• What's New
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 9
      • OpenBuildings Designer
      • New and Changed in PowerPlatform CONNECT Edition Update 16
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 8
      • OpenBuildings Designer
      • PowerPlatform CONNECT Edition Update 15
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 7
      • OpenBuildings Designer
      • PowerPlatform CONNECT Edition Update 14
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 6
      • OpenBuildings Designer
      • PowerPlatform CONNECT Edition Update 13
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 5
      • Product Re-branding
      • Curtain Walls
      • Stairs and Railings
      • Components Center Integration
      • [Technology Preview] Pipe System Sizing
      • Autofitting Preferences
      • Stacked Compound Annotation for Mechanical and Plumbing
      • Mechanical Restructuring/New Fittings
      • Component Part Mapping Utility
      • IFC4 Reference View
      • Energy Simulator
      • Structural
      • New and Changed in Power Platform CONNECT Edition Update 12
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 4
      • Curtain Wall (Storefront)
      • Graphical Column Schedule Enhancement
      • Stairs and Handrails
      • Design Upgrades
      • Mechanical Discipline
      • New Structural Sections
      • Unified File Naming Utility
      • SWA (Solids Working Area) Checker
      • Energy Simulator
      • PowerPlatform CONNECT Edition Update 11
      • PowerPlatform CONNECT Edition Update 10
        • CONNECT Services
        • Geo-Coordination
        • Item Types
        • Performance Improvements
        • Shared Raster Manager Proxy Settings
        • Visualization
        • CONNECTION Client
        • Features Moved from Technology Preview to Commercial Release
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 3
      • Graphical Column Schedules
      • Stairs and Handrails
      • Unified Join Tool
      • Spaces Now Using Standard Place/Modify User Interface
      • Productivity Enhancements
      • Data Interoperability
      • Full Stub Installer
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 2
      • Architectural discipline
      • Mechanical discipline
      • Structural discipline
      • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
      • IFC
      • Building Dynamic Views
      • iModel Publishing
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition Update 1
      • Configuration Migration - Variable Mapping File
      • Place Wall/Beam/Column By Grid Enhancements
      • DataGroup Validation Extension
      • Singapore BCA Naming Utility
      • Keynotes and Annotation Scale
      • Spaces - Area Preferences
      • Energy Simulator
    • New and Changed in CONNECT Edition (Initial Release)
      • Configuration
        • New/Deprecated/Superseded Configuration Variables
      • Unified Component Property Panel
      • DataGroup System
      • Architectural discipline
      • Mechanical discipline
      • Structural discipline
      • Electrical discipline
      • Deprecated Features
  • Getting Started
    • Fundamentals
      • Starting OpenBuildings Designer
        • To Start OpenBuildings Designer
        • To Start OpenBuildings Designer in a Particular Mode
      • Different Start up modes of OpenBuildings Designer
      • Standards File Naming Utility
      • Working with DGN Files
        • Including Files in the Active WorkSet
        • To Open a DGN File from the Work Page
        • To Open a DGN File from the File Tab
        • To Create a DGN File and Open It
        • To Open a DGN File from a Remote Location
        • To Close the Open DGN File
        • Seed Files
          • To Create a Seed File
        • Compressing Files
          • Compress Options Dialog
          • To Compress the Open DGN File
          • To Compress a DGN File Without Opening It
        • Saving and Backing Up Your Work
          • To Save As
          • To Make a Backup Copy of the Open DGN File
          • Save As Dialog
            • Save As V8 Options Dialog
              • Save As V8 Options Dialog, Remap Tab
              • Save As V8 Options Dialog, References Tab
              • Save As V8 Options Dialog, Filter Tab
            • Save As V7 Options Dialog
              • Save As V7 Options Dialog, Remap Tab
              • Save As V7 Options Dialog, References Tab
              • Save As V7 Options Dialog, Filter Tab
            • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Basic
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Advanced
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, References
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Line Weights
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Entity Mapping
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Classes
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Cells
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Fonts
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, General Tab, Dimensions
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, Remap Tab
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, References Tab
              • Save As DWG/DXF Options Dialog, Filter Tab
        • Exporting to Common File Types
          • Export File Dialog
          • Save 3D As 2D Dialog
            • Save 3D as 2D Dialog, Conversion Options Section
          • Save 2D as 3D Dialog
            • Save 2D as 3D Dialog, Conversion Options Section
        • Recording Design History
        • DGN File Properties
        • File Open Progress Dialog
        • New Dialog
        • Associate Files Dialog
        • Send Mail
      • Features that Work with Bentley Cloud Services
      • View Examples
      • Using Work Page
        • Configuration Changes During OpenBuildings Designer Execution
        • To Sign In from the CONNECTION Client
        • CONNECTED User and CONNECTED Project Related Configuration Variables
        • Work Page
        • Examples
        • Create WorkSpace Dialog
          • To Create a New WorkSpace
          • To Create a WorkSpace at a Custom Location Using Configuration.cfg
        • Create WorkSet Dialog
          • To Create a New WorkSet
          • To Create a WorkSet from a Template WorkSet
        • Edit WorkSet Dialog
        • Assign Project to WorkSet Dialog
          • To Assign a ProjectWise Project to a WorkSet
          • To Unassign a CONNECTED Project from a WorkSet
      • Using Windows File Open Dialog
        • File Open Dialog and Open Dialog
        • File Open Dialog (Formerly MicroStation Manager)
      • Common File Selection Controls
      • Exiting OpenBuildings Designer
        • To Exit OpenBuildings Designer
      • Graphical Input
        • Graphical Input with a Mouse
        • Graphical Input with a Digitizing Tablet
        • Graphical Input with a 3Dconnexion Device
        • Additional Default Button Assignments
        • Remapping Buttons
          • To Remap a Button
        • Customizing Button Assignments
          • To Add a Button Assignment
          • To Modify a Button Assignment
          • To Delete a Button Assignment
        • Button Assignments Dialog
          • Button Mappings Dialog
      • Keyboard Input
        • Controlling the Focus
          • To Move the Focus Home
          • To Move the Focus to the Tool Settings Window
          • To Move the Focus to the AccuDraw Window
        • Keyboard Shortcuts
        • Keytips
        • Using Positional Keyboard Navigation
        • Using Key-ins
          • To Open the Key-in Window
          • Entering a Key-in
            • To Select a Tool or View Control Using a Key-in
          • Finding and Building a Key-in
            • To Build a Key-in
          • Recalling Key-ins
            • To Recall a Key-in
          • Editing Key-ins
          • Key-in Window
            • Key-in Tables Dialog
            • Key-in Settings Dialog
      • Gestures
        • Assigning Gestures
          • Default Gestures
          • To Assign a Flick or a Gesture
          • Gesture Assignments Dialog
            • Gesture Assignments Dialog, Flicks Tab
            • Gesture Assignments Dialog, Gestures Tab
      • Using Tools from Toolboxes
        • Working with Toolboxes
          • To Open a Toolbox
          • To Open a “Child” Toolbox from Its “Parent”
          • To Open and Float a Child Toolbox from Its Parent
          • Docking Toolboxes
            • To Dock a Floating Toolbox
            • To Undock a Docked Toolbox
          • Locating and Selecting Tools
            • To Locate and Select a Tool in a Toolbox
            • To Locate and Select a Tool in a “Child” Toolbox (Without Floating the “Child” Toolbox)
          • To Hide or Show a Tool
          • Tool Boxes Dialog
          • Close Tool Boxes Dialog
        • Working with the Selected Tool
          • Tool Settings
          • Tool Settings Window
            • To Open the Tool Settings Window
            • To Temporarily Hide the Tool Settings Window
            • To Adjust the Transparency of the Tool Settings Window
          • Checking the Status Bar
          • Data Points
            • To Enter a Data Point
          • Resetting
            • To Reset
        • Coping with Mistakes
          • To Undo the Last Operation
          • To Undo all Operations Recorded in the Undo Buffer
          • To Redo the Last Undo Operation
      • Markers
        • To Display Markers
      • Mini Toolbars
      • Dockable Dialogs
        • Using Docking Indicators Dockable Dialogs
        • To Dock a Dockable Dialog
        • To Dock One Dockable Dialog on Top of Another
        • To Unpin a Docked Dialog
        • To Temporarily Display a Docked Dialog When Unpin Is Enabled
        • To Turn Off Pin for a Docked Dialog
        • To Undock or Float a Docked Dialog
        • To Re-dock a Floating Dockable Dialog
        • To Close a Docked Dialog
        • To Dock Multiple Dialogs as a Group
        • To Unpin a Dialog from a Group
        • To Undock a Dialog from a Group
        • To Unpin a Group
        • To Temporarily Display a Group When Unpin is Enabled
        • To Remove a Dockable Dialog from a Group
      • Saving a Dialog's Layout
        • To Save a Dialog's Layout
        • To Switch from One Saved Layout to Another
      • Using the Drag-and-Drop Feature
        • Explorer Dialog Links Tab Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Explorer Dialog File Tab Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • View Window Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Models Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Saved Views Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Properties Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • References Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Batch Processor Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Print Organizer Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop Combinations
        • Material Editor Dialog Drag-and-Drop Combinations
      • Using the Reset Pop-Up Menu
        • To Open the Reset Pop-Up Menu
        • Paste from Clipboard Dialog
      • Using Web Help
        • To Open the Help Window
        • To Get Help on a Dialog, or Turn on Context-Sensitive Help
        • To Browse Topics Using the Contents Tab
        • To Display the Next or Previous Topic According to the Topic Order Shown in the Contents Tab
        • To Use the Index of Help Content
        • To Search for Text in the Help Content
        • To Open the Tool Index or the Key-in Index
      • Preparing to Draw
        • Seed Files
          • To Select a Seed File
        • DGN Design Environment
        • Working Units
          • To Select the Unit Names for Your Working Units
          • To Set Format and Accuracy
          • Setting the Global Origin
        • Customizing Units in the Units.def File
        • Customizing Scales in the Scales.def File
        • Saving DGN File Settings
          • To Save the Current Settings to the Open DGN File on Disk
        • Design File Settings Dialog
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Active Angle Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Active Scale Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Angle Readout Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Axis Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Color Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Fence Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Grid Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Isometric Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Locks Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Snaps Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Stream Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Views Category
          • Design File Settings Dialog, Working Units Category
      • User Preferences
        • To Set User Preferences
        • Preferences Dialog
          • Preferences Dialog, Database Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Help Settings Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Input Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Language Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Look and Feel Category
            • Dark Themed User Interface
              • To Enable the Dark Themed User Interface
          • Preferences Dialog, Mouse Wheel Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Operation Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Position Mapping Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Raster Manager Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Reference Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Render Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Ribbon Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Spelling Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Tags Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Text Category
          • Preferences Dialog, Update Settings Category
          • Preferences Dialog, View Options Category
          • Line Weight Translation Dialog
        • Building User Preferences
          • Building Preferences
          • Architectural Preferences
          • Mechanical Preferences
          • Structural Preferences
          • OpenBuildings GenerativeComponents Preferences
          • Heads Up Display (HUD) Preference Settings
    • Application Window Layout
      • File Open Dialog (formerly MicroStation Manager)
        • About OpenBuildings Designer Window
      • Attributes Toolbox
      • Active Element Template
      • Active Level Filter
      • Active Level
      • Recall Level Filter Dialog
      • Active Color
      • Active Color Dialog
        • Active Color Dialog, Indexed Color Tab
        • Active Color Dialog, True Color Tab
        • Active Color Dialog, Color Book Tab
        • Active Color Dialog, Gradient Fill Tab
      • Active Line Style
      • Active Line Weight
      • Active Element Class
      • Active Element Transparency
      • Active Element Priority
      • Symbology Preview
      • Primary Tools Toolbox
      • Models
      • Models Dialog
      • Create Model Dialog
      • Copy Model Dialog
      • Select Models Dialog
      • Define Sheet Boundary
        • To Rotate the Sheet Boundary to a Specified Angle
        • To Rotate the Sheet Boundary Interactively
        • To Change the Sheet Boundary Size Interactively
        • To Change the Sheet Boundary Scale Interactively
      • References
      • References Dialog
        • Reload Reference
      • Reference Attachment Properties Dialog
      • Attachment Properties Dialog
      • Update Sequence Dialog
        • Controlling the Display of Rasters in a DGN
      • Adjust Colors Dialog
      • Select Remote File Dialog
        • Edit Bookmarks Dialog
      • Saved Views Dialog
      • Saved View Usage Dialog
      • Create Drawing Dialog
      • Level Manager Dialog
      • Level Manager Settings Dialog
      • Level Properties Dialog
        • Level Properties Dialog, General Tab
        • Level Properties Dialog, Styles Tab
        • Level Properties Dialog, Usage Tab
      • Filter Groups Dialog
      • Level Groups Dialog
      • Level/Filter Import Dialog
      • Remap Elements to Level Dialog
      • Level Display Dialog
      • Level Display Settings Dialog
      • Change Level
        • To Display Elements on the Selected Level Only
        • To Turn Off the Display of a Level(s)
      • Auxiliary Coordinates Dialog
      • Import Auxiliary Coordinate Systems Dialog
      • Properties Dialog
        • To Review or Modify Information About an Element
      • AccuDraw Window
      • PopSet Enable/Disable
      • PopSet Properties Dialog
      • Main Toolbox
      • Element Selection
        • To Select a Single Element
        • To Select One or More Elements with the Individual Method
        • To Select Additional Elements with the Individual Method
        • To Select All Elements in the Active Model
        • To Select Elements Inside or Overlapping a Rectangular Area
        • To Select Elements Contained In or Overlapping a Polygonal Area
        • To Select Elements Contained In or Overlapping a Circular Area
        • To Select Elements That Intersect a Line
        • To Select Elements Based on Their Attributes
        • To Select Additional Elements or Deselect Some Selected Elements Based on Their Attributes
        • To Deselect an Element
        • To Deselect All Elements
        • To Restore the Previous Selection Set
      • Delete Element
        • To Delete an Element
      • Tasks Toolbox
      • Status Bar
      • Message Center Window
      • Message Center Settings Dialog
      • Standard Toolbox
      • View Groups Window
      • Manage View Groups Dialog
      • RSS Reader
        • Subscriptions and Notifications of RSS Feeds
          • To Subscribe to Preferred RSS Feeds
        • RSS Reader Dialog
        • RSS Settings Dialog
      • User Feedback Service
        • To Submit Feedback in OpenBuildings Designer
    • Viewing Designs
      • Arranging View Windows
        • To Open a View Window
        • To Open or Close Multiple View Windows in the View Groups Window
        • To Close a View Window
        • To Arrange Open View Windows to Minimize Unused Screen Area
        • To Cascade Open View Windows
        • To Tile Open View Windows
        • To Maximize a View Window
        • To Minimize a View Window
        • To Restore a View Window to Its Former Size
        • To Move a View Window with the Pointer
        • View Groups
          • To Create a View Group When Not Creating a Model
          • To Change the Active View Group
          • To Modify a View Group
          • To Delete a View Group
          • To Create a Multi-Model View Group by Selecting a Model
          • To Create a Multi-Model View Group by Applying a Saved View
        • Using the Resize Borders
          • To Resize a View Window with the Pointer
        • Active View
        • View Size
          • To Change the Size of the View Window
        • Window List Dialog
      • Using View Controls
        • To De-select a View Control and Continue a Suspended Operation
        • To Select a View Control
      • View Control Bar
        • View Attributes
      • View Toolbox
      • View Control Toolbox
      • View Rotation Toolbox
        • Walk
          • To Walk in a View
        • Fly
          • To Fly in a View
      • Navigate View
        • To Navigate a View
        • To Modify the View Cone Interactively
      • View Perspective Toolbox
        • Change View Perspective
          • To Change the Perspective Angle of a View Interactively
      • Set Display Depth
        • To Set the Display Depth Graphically
        • To Key in a View's Display Depth
        • To Key in the Distance to Move the Display Depth
      • Set Active Depth
        • To Set the Active Depth Graphically
        • To Key in the Active Depth
        • To Key in the Distance to Move the Active Depth
      • Show Display Depth
        • To Show the Display Depth Setting for a View
      • Show Active Depth
        • To Show the Active Depth Setting for a View
      • Change View Rotation
        • To Rotate a View(s) to a Specific Orientation with a Key-in
        • To Rotate a View(s) Counterclockwise About Its Center
        • To Rotate a View(s) to Align It with a Planar Element
      • View Rotation Dialog
      • View Display Mode
      • Adjust View Brightness
      • Update View
        • To Update a View
      • Zoom In
        • To Zoom In on a View
      • Zoom Out
        • To Zoom Out in a View
      • Window Area
        • To Indicate a Rectangular Area to Display in a View
        • To Indicate a Rectangular Area to Display in a View by a Center Point
        • To Indicate a Rectangular Area to Display in a View by Its Origin
      • Fit View
        • To Fit the Design in a View
      • Rotate View
        • To Move the Pivot Point for Dynamic View Rotation
        • To Rotate a 2D View by Two Points
        • To Rotate a 2D View to Align with the Design Plane Axes
      • Pan View
        • To Pan in a View
        • To Scroll a View by a Specified Factor
      • View Previous
        • To Undo the Previous Viewing Operation
      • View Next
        • To Redo the Last Undone Viewing Operation
      • Copy View
        • To Copy a View and Its Attributes
      • Clip Volume Toolbox
      • Apply Clip Volume
        • To Apply a Clip Volume by Element
        • To Place a Fitted Section Clip Volume
        • To Create Steps in the Fitted Section Clip Volume
        • To Merge the Step Handles of the Fitted Section Clip Volume
        • To Apply a Clip Volume by Two Points
        • To Apply a Clip Volume by Polygon
        • To Create a Named Boundary from the Clip Volume
        • To Apply a Clip Volume Using a Named Boundary
      • Show or Hide Clip Volume
        • To Change the Display of the Clipping Element
      • Clear Clip Volume
        • To Clear a Clip Volume
      • Clip Mask
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Two Points
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Polygon
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element Range
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element Range for a Group of Elements
        • To Apply a Clip Mask by Element Range for a Cell
        • To Toggle the Display of the Clipping Element
        • To Clear a Clip Mask
        • To Create a Named Boundary from the Clip Mask
        • To Apply a Clip Mask Using a Named Boundary
      • Using the Grid
        • To Set Up Grid Units
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of the Grid in a View
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of the Grid in the Open Views
        • To Set Grid Lock
      • Alternatives to the View Control Bars
        • To Show the View Control Bars
        • To Use the Ribbon Group Pop-up to Select a View Control
      • ALIGN
        • To Align Two Views
      • Setting View Attributes
        • To Select a Background Image and Control Its Display
        • To Turn Other View Attributes On or Off
        • To Apply the Same Attributes to All Open Views
        • View Attributes Dialog
          • View Attributes Dialog, Presentation Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, View Setup Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, Point Cloud Styles Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, Clip Volume Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, View Seed Options Section
          • View Attributes Dialog, Background Map Section
      • Viewing a 3D Model
        • To Dynamically Rotate a View (Cube Option)
        • To Dynamically Rotate a View (Sphere Option)
        • To Rotate a View in 3D by Three Points
        • To Rotate Views in 3D to a Standard Orientation
        • To Define a Window Volume
      • Using Saved Views
        • Saved View Types
        • To Name and Save a View
        • To Import Saved View(s) from Windows Explorer
        • To Import Saved View(s) from Explorer Dialog
        • To Copy a Saved View
        • To Attach a Saved View
        • To Attach a Saved View from Another Session of the Application
        • To Apply a Saved View
        • To Update a Saved View
        • To Update the Reference Display State of a Saved View from the Properties Dialog
        • To Modify a Saved View Graphically
        • To View the List of Drawing Models Where a Saved View Is Used
        • To Delete a Saved View
        • To Create an HTML Document from a Saved View
        • Create HTML File From Dialog
          • HTML Cell Page Dialog
            • HTML Cell Page Dialog, Table Section
            • HTML Cell Page Dialog, View Attributes Section
            • HTML Cell Page Dialog, 3D View Attributes Section
          • Create HTML File Dialog
          • Design File Walkthrough Dialog
            • Design File Walkthrough Dialog, Images Section
            • Design File Walkthrough Dialog, View Attributes Section
      • Saved View Toolbox
      • Create Saved View
      • Update Saved View Settings
      • Apply Saved View
    • Models
      • Creating Models
        • To Create a New Design, Sheet or Drawing Model
        • To Change the Name and/or Description of a Model
        • To Filter the List of Models
      • Referencing Models
      • Solids Working Area
        • Toggle SWA Display
        • Solids Working Area Information
        • Select Outside Elements
        • Show Outside Elements (Incremental)
        • Zoom SWA Extents
        • Solids Working Area (SWA) Validator
      • Cells and Models
        • To Select a Model as a Cell
        • To Place a Model from the Models Dialog as a Cell
        • To Place a Model from the Explorer Dialog as a Cell
      • Importing and Copying Models
        • To Import a Model
        • To Import Model(s) by Dragging from Windows Explorer
        • To Import Model(s) by Dragging from a Second Session of the Product
        • To Import Model(s) by Dragging from the Explorer Dialog
        • To Copy a Model
      • To Delete a Model in the Open DGN File
    • Levels
      • Setting the Active Level
        • To Set the Active Level Using the Active Level Drop-Down Menu
        • To Set the Active Level Using the Level Display Dialog
        • To Set the Active Level with a Key-in
        • To Set the Active Level Using the Level Manager Dialog
      • Controlling Level Display
        • To Change the Display of Levels for References
        • To Change the Display of Levels in All Views
        • To Change the Display of a Level in All Views in All Models Stored in the Open DGN File
        • To Change the Display of Levels Graphically
        • To Change the Display of a Set of Levels Using Filters
        • To Change the Display of Levels from the Explorer Dialog
      • Level Symbology Overrides
        • To Display Elements Using Level Symbology Overrides
    • Cells
      • Working with Cell Libraries
        • To Create and Attach a Cell Library
        • To Attach an Existing Cell Library File
        • To Attach an Existing Cell Library Folder
        • To Attach a Remote Cell Library
        • To Browse Cells
        • To Create an HTML Document from a Cell Library
      • Creating and Editing Cells
        • Cell Type
          • To Create a Cell
          • To Open a Cell for Editing
          • To Delete a Cell from the Attached Cell Library
      • Placing Cells
        • To Designate a Cell as an Active Cell Using the Cell Library Dialog
        • To Designate a Cell as an Active Cell Using the Cell Selector Dialog
        • Cell Selector Files
          • To Add a Cell Selector File
          • To Add a Cell Library's Cells to a Cell Selector File
          • To Add Single Cells to a Cell Selector File
          • To Change the Defaults for Adding Cells to a Cell Selector File
          • To Change a Cell Selector File's Button Size
          • To Edit a Cell Selector File
          • Cell Selector Dialog
            • Configure Button Dialog
            • Define Button Dialog
            • Define Button Size Dialog
            • Define Defaults Dialog
        • Placing Content from a Web Page as a Cell
        • Shared Cells
        • Creating Cell Elements on the Default Level
      • Annotation Cells
        • To Enable a Cell for Placement as an Annotation Cell
        • To Add Annotation Scale to Existing Annotation Cells
        • To Remove Annotation Scale from Existing Annotation Cells
        • To Change the Scale of Existing Annotation Cells with a Key-in
    • References
  • Ribbon Interface
    • Ribbon Controls
      • Changing the Ribbon Workflow
      • Switching Between the Tabs in a Workflow
      • Ribbon Search
      • Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog
        • To Add a Tool as a Child Keyboard Shortcut
        • To Add a Keyboard Shortcut to a Ribbon Group
      • Configuring Keyboard Shortcuts in an XML File
    • Quick Access Toolbar
      • Customize Quick Access Toolbar
    • Productivity tools and Your Profile
    • Pop-Up Menu
    • Customizing the Ribbon
      • Pop-up Menus on Tabs and Groups
      • Modifying the Ribbon Items Delivered with the Product
      • Application Commands and Custom Commands
      • Importing and Exporting Ribbon Customizations
      • Customizing the Ribbon Group Pop-ups
      • To Add a Tool to a Group or a Panel
      • To Create a New Workflow
      • To Create a New Tab
      • To Create a New Tab from an Existing Tab or a Workflow Task
      • To Create a New Group
      • To Create a New Group from an Existing Group, Toolbox, Task, or Menu
      • To Create a New Panel
      • To Create a New Panel from an Existing Panel
      • To Create a Custom Button
      • To Create a New Split Button
      • To Create a New Split Button from an Existing Split Button
      • To Create a Drop-down Button
      • To Create a New Drop-down Button from an Existing Drop-down Button
      • To Create a New Menu-Item
      • To Create a New Sub-Menu
      • To Add a Tool to the Quick Access Toolbar
      • To Revert Customizations made to Selected Ribbon Item
      • To Revert All Ribbon Customizations
      • Migrating Old Customizations to the Ribbon
        • To Convert a Custom Task, Main Task, Toolbox, or Menu to a Group
        • To Migrate a Custom Toolbox and Assign a Keyboard Shortcut to It
      • Customize Ribbon Dialog
        • Customize Ribbon Dialog, Ribbon Section
        • Customize Ribbon Dialog, Quick Access Toolbar Section
    • Task Navigation Workflow
      • V8i Task Theme in OpenBuildings Designer CONNECT Edition
  • Setting Up the Environment
    • Configuration
      • Configuration Concepts
        • Configuration Variables
          • Levels of Configuration Variables
          • Configuration Files
          • Configuration File Syntax
            • Flow Directives and Variable Directives
            • Assignment Statements
            • Operators
          • Configuration File Processing
            • The msconfig.cfg Configuration File
            • The ConfigurationSetup.cfg Configuration File
            • The WorkSpaceSetup.cfg Configuration File
            • Organization Configuration Files
            • The User Configuration File
            • The WorkSpace Configuration File
            • The WorkSet Configuration File
            • The Role Configuration File
            • Debugging Configuration Files
          • DGN WorkSet and WorkSet Configuration Files
            • Changing the WorkSet's Root
            • Changing the Location of DGN WorkSet (DGNWS) Files
          • WorkSet Templates
          • Typical Configuration Scenario
      • Managing Your Configuration
        • To Find the Location of Your Active WorkSpace and WorkSets
        • About Configuration Window
        • Supplied Sample WorkSets
        • Sharing an Existing OpenBuildings Designer Configuration
        • Working with Configuration Variables
          • To Modify User-Level Configuration Variables
          • To Set a Path Configuration Variable
          • To Set a Directory Configuration Variable
          • To Set a Filename Configuration Variable
          • To Set a Keyword Configuration Variable
          • To Edit a Configuration Variable
          • Using Configuration Variables in Key-ins
          • Configuration Variables Dialog
            • Edit Configuration Variable Dialog
            • New Configuration Variable Dialog
            • To Define a New Configuration Variable Using the New Configuration Variable Dialog
          • User Configuration Variables
            • Data Files Configuration Variables
            • Extensions Configuration Variables
            • Operation Configuration Variables
            • Primary Search Paths Configuration Variables
            • Seed Files Configuration Variables
            • Uncategorized Configuration Variables
      • OpenBuildings Configurations
        • Building Designer Category Variables
        • Building Architecture Category Variables
        • Building Electrical Category Variables
        • Building Mechanical Category Variables
        • Building Structural Category Variables
        • OpenBuildings Designer Configuration Variables
          • OpenBuildings Designer Directory Layouts
          • Base Paths
          • Units System
          • User Interface
          • WorkFrames
          • Structure Property Catalog
          • Materials
          • Classification
          • Shapes
          • Plates
          • Mechanical Fasteners
          • Welds
          • Bracing
          • Handrails
          • Joists
          • Stairs
          • Dispatch Cells
          • User Parts
          • Concrete Modeling
          • Rebar Modeling
          • Connections
          • EEDs
          • Position Flags
          • Details
          • North Arrows
          • Elevation Flags
          • Partlist
          • Exchange
          • Rebar Application
          • SMC Column Grids
          • Miscellaneous Data Files
        • DataGroup System Category Variables
        • IFC Category Variables
        • Generative Components Category Variables
        • Energy Services Category Variables
      • Customizing the User Interface
        • Tools, Toolboxes, and Tasks
          • Using Tasks and Workflows
          • Customizations in DGN Libraries
            • To Open a Configured DGN Library from the Customize Dialog
          • Importing Customizations
        • Tools
          • Tool Properties
          • Working with Custom Tools
            • To Add a Tool
            • To Add Tool Properties
            • To Delete Tool Properties
            • To Select an Icon for a Tool
            • To Add a Template to a Tool
            • To Add to a Tool a Key-in That Runs an Application
            • To Add to a Tool a Key-in That Links to a Website
            • To Add Tool Settings to a Tool
            • To Make a Tool Visible Only in Certain Situations
            • To Rename a Tool
            • To Copy a Tool
            • To Move a Tool
            • To Move a Tool Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Tools
            • To Delete a Tool
        • Toolboxes
          • Toolbox Properties
          • Working with Custom Toolboxes
            • To Add a Toolbox
            • To Change a Toolbox's Properties
            • To Rename a Toolbox
            • To Copy a Toolbox
            • To Move a Toolbox
            • To Move a Toolbox Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Toolboxes
            • To Sort the Contents of DGN Files or Toolboxes
            • To Delete a Toolbox
            • To Customize a Standard Toolbox
            • To Open a Custom Toolbox in a Floating Toolbox
            • To Open a Custom Toolbox in a Floating Toolbox Using the Customize Dialog
            • To Open a Custom Toolbox in a Floating Menu
        • Tasks
          • Workflows
          • Task and Workflow Properties
          • Working with Custom Tasks and Workflows
            • To Add a Task
            • To Add a Workflow
            • To Rename a Task or Workflow
            • To Add Tools to a Task or Workflow
            • To Copy a Task or Workflow
            • To Reference a Task or Workflow in Another Task or Workflow
            • To Move a Task or Workflow
            • To Move a Task or Workflow Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Tasks or Workflows
            • To Sort the Contents of DGN Files, Tasks, or Workflows
            • To Find the Properties of a Tool Used by a Task or Workflow
            • To Open a Task or Workflow in a Floating Toolbox
            • To Open a Task or Workflow in a Floating Menu
            • To Delete a Task or Workflow
            • To Select an Icon for a Task or Workflow
        • Main Tasks
          • Main Task Properties
          • Working with Main Tasks
            • To Add a Main Task
            • To Rename a Main Task
            • To Add Tools to a Main Task
            • To Assign a Main Task to a Task
            • To Copy a Main Task
            • To Move a Main Task
            • To Move a Main Task Using Cut and Paste
            • To Reorder Main Tasks
            • To Sort the Contents of a Main Task
            • To Find the Properties of a Tool Used by a Main Task
            • To Open a Main Task in a Floating Toolbox
            • To Open a Main Task in a Floating Menu
            • To Delete a Main Task
        • Context Menus
          • Context Menu Properties
          • Working with Custom Context Menus
            • To Add a Context Folder
            • To Add a Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Set the Location of a Context Menu or Menu Item in the Right-Click Menu
            • To Add a Tool or Toolbox to a Context Folder or Context Menu
            • To Add an Icon to a Context Menu Item
            • To Add a Key-in to a Context Menu Item
            • To Display or Hide a Context Folder, Menu, or Menu Item
            • To Enable or Disable a Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Add a Menu Mark to a Context Menu Item
            • To Hide a Standard Context Menu Item
        • Explorer Context Menus
          • Explorer Context Menu Properties
          • Working with Explorer Context Menus
            • To Add a Explorer Context Folder
            • To Add an Explorer Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Set the Location of an Explorer Context Menu or Menu Item in the Right-Click Menu
            • To Add a Tool or Toolbox to an Explorer Context Folder or Context Menu
            • To Add an Icon to an Explorer Context Menu Item
            • To Add a Key-in to an Explorer Context Menu Item
            • To Display or Hide an Explorer Context Folder, Menu, or Menu Item
            • To Enable or Disable an Explorer Context Menu or Menu Item
            • To Add a Menu Mark to an Explorer Context Menu Item
            • To Hide a Standard Explorer Context Menu Item
        • Icons
          • To Import an Icon from an MDL Resource, DLL, EXE, DGN, or DGNLib File
          • To Import an Icon from a Bitmap File
          • To Import an Icon from an ICO File
          • To Customize a Standard Product Icon
          • To Delete an Icon
        • Importing Custom Tools, Toolboxes, and Menus
        • Customize Dialog
          • Customize Dialog, Tools Tab
          • Import BMP Dialog
          • Customize Dialog, Tasks Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Main Tasks Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Context Menus Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Explorer Context Menus Tab
          • Customize Dialog, Icons Tab
          • Define Icon for Tool Dialog
        • Docking Preferences for Docked Dialogs
        • Function Key Menus
          • To Modify a Function Key Definition
          • To Delete a Function Key Definition
          • Function Keys Dialog
        • Capturing Screen Images
          • To Capture Part or All of a Screen
          • To Capture the Entire Screen
          • To Capture a Rectangular Area Inside a View
          • To Capture the Contents of a View
          • To Capture the Contents and Border of a View
          • To Capture the Entire Screen with a Pull-Down Menu
          • To Capture the Window That Has the Input Focus
          • Screen Capture Dialog
            • Capture Screen Output Dialog
        • Digitizing Tablet Menus
          • Attaching and Activating Tablet Menus
            • To Attach and Activate a Tablet Menu
            • To Activate a Cursor Button Menu
          • Selecting Menu Items
            • To Select a Tool, View Control, or Key-in Using a Tablet Menu
            • To Select a Tool View Control, or Key-in Using a Cursor Button Menu
          • Deactivating Menus
            • To Deactivate a Tablet Menu
            • To Deactivate a Cursor Button Menu
          • Sample Menus
          • Customizing Tablet Menus
            • To Create or Modify a Tablet Menu
        • Screen Menus
          • Creating a Simple Screen Menu
            • To Create a Simple Screen Menu
            • To Open and Use a Screen Menu
          • Opening Screen Menus
          • Menu Settings Dialog
            • To Specify the Actions Associated with a Graphic Element
          • Using Context Sensitivity with Visibility Expressions
            • To Create a Context Sensitive Screen Menu
          • Edit Key-in Associated with Element
            • To Associate a Key-in to a Graphic Element
            • To Remove a Key-in Associated with a Graphic Element
          • Edit Associated Command
          • Place Icon Element
            • To Place an Icon on a Graphic Element
        • Action Strings
      • Migrating Legacy Configuration
        • To Migrate Legacy Configuration
        • Configuration Migration Wizard
        • Configuration Assistant
          • To Migrate a V8i Configuration
      • (Technology Preview) Migrating DWG Folders to OpenBuildings Designer Configuration
        • (Technology Preview) DWG WorkSet Wizard
          • To Migrate DWG Folders to CONNECT Edition Configuration
      • V7 File Migration and Support
        • To Save the Open DGN File as a V7-Format Design File
        • To Enable V7 Workmode
      • Directory Structure
    • The Level System
      • Managing Levels
        • Creating and Deleting Levels
          • To Create a New Level
          • To Copy Levels to a Different File
          • To Delete a Level
          • To Delete All Unused Levels
          • To Import Levels
          • To Export Levels
        • Updating Selected Levels
          • To Update Selected Levels
          • To Update Selected Levels in Multiple Target Files
        • Level Usage Tab
          • To View the Level Usage of a Level
        • Modifying Level Attributes
          • To Rename a Level
          • To Set Up Level Symbology
          • To Set Up Display Overrides for Level Symbology
          • To Adjust Level Properties
          • To Sort Levels by Column Headings
        • Using Filters
          • To Define a Named Filter
          • To Define a Filter on-the-fly Using the Level Manager Dialog
          • To Combine Filters Using a Filter Group in the Level Manager Dialog
          • To Define a Filter on-the-fly Using the Level Display Dialog
          • To Save an on-the-fly Filter to a Named Filter from Level Display
          • To Delete a Named Filter
        • Showing/Hiding Columns of Information
          • To Toggle On/Off Columns of Information
        • Performing Operations Across DGNs and Levels
          • Multiple Target Selection
            • To Select Multiple Targets
          • Merge Names
            • To Turn On Merge Names
          • Linked Trees Between Level Manager and Level Display
            • To Turn On the Link Tree Selection Property
          • Adjusting Level Symbology in Level Manager
            • To Change Level Symbology Across Multiple Target Files
      • Level Key-ins
        • Level Key-in Format
          • Set Level Name, Number, and Description Key-ins
          • Modify Level Attributes Key-ins
          • Key-ins to Modify Elements on a Level
          • Miscellaneous Level Key-ins
      • Basic Reference Manipulation
        • Loading Reference Filters
          • To Activate the Loading of Reference Filters
        • Copy and Paste Levels Within the Open File and Reference Attachments
          • Open File to Open File Copy
            • To Create a Copy of a Level in the Open File
          • Open File to Reference Copy
            • To Copy Level Attributes from the Open File to Attached References
          • Reference to Reference Copy
            • To Copy Level Attributes from Attached Reference to Attached Reference
          • Reference to Open File Copy
            • To Copy Level Attributes from Attached Reference to the Open File
      • Sharing Level Definitions
        • To Manually Attach a Level Library
        • To Detach a Level Library
        • Resynchronizing DGN File Levels with Library Levels
          • To Resynchronize DGN File Level Definitions with Their Level Library Sources
          • To Activate Automatic Resynchronization of Level Attributes of Reference and Library Levels
      • Levels Configuration Variables
    • Creating Sheet Models for Drawing Production
      • Scaling the Sheet Border to Fit the Design
        • Creating a Drawing by Scaling the Border to Fit the Design
      • Scaling the Design to Fit the Sheet Border
        • Creating a Drawing with a 1:1 Border, and Scaling the Design
      • Customizing Sheet Sizes in the sheetsizes.def File
      • Associating Border Attachments to Sheet Seed Models
        • To Associate a Border Attachment to a Sheet Seed Model
        • To Associate a Border Attachment to a Sheet Seed Model Using the Properties Dialog
        • Sheet Composition Toolbox
    • Building DGN Libraries
      • Cells in DGN Libraries
        • Using Multiple Cell Libraries
          • To Attach a Cell Library That Is in the Cell Library List
      • Levels in DGN Libraries
      • Display Styles in DGN Libraries
        • To Apply a Display Style to One or More Views
        • Display Style Render Modes and Options
        • Standard Display Styles
        • Thematic Display Styles
          • Thematic Display Dialog
            • Thematic Display Dialog, Display Tab
            • Thematic Display Dialog, Legend Tab
        • Display Rules
          • Conditions for Display Rules
          • Actions for Display Rules
          • Examples of Display Rules
          • Display Rules Dialog
            • To Create a Display Rule Set and Add Display Rules
          • Generate Display Rules Dialog
          • Condition Editor Dialog
            • To Add Conditions to a Display Rule
        • Create, Copy, and Delete Display Styles
        • Appearance of Reference Display Styles in Active Model
        • Display Styles Dialog
        • Background Dialog
          • Background Dialog Gradient Tab
          • Background Dialog Image Tab
          • Background Dialog Ground Plane Tab
      • Line Styles in DGN Libraries
        • Copying Line Style Definitions
          • To Copy Line Style Definitions from One Line Style Library to Another
        • Line Style Components
          • To Define a Line Style
          • To Change the Component to Which a Line Style Definition Is Directly Linked
        • Working with Stroke Pattern Components
          • To Create a Stroke Pattern Component (by Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Create a Stroke Pattern Component (Without Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Modify a Stroke Pattern Component
          • To Delete a Stroke Pattern Component
        • Working with Point Symbol Components
          • To Create a Point Symbol Component (by Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Create a Point Symbol Component (Without Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Modify a Point Symbol Component
          • To Delete a Point Symbol Component
          • To Create a Point Symbol
        • Working with Compound Components
          • To Create a Compound Component (by Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Create a Compound Component (Without Adapting an Existing Component)
          • To Modify a Compound Component
          • To Delete a Compound Component
        • Name ID and Line Styles
      • Multi-line Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Text Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Dimension Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Detailing Symbol Styles in DGN Libraries
      • Drawing Seeds in DGN Libraries
        • Creating Customized Drawing Seeds
          • To Create a Custom Drawing Seed for a Section Callout
          • Customized Drawing Seeds for Detail Callouts
      • Element Templates in DGN Libraries
        • Working with Template Groups
          • To Add a Template Group
          • To Rename a Template Group
          • To Copy a Template Group
          • To Move a Template Group
          • To Reorder Template Groups
          • To Delete a Template Group
        • Working with Element Templates
          • Template Properties
          • Template Properties for Terrain Models
          • Element Templates Dialog
            • Define Active Point Dialog
            • Import XML Data from File Dialog
            • Export XML Data Dialog
            • Generate HTML Report Dialog
        • To Add a Template
        • To Add Template Properties
        • To Add Material Properties
        • To Delete Template Properties
        • To Rename a Template
        • To Copy a Template
        • To Move a Template
        • To Reorder Templates
        • To Delete a Template
        • To Update Local Templates in the Open DGN File
        • To Update Selected Elements in the Open DGN File
        • Importing and Exporting Element Template Data
          • To Import Template, Custom Tool, and Custom Menu Data from an XML File
          • To Export Template, Custom Tool, and Custom Menu Data into an XML File
          • To Generate an HTML Report on Templates and Customizations in the Open DGN File
    • Managing WorkSet Data with Explorer
      • Introduction to Explorer
      • Browsing and Managing File Content
        • Managing File Content from Explorer
          • To Apply a Saved View from the Explorer Dialog File Tab
      • Exploring Link Sets in Explorer
        • Selecting a Link Set
        • Viewing Information in a Link Set
          • To Browse an Existing Link Set
          • To Add a File Link to the WorkSet Link Set
          • To Open a Link in the Active Link Set
        • Adding Links to Elements
          • To Add a Link to an Element on-the-fly
          • To Add a Link to an Element
          • To Add a Link to an Element Using Right-Click
          • To Link an Element with a Model from the Models Dialog
          • To Link an Element with a Saved View from the Saved Views Dialog
          • To Link an Element with a Reference from the References Dialog
          • To See if There Are Links Attached to an Element
          • To See if There are Links Attached to an Element from the Properties Dialog
          • To Open a Link Attached to an Element
          • To Delete a Link from an Element
        • Adding Links to Detailing Symbols
        • Properties of Links and Folders
          • To View a Link or Folder's Properties
          • To Change the Target File or Folder of a Linked File or Folder
          • To Change the Target Address of URL Link or Key-in Link, or Target Path of a Link Set Link
      • Managing Link Sets in Explorer
        • Working with Link Sets
          • To Create a Link Set
          • To Copy a Link Set
          • To Import a Link Set from Another File
          • To Rename a Link Set
          • To Delete a Link Set
        • Create New Link Set Dialog
      • Creating Links in Explorer
        • File Types to Which You Can Link
          • Linking to Content Within Files
            • DGN, DWG, and DXF Files
            • Microsoft Word Documents
            • Microsoft Excel Workbooks
            • Adobe PDFs
            • Folders
        • Creating Links to Files, Contents of Files, and Folders
          • To Create a Link to a File Using Drag-and-Drop from Windows Explorer
          • To Create a Link to a File Using the Create Links Dialog
          • To Create a Link to the Contents of a File
          • To Create a Link to a Folder Using Drag-and-Drop from Windows Explorer
          • To Create a Link to a Folder Using the Create Link Icon
        • Creating Links to Websites, E-mail Addresses, Key-ins, and Link Sets
          • To Create a Website Link
          • To Create an E-mail Link
          • To Create a Key-in Link
        • Creating Links to Configuration Variables
          • To Create a Configuration Variable Link
          • Link to Configuration Variable with Filtering (Harvested Folders)
            • To Create a Harvested Folder of All Sheet Models in a WorkSet
            • Resource Filters
          • Project Administrator's Common Use of Harvested Files
          • User's Common Uses of Harvested Files
        • Link Target Dialog
        • Create Link Dialog
        • Configuration Variable Link Dialog
        • Add Link to Element Dialog
        • Using Markers and Mini Toolbar for Links
          • To Open a Link
          • To Edit the Properties of a Link from the Mini Toolbar
          • To Remove a Link
        • Mini Toolbar for Links
      • Managing Links in Explorer
        • Organizing Links and Folders
          • To Add a Folder to a Link Set
          • To Rename a Link or a Folder
          • To Move a Link or a Folder
          • To Copy a Link or a Folder Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
          • To Copy a Link or a Folder Using Copy and Paste
          • To Refresh All Links in the Explorer Dialog Links Tab
          • To Delete a Link or a Folder
        • Validating Links
          • To Validate a Link or All Links Within a Folder
        • LINKS SELECT
          • To Select All Links in the Open DGN File
          • To Select All Invalid Links in the Open DGN File
          • To Select All Valid Links in the Open DGN File
      • Viewing and Managing Items with Explorer
        • Overview of Business Data
        • Displaying Items in the Model
          • To Zoom to an Item
          • To Turn On Transparency
          • To Isolate an Item
        • Working with Items Properties in the Model
      • Managing Shared Resources with the Explorer Dialog
      • Querying Data in Explorer
        • To Conduct Simple Search
        • To Conduct Criteria Search
        • To Conduct Advanced Search
        • To Edit the Saved Search Criteria
        • To Save a Query
        • To Open a Saved Query
        • To Save the Search Result as a Report Definition
        • To Delete the Search Results in Explorer
        • Advanced Search Dialog
      • Working with Sheet Index
        • To Add a Sheet to the Sheet Index
        • To Place the Sheet Index as a Table
        • To Remove a Sheet from the Sheet Index
        • Manage Sheet Index Dialog
        • To Add a Custom Property to the Sheet Index
      • Explorer Dialog
        • Explorer Dialog File Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Items Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Resources Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Sheet Index Tab
        • Explorer Dialog Links tab
        • Explorer Settings Dialog
      • Details Dialog
        • Find and Replace Dialog
        • Select Sort Order Dialog
        • Show Properties Dialog
      • Printing Sheets and Links in Explorer
        • To Print Sheets in a Sheet Index
    • Design History
      • Recording and Browsing Design History
        • What Is Design History?
        • Using Design History
          • To Start Using Design History
          • To Commit Changes as a Revision
        • Change Tracking Toolbox
        • Design History Toolbox
          • Commit Changes
            • To Commit Changes as a Revision
          • Restore Elements
          • Show Design History Tool
        • Design History Dialog
        • Element Changes Dialog
        • Revision Properties Dialog
        • Initialize History Dialog
        • Design History Delete
        • Choose Revisions (to Combine) Dialog
        • Set Revision Number Dialog
        • HISTORY MANAGE SET REVISIONFORMAT
          • To Set Revision Number Format for the Open DGN File
          • To Remove Revision Number Format for the Open DGN File
        • HISTORY MANAGE SHOW REVISIONFORMAT
          • To View the Design History Revision Number Format
        • HISTORY GOTOMODEL
      • Restoring Recorded Changes
        • To Restore a Specific Revision Number
        • To Restore a Specific Revision Number with a Fence
        • To Restore from Multiple Revisions
        • To Restore Elements from Multiple Revisions
        • To Return a Design to a Prior State
      • Using Design History in Projects
        • Using Design History in Projects
        • Revision Level Changes
          • To Restore Design History by Revision Number with a Fence or Selection Set
        • Element Level Changes
          • To Display Changed Elements
          • To Restore Elements from a Specific Revision
          • To Review the Change History of an Element
          • To Change the Active Model to the Model That Contains the Selected Element
        • Finding Design Changes
          • To Isolate History by Fence or Selection
          • To Filter the Design History List
          • To Display Revisions in References
          • To Zoom to Changes
        • Controlling Design History Settings
          • To Delete Design History
          • To Retire Design History
          • Choose Revisions (to Retire) Dialog
          • Setting Revision Number Display Format
            • Syntax for Revision Number Display Format
            • Examples of Revision Number Display Format Values
            • AA and AB Rules
        • Auditing Design History Transactions
          • To Audit a Design History Transaction
          • Design History Audit Trail Dialog
        • Tagging Design History
          • To Add a Tag
          • To Delete a Tag
          • Design History Tags Dialog
      • Design History Configuration Variables
    • External Database Interface
      • Managing Non-Graphical Data
        • Associating Elements to Non-Graphical Data
        • Tag to Database Converter
        • What Is the Database Interface?
        • Why Use the Database Interface?
        • What Is a Relational Database?
        • Why Use a Relational Database?
        • Database Server
          • Supported Database
        • Selection Factors
        • Database Product Families
          • Oracle
            • Oracle Product Descriptions
          • ODBC Database Interface
          • OLE DB Database Interface
            • Using Oracle Data Provider (ODP) With OLEDB and BUDBC Connections
      • Connecting to Databases
        • Setting Up the Database Interface
          • Connecting to ODBC
            • To Set Up the ODBC Interface
            • To Connect to an ODBC Database from the Connect to Database Dialog
            • To Connect to an ODBC Database from the Product Properties Dialog
          • Connecting to Oracle
            • Setting Up Oracle
            • To Set Up the GIS Example Database
            • To Connect to an Oracle Database from the Connect to Database Dialog
            • To Connect to an Oracle Database from the Product Properties Dialog
            • Windows Notes
          • Connecting to an OLE DB Data Source
            • Setting Up OLE DB
            • To Create a UDL File in Windows
            • To Create a UDL File in OpenBuildings Designer
            • To Edit a UDL File
            • To Connect to an Existing OLE DB Data Source
          • Connecting to BUDBC
            • To Connect to a BUDBC Database
          • MS_LINKTYPE
            • OLEDB Configuration Variables
            • Copying Elements with Attached Linkages
        • Database Configuration Variables
        • Troubleshooting Database Connections
        • Connect to Database Dialog
        • Key-in to Disconnect a Database
      • Linking Database Rows to Elements
        • Database Tools Available in OpenBuildings Designer
        • Visual SQL Query Builder
          • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog Overview
          • Building Simple SELECT Statements
            • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 1
            • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 2
            • Joining Tables
              • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 3
              • To Use the Visual SQL Query Builder to Build a Query: Example 4
          • Creating Linkages Using the Visual SQL Query Builder
            • To Link a Database Row to a Graphic Element
          • Reviewing Database Attributes
          • Database Form Dialogs
            • To Create a New Form Dialog Containing All Items
            • To Perform a Review from a Form Dialog
            • Locating Linked Elements
              • To Display the Design Element Linked to One of the Records
            • Opening, Editing, and Saving Form Dialogs
              • To Save or Customize the Form Generated from the Visual SQL Query Builder
              • To Open a Saved Form
              • To Open a Saved Form by Using a Key-in
        • Using SQL
          • Opening and Saving Query Statements
            • To Open a Query Statement
            • To Save a Query Statement
          • SQL Statements
            • SELECT SQL Statement
            • UPDATE SQL Statement
            • DELETE SQL Statement
            • INSERT SQL Statement
            • CREATE TABLE SQL Statement
            • DROP SQL Statement
            • COMMIT SQL Statement
            • ROLLBACK SQL Statement
          • Specific SQL Window Key-ins
          • Using the SQL Window
            • To Open the SQL Window
            • To Submit a SQL Statement
          • Command Files
            • To Create a Command File
            • To Submit a SQL Statement Stored in a Command File
            • Alternative Method to Submit a SQL Statement Stored in a Command File
          • Manually Committing SQL Statements
            • To Activate the Mode in which OpenBuildings Designer Does Not Automatically Commit SQL Statements
            • To Explicitly Request OpenBuildings Designer to Commit Statements When AUTOCOMMIT Is Set to OFF
            • To Undo (Negate) the Effect of All Statements to the Last Commit Point
            • To Reactivate the Default Mode
        • Creating Tables
          • To Create a Table
          • To Add a Table to the MSCATALOG
        • MSCATALOG Table
          • MSCATALOG Structure
          • Creating and Maintaining MSCATALOG
            • To Create the MSCATALOG Table
            • To Create an Attribute Table in the Database
            • To Add a Table to the MSCATALOG Table
            • To Delete a Table from the MSCATALOG Table
            • To Drop a Table from the Database
            • Database Setup (MSCATALOG) Dialog
              • Add Table Dialog
        • Database Tools
        • Creating Linkages
          • To Create Linkages
          • Defining the Active Entity
            • To Define the Active Entity Graphically by Using the Database Tool
            • To Directly Define the Active Entity by Key-in
            • To Define an Active Entity from a Seed Row
            • Editing the Active Entity
              • To Edit the Active Entity by Using an SQL UPDATE Command
          • Setting Linkage Mode
            • To Set Linkage Mode
          • Attaching Linkages to Cell Libraries
          • Database Dialog
      • Querying and Maintaining the Database
        • Reviewing Attributes
          • To Change the Selection Criteria
          • To Check the Selection Criteria for All Tables (SQLREVIEW Values for All Tables in MSCATALOG)
          • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, Select Tab
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, Where Tab
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, GroupBy Tab
            • Visual SQL Query Builder Dialog, OrderBy Tab
            • Select Table Dialog
            • Form Dialog
            • Visual SQL Data Browser Dialog
        • Displaying Database Attributes in the DGN File
          • Displaying Attributes
          • To Create a Displayable Attribute Type
          • To Modify a Displayable Attribute Type
        • Detaching Linkages
        • Verifying Linkages
          • Verify Linkages Dialog
            • Verify Linkages Dialog Icons
      • Generating Reports
        • Report Tables
          • To Generate Report Tables
          • To Check the Report Table Names for All Tables Listed in MSCATALOG
          • To Change a Report Table Name Specification
        • Fence Filters
          • To Discard Previously Defined Fence Filter Specifications and Disable Fence Filter Selection
          • To Define a Fence Filter and Enable Fence Filter Selection
          • To Highlight Elements in a Fence Using a VBA Macro
        • Report Formatting and Output
      • Database Interface Reference
        • Database Toolbox
          • Connect to Database Tool
          • Open Verify Linkages Tool
          • Open Visual Query Builder Tool
          • Attach Active Entity Tool
            • To Attach the Active Entity to an Element
          • Show Linkage Mode
            • To Display the Linkage Mode
          • Show Active Entity Tool
            • To Display the Active Entity
          • Define Active Entity Graphically Tool
            • To Set a Database Row as the Active Entity
          • VSQL Review Database Attributes of Element
            • To Review a VSQL Database Record
          • Review Database Attributes of Element Tool
            • To Review the Database Attributes of an Element
          • Detach Database Linkage
            • To Detach Database Rows from an Element
          • Attach Displayable Attributes Tool
            • To Designate a Displayable Attribute Text Node
          • Load Displayable Attributes Tool
            • To Load a Displayable Attribute Text Node
            • To Load a Displayable Attribute on Use Fence Mode
          • Generate Report Table Tool
            • To Generate a Report Table
        • ACTIVE DATABASE (DB=)
          • To Connect OpenBuildings Designer to an Oracle Database
          • To Connect OpenBuildings Designer to ODBC
          • To Check the Name of the Database to Which OpenBuildings Designer is Connected
        • ACTIVE ENTITY (AE=)
          • To Define the Active Entity
        • ACTIVE REPORT (RS=)
          • To Name a Report Table
          • To Display the Active Report Table Names in the SQL Window
        • ACTIVE REVIEW (RA=)
          • To Select Which Row Can Be Reviewed
          • To Display the Active Review SELECT Statements in the SQL Window
        • DEFINE SEARCH (DS=)
          • To Specify and Activate a Fence Filter
          • To Display the Current Fence Filters in the SQL Window
          • To Disable All Fence Filters
        • EDIT AE
          • To Edit the Active Entity
        • FIND (FI=)
          • To Select a Row and Set It as the Active Entity
        • SESSION AUTOCOMMIT [OFF|ON]
        • SESSION DEBUG [OFF|ON]
          • List Database Transaction Details
          • To Discontinue the Transaction Log
        • SET DATABASE
          • To Review and Modify the MSCATALOG Table
        • SQL
        • SQL Window
        • Cell Link
          • To Attach a Linkage to a Cell(s)
          • To Detach Linkages from a Cell(s)
        • Cell Link Dialog
    • Using DWG and Other File Formats
      • MicroStation for AutoCAD Users
        • User Interface and Basic Concepts
        • Drawing and Modeling
          • To Use a Selection Set with a Command
          • To Create the Equivalent of an Overlay
          • To Create Overlays When Saving a DGN File to DWG
        • Generating Drawings and Visualization
          • To Place Text Using a Specific Font
      • Working with DWG Data
        • Introduction to Working with DWG Data
          • The DGN and DWG File Formats
          • Strategies for Working with DWG Data
            • Working with a DGN File, Then Saving to a DWG File
            • Working with DWG Files in Your Product
          • Planning Your Project
        • RealDWG and Object Enablers
        • Working in DWG Workmode
          • Product Functionality in DWG Workmode
          • Setting the Workmode to DWG
            • To Set the DWG Workmode at User Level
          • Managing DWG Settings
        • DWG Workmode Capability Variables
          • To Enable or Disable a Function Using a Configuration File
          • Workmode.cfg syntax
            • Workmode Variables
            • Operators
            • Prefixes
            • Capability Variables
        • Saving to DWG Files
          • Saving to Other File Formats
            • To Save the Open File as a DWG File
            • To Save the Open File to a V7/V8 DGN File
          • Saving DGN Elements to DWG Files
          • Using the Batch Converter
            • To Perform a Batch Conversion
            • To Set Up a Batch Conversion Job
            • To Process a Batch Conversion Job
            • Batch Convert Dialog
            • Using Drag-and-Drop Feature with Batch Conversion
              • To Drag Files from Windows Explorer
              • Using Drag-and-Drop Feature to Reorder Tasks
            • Copying Files from Source Directories
            • Saving and Recalling Batch Conversion Jobs
              • To Save the Job Setup to a Batch Conversion Job File
              • To Load a Saved Batch Conversion Job Setup
              • To Load a Saved Batch Conversion Job Setup Using a Key-in
            • Command Line Batch Conversion
              • To Run a Saved Batch Conversion Job from the System Command Line
          • Remapping Data to Other File Formats
            • To Create a Remapping CSV File
            • To Use a Remapping CSV File When Saving to Another Format
            • Using the Remapping Spreadsheet
            • Using Remapping Qualifiers
            • Understanding the Remapping CSV Format
              • Levels Section
              • Colors Section
              • Weights Section
              • LineStyles Section
              • Fonts Section
              • Cell Name Mapping Table
        • Working with DWG Files
          • To Open a DWG File
          • DWG Open Options dialog
            • DWG Open Options Dialog, Basic
            • DWG Open Options Dialog, Advanced
            • DWG Open Options Dialog, Line Weights
          • To Create and Open a New DWG File
          • To Create a DGN Seed File Containing DWG Standards
        • Sharing DGN and DWG Data
          • Models
          • References
            • Working with References That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
              • Merging References When Saving to a DWG File
              • Working with Nested References
              • Using Live Nesting in a DGN File That Will Be Saved to DWG Format
                • To Attach a Reference with Live Nesting
              • Defining Overlay Attachments
            • Working in DGN Files with Attached DWG Data
            • Working with References in DWG Workmode
          • Cells
            • Working with Cells That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
            • Working with DWG Blocks
              • To Place Shared Cells (Blocks) from a DWG File
              • To Place Cells from a List of DWG Files
              • To Export Blocks/Shared Cells from the Open File to a Cell Library
            • Working with Cells in DWG Workmode
            • Understanding Element Symbology in Cells
          • Tags
            • Creating Tags in DWG Workmode
          • Levels
          • Text Styles and Fonts
            • Working with Text Styles and Fonts That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
              • Converting Bentley Fonts to AutoCAD Fonts
                • To Save a Bentley Font to an AutoCAD Font
              • Specifying the Remapping of Angular and Diameter Dimensioning Symbols
            • Working with Text Styles and Fonts in DWG Workmode
            • Column Text
          • Fields
          • Enter Data Fields
          • Units
            • Working with Units in Files That Will Be Saved to DWG
              • Direct method — To Set the Units in a DGN File to Be Saved as DWG
            • Setting the Units When Opening and Editing DWG Files
              • Modifying Units in DWG Workmode
                • To Modify Units in DWG Workmode
              • Setting Units to Design Center Units
              • Setting Explicit Units Values
              • Responding to the DWG/DXF Units Alert Box
            • Working with a DGN File with Attached DWG Data
          • Dimension Styles and Settings
            • Working with Dimension Styles in Files That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
              • Understanding Tool Settings and Terminator Settings
            • Working with Dimension Styles in DWG Workmode
          • Line Styles
            • Working with Line Styles That Will Be Saved to DWG Files
            • Working with Line Styles in DWG Workmode
          • Multi-line Styles
          • Line Weights
          • Line Strings
          • Colors
          • Patterning and Hatching
          • Classes
          • Annotative Objects
          • Multileaders
          • Tables
          • Underlays
          • Wipeout Objects
          • Autodesk Architectural Desktop and Bentley AutoPLANT Objects
          • DWG File Properties
          • CTB and STB Files in Pen Tables
            • To Import a CTB Plot Style
            • To Import STB Plot Styles
            • To Save a CTB or STB File to a Pen Table
          • DWG 2007 Surfaces
          • DGN-DWG Terminology
        • DWG- and DXF-related Configuration Variables
          • DWG- and DXF-Related Configuration Variables
          • DWG/DXF Open-Specific Configuration Variables
          • DWG/DXF Save-Specific Configuration Variables
        • Troubleshooting
          • Troubleshooting — Using DWG Files in the Product
          • Troubleshooting - Saving a DGN File to a DWG File
        • Using AutoCAD Commands
          • Supported AutoCAD Commands
          • Using a Command Prefix
          • Using a PGP File
      • Exchanging Data Using Other File Formats
        • Introduction to Exchanging Data
          • General Data Exchange Information
            • Basic Terminology
            • Choosing a Translation
            • Opening a 3D File
            • Keeping Units and Measurements Correct
            • Using Settings Files
              • To Attach a Settings File Other Than the Default
              • To Save the Current Import Settings
              • To Save the Current Export Settings
              • To Save a New Import Settings File
              • To Save a New Export Settings File
            • Log File
              • To Specify an Alternate Log File
            • Versions Supported
          • General Data Exchange Procedures
            • Opening Files in Other Formats
              • To Directly Open a File in Another Format
              • To Interactively Import a File in Another Format
            • Saving Files in Other Formats
              • To Directly Save a DGN File in Another Format
              • To Interactively Export a DGN File to Another Format
        • IGES File Exchange
          • JAMA-IS IGES Translator
          • Import/Export IGES
            • Importing Dimension Elements
              • To Exclude the MicroStation Dimension Element
            • Exporting Dimension Elements
              • To Override IGES Dimension Entities
          • IGES Entities
          • IGES File Organization
          • Issues That Affect IGES Import and Export
            • Converting IGES Subfigure Names
              • To Convert a Subfigure Name to a Cell Name
            • Converting IGES Text
              • To Convert an IGES Font to a MicroStation Font
            • Converting IGES Line Styles
          • Issues That Affect IGES Import
            • Keeping Coordinate Units Correct
            • IGES Levels
              • To Convert IGES Levels to OpenBuildings Designer Levels
            • IGES Drawing Sheets and Viewing Visibility
          • Issues That Affect IGES Export
            • Excluding IGES Entities
            • Alternate Entities to Use When Exporting Excluded IGES Entities
          • Exporting CALS-Compliant IGES Files
            • Settings Files for CALS Support
              • To Export CALS Class I-Compliant IGES Files
              • To Export CALS Class II-Compliant IGES Files
          • Converting IGES Entities to MicroStation Elements
          • Converting MicroStation Elements to IGES Entities
          • IGES Translation Errors and Warnings
            • IGES Import and Export Errors
            • IGES Import Errors
            • IGES Export Error
            • IGES Import and Export Warnings
            • IGES Import Warnings
            • IGES Export Warnings
          • IGES Parser/Verifier
          • Import IGES File Dialog
            • IGES Import Settings Dialog
            • Solids Import Settings Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Cell Names Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Exclude IGES Entities Dialog
            • Exclude MicroStation Elements Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Text Fonts Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Levels Dialog
            • (Import IGES) Line Styles Dialog
          • Export IGES File Dialog
            • IGES Export Settings Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Cell Names Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Exclude IGES Entities Dialog
            • (Export IGES) Text Fonts Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Levels Dialog
            • (IGES Export) Line Styles Dialog
        • Translation - IGES Configuration Variables
        • Parasolid XMT File Exchange
          • To Import a Parasolid File
          • To Export a Parasolid File
          • Import Parasolid XMT File Dialog
          • Export Parasolid XMT File Dialog
        • ACIS SAT File Exchange
          • To Import an ACIS SAT File
          • To Export an ACIS SAT File
          • Import ACIS SAT File Dialog
          • Export ACIS SAT File Dialog
        • CGM File Exchange
          • To Import a CGM File
          • To Export a CGM File
          • Import CGM File Dialog
            • CGM Import Settings Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Text Fonts Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Levels Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Line Styles Dialog
            • (CGM Import) Weights Dialog
          • Export CGM File Dialog
            • CGM Export Settings Dialog
            • Font-Text Style Mapping Dialog
            • Line Style-Linetype Mapping Dialog
            • CGM Reference Files Settings Dialog
            • (CGM Export) Weights Dialog
        • Translation — CGM Configuration Variables
        • STEP AP203/AP214 File Exchange
          • To Import a STEP File
          • To Export STEP Data
          • Import STEP AP203/AP214 File Dialog
            • AP203/AP214 Import Settings dialog
          • Export STEP AP203/AP214 File Dialog
            • AP203/AP214 Export Settings Dialog
          • Boundary Representation Data Exchange and Healing
          • Notes Regarding STEP AP203/AP214 Translation
        • Translation - Step Configuration Variables
        • VRML World Files
          • To Export a View to a VRML World File
          • Viewing VRML World Files
          • VRML Exporting and Viewing Hints
          • Export VRML World File Dialog
            • Export VRML World File Dialog, File Options Tab
            • Export VRML World File Dialog, Image Options Tab
        • STL File Exchange
          • To Import an STL File
          • To Export an STL File from the View
          • To Export an STL File Using Clip Volumes
          • Import STL File Dialog
          • Export STL File Dialog
        • Using IFC Files
          • To Import an IFC File
        • Using 3DM Files
          • To Import a 3DM File
          • OpenNurbs File Settings Dialog
        • Exporting to SVG Format
          • To Export to an SVG File
          • Export SVG Dialog
        • Using FBX Files
          • To Import an FBX File
          • To Export an FBX File
          • FBX Open File Settings Dialog
          • FBX Export Settings Dialog
        • Using OBJ Files
          • To Export Geometry to an OBJ File
          • OBJ Open File Settings Dialog
          • OBJ Export Settings Dialog
        • Using SketchUp Files
          • SketchUp File Texture Maps
          • To Import a SketchUp (.skp) File
          • To Export Geometry to a SketchUp (.skp) File
          • SketchUp (SKP) Export Dialog
        • Using GIS Files
          • To Import a GIS File
          • To Open a GIS File
          • To Attach a GIS File as a Reference
        • Exporting to Collada (.dae) Format
          • To Export Geometry to a Collada (.dae) File
          • Collada Export Settings Dialog
        • Exporting U3D Files
          • To Export a U3D File
        • Using 3DS Files
          • 3DS Open File Settings Dialog
        • Using JT Files
          • Exporting JT Files
            • To Export a DGN File to the JT File Format
            • JT Export Settings
              • To Save JT Export Settings
              • To Attach a JT Export Settings File
            • JT Exporter Dialog
              • JT Exporter Dialog, File Options Tab
              • JT Exporter Dialog, JT Options Tab
          • Importing JT Files
            • To Import a JT File
            • JT File Settings Dialog
        • RFA File Support
          • RFA Import Options Dialog
        • Exporting to Vue (.vob) Format
          • To Export to a VOB File
          • Vue Export Settings Dialog
      • Exchanging Data with Other Applications
        • Copying and Pasting Using the Clipboard
          • Copying to the Windows Clipboard
            • To Copy Elements to the Clipboard
          • Pasting from the Clipboard
            • Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Links
              • To Paste Elements, Text, or Linked Text from the Clipboard
              • To Paste Elements, Text, or Linked Text from the Clipboard Using Paste Special
              • To Start the Application That Is the Source of Linked Text in the Model
              • To Paste a Bitmapped Graphic in the Model
              • DDE Links
                • Link Manager Dialog
            • Pasting Rich Text Format (RTF)
              • To Paste RTF Text into OpenBuildings Designer
              • To Paste RTF Text as an OLE Embedded Document into OpenBuildings Designer
            • Pasting Audio Notes
              • To Paste an Audio Note
              • To Play an Audio Note
            • Pasting Animation Sequences
              • To Paste an Animation Sequence
              • To Play an Animation Sequence
            • Paste Special Dialog
            • Paste OLE Dialog
        • Using View Objects
          • Sending Views to Other Applications
            • To Serve a View Object
            • To Capture a View Object
            • To Capture a Product’s View Object Using DDE
          • Editing View Objects in Other Applications
            • To Embed a View Object in a Container Using OLE2
            • To Edit an Embedded View Object in the Container
            • To Edit a Linked View Object in the Container
          • Sending Key-ins to the Product Through a DDE Link
            • To Send a Key-in to the Product via a DDE Link from an Application
            • Sample DDE Conversation
        • MDL LOAD OLESERVE
          • To Load the OLE2 Server
        • OLESERVE VIEWCOPY [view_number]
          • To Capture a View Object
        • Using OLE Container
          • Linking and Embedding Objects in the Product
            • To Link or Embed Another Application's Document by Pasting the Document by Its Size
            • To Link or Embed Another Application's Document by Pasting the Document by Two Corner Points
            • Limitations When Linking and Embedding from Other Applications
          • Editing and Updating Linked and Embedded Objects
            • To Update Linked Objects
            • To Update All Linked Objects in a DGN File
          • Insert Object
            • Insert Object Dialog
            • Change Icon Dialog
          • Update Links
          • Links
            • Links Dialog
            • OLECNTR Insert Dialog
    • Geo-Coordination
      • Geographic Coordinate Systems
        • Using a Geographic Coordinate System
          • Editing Coordinate Systems
            • To Create and Define a User Coordinate System Library
            • To Create and Edit a User Coordinate System
          • Applying a Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) to Multiple Design Files
          • Enabling Coordinate System Readout
            • Active Coordinate System Readout
          • Longitude and Latitude Readout
          • Grid to Ground Coordinate System Transformations
            • Grid to Ground Reduction to the Ellipsoid
            • Projecting Ellipsoid Points to a Map Using a Map Projection
          • Defining Custom Datums that Enable Specifying Grid Shift Files
            • To Define a Custom Datum that Allows Specifying a Grid Shift File
            • Backward Compatibility for User Defined Datums with Grid Shift Files
          • To Select a GCS
          • To Select a Geographic Coordinate System from the Library
          • To Add a Geographic Coordinate System to the Favorites Folder
          • To Delete a Geographic Coordinate System from the Favorites Folder
          • To Add a Subfolder to the Favorites Folder
          • To Delete a Subfolder from the Favorites Folder
          • To Create a Geographic Coordinate System from Placemarks
          • To Select a Geographic Coordinate System from an Attached Reference
          • To Set the GCS in an Attached Reference
          • To Select a Geographic Coordinate System from an Unrelated Design
          • To Delete a Geographic Coordinate System from the Active Model
        • Reprojecting Design Data
          • To Set Reprojection Settings
          • Vertical Datum
            • To Change the Vertical Datum of a GCS
        • GeoReferencing
          • To Geolocate a Reference
        • Workflow for Using Custom Coordinate Systems
          • Using Custom Coordinate Systems
        • Using Longitude and Latitude Coordinates
        • Local Transforms
          • Workflow for Local Transforms
          • Local Transforms and Pushing or Pulling Geographic Coordinate Systems to or from Reference Attachments
        • Using Global Positioning System (GPS) Devices with OpenBuildings Designer
          • To Interact with a GPS Device
          • To Interact with Windows Location Services
          • To Place a Line String Along the Trail of the GPS Device as It Moves
          • To Enter a Data Point at the Current GPS Position
          • To Center the Active View at the Current GPS Position
          • NMEA Sentences Used by OpenBuildings Designer
          • GPS Recorder
            • To Use the GPS Recorder to Record a GPS Session
            • To Use the GPS Recorder to Record a GPS Session from Windows Location Services
            • To Play and Interact with a Recorded GPS Session
        • Using Google Earth™ Tools
          • Defining Geographic Location
          • Exporting Models to Google Earth
          • Support for Collada (.dae) Files
          • Viewing Models with Google Earth
          • Support for Textured Models
        • Geographic Coordinates Configuration Variables
        • Geographic Toolbox
          • Select Geographic Coordinate System
        • Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
        • Geographic Coordinate System Properties Dialog
        • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog
          • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog, Library Tab
          • Select Geographic Coordinate System Dialog, Search Tab
        • Geographic Coordinate System From Placemarks Dialog
        • Geographic Coordinate System From Reference Dialog
        • Set Geographic Coordinate System In References Dialog
        • Reprojection Settings Dialog
        • Global Positioning System (GPS)
        • Global Positioning System Dialog
          • Global Positioning System Dialog, Settings Tab
          • Global Positioning System Dialog, Status Tab
          • Global Positioning System Dialog, Position Tab
        • Export Google Earth (KML) File
          • To Export Geometry to Google Earth
        • Capture Google Earth Image
          • To Capture a Google Earth Image
        • Define Placemark Monument
          • To Create a KML File from Google Earth
        • Synchronize Google Earth View
          • To Match the Google Earth View to the Model View
        • Follow Google Earth View
          • To Match the Active View to the Google Earth View
        • Google Earth Settings Dialog
        • Play Camera Animation in Google Earth
          • To Play a Camera Animation in Google Earth
        • Open Google Maps
          • To Open a Geographic Location in Google Maps
      • Choosing a Projection
        • Geographic Coordinate Systems Fundamentals
        • Mapping Earth Surfaces
          • Azimuthal Projections
          • Cylindrical Projections
          • Transverse Cylindrical Projections
          • Oblique Cylindrical Projections
          • Conic Projections
        • Distortion Due to Projection
      • Projections Supported
        • Standard Projections
          • GeoGraphic Latitude/Longitude
          • Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
          • State Plane (SPCS)
          • Military Grid Reference Systems
        • Projections for Cones
          • Albers Equal-Area Conic
          • Bipolar Conic
          • Equidistant Conic
          • Krovak
          • Lambert Conformal Conic
          • Polyconic
          • Modified Polyconic
          • Bonne Conic
        • Projections for Cylinders
          • Cassini
          • Danish System 1934/1945
          • Eckert 4 (Eckert IV)
          • Eckert 6 (Eckert VI)
          • Equidistant Cylindrical
          • Mercator
          • Mercator with Scale Reduction
          • Miller
          • Mollweide
          • New Zealand
          • Normal Equal Area Cylindrical
          • Oblique Mercator Projection and Variations
          • Swiss Oblique Cylindrical Projection
          • Hungarian EOV Projection
          • Transverse Equal Area Cylindrical
          • Transverse Mercator (TM)
          • Ordnance Survey Transform 1997/2002
        • Projections for Planes (Azimuthal)
          • Azimuthal Equal Area
          • Gnomonic
          • Azimuthal Equidistant
          • Azimuthal Equidistant with Elevated Ellipsoid
          • Stereographic (Snyder)
          • Oblique Stereographic
          • Polar Stereographic
          • Polar Stereographic with Standard Latitude
          • Orthographic
        • Other Common Projections Supported
          • Homolsine
          • Non-Earth
          • Robinson
          • Sinusoidal
          • Van Der Grinten
      • Projection Characteristics
        • Mercator
        • Oblique Mercator
        • Transverse Mercator (Very Common)
        • Equidistant Conic
        • Lambert Conformal Conic
        • Albers Equal-Area Conic
        • Polyconic
        • Bipolar Oblique Conic Conformal
        • Sinusoidal
        • Eckert 4
        • Eckert 6
        • Van der Grinten
        • Azimuthal Equidistant
        • Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area
        • Orthographic
        • Stereographic
        • Gnomonic
      • Datum Shifts
        • Datum Shift Methods
        • Geodetic Data Catalog Files
          • Names/Extensions for Geodetic Catalog Files
          • Path Names for Geodetic Catalog Files
          • Density for Geodetic Catalog Files
          • Fallback Specification for Geodetic Catalog Files
          • Adding a New Grid Shift Override File
    • Ensuring Standards Compliance
      • Introduction to the Standards Checker
      • Using the Standards Checker
        • Defining Standards Checker Settings
          • To Create Standards Check Settings
          • Standards Checker Configuration Variables
        • Running the Standards Checker Interactively
          • Running an Interactive Standards Check
        • Generating Standards Checker Reports
          • Generating a Standards Check Report
        • Reporting Template Standards Checks in Named Groups
          • To Check Element Templates and Send Results to a Named Group
        • Running Standards Checks on an Individual File
          • To Set Up and Run a Standards Check on an Individual File
        • Running Standards Checks as a Batch Process
          • To Set Up and Run a Standards Check as a Batch Process
          • Syntax for Running Standards Checks in the Batch Process Utility
        • Standards Checker Dialog
        • Standards Checker Settings Dialog
        • Level Checker Settings Dialog
        • Text Style Checker Settings Dialog
        • Dimension Style Checker Settings Dialog
        • Element Template Checker Settings Dialog
        • Line Style Checker Settings Dialog
  • AccuSnap and AccuDraw
    • Tentative Snaps
      • Tentative Snap Points
        • AccuDraw and Tentative Snap Points
        • Snapping to Tentative Points on Elements
          • To Set the Snap Mode via the Status Bar
          • To Set the Snap Mode via the Locks Dialog
          • To Set the Snap Mode via Key-in
          • Multi-Snaps
            • Multi-snap Settings Dialog
            • To Define a Multi-Snap
            • To Set a Multi-Snap from the Status Bar
          • To Set the Snap Mode Override via the Status Bar
          • Effect of Snap Modes
          • Locate Tolerance
          • Snapping to Cells
          • Element Keypoints
            • To Enable Snapping
            • To Change the Number of Element Keypoints on Each Element Segment
        • Using Tentative Points
          • To Enter a Tentative Point (Manually) to Preview a Data Point
          • Using AccuSnap to View a Tentative Point Location and Place a Data Point There
          • To Manually Snap a Tentative Point to an Element at a Keypoint
          • To Snap a Tentative Point to an Element When More than One Element Lies at the Desired Snap Point
    • Using AccuSnap
      • Turning AccuSnap On or Off
      • AccuSnap Settings
        • General AccuSnap Settings
        • AccuSnap Element Settings
        • AccuSnap Feel Settings
        • AccuSnap Settings Dialog
        • AccuSnap Settings Dialog, General Tab
        • AccuSnap Settings Dialog, Elements Tab
        • AccuSnap Settings Dialog, Feel Tab
        • Snap Mode Toolbox
      • AccuSnap and Snap Mode Settings
        • AccuSnap and the Near Snap Point
          • To Select a Near Snap Point (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Keypoint Snap
          • To Select a Keypoint Snap Point (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the MidPoint Snap
          • To Select the Midpoint of an Element (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Center Snap
          • To Select the Center Point of an Element (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Origin Snap
          • To Select the Origin Point of an Element (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Bisector Snap
          • To Select the Bisector of an Element (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Intersect Snap
          • To Select the Intersection Point of Two Elements (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Tangent and Tangent Point Snaps
          • To Select the Tangent Snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
          • To Select the Tangent Point Snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
        • AccuSnap and the Perpendicular Snap and Perpendicular Snap Point
          • To Select the Perpendicular Snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
          • To Select the Perpendicular Point snap Location on an Element (with AccuSnap)
      • AccuSnap Working with Multi-Snaps
    • Working with AccuDraw
      • A Simple Example of Using AccuDraw
      • Activating and Deactivating AccuDraw
      • AccuDraw's Compass
        • To Change the Color of the AccuDraw Frame
        • To Change the Fill Color of the AccuDraw Compass
        • To Change the Colors of AccuDraw's X and Y Axes, or Its Indexing Highlight
      • AccuDraw's Drawing Plane
        • Drawing Plane Coordinate Systems
          • To Switch Between Rectangular and Polar Coordinate Systems
      • The AccuDraw Window
      • AccuDraw Settings Dialog
        • AccuDraw Settings Dialog, Operation Tab
        • AccuDraw Settings Dialog, Display Tab
        • AccuDraw Settings Dialog, Coordinates Tab
      • Controlling and Using AccuDraw
      • Previewing and Constraining Data Points
        • How AccuDraw Reacts to Pointer Movement
        • AccuDraw’s Tolerance Setting
          • To Enter Rectangular Coordinates Using AccuDraw
          • To Enter a Polar Coordinate Using AccuDraw
        • AccuDraw’s Previous Distance Recall
        • Recalling Previous AccuDraw Values
        • AccuDraw Settings Manipulation
      • AccuDraw and the Popup Calculator
        • To Use the Pop-up Calculator
        • Simple Operations for the Pop-up Calculator
        • Advanced Uses of the Pop-up Calculator
      • AccuDraw's Shortcut Key-ins
        • To Constrain the Pending Data Point to a Drawing Plane Axis
        • To Interactively Enter the Distance of the Dynamic Element
        • To Interactively Lock the Angle of a Dynamic Element
      • Unit Roundoffs and Their Effect on AccuDraw
        • To Round Off the Values Displayed in AccuDraw's X, Y, Z, and Distance Fields as the Pointer Moves
        • To Cancel Distance Roundoff
        • To Round Off the Values Displayed in the AccuDraw's Angle Field as the Pointer Moves
        • To Cancel Angle Roundoff
      • Moving the AccuDraw Compass
      • AccuDraw and the Tentative Point
        • To Create an Offset from an Element, Along the X or Y Axis
        • To Create an Offset from an Element, Along both X and Y Axes
        • To Create an Offset from Two Elements
      • AccuDraw's Drawing Plane Orientation
        • Rotate AccuDraw Axes
          • To Quickly Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes
      • AccuDraw and Auxiliary Coordinate Systems (ACS)
        • To Project Points onto a Rotated Plane
      • Using Shortcut Snap Modes with AccuDraw
      • AccuDraw's Effect on Various Tools
        • To Define an Arc Segment Tangent to the Previous Segment
      • Complete List of AccuDraw Shortcut Key-ins
      • Precision Input Key-ins
        • To Enter Single Precision Input Key-in
        • To Enter Multiple Precision Input Key-ins
        • To Enter a Data Point at Specific Coordinates in the Design Plane
        • To Enter a Data Point at a Distance from the Last Tentative or Data Point and Angle Relative to the View X-axis
        • To Enter a Data Point at Distances Along the Design Plane Axes from the Last Tentative or Data Point
        • To Enter a Data Point at Distances Along the View Axes from the Last Tentative or Data Point
        • Precision Input of Relative Coordinate Values
          • To Move a Vertex in a Line String to a Z Value of 10
        • Syntax Notes for the XY Key-in
  • Creating Drawing Elements
    • Setting the Active Element Attributes
      • What Are Element Attributes?
      • Color
        • To Set the Active Color
        • To Set the Active Color Using a True Color Value
        • To Set the Active Color Using a Color Book
        • To Set the Active Color with a Key-in
        • Color Tables
          • To Customize a Color Table
          • To Interpolate Colors
          • To Duplicate a Color Elsewhere in the Table
          • To Individually Modify a Color
          • Color Table Dialog
            • Modify Color Dialog
              • Modify Color Dialog, True Color Tab
              • Modify Color Dialog, Color Book Tab
          • Color Interpolation Dialog
        • Color Books
          • To Create a Color Book
          • To Modify a Color in a Color Book
          • To Rename a Color in a Color Book
          • To Delete a Color from a Color Book
          • To Export a Color Book
          • To Import a Color Book
          • Color Book Editor Dialog
        • Colors Configuration Variables
      • Line Weight
        • To Set the Display Widths for Element Line Weights
      • Line Style
        • To Set the Active Line Style from the Attributes Toolbox
        • To Set the Active Line Style From the Line Styles Dialog
        • To Set the Active Line Style with a Key-in
        • To Set the Active Global Line Style Scale Factor for Custom Line Styles
        • Line Style Modifiers
          • To Use a Custom Line Style
        • Activating Line Style Modifiers
          • To Override the Starting or Ending Width for Each Dash Stroke in Elements Placed with the Active Line Style
          • To Apply a Scale Factor to All Displayable Characteristics of the Active Line Style
          • To Shift or Adjust Stroke Patterns Differently than Specified in the Active Line Style Definition
        • Standard Line Styles
        • Line Styles Dialog
        • Line Style Editor Dialog
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Stroke Pattern Attributes Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Line Stroke Pattern Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Point Symbol Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Selected Stroke or Vertex Section
          • Line Style Editor Dialog, Sub-Components Section
          • Create Point Symbol Dialog
          • Manage Line Style Definitions Dialog
        • Raster Custom Line Styles
        • Raster Line Style Example
      • Other Element Attributes
        • Fill
          • To Set the Active Fill Type and Color
          • To Set the Active Fill to a Gradient
          • To Add Color Keys to a Gradient Fill
          • To Reposition a Color Key on a Gradient Fill
          • To Change the Color of a Color Key in Gradient Fill
          • To Delete Color Keys from a Gradient Fill
          • To Turn Fill On or Off in a View in One or More Views
          • To Turn Fill On or Off in All Open Views
        • Class
        • Element Transparency
          • To Set the Active Element Transparency
          • To Modify the Element Transparency
        • Element Priority
          • To Set the Active Element Priority
          • To Modify the Element Priority
        • Element Template
          • To Set the Active Element Template
          • To Associate or Lock an Active Element Template before Placing an Element
        • Matching the Active Attribute Settings to Element Attributes
          • To Change an Active Attribute Setting to Match the Corresponding Attribute of an Existing Element
          • To Change the General Active Element Attribute Settings to Match the Attributes of an Existing Element
          • Using Matching Tools
            • Match All Element Settings
              • To Match an Element's Attributes
              • To Match an Element's Attributes With Key-in
            • Match Element Attributes
              • To Match an Element's Level and Symbology Attributes (Those That Are On in the Tool Settings Window)
              • To Match an Element's Level and Symbology Attributes
              • To Match an Element's Level and Symbology Attributes Using AccuSnap
              • To Match Individual Element Attributes
              • To Match Individual Element Attributes Using AccuSnap
    • Base Geometry
      • Base Geometry Toolbox
      • Points Toolbox
        • Place Active Point
          • To Place the Active Point
        • Construct Points Between Data Points
          • To Construct Active Points Between Data Points
        • Project Active Point Onto Element
          • To Project the Active Point onto an Element
        • Construct Active Point at Intersection
          • To Construct an Active Point at an Intersection
        • Construct Points Along Element
          • To Construct Active Points Along an Element
        • Construct Active Point at Distance Along Element
          • To Construct the Active Point at a Distance Along an Element
      • PLACE POINT STRING <CONTINUOUS | DISJOINT>
        • To Place a Continuous Point String
        • To Place a Disjoint Point String
      • Linear Elements Toolbox
        • Place SmartLine
          • To Place a Chain of Connected Line Segments and Arc Segments
        • Place Line
          • To Place a Line
        • Place Stream Line String
          • To Place a Stream Line String
        • Place Freehand Sketch
          • To Place a Freehand Line
        • Place Point or Stream Curve
          • To Place a Point Curve
          • To Place a Stream Curve
        • Construct Angle Bisector
          • To Construct an Angle Bisector
        • Construct Minimum Distance Line
          • To Construct a Minimum Distance Line
        • Construct Line at Active Angle
          • To Construct a Line That Intersects a Line Segment at the Active Angle
      • Polygons Toolbox
        • Place Block
          • To Place a Rectangular Shape
        • Place Shape
          • To Place a Polygonal Shape
        • Place Orthogonal Shape
          • To Place an Orthogonal Shape
        • Place Regular Polygon
          • To Place a Regular Polygon with the Radius Keyed In
          • To Place a Polygon with the Radius Defined Graphically
          • To Place a Polygon by Defining an Edge
      • Arcs Toolbox
        • Place Arc
          • To Place an Arc by Its Center
          • To Place an Unconstrained Arc by Three Points
        • Place Half Ellipse
          • To Place a Half Ellipse
        • Place Quarter Ellipse
          • To Place a Quarter Ellipse
        • Modify Arc Radius
          • To Modify an Arc's Radius
          • To Modify an Arc's Radius without Changing the Center or Sweep Angle
        • Modify Arc Angle
          • To Modify an Arc's Sweep Angle
        • Modify Arc Axis
          • To Modify an Arc's Axis
      • Ellipses Toolbox
        • Place Circle
          • To Place a Circle by Its Center
          • To Place a Circle by Defining Three Points on It's Circumference
          • To Place a Circle by Its Diameter
        • Place Ellipse
          • To Place an Ellipse by Center and Edge
          • To Place an Ellipse by Edge Points
          • To Place an Ellipse by End Points
    • Isometric Drawing
      • To Set the Isometric (Drawing) Plane
      • To Force Each Data Point to Lie on the Isometric Plane
      • To Configure the Pointer for Isometric Drawing
      • Isometric Toolbox
        • Place Isometric Block
          • To Place an “Isometric” Block
        • Place Isometric Circle
          • To Place an “Isometric” Circle
    • Using Curves
      • Point Curves
      • B-spline Curves
        • Methods by Which a Curve Is Calculated
          • Least Squares by Tolerance
          • Least Squares by Number
          • Catmull-Rom
        • B-spline Curve Settings
          • B-spline Curve Order
          • B-spline Curve Closure
          • 3D and B-splines Dialog
        • Special-Purpose 2D B-spline Tools
      • Composite Curves
      • Creating Any Conceivable Curve
        • To Place a Predefined Curve
        • To Select Another Curve from the Resource
        • To Edit Values in the Equation That Defines a Curve
        • To Define a Curve's Formula
        • Sample Curve Formulas
        • Function Format for Curves
        • Deriving a Curve from an Existing Curve
      • Curves Toolbox
      • Create Curves Toolbox
        • B-spline by Points
          • To Place a B-spline Curve by Entering Data Points
          • To Construct a B-spline Curve by Selecting an Element
        • B-spline by Tangents
          • To Create a B-spline Curve that Passes Through a Set of Data Points with Interactively Specified Tangent Directions
          • To Create a B-spline Curve that Passes Through the Vertices of Existing Elements and Whose Tangent Directions Correspond to the Elements' Directions
        • Composite Curve
          • To Place a Composite Curve
        • Interpolation by Arcs
          • To Place an Arc Interpolation by Entering Data Points
          • To Construct an Arc Interpolation by Selecting an Element
        • Conic Curve
          • To Place a Conic Section
        • Spiral Curve
          • To Place a Spiral
        • Helix Curve
          • To Place a Helix
    • Using Multi-Lines
      • Defining Multi-Lines
        • To Define a Multi-Line
        • To Add a New Profile to a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Copy a Profile of a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Delete a Profile from a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Adjust a Component Line's Offset
        • To Give a Component Line Attributes That Override the Active Element Attributes
        • To Add Color Fill to a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Delete a Component Line from a Multi-Line Definition
        • To Define a Start Cap for a Multi-Line
        • To Define an End Cap for a Multi-Line
        • To Define Multi-Line Joints
      • Multi-Lines Toolbox
        • Place Multi-line
          • To Place a Multi-Line
        • Match Multi-line Definition
          • To Match the Active Multi-Line Definition
        • Change Multi-line
          • To Change a Multi-Line to the Active Multi-Line Definition
        • Drop Multi-line
          • To Convert a Multi-Line to Its Components
          • To Drop Multi-Line Elements in the Fence Contents
        • Construct Closed Cross Joint
          • To Construct a Closed Cross Joint
        • Construct Open Cross Joint
          • To Construct an Open Cross Joint
        • Construct Merged Cross Joint
          • To Construct a Merged Cross Joint
        • Cut Single Component Line
          • To Cut a Single Component Line
        • Cut All Component Lines
          • To Cut All Component Lines
        • Construct Closed Tee Joint
          • To Construct a Closed Tee Joint
        • Construct Open Tee Joint
          • To Construct an Open Tee Joint
        • Construct Merged Tee Joint
          • To Construct a Merged Tee Joint
        • Construct Corner Joint
          • To Construct a Corner Joint
        • Uncut Component Lines
          • To Uncut a Single Component Line
          • To Uncut All Component Lines
        • Multi-line Partial Delete
          • To Delete Part of a Multi-Line
        • Move Multi-line Profile
          • To Move a Multi-Line's Work Line
          • To Move One of a Multi-Line's Component Lines
        • Edit Multi-line Cap
          • To Change a Multi-Line's End Cap
      • Dropping Multi-Lines
        • To Drop a Multi-Line
      • Multi-Line Styles
        • To Create a Multi-Line Style
        • To Save a Multi-Line Style
        • To Save All Multi-Line Styles
        • To Copy a Multi-Line Style
        • To Rename a Multi-Line Style
        • To Delete a Multi-Line Style
        • To Reset a Multi-Line Style
        • To Import a Multi-Line Style
        • To Update a Multi-Line Style from a DGN Library
        • To Set a Multi-Line Style as the Active Multi-Line Style
        • Multi-line Styles Dialog
          • Multi-line Styles Dialog Icons
          • Multi-line Styles Dialog, Profiles Tab
          • Multi-line Styles Dialog, End Caps and Joints Tab
          • Remap Multi-line Elements Dialog
    • Using Cells
      • Using Cells in 3D
      • Cells Toolbox
        • Place Active Cell
          • To Place the Active Cell
          • To Place Content from a Web Page as a Cell
        • Web-Drop Settings Dialog
        • Select and Place Cell
          • To Select and Place a Cell
        • Define Cell Origin
          • To Define a Cell Origin
        • Replace Cells
          • Replacing Parametric Cells
          • To Update Cells from the Active Cell Library
          • To Replace Cells Individually or Globally
          • To Replace Individual or Multiple Cells Inside a Fence
          • To Individually Replace Cells Containing User Data
          • To Replace Cells from the System Command Line
        • Place Cell Index
          • To Create and Place a Cell Index
        • ANNOTATIONSCALE
          • To Select All Elements That Use Annotation Scale
      • Cell Library Dialog
        • Create Cell Dialog
        • Update Parametric Cell
          • To Update a Parametric Cell in a DGN with a Newer Version Having Updated Item Type and Parametric Information
          • To Place a Parametric Cell Containing Updated Versions of the Current Item Type Libraries in a DGN
        • Extract Cell Model
      • Cells Configuration Variables
      • Hatching and Patterning
        • Controlling the Display of Patterns
          • To Turn the Display of Patterns On or Off in One or More Views
          • To Turn the Display of Patterns On or Off in All Open Views
        • Placing Patterns in the Design
        • Associative Patterns
        • Snappable Patterns
        • Excluding Areas Inside a Patterned Area from Patterning
        • Patterning Disjointed Regions
        • Cells Used for Patterning
          • Pattern Cells Supplied with the Product
          • Guidelines for Creating Pattern Cells
      • Patterning Toolbox
        • Hatch Area
          • To Hatch the Area Inside a Closed Element
          • To Hatch the Area Between Multi-Line Components
          • To Hatch a Fenced Area
          • To Hatch the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
          • To Hatch the Difference Between Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Enclosed by Bounding Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Containing Nested Elements Within the Bounding Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Bounded by Intersecting Segments of Elements
          • To Hatch an Area Defined by Data Points
        • Crosshatch Area
        • Pattern Area
          • To Pattern the Area Inside a Closed Element Using a Cell
          • To Pattern the Area Inside a Closed Element Using a Pattern from a PAT File
          • To Pattern the Area Between Multi-Line Components
          • To Pattern a Fenced Area
          • To Pattern the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
          • To Pattern the Difference Between Elements
          • To Pattern an Area Enclosed by Bounding Elements
          • To Pattern an Area Defined by Data Points
          • To Replace a Pattern Applied to an Area
          • To Modify the Settings for a Pattern Applied to an Area
        • Linear Pattern
          • To Pattern a Linear Element
        • Show Pattern Attributes
          • To Display the Angle and Scale of a Pattern Element
        • Match Pattern Attributes
          • To Match the Active Pattern Settings to Those of an Existing Pattern Element
        • Change Pattern
          • To Change an Existing Pattern to the Current Settings
        • Drop Associative Pattern
          • To Drop an Associative Pattern or Hatching
        • Delete Pattern
          • To Delete Patterning
    • Drawing Aids
      • Measure Toolbox
        • Measure Distance
          • To Measure the Linear Distance Between Two Data Points
          • To Measure the Distance Along an Element
          • To Measure Perpendicular Distance from an Element
          • To Measure Perpendicular Distance from a Segment of an Element
          • To Measure the Minimum Distance Between Elements
          • To Measure the Maximum Distance Between Elements
          • To Measure the Minimum Distance to a Surface (3D Only)
          • To Measure Elements in a Reference Considering the Reference Scale
        • Measure Radius
          • To Measure an Element's Radius
        • Measure Angle Between Lines
          • To Measure the Angle Between Two Lines
        • Measure Length
          • To Measure the Length of an Element(s)
        • Measure Area
          • To Measure the Area and Perimeter of One Element
          • To Measure the Area Defined by a Fence
          • To Measure the Area of the Intersection or Union of Closed Elements
          • To Measure the Area of the Difference Between Elements
          • To Measure the Area of Touching Elements or Whose Endpoints Are Within the Maximum Gap
          • To Measure an Area Defined by Data Points
        • Measure Volume
          • To Measure Volume
      • Mass Properties Window
        • Mass Properties Window, Basic Properties
      • Locks
        • Lock
        • Unlock
      • Locks Toolbox
      • Locks Dialog
        • Locks Dialog, Snap Section
        • Locks Dialog, Axis Section
        • Locks Dialog, Unit Section
        • Locks Dialog, Isometric Section
      • Using Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
        • Controlling the Display of the ACS Triad
          • To Turn On or Off the Display of the ACS Triad in One or More Views
          • To Turn On or Off the Display of the ACS Triad in All Open Views
        • Activating Auxiliary Coordinate Systems (Without Using AccuDraw)
          • To Define an ACS in a 2D Model by Typing the Origin
          • To Make a Previously Defined ACS the Active ACS
          • To Define an ACS by Data Points in a 2D Model
        • Importing Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
          • To Import an ACS
      • ACS Toolbox
        • Define ACS by Element
          • To Define an ACS by an Element
        • Define ACS by Points
          • To Define an ACS with Data Points
        • Define ACS by View
          • To Define an ACS That is Aligned with a View
        • Define ACS by Reference
          • To Define an ACS That is Aligned with a Reference
        • Rotate ACS
          • To Rotate the Active ACS
        • Move ACS
          • To Move the Active ACS
        • Apply ACS to Selected View
          • To Apply an ACS to a Selected View
        • Select ACS
          • To Select and Attach an ACS
      • Setting the Active Point
        • To Designate a Zero-Length Line as the Active Point
        • To Designate a Character as the Active Point
        • To Designate a Cell as the Active Point
      • Digitizing
        • Setting Up to Digitize
        • Digitizing Tablet Partitioning
          • To Change the Default Digitizing and Screen Partitions on the Tablet Surface
        • Placing Monument Points
          • To Place Monument Points That Associate Points on the Hard Copy With Points in the Design Plane
        • Tools for Digitizing
        • Panning While Digitizing
        • Digitizing Dialog
  • References, Raster Images, Point Clouds, and Reality Mesh
    • Attaching References
      • To Attach a Single Reference
      • To Attach a Model Reference from the Models Dialog
      • To Attach a Model Reference from the Explorer Dialog
      • To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Saved Views Dialog
      • To Attach a Saved View Reference from the Explorer Dialog
      • Attaching References with Recommended Settings
        • To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
        • To Attach a Model Reference with Recommended Settings Using the Attach Reference Dialog
        • To Attach a Saved View Reference with Recommended Settings
      • Attaching References Coincident to the Active Model
        • To Attach a Reference Coincident
        • To Attach Multiple References from a Single Directory
        • To Attach Multiple References from Multiple Folders
        • To Attach References Interactively by Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
        • To Attach a Model as a Coincident Reference Using Drag-and-Drop Operation
        • To Attach the Active Model to Itself as a Reference (Self-Reference)
      • Attaching References Using Views and Named Boundaries
        • To Attach a Reference by Using Standard Views
        • To Attach a Reference by Using a Named Boundary
        • To Attach a Reference by Using a Saved View
      • Making Portable Reference Attachments
        • To Attach a Model as a Reference Residing in a Directory Specified by a Configuration Variable
      • Locating Attachments
      • Locating Lost Attachments
        • To Update a Reference When OpenBuildings Designer Cannot Locate the File
      • Attaching Remote References
        • To Attach a Remote Reference
    • Reference Update Sequence
      • Adjusting the Update Sequence
        • To Modify the File Update Sequence
        • To Restore the Default Update Sequence
        • To Override the Custom Update Sequence with the Default
    • Working with Attached References
      • Clipping References
        • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Fence
        • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using a Named Fence
        • To Define a Reference Clipping Boundary by Using an Element
        • To Mask a Reference
        • To Selectively Delete Reference Clipping
        • To Define a Reference Front Clipping Plane (3D Only)
        • To Define a Reference Back Clipping Plane (3D Only)
        • Modifying Reference Clip Boundaries and Masks
          • To Adjust a Single Vertex of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
          • To Adjust Multiple Vertices of a Reference Clip Boundary and Mask
      • Manipulating References
        • Using Standard Tools to Manipulate References
        • Using the Reference Tools to Manipulate References
          • To Move a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Move a Reference by Using a Fence
          • To Copy Elements from a Reference to the Active DGN File
          • To Copy References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Copy References by Using a Fence
          • To Scale References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Scale References Selected by Using a Fence
          • To Rotate References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Rotate References by Using a Fence
          • To Mirror References Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Mirror References by Using a Fence
          • To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Horizontal or Vertical Line
          • To Copy and Fold a Reference About a Specified Line
        • Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
          • To Enable Manipulating Masked Area of a Reference
        • Temporarily Activating a Reference for In-Place Editing
          • To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing by Selecting an Element in the Reference
          • To Activate a Reference for In-Place Editing from the References Dialog List
          • To Deactivate a Reference and Release Its Lock
          • To Deactivate a Reference Without Releasing Its Lock
          • To Release the Lock on a Deactivated Reference
        • Manipulating Elements in a Cached Reference
          • To Hide Elements in a Cached Reference
          • To Copy and Manipulate Elements in a Cached Reference
        • Exchanging to a Reference
          • To Exchange to a Reference Selected from the References Dialog List
          • To Exchange to a Reference by Selecting a Referenced Element
          • To Exchange to a Reference from a Key-in by Using the References Dialog
          • To Exchange to a Reference Selected Graphically
          • To Exchange to a Reference by Using a Key-in
      • Setting Reference Presentation
        • To Set Presentation Options for a Reference
      • Reloading References
        • To Reload a Reference
        • To Reload All Attached References
        • To Update Reference Elements in a View
      • Detaching References
        • To Detach References
        • To Detach All References
      • Controlling Reference Settings
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of a Reference
        • To Disable Reference Level Property Changes from Remaining in Effect Across Sessions
        • To Turn On or Off Snapping to Elements in a Reference
        • To Control Whether Elements in a Reference Can Be Identified (for Construction)
        • To Change a Reference's Logical Name or Description
        • Adjusting Reference Colors
          • To Dim All Elements in a Reference
          • To Make All Elements in a Reference the Same Color
        • Reference Transparency
          • To Set Reference Transparency from the Transparency Dialog
          • To Set Reference Transparency from the Adjust Colors Dialog
        • Reference (Display) Priority for 2D References
          • To Set the (Display) Priority for References in a 2D Model
      • Identifying References
        • To Identify a Reference
      • Working with Nested References
        • Modifying Attributes of Nested References
        • Adjusting Nested References Colors
        • Controlling the Reference Color Table
      • Merging References into the Active Model
        • To Merge the Active Model and Attached References
      • References Tools for Drawing Creation
      • Reference Toolbox
      • Attach Reference
      • Set Reference Clip Boundary
      • Set Reference Clip Mask
      • Delete Reference Clip
      • Set Reference Back Clip Plane
      • Set Reference Front Clip Plane
      • Reload Reference
      • Move Reference
      • Copy References
      • Scale References
      • Rotate Reference
      • Mirror Reference
      • Copy Reference By Folding
      • Set Reference Presentation
      • Hidden Line Settings Dialog
        • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, General Tab
        • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Hidden Tab
        • Hidden Line Settings Dialog, Visible Tab
      • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog
        • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, General Tab
        • Cached Visible Edges Settings Dialog, Symbology Tab
      • Detach Reference
      • REFERENCE UPDATE
      • References Key-ins
        • References Key-in Format
        • Reference Settings Key-ins
        • Visible Edges Display Key-ins
        • Miscellaneous References Key-ins
        • Reinstating Level Display On and Off Settings After Switching References Outside the Product
    • Reference Configuration Variables
    • Raster Manager Overview
      • Using Raster Manager
        • Raster Manager Dialog
          • Attach Raster Reference Dialog
          • Save Raster As Dialog
          • Raster Convert Dialog
          • Raster Save As Settings Dialog
          • Cache Manager Dialog
          • Image Server Settings Dialog
          • WMS Map Editor Dialog
            • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
            • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
              • Select Coordinate System Dialog
            • WMS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
            • Servers Manager Dialog
          • WMTS Attachments (Web Map Tile Service)
            • WMTS Map Editor Dialog (Web Map Tile Service)
              • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Map Layers Section
              • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Settings Tab
              • WMTS Map Editor Dialog, Preview Tab
              • Servers Manager Dialog
          • Layer Display Dialog
        • To Show or Hide a Field in the Raster Manager Dialog
      • Printing Raster Images
      • Batch Raster File Conversion
        • Syntax for MSBatch Raster File Conversion
      • Supported Output File Formats
    • Raster Manager Tools
      • Raster Toolbox
      • Raster Display Toolbox
      • Bring to Front
        • To Bring a Raster Image to the Front of the Display
        • To Bring a Raster Image Forward One Position in the Display
      • Send to Back
        • To Send a Raster Image to the Back of the Display
        • To Send a Raster Image Back One Position in the Display
      • Fit to View
        • To Fit All Raster Images to a View(s)
        • To Fit Selected Raster Images to a View(s)
      • Actual Resolution (1:1)
        • To Fit a Raster Image to Its Actual Resolution
      • Contrast/Brightness
        • To Adjust the Contrast/Brightness Display of an Attached Raster File
      • Raster Control Toolbox
      • Attach
        • To Attach a Raster Reference
      • Raster Selection
        • To Select, Interactively, One or More Raster References
      • Transform Raster
        • To Move an Image
        • To Scale an Image
        • To Rotate an Image
      • Move Raster
        • To Move a Raster
      • Scale Raster
        • To Scale an Image Using Active Scale
        • To Scale an Image Using 3 Points Scale
      • Rotate Raster
        • To Rotate an Image to a Specified Angle
      • Mirror Raster
        • To Mirror an Image Using the Mirror Tool
        • To Reverse an Image Using a Mirror Creating a New Output Image
      • Raster Warp
        • To Warp a Raster Reference
      • Clip
        • To Crop a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
        • To Crop a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
        • To Crop a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
        • To Mask an Area of a Raster Image Using an Element to Define the Boundary
        • To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Fence to Define the Boundary
        • To Mask Part of a Raster Image Using a Block to Define the Boundary
      • Modify Clip
        • To Modify a Clipping Polygon
      • Unclip
        • To Delete All Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
        • To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
    • Managing Raster Image Files
      • Raster Image Display
        • Attaching Raster Files
          • To Attach a Raster Reference Based on the Image's Own Positioning Information
          • To Attach a Raster Reference Interactively
        • Selecting Raster Files to Modify or Manipulate
          • To Select One Image in a View
          • To Select Additional Images in a View
          • To Select One Raster Image from the List
          • To Select Additional Raster Images from the List
          • To Select Several Consecutive Raster Images from the List
          • To Deselect Images
          • To Deselect All Images in a View
          • To Deselect All Raster Files from the List
        • Detaching Raster Files
          • To Detach Selected Raster Files
          • To Detach All Raster References
        • Image Server
          • To Set a New Image Server
          • To Attach a File from a Server
        • WMS Attachments
          • To Create a New WMS Attachment
          • To Attach an Existing WMS
        • ECWP Image Server
          • To Attach a File from an ECWP Image Server
        • Bing Maps
          • To Attach Bing Maps
      • Raster Attachment Options Dialog
      • Default Raster Attachment Options Dialog
      • Supported Image Input File Formats
        • Image Formats Supported in Read-Only Mode
      • Controlling the Display of Images in Views
        • To Change the Views in Which an Image Is Displayed
        • Changing the Display Order of Raster Image Files
          • Using the Raster Manager Dialog’s Menus
            • To Bring One or More Images to the Front in the List
            • To Send One or More Images to the Back in the List
            • To Bring One or More Images Forward One Place in the List
            • To Send One or More Images Backward One Place in the List
            • To Change the Display Order in the List Interactively
          • Using the Raster Group of the Attach Tab in the Drawing Workflow
            • To Bring One Image to the Front of the Display in a View
            • To Bring Several Images to the Front of the Display in a View
            • To Send One Image to the Back of the Display in a View
            • To Send Several Images to the Back of the Display in a View
      • Fitting Images to a View
        • To Fit a Single Image to a View
        • To Fit All Images to a View
      • Displaying an Image at Full Resolution
        • To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution with the Actual Resolution (1:1) Tool
        • To Display an Image at Its Full Resolution from the Raster Manager Dialog
      • Changing the Display Characteristics of Raster Images
        • To Change the Contrast or Brightness of an Image
        • To Change the Display Gamma Setting for an Image(s)
      • Raster Images and DWG Workmode
        • Raster Manager and DWG Workmode
        • General Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
        • File-type Dependant Raster Features Disabled in DWG Workmode
        • Supported Raster Image File Types in DWG Workmode
        • Troubleshooting Rasters and DWG Workmode
      • Raster Manager and Binary Workmode
      • Enhanced Dynamic Rubber Bands
    • Modifying Raster File Attachments
      • Clipping Raster Image Files
        • To Crop an Image Interactively
        • To Crop an Image Using an Existing Fence or Closed Element
        • To Mask Part of an Image Interactively
        • Modifying Clipping Polygons
          • To Modify a Raster Clipping Polygon
        • Deleting Clipping Polygons
          • To Delete Selected Clipping Polygons from a Raster Image
      • Moving, Warping, and Resizing Image Files
        • Using the Transform Tool
          • To Rotate an Image Interactively
          • To Scale an Image Interactively
          • To Move an Image Interactively
        • Using the Warp Tool
          • To Match an Image Feature to a Design File Element
      • Image Draping
        • Draping and Rendering
        • 3D Surfaces and Raster Manager
        • Integration with Rendered Objects
        • Draping Supported in Some Products
        • Associating an Image to a 3D Surface
          • Overview of a Draping Process
      • Reprojecting Images
        • Reprojection Workflow
          • Rasters Attached in a Model in a Reference
          • Rasters Attached in the Master Model
        • Changing the Geographic Coordinate System of the DGN
        • Copy and Paste a Raster (including Merge to Master)
        • Applying a GCS to a Raster (Resampling)
        • Editing Tools and Reprojected Rasters
    • Raster Configuration Variables
    • Using Point Clouds
      • Point Cloud Toolbox
        • Point Clouds Dialog
        • Convert Dialog
      • Attaching Point Cloud Data
        • Attach Point Cloud
          • To Attach a Point Cloud
          • To Convert a Point Cloud File
          • To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to a Single POD File
          • To Batch Convert Multiple Point Cloud Files to Individual POD Files
        • Detach Point Cloud
          • To Detach a Point Cloud
          • To Detach a Point Cloud from the Point Clouds Dialog
      • Modifying Point Cloud Data
        • Clip Point Cloud
          • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud Using a Block
          • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Boundary
          • To Apply a Clip to a Point Cloud by Mask
        • Delete Point Cloud Clip
          • To Delete a Clip from a Point Cloud
      • Displaying the Point Cloud Data
        • Point Cloud Styles
        • To Filter the Point Cloud by Classification
        • To Colorize Points by Elevation
        • To Display Point Cloud Data by Intensity
      • Reviewing Point Cloud Data
        • To Visually Inspect the Point Cloud
        • To Change the Size of the Points in a Point Cloud
        • To Measure Distance in a Point Cloud
      • Referencing a Point Cloud
      • Printing a Point Cloud
        • To Print a Point Cloud
    • Reality Mesh Files Support
      • Attach Reality Mesh
        • To Attach a Reality Mesh
        • Scalable Mesh File Support
        • ProjectWise ContextShare Browser
          • ProjectWise ContextShare Dialog
      • Remove Reality Mesh Clipping
      • Reality Mesh Attachments Dialog
      • Reality Model Classification
        • Working with Reality Model Classifiers
        • Attach Classifier to Reality Mesh
          • To Attach Classification to a Reality Mesh
  • 3D Design and Modeling
    • Understanding 3D Models
      • Basic 3D Concepts
        • Design Cube
        • View Volume
          • Display Depth
        • Active Depth
        • Standard Views
        • View Coordinates
        • Perspective Projection
        • Using the Grid in 3D
      • 3D Elements
        • Open 3D Elements
        • 3D Primitives
        • Parametric Solids and Surfaces
        • Free-Form (NURBS) Surfaces
      • Settings That Affect Solids and Surfaces
        • Display of Solids and Surfaces
          • To Change the Default Display of Solids and Surfaces
        • Locate Interiors
          • To Change the Method of Selecting Surfaces
        • Use Optimized Fence Clipping
      • Visible Edges DGN Files
        • To Export a Visible Edges DGN File
        • To Export Multiple Visible Edges DGN Files
        • Input Command File
        • Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables
        • Export Visible Edges Dialog
          • Export Visible Edges Dialog, General Tab
          • Export Visible Edges Dialog, Symbology Tab
      • DWG Workmode and 3D
    • Drawing in 3D
      • Placing Elements in 3D
        • Specifying Whether an Element Encloses Volume
          • To Change an Element from a Surface to a Solid
      • Using AccuDraw in 3D
        • The AccuDraw Window in 3D
        • Orienting the Drawing Plane in 3D
          • Arbitrary Rotations
            • To Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes to Align with the Current View
            • To Interactively Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes
          • The Front, Side and Top Rotations
            • To Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes to Align with the Standard Top, Front, or Side (Right) View
          • Rotating 90° About a Specified Axis
            • To Rotate the Drawing Plane Axes 90° About an Individual Axis
      • Precision Input Key-ins in 3D
      • 3D Data Points and 3D Tentative Points
        • To Define a 3D Point with 3D Data Points or 3D Tentative Points
      • 3D Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
        • ACS Type
        • Using AccuDraw with Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
          • To Save a Drawing Plane Coordinate System
          • To Recall a Saved Drawing Plane Coordinate System
        • Other Ways of Working with Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
          • To Identify an ACS to Make It the Active ACS
      • Manipulating and Modifying Elements in 3D
        • Selecting Elements in 3D
        • Identifying Existing Elements
        • Using a Fence in 3D
      • 3D Printing
      • Parametric Components Dialog
        • Parametric Components Dialog, Named Presentation Tab
          • To Add an Element to a Named Presentation
          • To Remove an Element from a Named Presentation
          • Standard Workflow for Using Named Presentations
        • Parametric Components Dialog, Placement Points Tab
          • To Add a Placement Point to an Element
          • To Remove a Placement Point from an Element
        • Parametric Components Dialog, Perforators Tab
          • To Define a Perforator
          • To Remove Perforator Properties of an Element
          • To Place a Perforator in a Design
          • Standard Workflow for Using Perforators
    • Surface Modeling
      • Creating Surfaces
        • Planar Surface by Points
          • To Place a B-spline Surface by Two Points
          • To Place a B-spline Surface by Three Points
          • To Place a B-spline Surface by Averaging Points
        • Surface by Edge Curves
          • To Construct a Surface by Edges
        • Surface by Corner Points
          • To Construct a B-spline Surface by Defining Its Four Corner Points
        • B-spline Surface by Points
          • To Place a Free-Form Surface with Data Points
          • To Construct a Free-Form Surface Based on an Element's Vertices
        • Surface by Image
          • To Create a Surface from a Raster Image
        • Loft Surface
          • To Create a Surface by Lofting Section Elements
          • To Create a Surface with Guide Wires
        • Loft Surface by Vertices
          • To Construct a Surface Between the Vertices of Two Profiles
        • Loft Rectangle to Circle
          • To Create a Surface Between a Block and a Circle
        • Surface by Network of Curves
          • To Construct a Surface That Interpolates a Network of Elements
        • Surface by Extrusion
          • To Create a Surface by Extrusion
        • Surface by Extrusion Along Path
          • To Create a Surface by Extrusion Along a Path
          • Surface By Extrusion Along Path - Circular Profile
            • To Create a Tubular Surface
        • Swept Surface Along Curves
          • To Sweep Two Section Profiles Along One Trace Curve
          • To Sweep One Section Profile Along Two Trace Curves
          • To Sweep Two Profiles Along Two Trace Curves
        • Surface by Revolution
          • To Create a Surface by Revolution
        • Helical Surface
          • To Interactively Construct a Helical B-spline Surface
        • Slab Surface
          • To Place a Slab Surface
        • Dome Surface
          • To Place a Dome Surface, Dome Radius Method
        • Cylinder Surface
          • To Place an Orthogonal Cylinder Graphically (No Constraints)
        • Torus Surface
          • To Place a Torus Surface
        • Cone Surface
          • To Place a Cone Surface
        • Elliptical Cone Surface
          • To Place a Right Elliptical Cone Surface Using AccuDraw
      • Modifying Surfaces
        • Trim Surfaces
          • To Trim Two Elements to Their Common Intersection
        • Trim Surfaces by Curves
          • To Trim a Surface/Solid by Projecting a Profile
        • Fillet Surfaces
          • To Place a Fillet Between Two Surfaces
          • To Place a Fillet Between Two Surfaces with the Face Only Option
        • Fillet Surfaces along Curves
          • To Construct a Fillet Between Two B-spline Surfaces Along Their Rail Curves
        • Blend Surfaces
          • To Construct a Blend Between Two Surfaces
        • Extend Surface
          • To Extend a Surface
        • Offset Surface
          • To Construct an Offset Surface
        • Merge Surface to Edge
          • To Merge One Surface to the Edge of Another
        • Stitch Surfaces
          • To Stitch Two Surfaces Together
        • Combine Surfaces tool
          • To Combine Two B-spline Surfaces (Sharing a Common Edge)
        • Split Surface
          • To Split a Surface By Points
          • To Split a Surface By Numbers
          • To Split a Surface At Crease Iso Curves
        • Surface Handlebar tool
          • To Modify a Surface Using Handles
        • Twist Surface
          • To Twist a B-spline Surface About an Axis
        • Untrim Surface
          • To Reverse a Surface Boundary
          • To Remove Trimmed Regions
        • Edit Surface Control Points
          • To Edit a B-spline Surface
      • Using Surface Utilities
        • Change Surface Normal
          • To Change a Surface's Normal Direction
        • Change Surface Order
          • To Change the Order of a B-spline Surface
        • Change Surface Closure
          • To Change the Closure for a B-spline Surface
        • Planar Slice
          • To Create a Section Using a Planar Shape as a Cutting Plane
          • To Create a Section by Defining a Cutting Plane
          • To Create a Section Using a View to Position the Cutting Plane
        • Match Surface Settings
          • To Match the Active Surface Settings
        • Convert to Surface
          • To Convert a Surface to a B-spline Surface
        • Rebuild Surface
          • To Reduce the Number of Poles in a B-spline Surface
        • Extract Points from Surface/Face
          • To Evaluate a B-spline Surface
        • Extract Iso-Curves
          • To Construct a Curve Based on an Iso-Parametric Line from a Surface
          • To Extract Multiple Curves from a Surface
        • Compute Surface Intersections
          • To Construct Points and Surface Normals at the Intersection of a Line with a Solid
        • Show Surface Curvature
          • To Visualize the Curvature of a Surface
        • Unroll Developable Surface
          • To Unroll a Developable Surface
      • Surfaces Toolbox
      • Create Freeform Surfaces Toolbox
      • Create Surfaces Toolbox
      • Primitive Surfaces Toolbox
      • Modify Surfaces Toolbox
      • Modify B-spline Surfaces Toolbox
      • Surface Utilities Toolbox
    • Mesh Modeling
      • Creating Meshes
        • Mesh from Element
          • To Construct a Faceted Element from a Surface or Solid
        • Mesh from Contours
          • To Construct a Mesh Element From Contours
        • Mesh from Points
          • To Create a Mesh from Points Using Global Z or View
          • To Create a Mesh from Points Using Vector
          • To Create a Mesh from Points Using Tunnel
          • To Create a Mesh from Points Using Volume
        • Extrude Mesh Volume
          • To Extrude a Volume
          • To Extrude to a Target
        • Thicken Mesh to Volume
          • To Thicken a Mesh to Volume
        • Mesh from Two Curves
          • To Fix a Missing Mesh Edge
          • To Create a Mesh Between Two B-spline Curves
          • To Create a Mesh Between Two Mesh Elements
        • Place Grid Mesh
          • To Place a Grid Mesh
        • Create Drape Mesh
          • To Create a Drape Mesh
      • Shrinkwrap Mesh
        • To Create a Shrinkwrap Mesh
      • Modifying Meshes
        • Modify Facets
          • To Add a Vertex
          • To Remove a Vertex
          • To Swap an Edge
          • To Split Facets
        • Stitch Into Mesh
          • To Stitch Two Meshes Together Using the Stitch Mesh Method
          • To Stitch Two Meshes Together Using the Bridge Mesh Method
          • To Stitch Two Meshes Together Using the Merge Edge Method
        • Split Mesh
          • To Split a Mesh into Separate Parts
        • Decimate Mesh
          • To Reduce the Number of Facets in a Mesh
        • Mesh Unite
          • To Unite Two Mesh Elements
        • Mesh Intersect
          • To Intersect Two Mesh Elements
        • Mesh Subtract
          • To Subtract One Mesh Element from Another
        • Mesh Project
          • To Trim a Mesh by Projection
        • Drag Mesh
          • To Drag a Mesh
          • To Drag a Mesh Softly
        • Drag Mesh Facets
          • To Drag a Mesh
          • To Drag a Mesh Softly
        • Subdivision Mesh
          • To Subdivide an Existing Mesh Element
        • Change Mesh Normal
          • To Reverse the Direction of Mesh Element Normals
          • To Make the Vertex Order Consistent Around All Facets
          • To Make the Vertex Normal Consistent with the Vertex Order
          • To Hide Facet Edges Whose Angle is Less than Average Normal
        • Delete Mesh Facet
          • To Delete Individual Facets
          • To Delete Facets Using a Block
          • To Delete Facets Using a Line
      • Using Mesh Utilities
        • Extract Boundary
          • To Extract a Boundary Segment
          • To Check the Boundary Conditions of a Mesh
        • Cleanup Mesh
          • To Refine a Mesh Element
        • Close Mesh Voids
          • To Close Mesh Voids
          • To Close a Mesh Element to a Volume
        • Unfold Mesh
          • To Unfold a Mesh
        • Convert Mesh To Surface
          • To Convert a Mesh to a Surface Automatically
        • Mesh Audit
          • To Audit a Mesh
        • Facet Smoothing
          • To Smooth a Set of Polygons
          • To Unsmooth a Set of Polygons
        • Split Facet
          • To Delete One or More Facets
          • To Delete Unselected Facets
          • To Split a Mesh by Selecting Its Facets
        • Retriangulate
          • To Retriangulate a Mesh
          • To Create Mesh Fragments Within Holes
          • To Add Triangles Within Inlets of Selected Facets
        • Edge Display
          • To Hide Edges of a Mesh Element
      • Meshes Toolbox
      • Create Meshes Toolbox
      • Modify Meshes Toolbox
      • Mesh Utilities Toolbox
      • Boolean Meshes Toolbox
    • Solids Modeling
      • Creating Solids
        • Slab Solid
          • To Place a Slab
        • Cylinder Solid
          • To Place a Cylinder
        • Sphere Solid
          • To Place a Sphere
        • Ellipsoid
          • To Place an Ellipsoid Using Accudraw
        • Cone Solid
          • To Place a Solid Cone
        • Elliptical Cone Solid
          • To Place a Right Elliptical Cone Using AccuDraw
        • Torus Solid
          • To Place a Torus
        • Linear Solid
          • To Place Walls Using Linear Solid Tool
        • Solid by Extrusion
          • To Create a Solid by Extrusion
        • Solid by Extrusion Along Path
          • To Create a Solid by Extrusion Along a Path
          • Solid By Extrusion Along Path - Circular Profile
            • To Create a Tubular Solid
        • Thicken Surface
          • To Create a Solid by Adding Thickness to a Surface
        • Solid by Revolution
          • To Create a Solid by Revolution
      • Using Solid Utilities
        • Align 3D
          • To Align the Faces of Two Elements Using the Face to Face Method
          • To Align Two Elements Using the Plane to Plane Method
          • To Align a Plane to a Curve
        • Extract Faces/Edges
          • To Extract a Face from a Solid or Surface
        • Convert to Solid
          • To Convert a Surface to a SmartSolid
          • To Convert a Smart Solid to a Parametric Solid
        • Add Entity Size Filter
          • To Remove Parametric Entities/Features by Size
      • Solids Toolbox
      • Primitive Solids Toolbox
      • Create Solids Toolbox
      • Solid Utilities Toolbox
    • Parametric Modeling
      • Introduction to Parametric Modeling
        • Parametric Modeling Types
          • Constraints Based Modeling
          • History Based Modeling
        • Solids Working Area
      • Parametric Modeling Workflows
        • Drawing a Sketch Profile
        • Applying Constraints
          • Auto 2D Constrain
            • Auto Constraint Setting Dialog
            • To Identify and Highlight Construction Implied Constraints
          • Parallel 2D Constraint
            • To Apply a Parallel 2D Constraint
          • Perpendicular 2D Constraint
            • To Apply a Perpendicular 2D Constraint
          • Coincident 2D Constraint
            • To Apply a Coincident 2D Constraint
          • Tangent 2D Constraint
            • To Apply a Tangent 2D Constraint
          • Fixed 2D Constraint
            • To Apply a Fixed 2D Constraint
          • Concentric 2D Constraint
            • To Apply a Concentric 2D Constraint
          • Equal 2D Constraint
            • To Apply an Equal 2D Constraint
          • Dimension Element Constraint
            • To Add Dimension Constraint to an Element
          • Distance Constraint
            • To Apply a Distance Constraint
          • Angle Constraint
            • To Apply an Angle Constraint
          • Equal Distance Constraint
            • To Apply an Equal Distance Constraint
          • Area Constraint
            • To Apply an Area Constraint
          • Perimeter Constraint
            • To Apply a Perimeter Constraint
          • To Create a New Variable while applying a 2D Dimensional Constraint
          • To Create a New Expression while applying a 2D Dimensional Constraint
          • Parallel 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Parallel 3D Constraint
          • Perpendicular 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Perpendicular 3D Constraint
          • Coincident 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Coincident 3D Constraint
          • Tangent 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Tangent 3D Constraint
          • Fixed 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Fixed 3D Constraint
          • Concentric 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Concentric 3D Constraint
          • Dimensional 3D Constraint
            • To Apply a Dimensional 3D Constraint
          • 3D Angle Constraint
            • To Apply a 3D Angle Constraint
        • Managing Constraints
          • To Edit the Value of a Dimensional Constraint
          • Remove All Constraints
            • To Remove All the Constraints from a Profile
          • To Remove a Constraint
          • Show Degree of Freedom
            • To Check the Degree of Freedom of a Parametric Profile
          • Manipulate 3D Constrained Geometry
            • To Manipulate a 3D Constrained Geometry
        • Creating Parametric Elements
        • Applying Features to Parametric Elements
          • Cut Solid with Curve
            • To Create a Cut Using an Element Profile
            • To Create a Non-Orthogonal Cut in a Solid
          • Fillet Edges
            • To Fillet an Edge(s) of a Solid or a Projected Surface
          • Chamfer Edges
            • To Chamfer an Edge(s) of a Solid or a Projected Surface
          • Hole
            • To Place a Hole
          • Protrusion
            • To Create a Protrusion on a Solid
          • Shell Solid
            • To Add a Shell to a Solid
          • Sweep Edge
            • To Make a Cut or Protrusion Along the Edge(s) of a Parametric Solid
          • Imprint
            • To Imprint an Element onto a Face of a Solid
          • Taper Face
            • To Taper a Face(s) of a Solid
          • Spin Face
            • To Spin a Face of a Solid Using Spin Face tool
          • To View and Edit a Parametric Model's Feature Tree
          • Solid Features Toolbox
        • Managing Features and Feature Inputs
          • Show Feature Inputs
            • To Show a Feature Input
          • Hide Feature Inputs
            • To Hide a Feature Input
          • Replace Feature Inputs
            • To Replace a Feature Input
          • Move Feature
            • To Move a Feature Input
          • Rotate Feature
            • To Rotate a Feature Input
          • Mirror Feature
            • To Mirror a Feature Input
          • Array Feature
            • To Create a Rectangular Array of a Feature
            • To Create a Polar Array of a Feature
            • To Create an Array of a Feature Along a Path
          • Remove Last Applied Feature
            • To Remove the Last Applied Feature
          • To Move a Feature to the Top in the Feature Tree
          • Disable Feature
            • To Disable a Feature
          • Delete Feature
            • To Delete a Feature
        • Modifying Parametric Elements and Features
          • To Modify a Cut Interactively Using Handles
          • Edit Feature Parameters
            • To Change the Radius of an applied Fillet/Blend
            • To Change the Type of an Applied Hole
          • Modify Solid Entity
            • To Modify an Entity (Face, Edge or Vertex) of a Solid
            • To Modify Multiple Entities (Faces, Edges or Vertices) of a Solid Simultaneously
          • Trim Solid
            • To Trim a Solid to Another Solid
          • Unite Solids
            • To Create a Boolean Solid from the Union of Two or More Solids
          • Subtract Solids
            • To Create a Boolean Solid from the Subtraction of Two or More Solids
          • Intersect Solids
            • To Create a Boolean Solid from the Intersection of Two or More Solids
          • Delete Piece
            • To Delete a Solid Piece
          • Delete Face
            • To Delete a Face(s) of a Solid
          • Modify Features Toolbox
      • Variables and Variations
        • To Create a Local Variable
        • To Use Variables from Item Types
        • To Create a Variation
        • To Import Variables and Variations
        • Importing Variables and Variations Using Key-ins
        • To Export Variables and Variations
        • Variables Dialog
        • Expression Builder
          • To Create a Valid Expression to Define a Variable
      • Parametric Cells
        • Place Parametric Cell
        • To Place a Parametric Cell
      • Parametric Modeling Workflow - Designing Parametric Doors and Generating Doors Schedule
    • (Technology Preview) Associative Extraction
      • (Technology Preview) To Create an Associative Extraction of a Face
      • (Technology Preview) To Create an Associative Extraction of an Edge
    • Replacing Parametric Cells
  • OpenBuildings™ Designer
    • OpenBuildings Designer Introduction
    • OpenBuildings Designer Ribbons
      • Architectural Ribbon
      • Structural Ribbon
      • Mechanical Ribbon
      • Plumbing Ribbon
      • Electrical Ribbon
      • Data/Reporting Ribbon
      • Attach Ribbon
      • Drawing Ribbon
      • Drawing Production Ribbon
      • View Ribbon
      • Analysis Ribbon
      • Collaborate Ribbon
      • Drawing Aids Ribbon
      • Content Ribbon
      • Constraints Ribbon
      • Common Tools
      • Forms Ribbon
      • Help Ribbon
    • Floor Management System
      • The Master Floor File
      • Master Floor - Workset Setup
        • Workset Configuration Files (*.cfg)
        • To setup the Master Floor File
      • Floor Selector
        • To select a floor definition and make it the active floor
      • Floor Manager
        • To Define a Building and its Floors
        • To Insert Floors in Floor Manager
        • To Create Floor Definitions and Floor Reference Planes
        • To Relocate Building in Floor Manager
        • Elevation Annotation Settings
      • ACS Picker
    • Grid Systems
      • Grid Systems Features
      • Components of Grid Systems Manager
      • Settings in Grid Systems
      • Design Model (3D) Presentation and Interaction
      • Drawing (2D) Presentation and Interaction
      • Isolate Floor
      • IfcGrid Export
      • Modify Grids
      • Grid Systems Manager
        • Grid System Settings
        • Grid Systems Orientation
          • To Orient Grid System Grids
        • XML Import and Export Grid Systems
        • Export Grid Systems By Key-In
        • To Create a Grid System
        • To Modify the Grid Systems (Global) Settings
        • To Duplicate and Rotate Orthogonal and Radial Grids
        • Grid Line Settings: Min/Max Extents
        • To Define Grid Line Min/Max Extents
        • To Create a Grid System
        • To Add Custom Grid Labels
        • To Export Grids To Design
      • Sketch Grids
        • Support for Compound Grid Lines, B-Splines, and Closed Shapes
        • The Sketch Grids Temporary Model
        • Add/Modify Grid Lines toolbar
        • To Create a New Sketch Grid and Begin Sketching
        • To Create a 3 Axis Sketch Grid
      • Grid Systems in Drawings
        • Criteria for Displaying Grid Line and Elevation Annotations in Drawings
        • Independent Annotations
        • Grid Line Drawing Context Menus
    • DataGroup System
      • What is the DataGroup System?
        • DataGroup System Definitions
        • Other terms
        • DataGroup System in the Interface
          • DataGroup Enabled Placement and Modification Tools
          • Place Custom DataGroup Catalog Items
          • Select By Attributes DataGroup Criteria
          • Global DataGroup Modification and Editing
          • In-Place Editing
          • Status bar progress in DataGroup System Interfaces
      • Building Classification Systems
        • Building Classification Systems and the DataGroup System
        • Building Classification Systems and DataGroup Catalog Items
      • DataGroup Data Tools and Utilities
        • Catalog Editor
          • Catalog Type Definition dialog
          • Working with Components Center
          • Catalog Item Manager
          • Add to Catalog Types
          • Modify Catalog Filters
        • Add Instance Data
          • To add instance data
          • Modify Instance Data dialog
        • Modify Instance Data
          • To modify instance data
          • Select Building Component dialog
        • Detach Instance Data
        • Schedules
          • Schedules Quantifications
          • Schedule Properties dialog
          • Refresh Tables
        • DataGroup System Validator
        • Refresh Catalogs
        • Definition Editor
        • DataGroup Upgrade Utility
          • To complete a DataGroup Upgrade
        • DataGroup Transformation Utility
          • Changing a DataGroup catalog
          • Determine if DataGroup instances are not valid in the current catalog system
        • Convert XML to Excel Utility
          • Using the XML - Excel conversion utility
      • Working with DataGroup Data
        • Setup DataGroup System Catalogs - Concepts
          • XML Catalog Item Definitions
          • Item Properties and Values
          • Successful DataGroup System Setup
          • ATFDIR Configuration Variable
        • Establish DataGroup System Catalogs - Tutorial
          • Establish DataGroup Definitions and Associated Property Groups
          • Establish Catalog Types
          • Adding the new catalog type to a catalog filter
          • Associate New DataGroup Definitions with Catalog Types
          • Establish Catalog Items and Associate with Catalog Types
          • Establish DataGroup Catalog Parametric Variables for PAZ files
        • Establishing Links to Delivered Databases
          • Linking DataGroup properties to database entries
          • To establish a database link
        • DataGroup System Cell Support
        • DataGroup Annotation Symbols
      • Quantity Reports and Structural Spreadsheets
        • Quantify
          • Report Layout dialog
          • Units dialog
          • To generate a report
        • Structural Report Spreadsheet tool
          • Calculating weight
          • Adding or deleting members using the spreadsheet
          • To create a report spreadsheet
        • Structural Spreadsheet
          • To create a user defined STR spreadsheet
    • The Part and Family System
      • Family/Part Toolbar
      • Family/Part Editor
        • New File dialog
        • New Family dialog
        • Part Definition dialog
        • Definition, Compound Parts
        • Definition, Components
        • Specification Texts, Components
        • Variable Prices, Components
        • Drawing Symbology, Parts
        • Cut Patterns, Parts
        • Center Line Symbology, Parts
        • Rendering Properties, Parts
        • Report Components, Parts
          • To Create a Report Component Formula
        • Drawing Notation, Parts
        • Analytical Material, Parts
        • Structural, Parts
        • Structural Data, Parts
      • Apply Part
        • To attach a part to an element
        • To change the Auto Dimension settings for one or more parts
        • To modify the Auto Dimension settings of a part
      • Map Elements (Assign Part and Family To Incoming Elements)
      • Apply Structural Attributes to Slab/Free/Linear Form
      • Dataset Part Validation Utility
        • Using the Dataset Part Validation utility
      • Verify Part and Family
      • Component Part Mapping
        • Using the Component Part Mapping utility
      • Compound Cell Converter
        • Using the Compound Cell Conversion Utility
      • Concatenation of Parts and Families
        • Concatenation of Parts and Families in Family/Part Editor
        • Concatenation of Compound Parts and Family/Part Editor
      • Backup Design File
      • Backup Design Directories
      • Working with Part and Family Data
        • Using the Properties tool
        • Center Line Behavior Options for Parts
          • Legacy Behavior Available
        • Updating, refreshing, and synchronizing the dataset
        • Resolving conflicts in the Dataset
        • Editing multiple selection sets
        • Sorting the data by column
        • Using the Family/Part Editor clipboard
          • Using the clipboard with parts, compound parts, and components
          • Using the clipboard with families and files
        • In-Place Editing
        • Setting Up Part Rendering
          • Rendering Material DGNLIB’s
            • Render Palette
            • Render Material
            • Modifying Render Materials
            • To edit a render material definition
          • Assign Material to Part
    • Icon Locks
      • Graphic Group Lock tool
      • ACS Plane Lock tool
      • ACS Plane Snap Lock tool
      • Imply Relationship Lock tool
    • Assembly Builder
      • Create Assembly
      • Place Assembly
      • Create and Place an Assembly
      • Manipulate a Mechanical Assembly During Placement
    • OpenBuildings Utilities
      • Building Element Info
        • To review or modify information about an element
        • Building Element Info - DataGroup Data
        • Building Element Info - Identification
        • Building Element Info - Quantities
        • Building Element Info - Attributes
        • Building Element Info - Features
        • Building Element Info - Parametric
        • Building Element Info - Drawing Notation
        • Building Element Info - Drawing Symbols
        • Building Element Info - Perforators
        • Building Element Info - Structural
        • Building Element Info - Structural Data
        • Building Element Info - Design Parameters
      • Architectural Flyovers
        • Turning Flyovers On and Off
        • Flyover Information
        • Flyover Preferences Dialog
      • Heads Up Display (HUD)
        • Terms
        • Dimensional Information
        • Heads Up Display (HUD) Dimension Features
        • Heads Up Display (HUD) Dimension Styles
        • Heads Up Display (HUD) Modification
      • Select By Attributes
        • Selector - Criteria - General dialog
        • Selector - Criteria - Tag dialog
        • Selector - Criteria - Building dialog
        • Selector - Criteria - Mechanical dialog
        • Selector - Criteria - Structural dialog
        • Selector - Criteria - Data Group - dialog
        • Selector - Criteria Sets dialog
        • Selector - Grouped Criteria dialog
        • To Select Elements by Part Name
        • To Select By DataGroup Criteria
        • To Select By Mechanical Criteria
        • To Select By Structural Criteria
        • To Identify a Steel Beam, and to Select all Steel Beams Like It
        • To Select Items by Section Type
        • To Create a Criteria Set of Concrete Cells
      • Match Form Attributes
        • To modify the attributes of a form
      • Add to Graphic Group Relationship
      • Change Relationship
        • To change the relationship of the member
      • Drop from Graphic Group Relationship
      • Drop Building Designer Cell
        • To drop a compound cell
      • Building MDL Applications
    • Building Component Modification
      • Modify Properties
        • Change Type dialog
        • Modifying Building components
      • Break Element
        • To Break a Building Element
        • To Break a Duct or Pipe
        • Break Element - Controlling Standard Lengths to Leave Standard Length Duct/Pipe Segments
      • Join Elements
        • To Join Walls
        • To Join Members
      • Using Ctrl When Manipulating Building Features
        • Copy a Building feature using the Copy Element tool
        • Move a Building feature using the Move Element tool
        • Rotate a Building feature by active angle using the Rotate Element tool
        • Mirror a Building feature using the Mirror tool
        • Construct a Building feature rectangular array using the Array Element tool
    • Form Modeling
      • Place Forms
        • Place Linear Form
          • To place a linear form
        • Place Arc Form
          • To place an arc form
        • Place Curve Form
          • To place a curved linear form
        • Place Segmented Arc Form
          • To place a segmented arc form
        • Build Assembly On Column
          • To build a wall assembly on a column
        • Build Assembly
          • To build a wall assembly
        • Create Protrusion
          • To create a protrusion on a form
        • Construct Opening in Form (using a shape)
          • To construct an opening in a form using a shape
          • To manually construct an opening using a previously placed compound cell
          • To construct an opening with a compound cell automatically
      • Place Form Between and Free Forms
        • Place Form Between
          • To place a linear form between two forms
          • To place a linear form between two imaginary lines
        • Place Form Parallel
          • To place a linear form parallel to another linear form
          • To place a linear form parallel to an imaginary line
        • Place Form Perpendicular
          • To place a linear form perpendicular to another linear form
          • To place a linear form perpendicular to an imaginary line
        • Place Slab Form
          • To place a slab form
        • Place Free Form
          • To place a free form
      • Construct Forms
        • Extrude Linear Element to Form
          • To extrude a linear element to a form
        • Extrude Shape to Linear Form
          • To extrude a shape to a linear form
        • Extrude Shape to Slab Form
          • To extrude a shape to a slab
        • Extrude Shape to Free Form
          • To extrude a shape to a free form
        • Create Slab by Flood
          • To flood a shape and extrude it to a free form
        • Extrude Element to Shape(s)
          • To extrude an element with a pointer defined top
          • To extrude an element with a fixed height
          • To extrude an element and connect it with a shape
          • To extrude an element against an imaginary plane
          • To extrude an element against an imaginary plane through two points
        • Update Slab by Flood
          • To update slab by flood
      • Modify Forms
        • Apply New Base to Form
          • To apply a new base line to a form
          • To apply a new base shape to a form
        • Modify Form Direction
          • To modify the direction a form extrudes
          • To modify form direction with parallel offset
          • To modify form direction with X, Y, Z offset
        • Show Form Orientation
          • To display the orientation of a linear form or an arc form
        • Modify Form Orientation
          • To modify the orientation of a linear, arc, or line string form
          • To change the base line of a linear, arc, or line string form
          • To change the base line and realign a linear, arc, or line string form accordingly
        • Match Form Properties
          • To match a form thickness to another form’s
          • To match a form’s extrusion direction to another form’s
          • To match a form’s top to another form’s
      • Modify Form Base
        • Modify Wall
          • To modify form height by a specified height or distance
          • To extend form height to a data point
          • To connect the top of a form to an imaginary line
          • To connect the top of a form to a shape or form
          • To connect the top of a form to a plane defined by three points
          • To modify the base height of a form
          • To modify the width of a form
          • To extend a linear form by placing data points
          • To extend a linear form by a distance value
          • To extend a linear form to an imaginary line
          • To extend a linear form to a shape
          • To extend a linear form to an imaginary plane
        • Adjust Top
        • Connect Form Top
        • Connect Forms
          • To connect two forms as a T form
          • To connect two forms as an L form (parallel)
          • To connect two linear forms in an L form (bisector)
          • To connect two linear forms in an L form
          • To connect two linear forms with a cross joint
        • Edit Form Base
          • To modify a free form or a slab form
        • Insert Vertex (Building)
          • To modify a free form or a slab form
        • Delete Vertex (Building)
          • To modify a free form or a slab form
      • Manipulate Features
        • Copy Building Features
          • To copy a feature
        • Copy as Projection
          • To project and copy an element against a shape
          • To project and copy an element against a plane defined by three points
          • To project and copy an element against a plane defined by two points
        • Move Building Features
          • To move a feature
        • Move as Projection
          • To project an element against a shape
          • To project an element against a plane defined by three points
          • To project an element against a plane defined by two points
        • Delete Building Features
          • To delete a feature
      • Trouble Modifying?
    • Energy Analysis Export and the Energy Analysis Model (ASM)
      • Analytical Space Model Explorer
        • Export Options dialog
        • Preview Display Option dialog
        • Analysis Options dialog
      • To Export an Analytical Space Model (ASM)
      • Using Analytical Space Model Explorer controls to fix programmed spaces
    • Clash Detection
      • Creating a Clash Detection Job
        • Job Criteria
          • Levels
          • References
          • Named Groups
          • Soft Clearances
        • Suppression Rules
        • Process the Job
      • Viewing Results
    • Viewing Building Elements with Thematic Maps
      • Thematic Maps
        • Create a Thematic Map
      • Thematic Maps Legend builder
      • To set the TM_MAPLIST environment variable
      • Add search criteria to a thematic map
      • Create a legend expression
      • Define an element template for a map
      • To Show and Order the Display of Thematic Maps
      • Configuring Default Thematic Maps Level
    • Construction Operations Building information exchange (COBie)
      • COBie Specifics
      • IFC Concepts
        • Type versus Instance
        • Shared versus Private Properties
        • Strong versus Soft Typing
        • IFC Certifications
      • Datasets
        • Delivered Datasets
        • Terminology IFC / Building Designer
          • Create strong Architectural/Structural catalog items (types)
          • Creating strong MEP catalog items (types)
        • Dataset Extension
        • Company Dataset
        • Project Dataset
      • Workset Operations
        • Creating Projects
          • To create a new COBie project
          • Upgrade Projects to COBie
          • IFC_WORKSET = 0
          • IFC_WORKSET = 1
          • IFC_WORKSET = 2
          • Changing the Value of IFC_WORKSET
            • To change the value of IFC_WORKSET
          • IFC Pset files
        • Creating Custom DataGroup Catalog Types
          • To create a custom Catalog Type
        • Creating Custom DataGroup Property Definitions
          • To create a custom DataGroup property definition
        • Creating DataGroup Catalog Items
          • To create DataGroup catalog items
        • Creating DataGroup Catalog Items for IfcZones
          • To create DataGroup catalog items for IfcZones
        • Attaching DataGroup Types to DataGroup Definitions
          • To attach a DataGroup type to a DataGroup definition
        • Mapping DataGroup to IFC
          • Mapping DataGroup Types to IFC Entities/Classes
            • To map DataGroup types to IFC entities/classes
          • Mapping Parts to IFC Entities/Classes
            • To map parts to IFC entities/classes (secondary)
          • Mapping DataGroup Items to IFC Entities/Classes
            • To map parts to IFC entities/classes (primary)
          • Override IFC Entity/Class Mapping
          • Mapping Duplicate Properties
            • To map duplicate properties
        • COBie Type and Component Properties
          • To Support COBie Output with Type and Component Information
        • To Populate values to COBie Spreadsheet
      • Building Information Modeling
        • Defining the Spatial Structure
          • To define the spatial structure
        • Adding Zone Information to Spaces
          • To add and change space zone information
        • Assigning Spaces to Components
        • Assembling the Building Information Model
          • To assemble the Building model
      • IFC Export
        • IFC Export
        • To Relocate IFC Files
        • Using the Key-in IFCOUT
        • Map DataGroup Types and Properties to IFC dialog
        • Assign Models to Spatial Containment dialog
        • To conduct an IFC Export
        • Assigning Buildings and Floors
        • (Building) IFC Import
        • Map Custom Building Designer Dataset to IFC Dataset dialog
      • Convert IFC to COBie
        • To Complete an IFC Transformation
      • IFC Optimization utility
      • IFC Log Viewer utility
    • RFA Content in OpenBuildings Designer
      • Import RFA to Catalog
        • To load and translate MEP RFA content
      • Place RFA as Cell
      • Place RFA Mechanical Content
        • To place interpreted MEP content
      • Supported RFA Categories
        • Partially Supported Revit Categories
        • Revit Categories Not Supported
  • OpenBuildings Architecture
    • What is Architectural discipline?
    • Space Planning
      • Create Space
        • To create a space by drawing a boundary
        • To create a space by selecting a boundary
        • To create a space by flooding a region
      • Program Manager
        • Program Manager Tool
        • Rule Set
        • To Place a Space from Quick List Dialog
        • To Apply Rule Set in Program Manager
          • To Apply Rule Set to Required Area Property
          • To Apply Rule Set to Required Count Property
        • Import Wizard
          • Import Spaces – Bind Properties
          • Import Spaces - Review Error Report
          • Preview the Imported Spaces Data
          • Bind Spaces Properties to the Imported Data
          • Resolve Errors (optional for non-critical)
      • Edit Space
        • To edit space
        • Edit Handles for Space Manipulation
          • Change to Associative Space
        • Inserting, Deleting Vertex in Space
        • Select Multiple Space Methods
        • Edit multiple space properties
        • Change a few (not all) space names
      • Select Spaces
        • To select spaces
      • Update Space
        • To update spaces
        • To Update Stale Space(s)
      • Area Validation Report
        • Single Model
        • Validation Calculations
        • To validate the area of one or more spaces
      • Place Space Legend
        • Rendering Spaces
        • Generating Space Legends
        • To place a space legend
      • Building View Space Labels and Space Artifacts
        • To display space labels in the 3D Building model
        • Controlling the Space Artifacts
        • Use for Door and Window Bubbles
        • Space Label Settings
        • Filled Architectural Spaces in Building Dynamic Views
      • Spaces and Energy Analysis
    • Architectural Walls
      • Place Wall
        • To place a wall
        • Create a User Defined Wall
      • Compound Walls
        • Compound Wall Cleanup Controls
        • Wall Intersection Behavior
        • Dissimilar walls
        • Compound Wall Variable Height Controls
        • Fixed Height
        • Variable Height
        • Workflow
      • Architectural Wall Connections
      • Building Component Keypoints
      • Building Component Side Offset
      • Cutting Walls
      • Wall Editing Handles
      • Place by: From Space
        • To place walls from spaces
      • Place Profile
        • To place a profile
        • Create a User Defined Profile
        • Add User Defined Profile Cells
        • Using the Edit Handles in Profile
        • Adding Edit Handles in Profile using Vertex
        • Modify Profile dialog
        • Change Profile using Modify Properties
        • To Modify User Defined Profile Properties
        • Modify User Defined Profile Paths
      • Detatch Profile from Host
        • To detatch a profile
      • Change Wall Type/Modify Wall
        • To change a wall type
    • Curtain Walls
      • Curtain Wall Features
      • Place Curtain Wall
      • To Place a Curtain Wall
      • To Add Parametric Cells to Curtain Wall Definitions
      • Update Curtain Wall Definitions
      • Curtain Wall Modification
        • Modify Sub-Elements
        • Toggle Entity
        • Toggle Entity Line
        • Toggle Base Curve
        • Delete Entity
        • Delete Entity Line
        • Flip Curtain Wall
          • Flipping orientation of curtain wall
        • Modify Curtain Wall dialog
        • Move Axes
          • Moving Axes in Curtain Wall
        • Rotate Axes
          • To Rotate Axes in Curtain Wall
      • Curtain Wall Manipulation
        • Move and Copy a mullion
        • Move and Copy line of mullions
        • Manipulating Height and Length
        • Select Linear Panels
          • Selecting Linear Panels on a Curtain Wall
        • Insert/Delete a Vertex in By Shape Curtain Wall
        • Select Random Curtain Wall Panels Using Ctrl Key
    • Doors and Windows
      • Place Door
      • Modify Door Swing
      • Modify Door Hand
      • To place a door
      • To modify a door swing
      • To modify the position of a door handle
      • Modify Door dialog
      • Place Window
      • To place a window
      • Modify Window dialog
    • Compound Cells
      • Compound Cell Manager
        • To create a compound cell
        • To modify a compound cell
        • To Define the Parts that Make Up the Cell
        • To Place the Compound Cell
      • Replace Compound Cell
        • To replace a compound cell with another compound cell
      • Flip Side/Side
        • To flip a cell side to side
      • Flip Back/Front
        • To flip a cell back to front
      • Place Compound Cell
        • To place a compound cell by placing one or two data points
        • To place a compound cell in a linear form
        • To place a shared compound cell using the Compound Cell Manager
      • Parametric Cell Studio
      • Parametric Frame Builder
        • Creating Parametric Cells
          • To use a Set action to generate a Set command
          • To use a Build action to generate a Build command
          • To generate Set commands and Build commands
          • To modify an entry in the Command list box
          • To delete an entry from the Command list box
          • To insert an entry in the Command list box
          • To enter a distance
          • General procedure for creating a parametric frame
          • To set the 2D opening indicator symbology
          • To set the 3D opening indicator 3D symbology
          • To select an English style opening indicator
          • To set the part for a frame element
          • To set the attributes of a lintel
          • To set the position of the frame origin
          • To set the sections for frame elements
          • To set the attributes for the inner and outer sill
          • To set frame element symbology
          • To set text attributes
          • To set the text string for a fixed leaf
          • To set the thickness of walls and panes
          • To include a comment line in the command list
          • To save a settings file
          • To load a Settings file
          • To attach one part only to the entire frame assembly
          • To define the size of the frame
          • To define dimensions of a frame in a cavity wall
          • To define dimensions of a frame in a single wall
          • To add a rectangular frame
          • To create a door frame
          • To add a circular or ellipse shaped frame
          • To add a diamond shaped frame
          • To move the top and bottom corner
          • To position the left and right frame corner
          • To add an arch top shaped frame
          • To define an arch
          • To modify an arch
          • To set the side of an arch top
          • To add a pitched top shaped frame
          • To modify the variable corner height
          • To set the side of the pitched top
          • To add a fillet top frame
          • To modify the arch
          • To set the corner of the fillet
          • To add a chamfered frame
          • To position the top and bottom corner
          • To position the side corner
          • To set the corner of the chamfer
          • To add a form to a frame
          • To unify the form and the internal wall in a 2D section
          • To fill an opening in a frame
          • To add an opening leaf
          • To add glazing bars
          • To add a lintel
          • To add an outer sill
          • To add an inner sill
          • To add hatching
          • To add text
          • To modify a pane
          • To add a cell
          • To create a new library
          • To save a parametric frame description
          • To save a parametric frame as a cell
          • To edit a parametric frame
          • To modify the frame description
          • To place a parametric frame
          • To place a frame as shared cell
          • To modify a frame which has been placed as a shared cell
        • Settings
          • Settings
          • Dimensions
          • Add Cell
          • Add Form
          • Add Frame
          • Add Glazing Bars
          • Add Hatch
          • Add Leaf
          • Add Lintel
          • Add Sill
          • Add Text
          • Divide
          • Modify Pane
          • Set Lintel
          • Set Opening Indicator
          • Set Part
          • Set Point
          • Set Section
          • Set Sill
          • Set Symbology
          • Set Text Attributes
          • Set Textstring
          • Set Thickness
          • Remark
    • Ceilings
      • Floors and Ceilings
      • Reflected Ceilings
      • Place Ceiling Form
        • To place a ceiling
      • Ceiling Grid
        • To place ceilings
      • Place Single Fixture
        • To place a single fixture
      • Place Fixtures Multiple
        • To place multiple ceiling fixtures
      • Place Fixtures Matrix
        • To place a ceiling fixture matrix
    • Compound Slab
      • Place Compound Slab
        • To Place Compound Slab
      • Compound Slab Editor Dialog
      • Punch Hole
        • To Punch a Hole on Single Layer Compound Slab
        • To Punch a Hole on Multi Layer Compound Slab
      • Modify Compound Slab Dialog
        • To Modify Compound Slab
      • Compound Slab Edit Handle Modifiers
        • To Move and Copy Hole
      • To Create Compound Slab Layers with Side Angle
      • To Place Compound Slab with Angle
      • Create a User Defined Compound Slab
    • Building Roofs
      • Roof Types
      • Roof Creation
      • Roof Terminology
      • Roof Builder
        • To place a hip roof
        • To add and delete roof panels
        • To modify the elevation of a ridge line
      • Modify Roof Slope
        • To modify the slope of a roof
      • Trim Roof
        • To add an adjoining roof over a new building wing
      • Modify Roof
    • Stairs and Railings
      • Place Stair
        • Stair Construction Settings
          • Stair Construction Settings - General tab
          • Stair Construction Settings - Treads tab
          • Stair Construction Settings - Risers tab
          • Stair Construction Settings - Stringers tab
          • Stair Construction Settings - Landings tab
          • Stair Construction Settings - Annotation tab
          • Stair Construction Settings - Constraints tab
        • Constraints
        • To place a stair
      • Stair Modifications
        • Insert Landing
          • To Add Custom Landing To a Stair
        • Remove Landing
        • Stair Manipulation
        • 2D Symbology for Stairs
        • Modify Stair
      • Stair Maker
        • To create generic stairs
        • To place a stair with an active angle
        • To place a stair without active angle
        • To create a straight stair
        • To create a U shaped stair
        • To create a U shaped winder stair
        • To create an L shaped stair
        • To create an L shaped winder stair as a cell
        • To create a spiral stair as a cell
      • Place Railing
        • Railing Construction Settings
          • Railing Construction Settings - Rails tab
          • Railing Construction Settings - Posts tab
          • Railing Construction Settings - Balusters tab
          • Railing Construction Settings - Ends tab
        • To place a railing by line/arc string
        • To place a railing by stair
        • Railing Balusters and Panels from Parametric Cells
      • Railing Modifications
        • Add Railing Segment
        • Flip Railing
        • Move Railing Segment
        • Modify Railing dialog
          • To modify a railing
      • Extract Railing or Stair Line
        • Extract a placement line from a stair and use it to place a new railing
        • Extract a placement line from a railing and use it to place a new railing
    • Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment
      • Compound Cell FFE Placement
      • Place User Defined Types (Object)
        • To place a user defined catalog type item
        • To Select and Place a Concrete Base Plate with Grout Cell
      • User Defined Catalog Types
      • Modify User Defined Catalog Type dialog
    • Cabinets and Casework
      • Place Casework
        • To place a cabinet
      • Place Schematic Casework
        • To place schematic casework
      • Modify Casework dialog
  • OpenBuildings Mechanical
    • What is the Mechanical discipline?
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Plumbing Systems
    • Placing Mechanical Components
      • Place Component Settings
      • Placement Options
        • Mechanical discipline AccuDraw Shortcuts
        • Discipline specific connection points
        • Connection points in reference files
        • Automatic manufacturer catalog selection
        • Place Component by Key-in
        • Creating new component using scripts
          • How to create new component
        • Keypoints Enabled in Mechanical Building Designer
      • Autofitting Preferences
        • HVAC Autofitting Preferences
        • Plumbing Autofitting Preferences
        • Automatic Fitting Placement
          • Understanding AutoFittingOptions.xml
          • HVAC Conditions
            • Transition
            • Elbow
            • Branch
            • Cross
          • Plumbing Conditions
            • Transition, Elbow, Branch, Linear and Cross
        • Changing the Default Auto-Placed Fittings
          • Setting Autofitting Preferences
          • Edit AutoFittingOptions.xml
          • Using Set As Default AutoFitting Option
          • To Edit a Default Catalog Item
      • Mechanical Components
        • Duct
          • Duct Types
        • Duct Fittings
          • Duct Accessory types
        • Diffusers
          • Diffusers and Grilles types
        • HVAC Equipment
          • HVAC Equipment types
        • Air Handling Unit (AHU)
          • Air Handling Unit types
        • Inline Device
          • Inline Device types
        • Room Emitter
          • Emitter Types
        • Fan
          • Fan types
        • Pipe
          • Pipe Types
        • Pipe Fitting
          • Pipe Accessory types
        • Valve
          • Plumbing Valve types
        • Plumbing Accessories
          • Plumbing Accessories types
        • Pump
          • Plumbing Pumps
        • Fixture
          • Plumbing Fixture types
        • Drains and Basins
          • Drainage and Basins types
        • Plumbing Equipment
          • Plumbing Equipment types
        • Fire Protection
          • Fire Protection fitting types
        • LPG
          • LPG types
      • Placing Routes
        • Place a Route using Duct/Pipe
        • Single Line option
        • Place a Route using Single Line mode
        • Select an Elbow from a Manufacturer Catalog
        • Using a Manufacturer Catalog
        • Sense Properties from an Existing Duct
        • Node Override
        • Node Catalog Override
        • Promote a Single Line route to 3D
        • To route in a vertical plane
      • Place Device Array
        • Placing Device Array
      • AHU Builder
        • AHU Builder dialog
        • To build an AHU
        • To edit an AHU
        • To place an AHU
        • To manipulate AHUs
      • Place Multi-Pipe
        • Routing with Multipipe
        • To Extend A Multi-Pipe Route
    • Manipulating Mechanical Systems
      • Connect Ducts/Pipes
        • To Connect Duct or Pipe
        • Joining In-Line Components
          • To join dissimilar duct which are in line
        • Joining Elements Vary with Discipline
          • Discipline specific behavior in a tee joint.
        • Manipulate Path
          • To Extract and Manipulate Flex Component Path Element
          • To Apply a New/Manipulated Path Element to a Flex Component
      • Bypass Ducts/Pipes
        • Bypassing Obstructing Components
      • Join Collinear Duct/Pipe
        • To Merge Duct or Pipe
      • Move/Copy Component
        • To Move/Copy a Component
        • Substitute Bypass to Move
      • Device Hookup
        • To hook up a device
        • Using Device Hookup as a Routing tool
          • Using the hook up tool to complete a route
        • Cleaning Up the First Hookup Route
          • Resize the hooked up route without swapping the original duct sizes.
        • Cleaning Up the Second Hookup Route
          • To remove the extra duct segment
        • Using Hookup Elbow Angle Options
          • Manipulating Autofittingoptions.xml
      • Stretch Component
        • To stretch a duct / pipe
      • Duct and Pipe drag handles
      • Apply Slope
        • To apply a slope
        • Reapplying Slope to Pipe braches
      • Modify Component
        • To modify component instance data
        • To modify multiple components in a route
        • Large Variations in Component Geometry
          • Modify the default tee into a custom tee
      • Auto Placement in Manipulation Tools
      • Mechanical discipline Context Menus
        • Context Menu Options
        • Automatic Entry Context Menu Items
          • Cap Option Menu
          • Convert to Option Menu
          • Manufacturer Catalog
            • Manufacturer Catalog dialog
            • Overriding a Manufacturer Catalog
          • Set as Default AutoFitting Option
          • Radius, RadToDia option menu
          • Auto Size - asd-500
        • Context Menu Activated Dialogs
          • Auto Size Options
          • Calculate Damper Parameters
          • Edit Vanes
          • Operator Details
          • Quick Offset
          • Standard Sizes dialog
      • Heads Up Display
        • Define the Heads Up Display View
        • Navigating the Heads Up Display
        • Changing Workflows
    • Route Analysis
      • Sizing Utilities
        • Working with System Sizing dialogs
        • Assign & Analyze Connection dialog
        • Numbering Scheme in Sizing
        • Mapping of Components Types
        • System Sizing Reports
      • Duct Sizing Utility
        • Workflow of Duct Sizing Utility
          • Duct sizing table by Equal Friction method
          • Duct Sizing Using Equal Friction method
        • Duct System Sizing
          • Duct Sizing Settings dialog
          • Fitting Loss Coefficient Summary dialog
          • To Load Duct System Sizing
          • Checking Duct Sizing Data
          • Resize System - walk through Duct Sizing
      • Pipe Sizing utility
        • Workflow of Pipe Sizing Utility
        • Pipe System Sizing
          • Pipe Sizing Settings dialog
          • Component Loss Coefficient Summary dialog
          • To Load Pipe System Sizing
          • Resize System - walk through Pipe Sizing
      • Duct Sizer
        • To Size Duct
      • Assign System ID
      • Insulation/Lining Settings
      • View Disconnects
      • System Rebuild
    • Export to FabShop HVAC Fabrication
      • To export to FabShop fabrication
    • Mechanical Drawing Composition
      • Mechanical discipline Drawings
      • What is Resymbolization?
      • Hierarchy of Building Drawing Behavior
      • Components of Drawing Resymbolization
        • Building Families of Parts
        • 2D Plan Symbols
        • 2D Add-Ons
        • Cell Libraries
        • Drawing Rules
      • Drawing Rules Manager
      • Drawing Overrides
      • Flex Duct Representation in Single-Line Promoted View
    • Mechanical Component Properties
      • HVAC Discipline Properties
        • Duct Properties
        • Transition Properties
        • Elbow Properties
        • Tee Properties
        • Wye Properties
        • Cross Properties
        • Crossover Properties
        • Adapter Properties
        • Cap Properties
        • Coupling Properties
        • Flex Connection Properties
        • Takeoff Properties
        • Inline Devices Properties
        • Heating and Cooling Properties
        • Emitters Properties
        • Access Doors Properties
        • Gooseneck Properties
        • Roof Curb Properties
        • Diffuser and Plenum Box Properties
        • Grille Properties
        • AHUs Properties
        • AHUs Equipments Properties
        • HVAC Equipments Properties
        • Fans Properties
        • VAV, FPU Properties
        • FCU and Beams Properties
      • Plumbing Discipline Properties
        • Pipe and Plumbing Cap Properties
        • Pipe Fittings Properties
        • Plumbing Transition Properties
        • Plumbing Elbow Properties
        • Plumbing Tee Properties
        • Plumbing Wye Properties
        • Plumbing Flanges Properties
        • Plumbing Cross Properties
        • Plumbing Trap Properties
        • Valves Properties
        • Drains and Basins Properties
        • Pressure Gauge, Measuring Equipments Properties
        • Pumps Properties
        • Plumbing Equipment Properties
        • Fixtures Properties
      • LPG Discipline Properties
        • LPG Components Properties
        • Compression Bends Properties
        • Compression Tees Properties
      • Fire Protection Discipline Properties
        • Fire Protection Equipment Properties
        • Sprinklers Properties
      • Application Common Properties
        • The IFC Override schema
        • The Classification schema
        • The Construction Phase schema
        • The End Spec<value>_<value> schema
        • The Clear Opening Schema
        • The Parameters schema
        • The Insulation/Lining Symbology schema
        • The Display Mode schema
        • Mechanical Property Sets for COBie
      • Equipment Specific Properties
        • Air Distribution
        • Air Handling
        • Electrical System Data
        • Variable Air Volume Parameters
        • Fan-Powered Terminal Unit Parameters
        • Pump Specifications
        • Fixtures
    • Content Creator
      • To Create a Custom Component
      • To Place a Custom Component
      • To Define a Connection by By Point Placement Method
      • To Define a Connection by By Face Placement Method
    • To Generate Centerline For OpenPlant Modeler Piping Components
    • To Generate EC Annotation For OpenPlant Modeler Components
  • OpenBuildings Structural
    • What Is Structural discipline?
    • Structural Upgrade Utilities
      • Structural Dataset Upgrade
      • Structural Element Upgrade Utility
      • Upgrade Legacy Section Utility
    • Steel Options
      • Steel Options - Options tab
      • Steel Options - Grips tab
      • Steel Options - Snaps tab
      • Steel Options - Shapes tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Shapes - Shape Label tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Shapes - Sketch Display tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Shapes - Naming Conventions tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Shapes - Flat Steel Selection Lists tab
      • Steel Options - Plates tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Straight Plates - Plate Label tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Straight Plates - Plate Description tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Straight Plates - Calculation Method tab
      • Steel Options - Bolts tab
      • Steel Options - Workframe tab
      • Steel Options - Assembly tab
      • Steel Options - Reinforcing Elements tab
      • Steel Options - Values tab
      • Steel Options - Loglinks tab
      • Steel Options - Revision Check tab
      • Steel Options - Display tab
      • Steel Options - Colors tab
      • Steel Options - Monitor Colors tab
      • Steel Options - Configuration/Isometric Views tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Configuration - Level tab
        • OpenBuildings Designer Options - Configuration - Flat Steel Selection tab
      • Steel Options - Dialog Settings tab
        • Tooltips tab
        • Classes / Families tab
        • Match Properties tab
      • Steel Options - Files tab
      • Steel Options from Drawing
        • PC Options - Naming Conventions
        • PC Options - Color
    • PS Toggles
    • Using Snaps, Tentative Snaps, and AccuSnaps
      • Structural Snaps Toggle
      • To Activate Structural Snaps and Accudraw
      • To Locate a Structural Snaps Target on a Structural Member
      • OpenBuildings Designer Snaps
      • Snaps Tooltips File
    • Structural Shapes
      • Shape Catalog
      • Structural Sections Picker
      • Using Templates
        • Template Manager
        • To save a template
        • To load an existing template
        • To add new folders to your template settings
        • To import a template
        • To export a template
        • To sort the folder structure of your template
        • To delete a folder
      • Special Shapes
        • To create a catalog
        • To create a special shape
        • To select a depiction resolution
        • To define a cross section
        • User Shape Manager
        • Roof-Wall Shapes
        • Combination Shapes
        • Special Shapes via Variant and Database
      • Bentley Structural Property Catalog (SPC)
        • Bentley Structure Property Catalog Server
        • Bentley Structure Property Catalog Client
      • Legacy Mode Structural Sections
        • Legacy Structural Sections Picker
        • Structural Sections dialog
        • Structural Section File Manager
        • Solid Shapes Structural Types
        • Manually Manipulating Structural Sections via Configuration and Key-ins
        • Viewing section types in a section file format
        • Creating and editing section profile data
    • Structural Placement
      • Member Placement Options
        • Automatic Coping and Cutbacks
        • Placing Curved Members
          • Placement along a predefined curved member
          • Placement of straight or curved intermediate members when supporting members are curved
          • Modification of the curve (path)
        • Select from Catalogs and Apply Properties
        • To place a Member by two points:
        • To place a Tapered Member by two points:
        • To place a Member by length:
        • To place a Member by selecting a path:
      • Columns and Beams
        • Steel Column
        • To Place the Steel Columns
        • Concrete Column
        • Timber Stud
        • Timber Post
        • Steel Beam
        • To Place the Steel beams that Top the Columns
        • Steel Purlin
        • Concrete Beam
        • Timber Plate
      • Steel Plates
        • Base Plate
        • End Plate
        • Plate
        • Add Flange
        • Bent Plates
          • 3D Bent Plates
          • Dependence of Segments
          • Bent Plates - Append Flange tab
          • Bent Plates - Append plate tab
      • Framing Tools
        • Place Steel Members Framing Between
          • To place steel framing members between other members
        • Place User Defined Structural Member Framing Between
        • Place Concrete Members Framing Between
        • Place Timber Studs at a Spacing
          • To place timber studs at a spacing
        • Place Timber Floor/Roof Joists at a Spacing
          • To place timber joists at a spacing
        • Place Steel Framed Building
          • Beams and Columns tab
          • Floor Slabs
          • Footings and Base Plates
          • Bracings
          • To place a steel framed building
      • Bracing Tools
        • Steel X-Bracing
          • To place a steel cross-brace:
        • Steel K-Bracing
          • To place a steel k-brace:
        • Vertical Steel Brace
        • Horizontal Steel Brace
        • Cladding
      • Trusses
        • Place Steel Trusses
          • Chord Data tab
          • Vertical Member tab
          • Diagonal Member tab
          • Sub Member tab
          • Gusset Plates tab
          • To place a steel truss
          • To modify a steel truss
          • To manipulate a steel truss
        • Place Bar Joist
          • End 1 Details tab
          • End 2 Detail tab
          • To place a single bar joist
          • To place multiple bar joists
          • To modify a bar joist by selecting a new support member
          • To manipulate a modeled bar joist by increasing the span
        • Importing/Exporting Joists
          • ISM Import Joist Settings
          • To Import Joists
          • To Export Joists
        • Joist Structural and DataGroup Data
          • Bar Joist Envelope Members
        • Joists in Structural Drawings
          • Drawing Resymbolization
        • Place Joist Girders
          • Joist Girder - End Details
          • Change Girder Attributes
          • To Place a Joist Girder
          • To Modify a Joist Girder
        • Truss Builder
          • Create Trusses
            • General procedure for defining trusses and roofs
            • To define the dimensions of a truss
            • To set the dimensions for roof components and define families and parts for roof elements
            • To select additional roof elements (roof plane, gutter, ceiling) to add to a truss
            • To set the length of the roof
            • To save the roof truss settings
            • To place more trusses
            • To define a truss type
            • To place a truss
            • To create an L shaped roof by placing two roof trusses
          • Settings
            • W Truss
            • Habitable Truss
            • On Joisting Truss
            • Simple Truss
            • Options dialog
            • Setup dialog
      • Tapered Shapes
        • Tapered Steel Column
        • Tapered Steel Beam
        • Tapered Column
        • Tapered Beam
        • Tapered Member (Legacy Structural Mode)
        • Place Tapered User-Defined Structural Member (Legacy Structural Mode)
      • Place Corbel/Haunch
        • To place a corbel/haunch
      • Apply Fireproofing
        • To Apply FireProofing to a Member
        • To Apply FireProofing to a Structure
      • Compound Slab
        • Place Compound Slab
          • To Place Compound Slab
        • Compound Slab Editor Dialog
        • Punch Hole
          • To Punch a Hole on Single Layer Compound Slab
          • To Punch a Hole on Multi Layer Compound Slab
        • Modify Compound Slab Dialog
          • To Modify Compound Slab
        • Compound Slab Edit Handle Modifiers
          • To Move and Copy Hole
        • To Create Compound Slab Layers with Side Angle
        • To Place Compound Slab with Angle
        • Create a User Defined Compound Slab
      • Place Deck
        • Complete Deck Specification Prior to Placement
        • Place Steel Deck By Selecting Structural Members
        • Place Steel Deck By Entering Data Points
        • Place Steel Deck By Selecting a Shape Element
        • To Place the Steel Deck Roof
        • Manipulate Decks
          • Edit Handles
          • Inserting, deleting, and moving a vertex in a deck
          • Openings/Penetrations
          • Protrusions
          • Manipulation
    • Structural Properties
      • Shape Properties dialog
        • Layout
        • Shape Type
        • Positions
        • Dimensioning Points
        • Analysis View tab
        • Data
        • Values
        • Conical Flange offsets dialog
        • Bending
        • Static View
        • Shortening
      • Plate Properties dialog
        • Layout
        • Position
        • Dimensioning points
        • Data tab
        • Values tab
      • Bolt Properties dialog
        • Layout
        • Data
        • Values
      • Primitives dialog
      • Special Part Properties dialog
      • Assembly Properties dialog
      • Solid Reference Properties
      • Work Frames / Views
      • Structural Elements
      • Roof/Wall-Objects
      • Position Flags, Elevations, Weld Marks, etc.
      • Drawing Parts Lists
      • 3D Modifications
        • Holes
        • Boolean tab
        • Chamfer tab
        • Cuts tab
        • Polycuts tab
        • Edges tab
        • Notches tab
      • Common Properties
        • Group, Sub group tabs
        • Loglinks tab
        • Assignment tab
    • Structural Manipulation/Modification
      • Cut Structural Shape Command
        • To Select by Cut Openings Option
      • Modify Member End
        • To modify a member's end point
      • Modify Curved Member Path
        • To modify the path of a curved member
      • Apply Planar Cutback
        • To apply a planar cutback:
      • Update/Edit Cutback
        • To cut back members in two steps
      • Update/Edit Cutback Batch dialog
      • Remove Cutback
        • To remove a cutback from a member:
      • Edit Connection
      • Delete Connection
      • Plate Editor
        • Plate Editor - Edit tab
        • Plate Editor - Chamfer tab
        • Plate Editor - Edges tab
      • Enabling Edit Handles for Structural Members
        • Using Edit Handles
        • Coping
      • Linear Member Manipulation Tools and Exercises
        • Enlarge the girder size
        • Shorten a concrete beam
        • Modify a curved beam
        • Join two members
        • Remove steel copes
        • Shorten the steel beam whose cope was removed
        • Create a mitred joint between two concrete beams
      • Working With Additional View Options
        • Isometric Overviews
        • Object Views
        • Object ACS
      • Modify Deck
        • To Modify Deck Properties
      • Modify Structural Attributes
        • To modify Structural member attributes
      • Modify Structural Attributes Classic
        • To Repeatedly Make the Same Modifications
      • Change Placement Point In Place
      • Change Placement Point In Place (Key-in only)
        • To Change Placement Points In Place
    • Model Annotation
      • Model Annotation Member Lines and Labels tabs
      • Model Annotation Styles Manager dialog
      • Edit Model Annotation Style
        • Editing the Member Line
        • Editing the Labels
    • Structural Import/Export
      • ISM (Integrated Structural Model)
        • Why Integrate with Structural Synchronizer?
        • ISM Tools
          • Create ISM Repository
          • To create an ISM repository
          • New from ISM Repository
          • To create a new model from an ISM repository
          • Update ISM Repository
          • To update an ISM repository
          • Update from ISM Repository
          • To update a model from an ISM repository
          • iTwin Services Add-In
            • iTwin Services Add-In (Synchronize to File)
              • To push model data to an ISM repository
              • To pull model data from an ISM repository
            • iTwin Services Add-In (Synchronize to Cloud)
              • To push model data to the Cloud
              • To pull model data from Cloud
          • ISM Export dialog
          • No Default Material Grade dialog
          • Select Building dialog
          • ISM Import dialog
          • Model Coping Settings dialog
        • Export Material Mapping
        • To create a section mapping settings file
        • Import Material Mapping
        • Table Sections Vs. Parametric Sections
          • Table Sections
          • Parametric Sections
          • Varying Sections (Tapered)
        • Modifiers Support
          • Exporting Modifiers
          • Modifier Priorities
          • Effects of Changing Modifiers
        • Exporting Curved Members and Curved Slabs
        • Import/Export Steel Decks
        • To Export Reaction Forces to an ISM Repository
        • To Import Changes to Reaction Forces from an ISM Repository
        • To Export Additive Features to an ISM Repository
        • To Import Changes to an Additive Feature from an ISM Repository
        • To Export Subtractive Features to an ISM Repository
        • Import Changes to a Subtractive Feature from an ISM Repository
        • To Export Timber Members to an ISM Repository
        • To Export a New Global Origin Location to an ISM Repository
      • Structural Export Tools
        • CIS/2 Export
        • To export a Structural model to CIS/2
        • SDNF Export
        • To export a Structural model to SDNF
        • Export to OasysGSA
        • To Export to Oasys GSA - *.gwb Files
        • Export to STAAD.Pro
        • To Export to STAAD.Pro - *.std Files
      • Structural Import Tools
        • CIS/2 Import
        • Mapping Sections dialog
        • To import a Structural model from CIS/2
        • SDNF Import
        • To import a Structural model from SDNF
        • Import from OasysGSA
        • To Import an Oasys GSA (*.gwb) File
        • Import from STAAD.Pro
        • To Import a STAAD.Pro (*.std) File
        • Update Design Results dialog
          • Revision Tracking
        • IFC Import vs IFC Open
      • RAM Structural System Data
        • Structural discipline Members Supported by RAM Structural System
        • Tips for RAM Data Exchange
        • Merging Changes
        • Global Offset Coordinates
        • Change Tracking and Model Merger Capabilities
        • Selecting Building Definitions for Incoming Structural Models
        • Importing Additional Analysis Results
        • Merge Tolerance
        • RAM Beams Custom Labels
        • Defining Stories with Building Floor Manager
          • Exporting Floors to RAM Structural System
      • STAAD.Pro Translation
        • Structural discipline Analytical Members Supported by STAAD.Pro
        • Compatibility Note on STAAD.Pro Syntax
        • Tapered Members
        • Prismatic Members - Tee Sections
        • Prismatic Members - Rectangular and Round Shapes
        • Design Codes and Design Parameters
        • Country Codes
        • Section Mapping
        • Exchanging STAAD.Pro (*.STD) Model Changes with Structural discipline
        • Change Tracking and Merger Capabilities
      • Steel Detailing
        • CIS/2 Translation
        • Which Elements Translate to CIS/2?
        • Exporting CIS/2 Files
        • Export Shear Studs to CIS/2
          • Analysis Data
          • Shear Studs in the CIS/2 Export File
        • Export Camber to CIS/2
        • Export Reaction Forces to CIS/2
        • Managed Data Item Support in CIS/2 Design Model
        • Export Design Model with Managed Data Items
        • SDNF (Steel Detail Neutral Files)
    • Drawings and Reports
      • Producing Structural Construction Drawings
        • The 3D model - the basis for drawings
        • Drawing Composition
        • Structural Drawing Resymbolization Rules
          • Rules delivered with Structural discipline
          • Beams rules
          • Top of Steel, Bottom of Steel, and Delta Top of Steel labels
          • Column Rules
          • No Display Rule
      • Graphical Column Schedule Reports
        • Steel Column Schedule
        • Concrete Column Schedule
        • Structural Drawings Seed Files
        • The Column Schedule Drawing Template
        • The 3D Column Schedule Model
        • Graphical Column Schedule Settings
          • Graphical Column Schedule Settings - Steel Column Schedule tab
          • Graphical Column Schedule Settings - Concrete Column Schedule tab
          • Graphical Column Schedule Settings - Schedule Layout tab
        • Importing Structural Reinforcements
          • Parallel Reinforcement Bar Cell and Callout
          • Transverse Sections and Bar Marks
          • Transverse Sections Top Zone Reinforcement Callout
          • Transverse Section Middle Zone Reinforcement Callout
          • Transverse Section Bottom Zone Reinforcement Callout
          • Material Strength
          • Concrete Column Schedule Reinforcement Classification
          • Handling Modifications and Manipulations of Structural Elements with Reinforcement Data
      • Creating and Assigning Structural Resymbolization Rules
        • Drawing Resymbolization Rules Manager
        • Structural Drawing Resymbolization Rule dialog
          • Edit Drawing Resymbolization Rule - Top/Side Single Line Graphics tab
          • Footprint Graphics tab
          • Center Lines tab
          • Double Line Graphics tab
            • Widgets
          • Labels tab
        • Define Custom Label Variable (Structural) dialog
        • Creating a Custom Drawing Label
        • Creating Stacked Fractions in a Custom Label
          • To create a custom text style
          • To create a custom label drawing rule that will use stacked fractions
      • Structural Data and the DWG File Format
        • To Prepare the Structural DGN Model for Export to DWG
        • To Export Section Data to DWG
      • Structural Quantities
        • Linear Member Quantities
        • Structural Slab and Wall Quantities
        • DataGroup and ECFramework Properties
        • DataGroup Schemas
        • To Upgrade DataGroup Catalogs and Apply Structural Quantities to Existing Linear Members with Key-ins
        • Other Structural Quantity Sources
        • Structural Quantities Property Details
    • Customizing Structural Building Designer
      • Structural Member Extensions to BASIC
      • Structural discipline Solid Extensions to BASIC
      • Structural Member Extension Examples
        • STFMember.setEndPoints
        • STFMember.add
        • STFMember.read
        • STFMember.delete
        • STFMember.update
        • STFMember.copeTo
        • STFMember.miterJoint
        • STFMember.getEndPoints
      • Structural Solid Extension Examples
        • STFSolid.add
        • STFSolid.read
        • STFSolid.delete
        • STFSolid.update
        • STFSolid.getVertices
        • STFSolid.setVertices
  • OpenBuildings Electrical
    • Electrical discipline Introduction
      • Electrical discipline Setup
      • 2D/3D Concept in Electrical
      • Electrical discipline Setup
      • How to set the display mode
      • How to change the display mode on-the-fly
      • Reset Dialog Positions
    • Electrical Setup tools
      • Design File Setup
      • Project Setup
      • Registered Design Files
      • Electrical Database Settings
      • Reorganize Design File Database
      • Reorganize Object Database
      • Reorganize/Compress Metadata
      • Reorganize/Compress Electrical Database
      • Electrical Catalog Update
      • Load Electrical
    • Working with drawings
      • Register Current Design File
      • Creating Room Shapes
    • Symbols
      • Place Symbol
        • Place Symbol By Door
        • Place Symbol By 2 Points
        • Placing Symbols on walls by 2 Points
        • Placing Symbols in a Drawing
        • Select Installation Height
        • Symbol Placement using Key In
      • Display 2D Symbols
      • Display 3D Symbols
      • Display 2D & 3D Symbols
      • Symbol Manager
        • Creating and using new Symbols in Symbol Library
        • Move 2D Symbol
          • To move the 2D component of a symbol
        • Move 3D Symbol
          • To move the 3D component of a symbol
        • Save 3D Symbol Position
        • Object Properties
        • Click and Learn / Import Cells
        • Import Symbol Library
        • Device Types
        • Pick Level
        • Levels/Level Group dialog
        • Pick Application
        • Select Tags
        • How to Work with IFC
      • Aligning Symbols
        • Align Symbols Along Path
        • Align Symbols In Row Centered
          • Aligning Symbols in a Row
        • Align Symbols In Row by Start Point
        • Place Symbols By Construction Lines
          • Aligning Symbols by Construction Lines
          • Place Construction Lines
          • Show Construction Lines
          • Hide Construction Lines
          • Delete Construction Lines
      • Arranging Symbols
        • Arrange Symbols In Space
          • Arranging Symbols in a Space
        • Arrange Symbols Centered in a Space
          • Arranging Symbols Centered in a Space
        • Arrange Symbols Place in Grid
          • Place Ceiling Grid
          • Snap Symbols To Ceiling Grid
          • Creating and Placing Symbols in Grid
        • Arrange Symbols - Place Symbols by Coverage Radius
          • Placing Symbols by Coverage Radius
      • Modifying Symbols
        • Modify Symbol Height
        • 3D Properties
          • To Change the 3D Presentation of a Symbol
        • Align 3D Symbols by Center
        • Align 3D Symbols by 2 Points
        • Align 3D Symbol with Symbol
        • Replace Symbol
        • Global Replacement
        • Modify Symbol Description
        • Modify Symbol Status
      • Place Fire Detectors
        • Specify Fire Detectors
        • View Detection Areas
        • Delete Detection Areas
      • Symbol Subtypes
        • Symbol Subtype
          • Creating Subtypes
          • To Assign Subtypes to Symbols
          • To Change a Symbol Subtype
          • To Reposition Symbol Subtypes
          • Pick Subtype
          • Create Keys dialog
        • Subtypes
          • Subtype / Subtype Properties
      • Place/Modify Symbol Hangers
        • Standard Heights
        • Applying Hangers to Lighting Fixtures
        • Removing Hangers from Lighting Fixtures
    • Electrical Cabling and Circuits
      • Cable Manager
        • Panel Manager
        • Panel Properties
        • Cable Management Settings
        • To import to insert the exported distribution
        • Cable Properties
        • Reorganize Cable Management Database
      • Cable Installation Types
      • Setup Filter
      • Setup Model Link
        • Model Link Matrix
      • Setup Distribution/Panel
        • Link Panel
        • How to Create a Panelboard Schedule
        • How to Create Circuits for Panelboards
      • Modify Symbol Load
      • External Load BBMS
      • Place Circuit Lines
        • Delete Circuit Lines
      • Labelling Tools
        • Label Status
          • Update Labels
          • Address/Circuit Label Generator
          • Address/Circuit Settings
            • Create / Edit Rule
          • Edit User Label
          • Location Code Label Generator
          • Location Code Settings
          • Global Variables
          • Local Variables
          • How to Remove Labels
        • Align Labels
          • To Change Label Positions
        • Elevation Label
      • How to add Labels to Symbols
        • To Setup/Label a Distribution Panel
        • To Select a Cable System
        • How to wire Circuits
        • To Update/Create Labels
        • How to change Labels
        • How to Change Label Text Size and Font
      • How to Wire between different floor levels
        • Insert Fire Panel and Detectors
        • Wire in First Floorplan
        • Setup Model Link Matrix
        • Connect to Second Floorplan
        • Place Symbols in Second Floorplan
        • Setup Model Link in Second Floorplan
        • Wire in Second Floorplan
        • Connect Back to First Floorplan
        • Complete Wiring
      • Working with Raceways
        • Place Raceway
          • How to Create Raceways
          • Convert Lines to Raceway
            • How to Convert Smartlines into Raceways
          • Modify Raceway
          • Edit Raceway Height
            • How to Edit Raceways Heights
          • Join Raceway
          • Break Raceway
          • Insert Raceway Fitting
          • Delete Raceway
            • How to Remove Raceways
        • How to Route Cables through Raceways
        • Cable Info
          • How to Create a Report of Raceway Cable Containment
        • Place Raceway Hangers
          • Modify Raceway Hanger
          • Delete Raceway Hanger
          • Hanger Cable Support Systems
        • Create Envelope to Raceway
          • Delete Raceway Envelope
    • Electrical Analysis
      • Lighting Calculation - DIALux
      • Lighting Analysis - RELUX
        • How to work with Lighting Interface RELUX
        • How to work with Lighting Interface RELUX - existing lighting fixtures
        • How to work with Lighting Interface RELUX - existing BBES lighting fixtures
      • Lighting Analysis - Visual
        • How to work with Visual Lighting Interface
      • Visualization
      • Visualize Energy Analysis
      • Delete Energy Analysis
    • Space Management in Electrical
      • Building Manager
        • Creating a Building Structure
        • View Space Outlines
        • View Zone Outlines
        • Save Space/Zone Outlines to Database
        • Delete Space/Zone Outlines
        • Building Manager / Classification System / room
        • Building Manager / Classification System
      • Update Symbol Location Data
      • Import Building Designer Spaces
        • Importing Bentley Architectural Room Shapes
      • Import Revit Spaces
        • Importing Autodesk Revit Architecture Spaces
      • Save Imported Space/Zone Data
    • Electrical Reports
      • Output Manager
        • Bill of Quantities Report
        • Rooms/Zones Reports
        • Energy Analysis Reports
        • Ashrae 90.1 Reports
        • Ashrae 90.1 Benchmark Reports
        • Board Schedule Reports
        • Panel Schedule
        • Cable List Reports
        • Riser List Reports
        • Block Diagram
        • Filter Circuits/Lines
      • Drawing Legend
      • 3D Export
  • OpenBuildings™ Energy Simulator
    • What is OpenBuildings Energy Simulator?
      • To Create a New Workspace and Workset in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
      • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Ribbon
      • The Energy Simulator Project Tree
      • Backstage Project Tools
        • Create a New OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Project
        • Open an OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Project
        • Close OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Projects
        • Save OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Projects
        • Save OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Projects As New OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Projects
        • Import > gbXML Project
        • gbXML Export Viewer
        • Import Hevacomp Design Database Project
        • The Project Folder
    • Conceptual Design for Preliminary Simulation of Energy Performance
      • Conceptual Design Dialog
        • Model Creation tab
        • Thermal Properties
        • Simulation tab
        • Conceptual Report Viewer dialog
        • Trace space
        • To trace a space
      • Create a New Conceptual Design
      • Enter Project Information
      • Create an Overall Building Space
      • Define Floors, Glazing, Shading, and Skylights
      • Define the Concept Building Thermal Information
      • Setup the Concept Building HVAC System and Run an Energy Simulation
      • Review and Compare Simulation Results
      • Generate a Conceptual Energy Simulation Results Report
    • Modeling Tools
      • Creating Floors
        • New (Floor)
        • Copy (Floor)
        • Delete (Floor)
        • To create a new floor
        • To copy a floor
        • To delete a floor
        • Adjust Tool (fine tune floor references)
        • To scale a referenced floor plan drawing from PDF
        • To rotate a referenced floor plan drawing
        • To move the attachment point of a referenced floor plan drawing
      • Room Modeling
        • Trace (Room)
        • Define (Room)
        • Copy (Room)
        • To trace a room
        • To define a room
        • To copy a room to the current floor, and then to another floor
        • Move (Room)
        • To move a room from its original location to another location on the same floor
        • To move a room from its original location to a location on another floor
        • Delete (Room)
        • To delete a room
        • Split (Room)
        • Merge (Rooms)
        • Resize (Room)
        • To split a room into two rooms
        • To merge two rooms into one room
        • To resize a room
        • Tilt Wall
        • To tilt a wall by a specified angle
        • To tilt a wall manually with data points
        • Add Wall
        • Delete Wall
        • To add a virtual wall in a room
        • To delete a virtual wall
      • Adding Windows, Doors, Openings and Fins
        • Add Window
        • Add Door
        • To add a window
        • To add a door
        • Move Opening
        • To move a window by points
        • To move a door numerically
        • Delete Opening
        • To delete an opening
        • Add Fin
        • Add horizontal fins to a window
        • Add vertical fins to an exposed wall
      • Roof Modeler
        • Roofs
        • To create a New roof design using an existing roof model
        • To create a New roof design from a blank model
        • Import (Roof)
        • To Edit a roof
        • To import a roof
        • Back
        • Setup (Roof)
        • Show/Hide Floors
        • Add Section
        • Define Section
        • Add Opening
        • To add a roof section
        • To define a roof section
        • To add an opening to a roof section
        • Elevate Edge
        • Elevate Point
        • To elevate an edge
        • To elevate a point
        • To elevate a point that is not fully constrained
        • Move (Roof Section)
        • To move a roof section
        • Show/Hide Drawing
        • Split (Roof Section)
        • Merge (Roof Sections)
        • To split a roof section
        • To merge roof sections
        • Delete Section
        • Delete Rooflight
    • Global Changes
      • Global Changes: Room data
      • Global Changes: Occupancy
      • Global Changes: Lighting
      • Global Changes: Infiltration
      • Global Changes: Ventilation
      • Global Changes: Thermal design conditions
      • Global Changes: Thermal properties
      • Global Changes: Gains
      • Global Changes: Roof
      • Global Changes: Floor
      • Global Changes: Walls
      • Global Changes: Windows
      • Global Changes: Daylighting components
      • Global Changes: Doors
    • Globally change window type in rooms of a zone
    • Analytical Space Model (ASM) Energy Settings & Validation
      • Validation: Energy Settings
      • Validation: Room Types
      • Validation: Zones
      • Validation: Constructions
      • Validation: Previews
    • Shading Calculations
      • Add Shading Elements
      • Create Shading
      • Remove Shading
      • To Create Shading
    • Data Managers
      • Defaults Manager
        • Regional Defaults
        • Buildings Defaults
        • Constructions Defaults
        • File Paths Defaults
        • Simulation run-time control Defaults
        • Simulation report settings Defaults
        • Window frames and reveals Defaults
        • Window Blinds Defaults
        • Plant Sizing Defaults
        • To set Project constructions default overrides
        • To set regional defaults
        • To set the default building type
        • To set default room constructions
        • To set default project data file paths
        • To set the default number of time steps during simulation run-time
        • To set default simulation summary reports for the Project
        • To set default window frames and reveals data and default window blind controls
        • To set default plant sizing exclusions for summer and winter design days
      • Settings Manager
      • Zone Manager
        • To create zones and add/remove rooms
        • Add rooms to zones with key-in
      • HVAC Manager
        • HVAC Systems tab
          • Systems Designer Tab
          • Plant data
        • Data tab
        • Graphic Designer tab
        • Designer Toolbox
        • Component Designer
        • To import an HVAC system idf file and apply it to a zone in your project
        • To add a predefined packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) system to your project
        • To add a predefined packaged single zone air conditioning system
      • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Pre-configured HVAC Systems
      • Pre-configured Service Water Heating Systems
      • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Default Treatment of Outdoor Ventilation
      • Weather Manager
        • Weather Profiles tab
        • Profile details
        • Peaks and lows
        • Cooling design data
        • Heating design data
        • Numerical data
        • Graphical data
        • Copy a weather profile into your project
        • Import a weather profile file
      • Materials Manager
        • Constructions tab
        • Materials tab
        • Layer Details
        • Material Details
        • Construction Details
        • Conduction Time Series
        • Condensation
        • To add constructions and materials to a project
      • Fin Manager
        • To add fin configurations to a project
      • Schedules Manager
        • Schedules tab
        • Day schedules
        • Week schedules
        • Year schedules
        • To add day, month and year schedules to a project
      • Room Type Manager
        • Building types tab
        • Constructions
        • Occupancy
        • Thermal design conditions
        • Thermal properties
        • Lighting
        • Ventilation
        • Infiltration
        • Gains
        • Miscellaneous
        • Window recess
        • Room mappings
        • To copy a room type to your project
        • To modify a room type
    • Calculations
      • Energy Simulation
        • Simulation dialog - Calculate tab
        • Simulation dialog Results tab
        • Simulation: Results Viewer tab
      • Simulation Results - Standard Report
        • Runtime Details tab
        • Summary Results tab
        • Environmental tab
        • Meter tab
        • HVAC tab
        • Room Gains tab
        • Room Temperature tab
        • Room Daylighting tab
        • Setpoints Not Met tab
        • Economics tab
        • Error Report tab
      • Simulation Results - Additional Reports
        • Heat Gains and Losses report
        • Maxi Gain report
        • Temperature Frequency report
        • Equipment Sizing report
        • Plant Energy & CO2 report
      • To setup and start a simple room model simulation
      • To setup and start a simulation which includes an HVAC system
      • To setup and run an ASHRAE 90.1 simulation which includes Baseline Buildings
      • To review simulation results in the Simulation results dialog box
      • To open saved results and generate compliance documentation
      • Daylighting Simulation
        • Daylighting: Calculate tab
        • Daylighting: Results Tab
        • Daylighting: Contours tab
      • Daylighting Results dialog
        • Daylighting Results: Runtime Details tab
        • Daylighting Results: Point Results tab
        • Daylighting Results: Room Views tab
        • Daylighting Results: Contour Views tab
      • Prescriptive Calculations
        • ASHRAE 90.1 (2010)
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2010): Summary tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2010): Building Envelope tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2010): Lighting tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2010): Service Water Heating tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2010): HVAC tab
        • ASHRAE 90.1 (2007)
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2007): Summary tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2007): Building Envelope tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2007): Lighting tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2007): Service Water Heating tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2007): HVAC tab
        • ASHRAE 90.1 (2004)
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2004): Summary tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2004): Building Envelope tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2004): Lighting tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2004): Service Water Heating tab
          • ASHRAE 90.1 (2004): HVAC tab
        • To run an ASHRAE 90.1 prescriptive calculation and view a Summary of the results
        • To view ASHRAE 90.1 prescriptive results for the Building Envelope
        • To view ASHRAE 90.1 prescriptive results for the building Lighting design
        • To view ASHRAE 90.1 prescriptive results for the building Service Water Heating systems
        • To view ASHRAE 90.1 prescriptive results for the building HVAC systems
        • ASHRAE 62.1 (2010)
          • ASHRAE 62.1 (2010): Summary Result tab
        • ASHRAE 62.1 (2007)
          • ASHRAE 62.1 (2007): Summary Result tab
        • ASHRAE 62.1 (2004)
          • ASHRAE 62.1 (2004): Summary Result tab
        • To run an ASHRAE 62.1 prescriptive calculation and review the results
        • PartL 2013
          • PartL 2013: Setting up Project data
          • PartL 2013: HVAC System tab
          • PartL 2013: Room Data tab
          • PartL 2013: General tab
          • PartL 2013: Misc tab
          • PartL 2013: Results tab
          • PartL 2013: Compliance tab
          • PartL 2013: EPC tab
          • PartL 2013: Recommendations Tab
        • PartL NI
          • PartL NI: HVAC System Tab
          • PartL NI: Room Data Tab
          • PartL NI: General Tab
          • PartL NI: Misc Tab
          • PartL NI: Results Tab
          • PartL NI: Compliance Tab
          • PartL NI: EPC Tab
          • PartL NI: Recommendations Tab
        • PartL ROI
          • PartL ROI: HVAC System Tab
          • PartL ROI: Room Data Tab
          • PartL ROI: General Tab
          • PartL ROI: Misc Tab
          • PartL ROI: Results Tab
          • PartL ROI: Compliance Tab
          • PartL ROI: BER Tab
          • PartL ROI: Recommendations Tab
      • Steady State Calculations
        • ASHRAE Heat Loss
          • Summary report tab
          • Full report tab
          • Graph tab
          • To start the ASHRAE Heat Loss calculation, and review the results
          • To review the calculation details
        • CIBSE Heat Loss (Simple)
          • Summary report tab
          • Full report tab
          • Graph tab
          • To start the CIBSE heat loss calculation, and review the results
          • To review the calculation details
        • CIBSE Heat Loss (Basic)
          • CIBSE Heat Loss (Basic) dialog box Summary report tab
          • CIBSE Heat Loss (Basic) dialog box Full report tab
          • CIBSE Heat Loss (Basic) dialog box Graph tab
          • To start the CIBSE heat loss calculation, and review the results
          • To review the calculation details
        • ASHRAE RTS
          • Summary report tab
          • Full report tab
          • Graph tab
          • To start the ASHRAE RTS calculation, and review the results
          • To review the calculation details
        • CIBSE Heat Gain
          • Summary report tab
          • Full report tab
          • Graph tab
          • To start the CIBSE heat gain calculation, and review the results
          • To review the calculation details
        • CIBSE Maxi Gain
        • Summertime Temperatures
        • Air Flow
        • CALCULATE Key In Options
      • Room Schedule
    • Utilities
      • Results Viewer
      • Units Display
      • Re-open tree
        • To re-open the tree
      • Reopen Notifications
        • To re-open the notifications panel
      • Measure Distance
        • To measure distances on the project building
      • Tile tool
        • To tile open views
      • Arrange tool
        • To arrange open views
      • Cascade tool
        • To cascade open views
      • View Groups tool
        • To navigate the design session’s visited models
    • Using Project Data
      • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Project Tree
      • Working with the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Project Tree dialog
        • The Project Tree and New Projects
          • Define calculation and simulation settings for the project
          • Define atmospherics, terrain and daylight savings data for the site
          • Define the building’s basic information
        • The Project Tree and Building Modeling
          • Add and manipulate floors
      • Object Hierarchy
        • Tree hierarchy: Project
        • Tree hierarchy: ProjectSite
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SiteBuilding
        • Tree hierarchy: ...BuildingFloor
        • Tree hierarchy: ...FloorRoom
        • Tree hierarchy: ...FloorPlenums
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfacesGround floor
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfacesInternal floor
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfacesExposed roof
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfacesInternal ceiling:
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfacesExposed wall
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfacesPartition
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfacesVirtual wall
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfaceWindow
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfaceDoor
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SurfaceRooflight
        • Tree hierarchy: ...RoomRoom divisions
        • Tree hierarchy: ...RoomComponents
        • Tree hierarchy: ...WindowFin
        • Tree hierarchy: ...RoomHVAC Component
        • Tree hierarchy: ...BuildingLighting Component
        • Tree hierarchy: ...BuildingRoof
        • Tree hierarchy: ...RoofRoof section
        • Tree hierarchy: ...Roof sectionRooflight
        • Tree hierarchy: ...SiteZone
      • Notifications
        • Notifications Panel
        • Auto hide the Notifications panel
        • Float and dock the Notifications panel
        • Correct a data manager error - Fin Manager
        • Correct a data manager error - HVAC Manager
        • Navigate project data to resolve a warning
        • Notifications in the Project Tree
      • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Properties
        • Project Properties
        • Site Properties
        • Building Properties
        • Building Economics Properties
        • Floor Properties
        • Room Properties
        • Design Data (Steady-State Calculations) Properties
        • Room Division Properties
        • Ground floor Properties
        • Internal floor Properties
        • Exposed roof Properties
        • Internal ceiling Properties
        • Exposed wall Properties
        • Partition Properties
        • Virtual wall Properties
        • Window Properties
        • Door Properties
        • Rooflight Properties
        • Daylighting Properties
        • Lighting (Room) Properties
        • Lighting (Building) Properties
        • Occupancy Properties
        • Gains Properties
        • Ventilation Properties
        • Infiltration Properties
        • Fin Properties
        • Zone Properties
        • Roof Properties
        • Roof section Properties
        • Rooflight Properties
        • Construction Layer Properties
  • Pedestrian Model Preparation
    • Model Composition ribbon
    • Composite Drawing Wizard Workflow
    • Composite Drawing Wizard for LEGION Model Builder
      • Drawing Wizard 2D Files
      • Drawing Wizard 3D Files
      • Drawing Wizard Drawing Organization
      • Drawing Wizard Saving the Composite
    • OpenBuildings Station Designer Template Scripts
      • Cross Passage Template Script
      • Platform Design Script
      • Tunnel Script
  • Drawing Composition
    • Dynamic Views
    • Setting Up Project Standards
    • Design Composition
      • To Create a Design Composition
    • View Composition and Sheet Composition
      • Automating Dynamic Views
        • Dynamic Views Workflow 1
        • Dynamic Views Workflow 2
        • Drawing Boundary
        • Using Drawing Boundaries and Named Boundaries to Automate Dynamic Views
        • Place Named Boundary
          • To Place a Named Boundary Using a Drawing Boundary
          • To Place a Named Boundary Using an Element
          • To Place a Named Boundary by Two Points
          • To Place a Named Boundary by Polygon
          • To Place Named a Rectangular Array of Named Boundaries
          • To Place an Array of Named Boundaries Along a Path
          • To Place Named Boundaries by Length
        • Named Boundaries Dialog
        • Source of Settings for Saved Views and References
      • Manual Dynamic Views
        • View Composition: Create the View in the Design Composition
          • Creating a Clip Volume by Using the Place Fitted Section Tool
          • Clip Volume Settings in View Attributes Dialog
          • Clip Volume Edit Handles
          • To Create a Saved View from a Clip Volume
          • Manipulating the View Boundary
        • Sheet Composition: Place Drawings on Sheets
          • To Create a Sheet Composition
          • To Drag a Saved View from the Explorer Dialog onto a Sheet
          • To Drag a Saved View from the Saved Views Dialog onto a Sheet
          • To Place a Saved View on a Sheet from Its Corresponding Callout
          • Associating a Saved View with a Callout
            • To Associate a Saved View with a Callout
      • Using Drawing Models
      • Displaying 3D Models on 2D Drawings
        • Cached Visible Edges
        • Reloading the Cache
    • Detailing
      • Placing Detailing Symbols
        • Detailing Symbol Styles
          • To Provide Custom Cells and Create Placeholder Fields
          • To Create a Detailing Symbol Style Using Custom Cells
          • Detailing Symbol Styles Dialog
        • Placing a Section Callout
          • To Open a Section View from a Callout in the Same View Window
          • To Open a Section View from a Callout in Another View Window
          • To Attach a Section View to a Sheet as a Reference
        • Placing a Section View on a Sheet
        • Placing Detail Callouts on Section View Attachments
        • Placing an Interior Elevation Callout
          • To Add Elevation Callouts to the Existing Interior Elevation Callout
          • To Delete Elevation Callouts in an Interior Elevation Callout
          • To Rotate the Elevation Callout in an Interior Elevation Callout
        • Modifying Properties of a Callout
          • To Modify a Callout by Selecting It
          • To Modify a Callout Through the Properties Dialog
          • To Modify a Callout by Modifying the Saved View
          • To Create a Step or a Gap in a Section or Plan Callout
          • To Merge the Step Handles of a Section or Plan Callout
        • Updating Placeholder Fields of a Callout
          • To Update Placeholder Fields for a 3D Design Model Referenced in a Sheet Model
          • To Update the Placeholder Fields of a Section Callout in a 2D Sheet Model
          • To Update the Placeholder Fields of a Detail Callout in a 2D Sheet Model
      • Detailing Symbols Toolbox
        • Place Section Callout
          • To Place a Section Callout
        • Place Detail Callout
          • To Place a Detail Callout
          • To Place a Detail Callout Using an Existing Element to Define the Detail Area
        • Place Elevation Callout
          • To Place a Single Elevation Callout
          • To Place an Interior Elevation Callout
        • Place Plan Callout
          • To Place a Plan Callout
        • Place Drawing Boundary
          • To Place a Drawing Boundary by Two Points
          • To Place a Drawing Boundary by Element
        • Place Title Text
          • To Place Title Text
      • Overview of Callouts in 3D
        • Association Lines
      • Using Callouts in 3D
        • To Display Sheet Annotations in a 3D Design Model
        • To Open a Reference Sheet Model from a Marker in a 3D Design Model
        • To Clip a Model from a Callout in a 3D Design Model
        • To Open a 3D Design Model from a Callout in a Sheet Model
        • To Open a Sheet Model from a Drawing Boundary Displayed in a 3D Design Model
        • To Open a Drawing Model from a Drawing Boundary in a Sheet Model
      • Mini Toolbar for Callouts
        • Apply View
          • To Apply the Saved View From a Callout in a 3D Design Model
        • Create Drawing
          • To Create a Saved View
        • Show Callouts
          • To View Callouts in a Design or Sheet Model
        • Place View on Drawing or Sheet
          • To Place a Saved View on a Drawing Model
      • Numbering Sheets and Drawings
        • To Navigate to a Drawing Boundary on a Sheet
        • To Change a Drawing Identifier in a Sheet Composition
      • Capturing Graphics in Dynamic Views
    • Annotations
      • Annotation and Drawing Composition
        • To Place Associative Dimensions
        • To Apply Patterning to Represent Section Graphics
      • Text
        • Placing Text
          • To Place Text with the Place Text Tool
          • Fields - Derived Content in Text
            • To Update Fields in a Text Element(s)
            • To Update All Fields in the Active Model
          • Setting Text Attributes
            • To Set Active Text Attributes
            • To Browse Fonts
            • View Independent Text
          • Text in 3D
        • Using the Text Editor Window
          • Basic Text Editing Functions
            • Moving the Insertion Point
            • Selecting Text
            • Using Tabs
              • To Set a Tab Stop
              • To Clear a Tab Stop
              • To Set a First Line Indent
              • To Set a Paragraph Indent
            • Editing Text
              • To Replace Text in the Text Editor Window
              • To Move Text in the Text Editor Window
              • To Copy Text in the Text Editor Window
              • To Insert a New Line in the Text Editor Window
            • Inserting Symbols
              • To Insert a Symbol(s) While Entering or Editing a Text Element
              • To Add a Symbol to Your Favorite List
            • Inserting and Editing Fields
              • To Insert a Field While Entering or Editing a Text Element
              • To Edit a Field
              • To Reassign a Field to a Different Target Element
          • Enter Data Fields (EDFs)
            • To Insert or Create an EDF
            • To Edit an EDF
          • Using Auto-Stacked Fractions
            • To Place a Stacked Fraction with Auto-Stacking On
            • To Place a Stacked Fraction with Auto-Stacking Off
            • Editing Stacked Fractions
              • To Edit a Stacked Fraction
              • To Drop a Stacked Fraction
        • Text Editor Window
        • Text Editor Icon Bar
        • Fields Editor Dialog
        • Edit Enter Data Field Dialog
        • Insert Stacked Fraction Dialog
        • Edit Stack Fraction Dialog
        • Symbols Inserter Dialog
        • Edit Indentation & Tab Settings Dialog
        • Select Field Type Dialog
        • Using Placeholders for Text
          • Empty Text Nodes
            • To Place Empty Text Nodes as Placeholders for Text to Be Added Later
          • Enter Data Fields
            • To Create an Enter Data Field in the Text Editor Window
            • To Create an Enter Data Field in the Dialog Box Editor
            • To Edit Text That Contains Enter Data Fields Using the Text Editor
            • To Edit Text That Contains Enter Data Fields Using the Dialog Box Editor
        • Text Toolbox
          • Place Text
            • To Place Text at the Active Angle and Active Text Settings
            • To Bypass the Text Editor Window
            • To Place Fitted Text
            • To Fill In Empty Text Node(s)
            • To Place Text That Wraps to a Graphically-Defined Width
          • Place Text Along
            • To Place Text Above or Below an Element
            • To Place Text on an Element
            • To Place Text Along an Element
          • Place Note
            • To Place a Note
            • To Place a Callout
          • Edit Text
            • To Edit Text
          • Spell Checker
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in the Active Model
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in a Text Element, Text Node, Tag, Dimension, Note or Symbol
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors in a Selection Set
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors Within a Fence Contents
            • To Search for and Correct Spelling Errors Before Placing Text
            • To Add a User Defined Dictionary
            • To Add the Currently Flagged Word to the User Dictionary
            • To Add a Word to the User Dictionary
            • To Delete a Word from the User Dictionary
            • Spelling Dialog
            • Manage User Dictionary Dialog
          • Change Text Case
            • To Change the Case of Text
            • To Change the Case of Text with a Fence
          • Display Text Attributes
            • To Display Attributes of a Text Element
          • Match Text Attributes
            • To Match the Active Text Settings to the Attributes of a Text Element
          • Change Text Attributes
            • To Change a Text or Tag Element's Attributes (Those That Are Set to On)
          • Place Text Node
            • To Place a Text Node
          • Update All Fields
            • To Update All Fields in the Text Element(s)
          • Drop Text
            • To Convert Text to Individual Elements
        • Justify Enter Data Field (JUSTIFY)
          • To Justify an Enter Data Field
        • FIELD UPDATE
          • To Update All Fields in the Active Model
          • To Update Fields in a Text Element(s)
        • Controlling the Display of Text
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text in a View
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text in All Open Views
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text Node Numbers and Symbols in a View
          • To Turn On or Turn Off the Display of Text Node Numbers and Symbols in All Open Views
        • Searching for and Replacing Text
          • To Find Text in the Active Model and its References
          • To Interactively Find and Replace Text
          • To Replace All Instances of a String in the Active Model
          • To Select and Replace Text
          • Regular Expressions
          • Find Text (or Find/Replace Text) Dialog
        • Text Styles
          • To Create a New Text Style
          • To Create a Copy of a Text Style
          • Text Styles Dialog
            • Text Styles Dialog Icons
            • Text Styles Dialog, General Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Spacing Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Under/Overline Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Background Tab
            • Text Styles Dialog, Advanced Tab
            • Remap Elements to Text Style Dialog
          • Modifying Text Styles
          • To Delete Text Styles
          • Instance-Specific Style Overrides
            • To Apply Style Overrides
          • Working with Text Style Libraries
            • To Copy a Library Text Style into the Active File
            • To Compare a Local Text Style with Its Library Text Style
            • To Import Text Styles from Another File or DGN Library
          • Remapping Text Styles
            • To Remap Text Styles
        • Importing Text
          • To Place a Text File into a Model
          • Include Text File Dialog
        • Using Fonts
          • True Type Fonts
          • RSC (Resource Fonts)
          • SHX (AutoCAD Fonts)
          • Font Substitution
          • Searching Font Definitions
          • Fonts Configuration Variables
          • Font Configuration File
            • Locale-Specific Settings
            • Font-Specific Settings
        • Importing Images
          • To Import an Image File into a Model
          • Supported Export Formats
            • Setting the Number of Colors in Exported Images
          • Select Image File Dialog
            • Select Image File Dialog, Image Section
        • Flags
        • Annotate Toolbox
          • Place Flag
            • To Place a Flag
          • Show/Edit Flag
            • To Display or Edit a Flag's Explanatory Message from Selected Flag
          • Update Flags
            • To Update a Flag's Display Image
        • Annotating Models in 3D
        • Cloud Toolbox
          • Cloud By Points
            • To Place a Revision Cloud
          • Cloud By Element
            • To Create a Revision Cloud from an Existing Closed Element
            • To Create Revision Clouds from Multiple Elements
      • Dimensioning
        • Dimension Elements
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of Dimensions in a View
        • To Turn On or Off the Display of Dimensions in All Open Views
        • Dimension Styles
          • To Create a Dimension Style
          • To Make a Dimension Style the Active Style
          • To Save a Dimension Style to the DGN File
          • To Copy a Dimension Style
          • To Remap Dimension Styles
          • To Delete Dimension Styles
          • To Reset a Dimension Style
          • To Modify Settings for a Single Dimension Style
          • To Modify Settings for Multiple Dimension Styles
          • To Compare Two Dimension Styles
          • To Display Differences Between Two Dimension Styles
          • To Turn the Preview Pane On or Off
          • To Control Dimensions Displayed in the Preview Pane
          • To Turn the Dimension Styles List Box On or Off
          • Dimension Styles Dialog
            • Dimension Styles Dialog Icons
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Geometry Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Units Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Text Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Symbology Tab
            • Dimension Styles Dialog, Advanced Tab
          • Remap Elements to Dimension Style Dialog
        • Dimension Style Libraries
          • To Save and Modify a Dimension Style from a Library
          • To Compare a Local Dimension Style with the Dimension Style Library
          • To Display Differences Between a Local Dimension Style and the Dimension Style Library
          • To Import Dimension Styles from Another File or DGN Library
          • To Update Dimension Styles from Dimension Style Libraries
        • Aligning Dimension Styles
        • Associating Dimensions with Elements
          • To Place Association Points
        • Dimensions Toolbox
          • Element Dimensioning
            • To Dimension an Element
            • To Label the Length and Direction of a Line
            • To Dimension a Distance Perpendicularly from an Element (at a Separately-Identified Point)
            • To Dimension the Radius of a Circular Element
            • To Dimension the Radius of a Circular Element with an Extended Leader
            • To Dimension the Diameter of a Circular Element
            • To Dimension the Diameter of a Circular Element with an Extended Leader
            • To Dimension Diameter with the Dimension Placed Parallel
          • Linear Dimensioning
            • To Dimension the Distance Between Two Points
            • To Create a Linear Dimension by Selecting Multiple Elements
            • To Create a Stacked Linear Dimension from an Origin
            • To Create a Chained Linear Dimension from an Origin
          • Angular Dimensioning
            • To Dimension an Angle