To Add Part Sizes in Catalog Editor

Use this procedure to add a size to a component, such as a duct, pipe, cable tray, or conduit segment. You can add size parameter values to a basic table or constant lists.

Attention: To add a size to an MvPart, such as equipment, use the Parametric Part Wizard or Content Builder. You can also use Content Builder to add a size to a fitting.

To add a size to 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 the non-MvPart part you want to edit, and expand the part family to show the storage types.
  3. Select the storage type of the part parameter to which to add a size.
  4. In the table view, add a new parameter value:
    If you want to add a size to a… then right-click a…
    basic table parameter value row, and click Insert Row. A new value row is added above the selected value row.
    constant lists parameter value cell in the desired parameter column, and click Insert Cell. A new value cell is added above the selected value cell.
    Note: You can also modify any size parameter value, including calculation formulas. To change a constant value or calculation, click the parameter value cell in the table view and edit the value. If you add a size and then change your mind, you can click Edit menu Undo to remove the new size.
  5. Click the new parameter value cell and enter a size.
  6. In the Catalog Editor, click . Alternatively, click File menu Save.

    The software validates the new part and regenerates the catalog.

    The software validates the part and regenerates the catalog.

  7. Note: To access the new part size during part selection, be sure to load the modified part catalog in your drawing.