OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

Modify Compound Slab Dialog

Used to modify existing slabs in the model. All modifications are managed through the Modify Compound Slab dialog.

Tip: Selecting a new slab type from the catalog item selector, opens the Change Type dialog, where the Old Value and the New Value columns are displayed for review and a new type can be applied.

The modify compound slab command is completed with a single data point.
Multiple slab attributes can be modified in one operation for individual and multiple elements in a selection set. For example, the width of a window and the window type can be changed simultaneously in the same operation.
If there are different types of slabs with inconsistent property values in the selection set, then the term <<VARIES>> displays in the Value fields for those properties.

Setting	Description
Catalog Item Selector	Used to select from available Catalog Items.The Catalog Item Selector combo box contains several options and settings designed to make it easier to find the exact catalog item you need to place/change. A generic example of Catalog Item selector options for searching, grouping and navigating TheCatalog Item list also includes user defined assembles, and RFA catalog items, if any. Search - Used to search for catalog items by name. Results are dynamically updated in the catalog items list. The searched text is also highlighted in the results. Group By: - Used to list catalog items in groups based on values assigned to specific catalog item properties. Groups can be collapsed and expanded by clicking the down/up arrows on the group name headers. (Large Icons) -Displays a representative icon for each catalog item listing. (List) -Displays catalog item listing without any icons. (Large Icons) -Displays a representative icon for each catalog item listing.(Float) -When selected, the Catalog Item Selector combo box is detached from the placement/modify dialog, and becomes a separate dialog. You may prefer to have the floated dialog docked and always open over clicking the Catalog Item Selectorin the placement/modify dialog for each catalog item selection. Note: The main dialog remains open and refreshes the thumbnail and preview in responsive to the selected catalog item. Click the Dock icon to close the floated dialog. Recently Used -Lists catalog items that were recently selected in a "Group". This is useful because when you need to repeatedly place or modify the same catalog items, you do not need to repeatedly browse or search the main catalog items list. Note: When you make your catalog item selection, it becomes the active partthe Family/Part Toolbar.
Catalog Tools	A split button located to the right of the Catalog Item Selector contains tools to assist with managing catalog data prior to placement of selected catalog items. (Match Element Properties) - Sets the current active placement/modify dialog settings to match the parameters of an existing, selected catalog item instance in the model. This saves a good amount of time when placing catalog items that need to identically match those that already exist. Note: The existing catalog item instance must be of the same catalog type selected with the Catalog Item Selector for the parameters to be matched. (Reset to Defaults) - Resets the selected catalog item property values to the default state as defined in the catalog library. (Edit Catalog Item) - Used to edit selected catalog item. Opens the Catalog Editor, where you can create and edit new catalog types and catalog items. Catalog Editor can also be used to edit existing data and to view catalog item instance properties and values by definition. (Catalog Item Manager) - Used to manage catalog items library into organizational dataset. Opens the Catalog Item Manager, where you can copy or move catalog items into the dataset, and promoting current items by moving then across workset levels. (Save Catalog Item) - Updates the active catalog item in the DataGroup System catalog library with the values currently shown in the Properties list box permanently changing the defaults for the catalog item. (Save Catalog Item As...) - Used to save a copy of selected catalog item as another catalog item (the default name adds the prefix"Copy of"<current catalog items name>). Opens the Save As dialog where the catalog item definitions can be named before saving them to the DataGroup System. (Load Compound Slab Settings) - Used to load Compound Slab Editor properties dialog which is used to set the Material, Thickness, Core, Edge Setback, Infill Edge and Edge Material of all the layers added in the compound slab assembly. Note: The Save Catalog Item and Save Catalog Item As... tools perform administrative tasks on DataGroup System catalogs. Administrators and users may want to hide the tool icons to avoid incidental or unwanted changes to their firm's dataset by setting the user configuration variables. BB_CATALOGITEM_ADMIN_IN_PLACEMDSandBB_CATALOGITEM_SAVEAS_IN_PLACEMDS to "0", respectively.
Properties list - toolbar	Used to manage catalog item properties during placement or modification. Catalog item properties define the catalog item instance in the model, and are accountable in the DataGroup System data management tools. You can place a catalog item with its default property values or you can change property values as needed, place an instance in the model , and optionally save the changes to the catalog. The Properties combo box contains tools for sorting and searching the properties list: (Categorize) - When on, catalog item properties are grouped in categories based on the catalog type definitions. When off, the properties are listed alphabetically without grouping. (Alphabetical) - When on, catalog item properties are listed alphabetically without grouping. When off, the properties are listed in categories. (Description) - Toggles a description field at the bottom of the placement dialog listing information about the highlighted catalog item property. The information listed includes the property definition display name, internal name, and type definition. Search - Used to search for catalog item properties by name. Results are dynamically updated in the properties list.
Compound Slab Leaf Parameters	Thickness - Sets the thickness of compound slab.
Structural Usage	Structural Function - Lists the structural function like structural, non-structural and undefined. Structural Material - Lists the structural material like timber, concrete etc.
Material	Lists Part and Family definition assignments. Clicking in the Value column cell opens a Family and Part selection box. Here parts and families are available from the option menus.
Thermal Transmittance	Lists the thermal properties to apply to the active catalog item.
Identification	Lists identification properties for the active catalog item type.
Acoustical Parameters	Lists acoustical performance properties. The acoustic rating and test reference details are set here.
Fire Resistance	Lists fire rating properties based on agency fire safety tests and classifications.
Construction Phase	Lists design and construction phase properties for walls such as New Construction, Future Construction, and Items to be Moved.
Space Bounding	Lists properties that can be defined as On/Off making the selected catalog item eligible for consideration during energy analysis.
Classification	Building Classification Systems are supported by the DataGroup System. MasterFormat, OmniClass, and UniFormat property values can be associated with any Building element. Click the Value cell to open the Classification System selection combo box. The combo box is populated with selected classification system property values. It can be resized by clicking on the combo box's bottom right corner. Search for properties by name. Search results are displayed in the classifications hierarchy. Double click a property to select it. This action also closes the selection menu. The selected property displays in the selected classification system property value (on the Properties list).

Modification tab

Select Base Region - Used to modify Base Region of Compound Slab.