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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Module Name |
Module Name |
|
Module loaded |
|
Process Name |
Process |
|
Active Process changes |
|
Phase Index |
Phase |
|
Active Step changes |
|
Phase Name |
Phase Name |
|
Active Step changes |
|
Condition Index |
Condition |
|
Active 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 |
|
Version |
Version |
|
Version changes |
|
Company |
Company |
|
Module metadata changes |
🔧 Properties
|
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
|
Event |
Affected Targets |
|---|---|
|
Active Step changes |
Phase Index, Phase Name |
|
Active Process changes |
Process Name |
|
Active Condition changes |
Condition Index |
|
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.