Adds a parametric component to a catalog.
List of Options
Piping component and graphics cannot be changed after the component is created. You can modify additional properties in the Catalog tab after the part is created.
Basic Part Family Information
- Component Category
- Sets the group of piping components and graphics to list.
- Piping Component
- Specifies the Plant 3D class from a list. AutoCAD Plant 3D toolset does not support adding classes to the list.
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Note: A ValveBody supports actuator substitution.
- Short Description
- Specifies a short description. You can change this value after the component is added to the catalog.
- Primary End Type
- Specifies an end type from a list of end types in the current catalog. You can also enter a new primary end type. The primary end type is the default value for connection ports.
- The primary end type can also filter components in the Catalog Browser.
- You can change specific connection ports from the default in the Catalog Editor tab after creating the part.
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Note: Set a blank primary end type for actuators.
- Size Range
- Specifies an initial range of sizes. After the part is created, you can use the Catalog Editor tab to remove sizes from the range or add new sizes.
Additional options may display depending on the selected component category (for example, Actuators).
- Operator Type. Specifies an operator.
- Actuator Type. Specifies an actuator.
Note: Unlike other components, operator and actuator sizes do not have a nominal diameter. Actuators display as Undefined Size in the Sizes pane.
Graphics Selection
When you select the Plant 3D Parametric Graphics option, a preview gallery of the shapes in the current component category is displayed.
Advanced Shape Options
Displays all shapes. By default, only shapes in the current component category are displayed. For example, you can specify a Tee shape for a strainer.
Launch Catalog Builder
Runs the Catalog Builder.