Signal categories
Signal categories are elements of the top category in the entire system. They are the prerequisite for signal types. Common characteristics of signal types are described through the signal category.
They are further needed for the complete definition of component types of the category Card.
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See chapter Component types |
Characteristic |
Type |
Description |
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Name |
Text (40) |
Name of category; must be unique |
Signal types |
Integral |
Information as to how many signal types are defined through the category. |
Description |
Text (256) |
Any additional information |
Colour |
Colour |
Colour for a category; facilitates visual identification and can be bequeathed to types and signal. Can be displayed in connection sheets |