The variable that is currently assigned to a column is listed at the top of the column in free view. You can change this variable assignment. This is useful if you add columns to a table (see Add a Column to a Table) or accidentally assigned the wrong variable to a column when creating a table.
To change the variable assigned to a column:
Select from the column's drop-down menu, then select the new variable from the drop-down list. Use the search box to find variables by name.
Note: Be aware of the following when changing variable assignments for the columns in a table:
The new variable is automatically assigned the appropriate units of measurement for the selected unit system.
The menu only lists variables that can be added to the table. When no more variables are available, this menu does not appear.
You cannot change variable assignments for an imported table if Refresh Import On > is selected. See the discussion of this option under View Table Details for more information about how Mechanical handles reimported tables.