Divided Surface Type Properties

View and modify the parameters that define the type properties of divided surfaces applied with patterns or components.

To change type properties, select an element and click Modify tabProperties panel (Type Properties). Changes to type properties apply to all instances in the project.

Name Description
Construction  
Construction Type The type of construction for the component.
Material and Finishes  
Finish Texture of the finished surface of the component.
Identity Data  
Assembly Code Uniformat assembly code for the component.
Keynote

The component keynote. Add or edit the value. Click in the value box to open the Keynotes dialog.

Model The manufacturer internal number.
Manufacturer The component manufacturer.
Type Comments A field for entering general comments about the component type. This information can be included in a schedule.
URL A link to a web page that may contain type-specific information.
Description Description of the component.
Assembly Description Read-only description of the assembly based on the assembly code selection.
Type Mark

A value that designates the particular component; possibly the shop mark. This value must be unique for each element in a project. You are warned if the number is already used, but allows you to continue using it. You can see the warning using the Review Warnings tool.

Cost The pricing of the component.
OmniClass Number The number from Table 23 of the OmniClass Construction Classification System that best categorizes the family type.
OmniClass Title The name from Table 23 of the OmniClass Construction Classification System that best categorizes the family type.