Custom Parts Builder

Creates custom and placeholder parts.

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 Ribbon: Home tab Part Insertion panel Custom Parts

Plant 3D Shape

Shape Browser

Displays the Plant 3D Shape Browser Dialog Box.

Size

Specifies the size of the pipe to which this part connects.

Dimensions

Specifies the dimensions of the part geometry. You can also change part geometry after the part is placed in the model.

AutoCAD Block

Creates a component using block-based geometry that has ports added with PLANTPARTCONVERT. If the block does not have ports assigned, it is opened in a separate window.

Import Block From DWG

Specifies a block that is defined in a different drawing.

Choose Block from Model

Specifies a block from the current drawing.

Reset Block Definition (X)

Clears the block which allows you to specify a different block.

Custom Part Type

Permanent

When selected, indicates that the part is not listed in a pipe spec.

Placeholder

Specifies a temporary object to use until the required part is added to the spec.

Insert in Model

Adds the part to the model.