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Define Format dialog box
Display Format functionality shows you how to change and customize the display of Connection and Component Navigators.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Choose Current Format | Click on a format name and then click OK. The selected format becomes the current display format for the active list. |
| Create | Type a new format name in the Format Name text entry box and click the Create button. Use the Format Settings dialog box to define a new format. |
| Edit | Choose an existing format name and click the Edit button. Use the Format Settings dialog box to modify the existing format. |
| Delete | Choose an existing format name and click the Delete button. The selected format is removed from the work part. |
| Preview | Choose an existing format name and click Preview. The active list writes to the information window using the selected format. |
| Import | Choose a format file (.fmt) from the File Selection dialog box. All formats defined in the selected file import to the work part. |
| Export | Specify a format file (.fmt) from the File Selection dialog box. It may be a new file or an existing file. The selected format writes to the file specified. |
How do I
- Access Display Formats
- Create display filters
Related topics
- Display Formats
- Define filters
- Electrical Connection Navigator
- Electrical Component Navigator
- Format Settings dialog box
- Configuration file definitions
- ugroute_elec.cfg formats
- Define Filters dialog box
- Routing Electrical Configuration File (ugroute_elec.cfg)
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/209349590/PL20220512394070742.routing/wiring_wire_define_dialog · retrieved 2026-07-10