Re: RE: capability creation

[<timturner11@bellsouth.net>]

Thanks Rob,

how do I know which number to use for the new capability.

Can I use one that is no longer used (e.g. C017)?
Is there a sequential list that is published anywhere or do I just ask you to release the next number to me (e.g. C086)?

Thanks,
Tim

> 
> From: "Rob Bodington" <rob.bodington@eurostep.com>
> Date: 2004/07/13 Tue AM 04:43:00 EDT
> To: <timturner11@bellsouth.net>
> CC: <plcs-dex@lists.oasis-open.org>
> Subject: RE: capability creation
> 
> Hi Tim
> I am copying this to the exploder as it is relevant to all modellers.
> 
> I would strongly recommend that when you create a new capability, that you DO
> NOT COPY an old one and rename it.
> 
> Instead you should use the script for creating a new one:
> dexlib\utils\dex\mk_capability.wsf
> 
> The same goes for a dex. Use:
> dexlib\utils\dex\mk_dex.wsf
> 
> The reason for this is that there are a number of files in the <capability>/sys
> directory that need the capability name. Also files in the CVS directory refer
> to the capability name.
> 
> Feel free to create/edit a help file to describe this and check it in to:
> dexlib\help\dex 
> 
> Regards
> Rob
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: timturner11@bellsouth.net [mailto:timturner11@bellsouth.net] 
> Sent: 13 July 2004 09:16
> To: rob.bodington@eurostep.com
> Subject: capability creation
> 
> Hi Rob,
> 
> can you point me in the direction of instructions for creating a new capability
> (representing_slots) - or give me a call on 07785 393225. I was going to reuse
> an existing one, rename it & load it onto dexlib, but I guess you have a process
> for this, right?
> 
> Thanks,
> Tim
> 
> 
>