To Create Parts in Catalog Editor

You can create a new part using Catalog Editor only by copying an existing part and modifying its parameters. To create a new part from scratch, use Content Builder.

To create a part in Catalog Editor

1. If necessary, open the Catalog Editor, and then open the part catalog.
2. In the tree view, navigate to and select a part family name that is similar to the part you want to create, right-click, and click Copy.
3. Select the chapter in which to add the new part, right-click, and click Paste.

   The software adds a copy of the selected part family.

   Note: You can also drag and drop the part between chapters.
4. To rename the new part family, right-click the copied part family name, click Rename, enter a name and a unique text description for that name, and press Enter.
5. In the table view, add or modify size parameter values, or add custom data, if needed. For more information, see Adding Part Sizes in Catalog Editor or Adding Custom Data to Parts in Catalog Editor.
6. In the Catalog Editor, click . Alternatively, click File menu Save.

   The software validates the new part and regenerates the catalog.

Note: To access the new part during part selection, be sure to load the modified part catalog in your drawing. For more information, see Specifying Default Part Catalogs and Content Locations.