Description Keys

Description keys are used to automatically control certain properties of drawing points, such as a point appearance in the drawing, when points are created or imported.

Each drawing description key is defined by its own set of properties.

Code property. Used when searching for a match against a description key. For example, if the code matches the raw point description, the properties defined in that description key will be applied to the created point. The code may contain wild card characters that enhance the ability to match the description key. For more information, see the Description Key Code section.

Format property. Translates the raw description for a point into a full description. If the Format property is not set, the default value $* will be used. The value $* indicates that the raw and full descriptions are the same.

Styles are selected from preset styles. Layer – from one of those existing in the drawing.

Description keys are stored in a drawing as sets.