A Targeted Tracker automatically displays system metadata that updates itself in real-time. It does not need to be edited by the user — the value is determined by a predefined target that maps to live module information.
⚙️ How It Works
Each Targeted Tracker is configured with a target that specifies what system information to display:
TargetName : LiveValue
Examples:
Process : CIP
Phase : 2 / 5
User : john.doe
Branch : main
When the tracked information changes (e.g., switching to a different Process), the value updates automatically.
📋 Available Targets
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Target |
Display Title |
Example Value |
Updates When |
|---|---|---|---|
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Module Name |
Module Name |
|
Module loaded |
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Process Name |
Process |
|
Active Process changes |
|
Phase Index |
Phase |
|
Active Step changes |
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Phase Name |
Phase Name |
|
Active Step changes |
|
Condition Index |
Condition |
|
Active Condition changes |
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Page Number |
Page |
|
Active Step or Condition changes |
|
Branch |
Branch |
|
Branch changes |
|
User |
User |
|
User login changes |
|
Creation Date |
Created |
|
Never (static) |
|
Last Saved Date |
Last Saved |
|
Process saved |
|
Author |
Author |
|
Module metadata changes |
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Version |
Version |
|
Module version changes |
|
Company |
Company |
|
Module metadata changes |
📄 Page Number displays the current page number and total page count based on the active step/condition position and the PDF export paging settings (whether step overview pages and/or per-condition pages are enabled). The format is "N / T". If cover pages (prefix PDF) are configured in the PDF Export dialog and "Include prefix in page numbering" is enabled, the prefix page count is added as an offset. Because Page Number reads from the PDF export settings to compute the page count, the displayed values reflect the actual pagination of the exported PDF.
🔧 Properties
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Property |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Prefix |
The predefined target that determines what data to display |
|
Target |
The system target being tracked |
|
Title |
Display name derived from the target |
|
Value |
Current live value |
|
Location |
Position in the drawing |
|
Is Active |
Visibility state |
|
Read Only |
Always read-only |
🆕 Creating a Targeted Tracker
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Open the Module Ribbon
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Select the Targeted Tracker creation tool
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Choose a target from the available list
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Click a location in the drawing to place the tracker
🔄 Automatic Update Events
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Event |
Affected Targets |
|---|---|
|
Active Step changes |
Phase Index, Phase Name, Page Number |
|
Active Process changes |
Process Name |
|
Active Condition changes |
Condition Index, Page Number |
|
Process saved |
Last Saved Date |
|
User login/logout |
User |
|
Branch switch |
Branch |
💡 Use Cases
📐 Drawing Title Block
Place Targeted Trackers in a drawing title block to automatically show:
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Process name — which process is currently displayed
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Phase index — current step position (e.g., "2 / 5")
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Author and Version — module metadata
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Last saved date — when the process was last modified
👥 Review Information
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User — shows who is currently reviewing the drawing
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Branch — indicates which version branch is active
🧭 Navigation Aid
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Phase name — helps identify the current step at a glance
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Condition index — shows position within the conditions sequence
🏭 Pharma Example: CIP/SIP Drawing Title Block
When designing a CIP/SIP module, place Targeted Trackers in the drawing title block to provide instant context:
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Add a Process Name tracker — it automatically shows "CIP Pre-Rinse", "CIP Caustic Wash", "SIP Steam Hold", etc. as you switch processes
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Add a Phase Index tracker — displays "Step 3 / 8" so reviewers know exactly where they are in the sequence
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Add a User tracker — records who is currently viewing the drawing, useful for audit trail documentation
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Add a Last Saved Date tracker — shows when the process was last modified, critical for GMP change control
This setup ensures that every printed or reviewed drawing automatically carries the correct metadata without manual updates.