Changelog for ARRIS++ Version  8.3   (Spin 117, Rel. 05):

The following lists describe the changes that have been made to the ARRIS++ Enhanced Menus since the previous release (version 8.3 - spin #117, release 03), on December 05, 2005 and a subsequent patch (release 04) on December 13, 2005. Note that there are links in the following material pointing to more detailed information contained in the main documentation.

This changelog is divided into the following sections:



• Documentation Enhancements
  
  
• Menu Modifications
  
  
• Existing Sigmac Bug Fixes
  
  
• Existing Sigmac Enhancements
  
  
• New ARRIS++ Sigmacs
  
  
• Optional ARRIS++ Sigmacs

Documentation Enhancements:

The following table lists general modifications and enhancements that have been made to the ARRIS++ menu system documentation.

The ARRIS++ master documentation has been updated to reflect all changes reported here.

Menu Modifications:

The following table lists changes and additions made to the ARRIS++ menu system.

TOOLS:	ARRIS++ Tools  ARRIS++ TOOLS Overwrite Menu  ARRIS++ TOOLS Main Flyout Menu Three new utilities were added to the ARRIS++ TOOLS menus and are discussed in detail below.
	Break-Line  Break-Line Status Menu Break-Line: The old :cj_brkln command has been significantly revised and renamed as :cj_bl_brkln. The break-line command is now found as a button on the ARRIS++ TOOLS menu and offers a set of parameters which may be reviewed and adjusted from the status menu. When the button is selected with a left-click, it prompts for two points and then a break-line is constructed between these points using the current parameters. The command repeats allowing multiple break-lines to be drawn.  Sample Break-Line Status Menu: SAVE BREAK-LINE PARAMETERS When any of the break-line parameters are changed from the defaults, this button text will display in yellow to indicate that there are unsaved modifications. Clicking on this button will cause the current parameter values to be written to disk and they will then be used as the defaults in the future. Once saved, the button will return to its normal appearance. If the default parameter file already exists, then a confirmation prompt will be displayed to help insure that the file is not accidentally overwritten. Right-clicking on this button automatically restores all of the current default values regardless of what changes may have been made. Break-line parameters are saved to the file:   ${GRUSR}/config.dir/cj_brkln.tx PEN This displays the pen used for the break-line. Selecting this box prompts for a new pen number. If <Current> is selected, then the break-line will match the current ARRIS pen. If <None> is selected, then the break-line will match the current layer default pen. COL This displays the color used for the break-line. Selecting this box displays the pop-up color selection menu and prompts for a new color number. If <Current> is selected, then the break-line will match the current ARRIS color. If <None> is selected, then the break-line will match the current layer default color. BREAK MARKER SIZE This displays the size of the "Z"-shaped marker used to draw the break-line. The size is expressed in inches (for imperial databases) or millimeters (for metric databases). Selecting this box prompts for a new marker size. Note that the BREAK MARKER SPACING factor must always be at least twice as large as the marker size. Because of this, the marker spacing value will be automatically adjusted if required, as the marker size is increased. If an adjustment is made, a message will be displayed noting this. BREAK MARKER SPACING This displays the minimum center-to-center distance between adjacent break-line "Z" markers. For example, if 1.5" is specified, then the markers will be spaced at least 1.5" apart. The actual center-to-center spacing will vary depending upon the overall length between the two break-line endpoints. Note that the break-line marker spacing must be at least twice as large as the marker size. Attempts to enter smaller values will not be allowed. For additional information, the break-line manual page can be found here. Break Mark Right-clicking on the break-line button executes the break command from the DETAILS module. This routine prompts for two points and then, as seen at the right, draws a single break symbol between these points using the current pen and color. This break symbol will be scaled up or down to fit the specified distance.  Sample Detail Break
	Layer Display  Layer Display Prompt The layer display utility is used to sequence through one or more layers in the current drawing, clearing the screen and then displaying each subsequent layer when <CR> is pressed. As the layer is being displayed, its layer number, name and description are shown on the message line. Only layers having some content are displayed while empty layers are silently skipped. When the last layer in a running sequence has been displayed, there is an option to repeat the sequence. When the command terminates, the drawing is automatically refreshed. The following table discusses the various display options. These options may be entered from the keyboard and abbreviated to the single letter [a, b, c, d, g, n or w]. OPTION DESCRIPTION all layers Sequentially display all layers in the current drawing regardless of the layer display mode setting. This means that even layers set to OFF will be displayed. When the last layer is displayed there is an option to repeat the sequence or terminate the command. (Option may be abbreviated as a) by number Display the layer whose number is entered. The prompt repeats allowing multiple layers to be examined. (Option may be abbreviated as either b or n) current work layer Display the current layer set for work (WK). The command terminates when <CR> is pressed. (Option may be abbreviated as c) display layers only Sequentially display each layer in the current drawing with its layer mode set for display (D). When the last layer is displayed there is an option to repeat the sequence or terminate the command. (Option may be abbreviated as d) work group layers Sequentially display each layer in the current work group. A work group is a set of up to ten consecutive layers sharing all but the last digit in their layer numbers. For example, the ten layers from 10230 through 10239 would form a work group and if the current layer was any layer within this range, then this set of layers would be displayed. When the last layer is displayed there is an option to repeat the sequence or terminate the command. (Option may be abbreviated as either w or g) Right-clicking on the layer display button skips the prompt and immediately begins displaying layers using the all layers method. For additional information including a description of a set of optional mnemonic aliases, the layer display manual page can be found here.
	Pen Display  Pen Display Prompt The pen display utility is used to display entities drawn in one or more pens. When prompted, select one of the following options: OPTION DESCRIPTION color The screen is cleared and entities drawn in pens 1 through 15 are redisplayed simultaneously using the current colors #1 through #15 to represent the pens. (Option may be abbreviated as c) pen number Enter the desired pen number from 0 through 15. The screen will be cleared and all entities drawn with the specified pen will be displayed. (Option may be abbreviated as p) range At the prompts enter the minimum and maximum pen numbers. The screen will be cleared and all entities drawn in pens "min" through "max" will be displayed sequentially, waiting for to be pressed between each pen's display. (Option may be abbreviated as r) In all cases, when the command terminates, there is an option to either redraw the screen or leave it in its current state. Right-clicking on the pen display button skips the prompt and immediately displays all entities using the color method. For additional information including a description of a set of optional mnemonic aliases, the pen display manual page can be found here.

Existing Sigmac Bug Fixes:

The following table lists fixes that have been applied to existing sigmacs to correct problems and bugs.

:mn__xhmatch

Fixed a serious bug that caused line patterns to be created with incorrect spacing and offset values when an existing pattern's parameters were being match and the pattern PATTERN CREATE menu was set to geometry rather than paper units.

Existing Sigmac Enhancements:

The following table lists revisions that have been made to existing sigmacs in order to provide some expanded or new capability beyond that offered by the original command.

:mn_clsl

Added support to update the break-line status menu.

New ARRIS++ Sigmacs:

The following new sigmacs routines have been added to the current release of ARRIS++.

NEW COMMAND	CLASS	DESCRIPTION
:cj_bl_brkln	break-line	Draw a break line between two points   (Revised and renamed :cj_brkln)
:cj_ds_layer	display	Display one or more layers by various methods style
:cj_xh_trap2	pattern	Exit trap for the :mn__xhmatch sigmac
:cj_ww_init	winport	Initialize the winport variables
:cj_ww_load	winport	Load the specified numbered winport style
:cj_ww_save	winport	Save the current configuration as a numbered winport style

Optional ARRIS++ Sigmacs:

The following new sigmac routines have been added to the optional cj_mnopt.sm sigmac library in this release of ARRIS++.

CMD	EQUIVALENT CMD	CLASS	BRIEF DESCRIPTION
:bl	:cj_bl_brkln;='draw'	break-line	Convenience routine to draw a break-line
:lda	:cj_ds_layer;='all layers'	display	Sequentially display all layers in the current drawing
:ldb	:cj_ds_layer;='by number'	display	Display the layer(s) specified by layer number   (see also: :ldn)
:ldc	:cj_ds_layer;='current work layer'	display	Display the current layer set for work (WK)
:ldd	:cj_ds_layer;='display layers only'	display	Sequentially display all layers currently set for display (D)
:ldg	:cj_ds_layer;='work group layers'	display	Sequentially display all layers in the current work group layer set  (see also: :ldw)
:ldn	:cj_ds_layer;='by number'	display	Display the layer(s) specified by layer number   (see also: :ldb)
:ldw	:cj_ds_layer;='work group layers'	display	Sequentially display all layers in the current work group layer set  (see also: :ldg)
:ldx	:cj_ds_layer	display	Convenience routine to initiate the :cj_ds_layer sigmac
:pd	:cj_ds_pen	display	Convenience routine to initiate the :cj_ds_pen sigmac
:pdc	:cj_ds_pen;='color'	display	Simultaneously display entities drawn in pens 1-15 by using colors number 1-15
:pd#	:cj_ds_pen;='pen number';=#	display	Display all entities drawn using the specified pen number #
:pdp	:cj_ds_pen;='range';=0;=8	display	Sequentially display all entities drawn using pen #0 through #8
:pdpp	:cj_ds_pen;='range';=0;=15	display	Sequentially display all entities drawn using pen #0 through #15
:ww	:cj_ww_load;=scj_ww_last	winport	Toggle to the previous winport style
:ww#	:cj_ww_load;='#'	winport	Load the specified numbered winport style
:wws	:cj_ww_save;=num;='y'	winport	Save the current configuration as a numbered winport style
:wws#	:cj_ww_save;='#';='n'	winport	Save the current configuration as the specified numbered winport style. Existing styles will be silently overwritten

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