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Settings Dialog Box

Sets the default size range and units for a new part family.

Settings are saved to the installation of AutoCAD Plant 3D toolset Catalog Builder; they are not saved to the catalog template.

Select Piping Unit Type to Edit

Category list

Specifies default values for a component category. You can specify a default graphic type, size range, end type, pressure class, and schedule. The defaults are used when you create a part family.

Advanced

Displays the Advanced Default Settings dialog box.

Create Part Family Preview LSP Files

Creates AutoLISP files that can be loaded into the 3D modeler to preview parametric components. The LSP files are created when you build the catalog.

Automatically Create Long Descriptions Using Long Description Styles

When you build a catalog, long descriptions are created using long description styles.

Edit Long Description Styles

You can create and share LDS files with the AutoCAD Plant 3D toolset Spec Editor.

Change Catalog Template Units
Converts all sizes in the catalog template to the units specified in the Units drop-down list.

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