User Command Settings

The User Command Settings dialog allows you to create User commands and assign them to customized functions, including shortcut keys, strokes and mouse buttons. The User commands that you create can be added to the Quick Access Toolbar in the relevant eCADSTAR application. They can also be added to the ribbon by right-clicking it, and selecting Customize the Ribbon. This dialog is displayed by clicking Configuration >  User Command Settings User Command Settings in the File tab.

User Command Settings

Location

Allows you to specify where the User command is saved in the relevant eCADSTAR application. It can be saved as a macro or User tool command in the Quick Access Toolbar, or in the Report Generator menu on the ribbon. If you select Custom, then it is not added to the Quick Access Toolbar or ribbon, but can be added subsequently.

Value Description
Custom The selected command is not added to User Report, User Tool or Macro menus. However, it can be accessed from the following dialogs: User Command Settings, Quick Access Toolbar Settings and Ribbon Setting.
Macro Menu The selected command is accessed from the drop down list on the Macro button in the Quick Access Toolbar.
Report Generator Menu The selected command is accessed from the drop-down list on the Report Generator split button on the ribbon.
User Tool Menu The selected command is accessed from the drop-down list on the Add User Tool button in the Quick Access Toolbar.

ID

A unique identifier that is associated with the User command.

  • The value userCommand[number] is automatically assigned when you click Add in the User Command Settings dialog.
  • Alternatively, define a unique name in the ID field in the Add User Command dialog, or click Edit in the User Command Settings dialog for a selected User command, and define this value in the Edit User Command dialog.

Command Name

For User commands, this value is displayed by the icon on the ribbon. It is also displayed when you point the cursor at the command on the ribbon.

  • Click Add in the User Command Settings dialog, and define this value in the Command name field in the Add User Command dialog.
  • Alternatively, click Edit in the User Command Settings dialog for a selected User command, and define this value in the Command name field in the Edit User Command dialog.

Description

For User commands, this value is displayed when you point the cursor at the command on the ribbon.

  • Click Add in the User Command Settings dialog, and define this value in the Command name field in the Add User Command dialog.
  • Alternatively, click Edit in the User Command Settings dialog for a selected User command and define this value in the Command name field in the Edit User Command dialog.

Add

Allows you to specify details for a new User command. An appropriate dialog is displayed, depending on the type of User command that you select in the drop-down menu.

Value Description
Custom Specify the details of the new command in the displayed the Add User Command Dialog. The selected command can be accessed from the following dialogs: User Command Settings, Quick Access Toolbar Settings and Ribbon Setting. However, it is not added to User Report, User Tool or Macro menus.
Macro Specify the details of the new command in the displayed Add Macro dialog. The selected command is accessed from the drop down list on the Macro button in the Quick Access Toolbar.
User Tool Specify the details of the new command in the displayed Add User Tool dialog. The selected command is accessed from the Add User Tool drop-down menu on the Quick Access Toolbar.
User Report Specify the details of the new command in the displayed Add User Report dialog. The selected command is accessed from the drop-down list on the Report Generator split button.

Edit

Allows you to configure a selected User command using the Edit User Command Dialog. You can change any of the values in the Add User Command dialog.

Delete

Deletes a selected User command. The deleted command is immediately removed from the ribbon.

Save as

Exports the User commands that you add, so they can be shared with other users. Specify a file name in the Save As dialog.

OK

The User commands that you add are saved in the relevant eCADSTAR application, and the User Command Settings dialog is closed.

Cancel

Closes the User Command Settings dialog without saving your changes.