed.
Data filters allow for the importing of data from one file to several
markers set intended for printing on different profiles. Data
sorting is very useful when organising data and allows logical
grouping of generated markers, e.g. according to the application
site. Sorting can be activated by using your mouse. To click on
the column heading which you want to be the key for sorting the
data.
Building a personalised marker
Detailed marker template options are available at step 3 of the
data import. Using the data in the imported file, you can set the
appearance, dimensions and number of copies of each marker as
required.
There is a full list of available values of every property of the
marker under the question mark icon. They can be set manually
by inputting the values or by dragging and dropping the column
symbol into the field.
If the column that you have dragged contains unacceptable
values for a given marker characteristic, the field will be
highlighted in red, and the error log will list the unacceptable
entries and values. Once the errors have been corrected, the
markers can be build according to the set specification.
Creating marker content
Using the editor in the top menu, you can create the marker
content from several columns in the imported data. The
expression editor is perfect when creating markers using ECAD,
allowing you to drag and drop columns in the editor field to add
information like: the location, rack number or terminal number to
the marker description.
Additional information or separator between relevant values
can be added by using the text field and typing the appropriate
data. The columns can be arranged as required within the editor
or removed if no longer necessary. A preview of the generated
phrases can be found on the right side of the editor. The last step
is to give the new file a name and add save it. The generated
fields with data are then added as a new column in the table at
the bottom. The column can be edited again or removed using the
column heading icons.
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Fixing
marker errors
Promark Creator Tutorial
#6 Fixing marker errors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voUZiSm0msw
Identifying errors in marker settings
Once maker data has been input and adjusted, it may not be
possible to print the current marker set. Information on the
current status of an open marker set with a number of errors can
be found in the bottom right corner. If there are any errors, the
print option will not be available.
Errors may include insufficient marker length or too big font
being selected. Every heading of a marker with errors will be
highlighted in red and display symbols specifying the detailed
error information, once hovered with the mouse cursor.
Filtering and fixing marker errors
To fix common marker mistakes, use the marker filter according
to their status. You can display a full list of marker statuses with
the number of times each error has occurred by selecting the
funnel icon in the heading. Only select those that you want to
correct and approve at a given time.
Select the displayed makers one by one using the CTRL+A keys
or your mouse. Error correction depends on a project specs and
may include a template change or a change in marker size. Once
you have successfully applied the corrections, disable the filter
to have a full marker display. The icon on the bottom right corner
will allow you to confirm that all the errors have been fixed.
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