OpenBuildings™ Station Designer Help

Modify Instance Data

Used to modify instance data for existing datagroup catalog items, instances, properties and values associated with graphic elements. Modified catalog data is updated in the Schedules reporting utility.



When a building component is selected for instance data modification, the following action takes place:

  • If the selected item is not associated with an application catalog type, the Modify Instance Data dialog opens.
  • If the selected item is associated with an application catalog type, the modify dialog for the selected item opens. For example, if a door is selected, the Modify Door dialog opens.
  • If the selected item is part of an active selection set, the Select Building Component dialog opens.
SettingDescription
Use Model Properties DataGroup system data is placed with each cell instance (CEL, BXC) when on. DataGroup system data is added to existing selected cells when off.

Note: The Use Model Properties option is enabled when the Ability to Place: As Cell in Cell Properties in Model Properties is set.

Key-in: dg modify data