Create strong Architectural/Structural catalog items (types)
The below procedure is documented for Architectural catalog items, however the similar steps are applicable to Structural catalog items too.
- Open the ( Catalog Editor ).
- Make a copy of a datagroup catalog item using the In this example, we are copying the menu option. Single Flash Panel catalog item (in Door). The Copy Catalog Item dialog appears with prefix "Copy of" added to the default name string.
- Rename the copy. Consider a naming convention that indicates a strong type by adding TYPE as a prefix or suffix. In this example, we rename the copied door to TYPE | Double Flush Panel 6x7 Egress .
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Enter values for all properties relevant for the type, and using
the Editable check marks make them non-editable. Make properties that can be
added or redefined for the instance, editable.
Make sure you save the newly created type (using the
option).