To Assign Part Size Names and Views of a Block-Based MvPart

Use this procedure to add part sizes and assign view blocks to the individual part sizes for the MvPart. You can specify a unique name for each part size. The part size name typically reflects the actual size of the part, such as width and height dimensions or the total cubic-foot-per-minute (cfm) output. It is used for part selection in the MvPart Add dialog box. The part size name is also used in the part catalogs and appears as the object name when using tooltips. Therefore, you should specify a descriptive part size name for easy identification.

View blocks are generated and assigned by default for part sizes that are assigned a 3D model block whose name has a suffix of “model”; for example, AHU Commercial Roof 24x24 model. Unassigned view blocks display as empty fields. View blocks that display in red have been assigned a name based on the 3D model block; however, they are missing a defined block. You can assign a view block or generate the missing view blocks using Content Builder. Content Builder generates the 6 standard AutoCAD® view blocks (top, bottom, left, right, front, and back) from the 3D model block. It is possible to assign the same view block to multiple view directions, such as front and back, depending on part symmetry. You also assign to the part family the 2D symbol block you created previously to be used to generate a 3D symbol for each part size. The views determine how the individual part size is displayed in your drawing.

Note: View blocks can be generated for multiple part sizes at one time. You can add multiple part sizes and then generate the missing view blocks for all part sizes.

1. To add a new part size, select a 3D model block and click .

   The list of 3D model blocks reflects the blocks in the active drawing.

   A new part size is added to the part family, and a new row appears in the table. View blocks are assigned by default when the 3D model block name has a suffix of “model.” Assigned view blocks with associated blocks display in black. Any view block assigned a name based on the 3D model block but missing a block displays in red. All unassigned view blocks display as empty fields.

2. Select a 2D symbol block from the list of blocks in the active drawing to be used to generate a 3D symbol block for each part size.

   The 3D symbol blocks are assigned to the schematic views for each part size.

   Note: A schematic symbol is not required. If you do not want to assign a schematic symbol, select None.
3. To create the missing view blocks for those block names that display in red, click Generate Blocks.

   The Views dialog box is displayed.

   View blocks are generated and named based on the associated 3D model block. View block assignments are defined based on the standard display representations and view directions; however, you can change them as needed.

   Note: The symbol block is used in Isometric mode and is displayed as a 3D bounding box of the model block with 2D symbology to represent the part itself.
4. To make changes to a view block assignment for a part size, select a part size name, select a view number (#) under Views, and change the Display Representation and View Direction options as necessary.

   Repeat for each view block assignment you want to change.

5. Click OK.

   The new part size is updated with the generated view blocks.

6. To delete a part size, select the Part Size Name and click .

   The selected part size is deleted from the part family, and the associated row is removed from the table.

7. Click Next.

   If Next is unavailable (shaded), information is missing on this page. Verify that each part size has a defined name and that all view blocks display in black.