About Workflow for Creating a Parametric Fitting With Content Builder

This workflow provides a road map for creating a parametric fitting using Content Builder.

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Open the Parametric Building Environment to start building content.		You use the Content Builder in AutoCAD MEP 2024 toolset to create a parametric fitting. See Starting Content Builder to Open the Parametric Building Environment.
Specify the part configuration.		You work in the parametric building environment to create single parametric parts. In this environment, only one part can exist in a drawing. The individual drawings are associated with a part catalog to build a library of parts. You specify the type and subtype of the part to establish basic part behavior. See Defining the Part Behavior of a Parametric Fitting.
Create a 3D model of the part.		You create models of 3D parts and use them to dynamically generate 2D views of your parts. You build your part from blocks, or features, that are parametrically combined to define the part. The model is defined in terms of the size, shape, and position of its features. You can restrict how the features of the parts fit together. To better conceptualize the size and shape of the part model, you define constraints and dimensions that determine how your part is built. See Modeling a Parametric Fitting.
Add connectors to the part.		You add connectors to enable the part to intelligently connect to other building systems objects in your layout. A connector is dependent on the model feature it is attached to; therefore, shape and size are defined when the connector is added to the model. See Adding Connectors to a Parametric Fitting.
Add dimensions (individual part sizes) to the part.		Adding dimensions and other part size information to the model defines the part sizes that can be dynamically generated from the model. This enables a single 3D model to represent multiple part sizes. See Adding Dimensions to a Parametric Fitting.
Create a preview image for your part.		Once you have finalized the model, you generate a preview image for the part by taking a snapshot of the model. Creating an image lets you preview how the part will appear in a drawing. The preview image also helps to identify the part during part selection. See Generating a Preview Image of a Parametric Fitting.
Define the insertion behaviors of the part.		You specify the insertion behavior that you use to place the part in your drawing, including layer assignment, placement point, and trim lengths for fittings. See Defining the Part Insertion Behaviors of a Parametric Fitting.
Validate and save the part.		Once you have finalized the model, you must validate and save the part. Validation checks the model and detects any errors that make the part invalid. You must correct all errors in order to successfully save the part and add it to a drawing. See Validating, Saving, and Previewing a Parametric Fitting.