Modify Instance Data dialog
Used to modify drawing elements not associated with an application catalog type, and are attributed building instance data.
Modify Instance Data Options tab
Setting | Description |
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Use Model Properties | Enabled when the active model has the
model properties (i.e. Model Properties > Cell > Can
be Placed as AnnotationCell is True).
When on, catalog data is placed with each cell instance. When off, catalog data is added to existing selected cells. |
option enabled in its
Modify Instance Data Properties
The dialog also opens when Electrical Symbol elements are
selected for modifying properties. The property values displayed are those from
the selected element(s). The property categories vary with type of components
and in selection and what catalog type attributes were added to it.
Setting | Description |
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Catalog Item Selector |
Used to select from available
Catalog Items. The
Catalog Item Selector combo box contains
several options and settings designed to make it easier to find the exact
catalog item you need to place/change.
The
Catalog Item list also includes user
defined assemblies, and RFA catalog items, if any.
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Catalog Tools |
A split button located to the right of the
Catalog Item Selector contains tools to
assist with managing catalog data prior to placement of selected catalog items.
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Properties list - toolbar |
Used to manage catalog item properties during
placement or modification. Catalog item properties define the catalog item
instance in the model, and are accountable in the DataGroup System data
management tools. You can place a catalog item with its default property values
or you can change property values as needed, place an instance in the model,
and optionally save the changes to the catalog.
The Properties combo box contains tools for sorting and searching the properties list:
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Properties list - table | Information in the
Value column rows can be completed by
selecting the applicable cell to activate an editor field, an option menu, or a
pop up dialog. This data is written to the element properties. Properties
displayed with grey text are read only. The dividing bar between the
Property, and
Value columns can be moved to change the
width of either area, or resize the dialog. A vertical and horizontal scroll
bars are available to scroll and adjust
Properties panel viewing and the display of
data.
The Property categories vary and are based on current element and the discipline. For example, the element attributed to instance of Structural Slabs, Structural Wall inherit properties of slab and wall catalogs, respectively. Some of commonly available property categories are:
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