Is there a way to create scripts (in Schematics) that can pause for user action, then continue?

[BillF]

I can create trail files and can make them into custom commands and attach them to mapkeys.

Is there a way to call routines that can pause for the user to select items, then continue?

In particular, I have a user that wants to have a command that allows him to start a fiber and then apply a data set to the wire before continuing on to the next one.

It is easy to make a trail file/mapkey that automates the process to start placement of a generic wire.

It is easy to make a trail file/mapkey that automates the process to apply a data set to selected fibers.

I need the ability to combine the two with a pause that lets him place the fiber(s), select them, and then continue to the second set of commands.

Bill

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[aoler · Accepted solution]

Bill,

The software almost does this out of the box. Go to File>Options>Design and Check the box under Instancing 'Edit parameters following instancing of design elements'.

With this option checked, when you drop a Block or Group shape into your drawing the Properties window pops up so you can apply a Dataset or fill out any other Properties.

However, this does not work for Fibers or Cables. I would file this with PTC and see if it is a bug. It would seem like the behavior should be consistent.

[BillF]

Thanks Aron, this is the only time I heard of this option.  I remember looking through all the options long ago but didn't know that this could be an issue back then.  I will need to reread them and see what else might be useful.

I hope that we can get back to having the monthly online "TC" meetings to discuss things like this.

Bill