To Start Content Builder for Creating a Block-Based MvPart

Use this procedure to start Content Builder and open the block-based building environment.

  1. Open the drawing file that contains the 3D model block(s) of the part you want to create.

    Each part size requires a unique 3D model block. You can have one or more model blocks in a single drawing file that represent each part size in a part family.

  2. Click Manage tab MEP Content panel Content Builder .

    The Getting Started - Catalog Screen dialog box is displayed.

  3. Select Multi-view Part for Part Domain.
  4. In the tree view, select a chapter to add the new MvPart to, and click .

    The New Part dialog box is displayed.

  5. Enter a name and description for the part family, and click OK.

    By default, the description is the same as the name until you change it.

    The block-based building environment is opened. For more information, see Approaches to Creating Parts.