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Object name

This function allows you to assign a name to the object. The object name is for reference purposes only. It provides a way to permanently reference individual objects with a text description. This name is included in any reports containing details of the object.

To run this function: Choose Solids > Edit object > Name, or...

  • In the Function Chooser, type OBJECT NAME, and press ENTER.

Select a triangle on the OBJECT to be named

Position the pointer and select a triangle on the object which is to be named.

Selection of the object displays the NAME AN OBJECT form.

Layer name

Display only. The name of the active layer is displayed. The active layer is the only layer you are able to modify.

Object

Display only. The object number of the selected object which is to be named.

Name

Enter the name you wish to store for the selected object.

Result

The entered name will later be stored in the `.dtm' file alongside the object number when the Save File function is used.

Example of name stored in the `.dtm' file.

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1, 9664.448, 10646.828, 1501.307, 
0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 
0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, END 
OBJECT, 1, name = Underground stopes on the NW320 level TRISOLATION, 
1, 1, 8, 9, 27, 0, 0, 0, 
2, 9, 28, 27, 0, 0, 0, 
. 
.

In the above example, object number one was given the name `Underground stopes on the NW320 level'. This is now a permanent record which is stored in the `.dtm' file as a reference to object number one.

Warning

The point selected is not in the working layer and cannot be edited

Only objects which are in the active layer can be edited. You have selected an object which is not in the active layer.