Several OpenBuildings Station Designer placement and modification tools are supported by the DataGroup System, and behave similarly with regard to the use of the DataGroup System.

Most tool settings windows and dialogs include a DataGroup property panel where DataGroup property values can be set and managed.

Architecture: The Place Door tool settings window , Parameters: displays DataGroup properties.

Structural: The Place Steel Beam - Primary tool settings window , displays DataGroup structural properties.

Mechanical: The Place Component tool settings, Parameters: lists DataGroup properties for the active component type.