The following items are tips you should keep in mind as you use Content Builder.
- Save a backup copy of the part catalogs before using Content Builder, in case you need to revert to the original catalogs provided with AutoCAD MEP 2026 toolset. You can use a browser application, such as Windows® Explorer, to copy and paste the catalogs and their sub-folders to a new location.
- Determine model dependencies. Analyze the model design to determine how features interrelate; then decide how to create the model.
- Work in a 3-dimensional (3D) view. Creating the model in a 2-dimensional (2D) view may lead to confusion.
- Use the order of the folders in the part browser as a guide to the steps involved in the creation process.
- To edit a catalog-based content, select Edit in Content Builder in the shortcut menu.
- Do not use the EXPLODE command. Exploding a part deletes the part definition from the catalog.
- Content Builder generates drawing views of your parametric part. The AutoCAD MVIEW command does not create associative views of your parts.
- AutoCAD object snaps can be used to assist in object selection.