Introduction

This article describes the new features and improvements introduced in Typical Manager 2024.1. Use it as a quick reference to understand what has changed since Typical Manager 2024 and how the new functionality can support your workflows.

For migration guidance, please refer to the Typical Manager 2024.1 Migration document. For a complete list of changes (including bug fixes), see the Typical Manager 2024.1 Release notes.

Table of Contents

  1. Product configuration mode
    • Standard mode
    • Comprehensive mode
  2. Project view log
  3. Attribute relation source Attribute value
  4. Export, import and modify X-position and Y-position of Typicals
  5. New Dashboard 'Insights into Remaining Typicals and I/O Tasks'
  6. More Project insights by viewing dashboards while navigating other screens

1. Product configuration mode

It is now possible to set a Product configuration mode for a Company standard. By default, this is set to 'Standard mode'.

Standard mode

In this mode, Attributes cannot be enabled or disabled; they are always enabled.

This leads to:

  • Configurations that are easier to understand and maintain.
  • Improved performance when loading the ProjectView.

This mode is recommended for large projects.

Comprehensive mode

In this mode, Attributes can be enabled or disabled. This gives the user more control to create configurations that meet their specific needs.

Please note: This mode may result in complex configurations and significantly longer loading times for the ProjectView.

2. Project view log

A log is now tracked containing the changes in the Project since the last time the Project view was loaded.

The changes that are tracked include:

  • Newly added Products
  • Typicals and modules that are being selected or deselected

This log makes it easier to monitor what has changed and to keep track of items that may require additional action after a Project view update.

3. Attribute relation source Attribute value

When a source Attribute is set in an Attribute relation, the value of this source Attribute is directly assigned to the Attribute relation. In derived Products and Project products, the value of the source Attribute is also set in this case.

Example

A Product has 2 Attributes with values 'A' and 'B'. These Attributes have a relation without a source Attribute. This Product is also used in a Project, where the Attribute values differ and are 'C' and 'D'.

  • The relation is assigned the value 'E'.
  • Subsequently, Attribute1 is set as the source of the relation.
  • The value 'E' of the Attribute relation is now replaced by 'A'.
  • In the Project, the value 'E' is replaced by 'C'.

Conversely, the value set in an Attribute relation is also assigned to the source Attribute. So, if the value of an Attribute relation with a source Attribute is set to 'A', and then the Attribute relation is removed:

  • The Attribute that was the source Attribute now also has the value 'A'.
  • The other Attributes in the relation revert to their original values.

4. Export, import and modify X-position and Y-position of Typicals

The export of the Electrical panel has been expanded with the following data:

  • X-position
  • Y-position
  • Allow position changes
  • Structure id
  • Module name
  • Typical name

This enables users to:

  1. Create an export.
  2. Modify the X-position and Y-position in Excel.
  3. Re-import the data into Typical Manager.

Important: Changing the positions via this import is only allowed for Typicals that have "Allow position changes" set. If not, the imported row will be rejected.

Additionally, it is now also possible to manually adjust the X-position and Y-position of Typicals directly in the Project structure screen, provided that the 'Allow position changes' setting is checked for those Typicals.

5. New Dashboard 'Insights into Remaining Typicals and I/O Tasks'

A new default Dashboard has been added that provides insights into items (I/O's, Modules, and Typicals) that are yet to be assigned, allowing for a clear understanding of pending actions.

Why this dashboard helps

Changes made in the Project — such as adding, removing, or modifying Tags/Products — can influence the outcome of the configurations set in these products. This can enable or disable I/O's, Modules, and Typicals.

When the state changes from 'disabled' to 'enabled', the items are always unassigned in the location screens. Because additional user actions might be needed when items are unassigned, this new Dashboard provides better insights into the work that is still pending.

6. More Project insights by viewing dashboards while navigating other screens

It is now possible to keep dashboards open while navigating to other screens. This gives the user the opportunity to have a better insight into the current Project while executing tasks in other screens.

After data has been changed, or the Project view is updated, it is also possible to refresh the data in the opened dashboard.

Related Articles

  • Typical Manager 2024.1 Migration document
  • Typical Manager 2024.1 Release notes
  • Typical Manager System Requirements
  • Typical Manager Installation guide

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Typical Manager Support Desk.