Create Building Group

The data of the component group to be added to the component library is set at the Create Building Group dialog box.

Dialog Box Options

Building group name

Type the name of the group in the text field.

Path in browser

Define the folder from which the group can be selected in the browser. Do either of the following:

• Select an already existing folder in the browser

  1. Click the button. The browser is opened.

  2. Select a browser folder by clicking the right mouse button.

  3. Select Select folder.

• Create a new folder in the browser

  1. Type the name of the folder in the text field in format /folder/ or /folder/subfolder/.

Building group library

Select the component library from the list. The default is Building Component Groups.

Input style of the group

Determines how a component group will be added into a drawing or a model. Select one of the following:

• Standard - The component group is added just like any other building component.

• Opening combination - Select this input style when the component group is a combination of openings. A combination of openings may also include trims. When adding a combination of openings, a wall is selected first. The cursor will be locked to move in the direction of the wall.

• Components outside of wall - When adding the component, first a wall is selected. The cursor will be locked to move on the outside of the wall.

• Components inside of wall - When adding the component, first a wall is selected. The cursor will be locked to move on the inside of the wall.

Next time you select the function Add Furniture, Symbol, Building Group..., the program will update the browser, and you can select the component group from the folder you defined in the Path in browser field.

Create a Component Group
Add a Piece of Furniture or Another Building Component