These options allow you to customize the default tag number name template that appears in the New Tag Number dialog box.
Define new tag name template
These options determine how Smart Instrumentation displays new tag number names in the New Tag Number dialog box in relation to the previously created tag number. The options are:
No default
The data field in the New Tag Number dialog box will not display any default tag, letting you enter the number you need.
Same as the last created tag
The data field in the New Tag Number dialog box displays the last created tag. You can accept the displayed number, modify it, or enter the number you need.
Same as the last created tag + 1
The data field in the New Tag Number dialog box displays the last created tag plus 1 (one). You can accept the displayed number, modify it, or enter the number you need. This option is available for numeric tag names only. If your tag number names are not numeric, the data field in the New Tag Number dialog box will display the last created tag.
Ignore loop creation when creating new virtual tag
Allows you to create a virtual tag without being prompted to create a loop associated with the new virtual tag.
Use loop suffix in tag number name
Allows you to include the loop suffix in the name of a newly-created tag number.
To trim extra spaces in a tag name, enable the Trim Instrument Tag Names rule. In Smart Instrumentation Rule Manager, expand the Instrument Index > Consistency hierarchy. Double-click the Trim Instrument Tag Names rule and then clear the Disable rule check box on the General tab of the Rule Properties dialog box. Note that this rule is provided to you as part of the shipped data.