Used to define the node input and output parts in Generate Node Type dialog, that defines the input and output properties of a node and associate a namespace to it.

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Setting	Description
Type Name	Used to input a name for the generated node type. Note: Choose the name it carefully. It is helpful to number the name for each design iteration consecutively so that later it is easier to tell which node is the most recent.
Namespace (advanced)	Used to define a namespace for the generated node type. The default namespace is User. Select Namespace – clicking (browse) opens the Namespaces, where you can select a desired namespace.
Input Properties	Contains controls used to define the inputs of the generated node. Select from Model — Used to select the inputs of the generated node in the Graph or Geometry window. When selected, you can select nodes in the Graph or the geometry windows. Inputs table — Populates upon selection of an input from the model in the following columns: Node – Displays the input node name. Property Name – Used to enter a name for the input property. The inputted value will appear as the input port on the generated node. Data Type – Allows you select which data type the input port will accept. Parent Model – Sets the selected input as the parent model. Replicatable – If the generated node is to be replicated it is necessary to check Replicatable for those inputs that will be able to accept lists and single input values alike. Freeable – When on, restrictions to the input parameter are removed allowing the input to manipulated freely. Optional – When on, the input parameter becomes optional. Usually the state of this setting is inherited from the input nodes you select. Initial Value – Displays the value of the selected input at the time of creation. Once the inputs have been selected, the existing node icons in the Graph are highlighted with colors to indicate the inputs and outputs. A blue outlined node represents an input, while green represents an output. If a node is outlined in blue and green, it has not been explicitly selected but is an inferred input based on the initial selection.
Output Properties	Select from Model — Clicking Select from Model under the Input Properties controls starts the selection of input nodes. In most cases it is not necessary to select the outputs because they are automatically selected based on the input selection. Outputs table — Populates upon manually selecting an output from the model or appears those are linked with input selections, in the following columns: Node – Displays the output node name. Property Name – Used to enter a name for the output property. The inputted value will appear as the output port on the generated node. Data Type – Allows you select which data type the output port will provide. Construction - Allows you to make a geometry node of the generated node hidden by default, but visible when the Construction is selected. Internal -– When on, the output node becomes permanently invisible but it still is being calculated internally. Dynamic – When on, the generated node's output will be dynamically updated by default. Hide outputs that are marked as Internal — Enabled when Internal in Output Properties is checked. The output is not displayed for the node. Up/Down Arrows — Moves the currently selected Input/Output property up or down within the list.
Select Template Technique	When selected, opens the Select Template Technique dialog opens. You can select a techniques from available template techniques and apply by clicking OK .
Clear All Properties	Clears all input and output properties in the dialog so you can start over.
Lock-in each constituent node's current color, level, and symbology	When on, symbology of each constituent node type is maintained within the generated node.
Replace the current nodes with an instance of this type, named:	When on, the constituent input node is renamed using the name inputted in the provided field.
Store a reference to the generated assembly file:	Used to control where the generated node is stored. In the current design file – When on, the generated node is only available in the active DGN. In your GC environment – When on, the generated node is available in any DGN you create.
OK	Accepts all changes and generates the new node type. The generated node type appears in the Node Types dialog in the Generated category.