link-selected-strings-attrib ("lma")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Wireframe Design ribbon > Link Multiple > Link Multiple by Attribute.

  • Using the command line, enter "link-selected-strings-attrib" and press ENTER.

  • Use the quick key combination "lma".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate link-selected-strings-attrib and click Run.

Command Overview

Links selected strings to form a solid wireframe, after sorting on a selected numeric attribute which determines the linking order. A number of strings (specified) are grouped together.

Note: This command uses the Maximum Segment Length value (if greater than zero), as specified in Wireframe Linking Settings to limit the generated segment length of generated wireframe triangles.

How to Use

  1. Run the command.

  2. Enter a numeric attribute to define the linking sequence. If fewer than two strings have been selected you are prompted to select more.

  3. Click OK.

  4. Define the number of strings to group.

  5. Click OK.

Related topics and activities

 

Command Automation

You can automate by passing this command and parameters into oDmApp.ParseCommand(), using any COM-aware scripting language.

Note: For more information on scripting in Studio NPVS+, please refer to your Scripting Tutorial (Help > Scripting Tutorial).

Example Parameter String (JS):

oDmApp.ParseCommand("link-selected-strings-attrib 'SEQ' '5'";

Where:

  • 'SEQ' is the strSequenceAttribute: a string value naming the sequence attribute used for linking.

  • '5' is the strNumberOfStrings: a string value parsed as integer. Use absent datum string to represent no grouping limit (stored as -1).

Parameters Table

Parameter Description Reqd? Example Syntax
strSequenceAttribute

A string value naming the sequence attribute used for linking.

 Y 'SEQ'
strNumberOfStrings

A string value parsed as integer. Use absent datum string to represent no grouping limit (stored as -1).

 Y '5'