Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATEDIT_ASSEMBLY |
Open the Assembly Editor for a selected assembly device |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Edit > Assembly Editor
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
- An assembly device (panel, power supply, or other multi-component device) must be selected
Overview
The Assembly Editor lets you manage the internal components of an assembly device. You can add sub-parts (cards, modules, internal components), set card names, and remove components. Changes affect the device's circuit configuration and available circuit types.
Layout
The editor window contains:
- A device list showing available assembly devices
- A device name input field
- A component grid showing the assembly's internal parts
- Action buttons along the bottom
Device List
A vertical list of assembly devices showing:
- Device block image
- Device description
- Manufacturer name
- Part number (bold, green)
Click a device to view and edit its assembly components.
Device Name
Device Name (Output Circuit Prefix) — Enter a name that serves as the prefix for circuits originating from this device (e.g., "FA-1" would produce circuits named "FA-1:L1 SLC").
Assembly Components Grid
| Column | Editable | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Card Name | Yes | Name identifier for this component (e.g., "Card A", "Internal") |
| Manufacturer | No | Manufacturer of the sub-part |
| Part No | No | Part number of the sub-part |
| Model | No | Model number |
| Description | No | Component description |
Buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Add Component | Open part selection to add a new sub-part to the assembly |
| Delete Selection | Remove selected components (with confirmation) |
| Apply | Save changes, run circuit and device type validation, close |
| Cancel | Discard changes and close |
Steps
- Select an assembly device in the drawing
- Type
ATEDIT_ASSEMBLYin the AutoCAD command line - The editor opens showing the device's current components
- To add a component, click Add Component and select a part
- Set the Card Name for each component
- Click Apply to save
Important Notes
- Deleting a component is destructive — removing a component also deletes its associated device types, circuits, circuit devices, and circuit limits
- After applying changes, the editor automatically runs circuit and device type validation to ensure consistency
- A full cache reload occurs after assembly modifications
Tips
- Card names appear in circuit labels (e.g., "FA-1:Card A:L1 SLC")
- Only parts compatible with the assembly type can be added as components
- Double-click a row in the components grid to select it
Related Commands
-
Viewing Entity Properties —
ATVIEW_ENTITY_PROPERTIES -
Resetting Circuit Templates —
ATRESET_CIRCUIT_TEMPLATES
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