Create a Special Part

Learn how to create a special part to use in your 3D model.

Access the command

In the Tools tool palette, click (Advance Steel special part).

Command line: _astm4commspecialpartblock

Create a special part

1. Create a separate DWG, draw the part using AutoCAD solids.
2. Save the file and close it.
3. Verify that the AutoCAD variable Insunits is set to the correct value for the units used in the models. For mm, set the value to 4.
4. In the Tools tool palette, click (Advance Steel special part).
5. Define the special part insertion point.

• The special part is created according to the current UCS. The properties dialog box appears.