Edit a design option to add or modify its elements. Add elements to the primary option that is automatically created for each design option set, and for any secondary design options that you add.
- In the Project Browser, open a view where you can add the desired elements for the design option.
- Prepare the view to show the active design option:
- Click View tabGraphics panel (Visibility/Graphics).
- In the Visibility/Graphics dialog, click the Design Options tab.
- For the appropriate design option set, in the Design Option column, select Automatic.
- Click OK.
- Open the design option for editing.
To open a design option for editing
- Edit the design option as desired.
The model elements that you add now belong to the active option. For tips on using design options in various ways, see
Considerations When Using Design Options.
Note: You cannot add view-specific elements (such as keynotes, dimensions, and tags) to a design option. Instead, dedicate a view to the design option, and add the view-specific elements to the dedicated view. See
Annotating and Detailing Design Options.
While you are editing the design option, you can move among project views as needed. When you change to a different view, you may need to change the design option settings for the view to see the active option. (See
Checking the Design Option Settings for a View.)
- When you are finished editing the design option, select Main Model from the Design Options drop-down list on the status bar.