The "story" of is essentially the history and evolution of the Programmable Macro Language (PML) , the engine that has powered customization for decades. It is the bridge between a standard 3D design tool and a high-efficiency engineering powerhouse. The Evolution: From Simple Commands to PML2
Place the file in your E3D project directory (or a folder defined in your PMLLIB path). In the E3D command line, type: MACRO create_column
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Z:\E3D_Project\MACROS\ ├── Equipment\ │ ├── columns.mac │ └── pumps.mac ├── Structures\ │ ├── handrail.mac │ └── ladder.mac └── Utilities\ ├── reset_views.mac └── attribute_check.mac
$( Macro: ExportAttributes.pmlmac $) !selectedElements = CURRENT COLLECTOR do !element values !selectedElements !name = !element.name !type = !element.type !owner = !element.owner.name print 'Element: ' + !name + ' | Type: ' + !type + ' | Owner: ' + !owner enddo Use code with caution. Advanced PML2: Building Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) The "story" of is essentially the history and
Before diving into writing macros, it's crucial to grasp the engine that powers them: the Programmable Macro Language.
Every macro should have a header:
AVEVA E3D macros also play a crucial role in digital transformation. They facilitate the rapid integration of pre-modeled equipment and laser scan data into a design environment, accelerating the creation of Engineering Digital Twins and the detailed design phase of capital projects. This automation leads to a direct reduction in effort, errors, and rework, enabling more effective multi-discipline collaboration from the outset.
(Comments) Use $ at the start of a line to leave a comment. Six months from now, you won't remember why you set an offset to 0.025 . Comment it: $ Convert 25mm to meters for cladding offset In the E3D command line, type: MACRO create_column
Most users stop at simple command sequences. But E3D macros support full PML logic. This is where you save hours .