To Create Property-Based Tools

You can create a property-based tool from an existing object in a drawing. This capability is available in the following domains: Piping, Plumbing, Schematic, and Electrical (except cable tray). Use the following procedure depending on the domain in which you are working.

1. To insert a fitting in the drawing, click Home tab Build panel [domain] Fitting .
2. Save the drawing.
3. Zoom into the drawing, and then select the fitting object.
4. Drag the selected fitting part onto the particular domain’s fitting tool palette.
5. Click the object, right-click, and click Properties.
6. Edit tool properties, as described in Changing Tool Properties.