Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATFORMAT_DEVICE_LABELS |
Configure which label components display on selected devices |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Attributes > Format Device Labels
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
- One or more devices must be selected in the drawing
Overview
The Format Device Labels dialog controls which pieces of information appear on device labels in the drawing. You can show or hide individual label components like the panel name, address, candela rating, and more.
Layout
The dialog contains three groups of checkboxes organized in a tabbed panel:
Circuit Label Options
Control which circuit-related information appears on device labels:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Device Name | Display the device/panel name |
| Show Card Name | Display the card or node name |
| Show Circuit Name | Display the circuit identifier |
| Show Branch Number | Display the branch number (if applicable) |
| Show Address | Display the device address number |
| Show Sub-Address | Display sub-addresses for multi-address devices |
| Show EOL | Display end-of-line indicator |
Device Setting Options
Control which device specification data appears:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Candela | Display luminous intensity rating (for visual notification devices) |
| Show Watts | Display wattage consumption |
| Show Decibels | Display decibel output (for speakers and audible devices) |
Global Options
Application-wide label formatting settings:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Properties On Single Line | Compress multi-line properties onto a single line |
| Create Multiple Device Attributes | Generate separate AutoCAD attributes for each property instead of a single concatenated attribute |
Multiple Device Selection
When multiple devices are selected with different formatting:
- Checked — All selected devices have this option enabled
- Unchecked — All selected devices have this option disabled
- Indeterminate (dash) — Mixed values across selected devices
Buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply | Save formatting options and update device labels |
| Cancel | Close without changes |
Steps
- Select one or more devices in the drawing
- Type
ATFORMAT_DEVICE_LABELSin the AutoCAD command line - Check the label components you want to display
- Uncheck components you want to hide
- Click Apply to update the labels
Tips
- Use this dialog to create clean drawings by hiding unnecessary label components
- Settings apply only to the selected devices, not globally
- After applying, device labels in the drawing update automatically
- For wirepath label formatting, use
ATFORMAT_WIREPATH_LABELSinstead
Related Commands
- Format Wirepath Labels
-
Formatting Device Labels —
ATFORMAT_DEVICE_LABELS -
Refreshing Labels —
ATREFRESH_LABELS
FireCAD is the industry-leading AutoCAD add-in for fire alarm system design — from circuit layout to wire routing to code-compliant reports.
Learn more and get started at getfirecad.com →
Inspect Point Integration — Fire alarm system device lists and bill of materials can be pushed directly from FireCAD into Inspect Point, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring every device is ready for inspection scheduling and ongoing asset management.
Learn more here →