| Product: | OpenBuildings Designer | |
| Version: | CONNECT Edition | |
| Area: | Grid Systems | |
| SubArea: | Templates |
| The Situation |
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How can I create my own Grid Template DgnLib so that I can maintain our company drawing standards? |
| Solution |
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Create a new GridTemplate.dgnlib and save it to the WorkSpace or WorkSet, then reassign the BB_GRID_TEMPLATE_DGNLIB configuration variable. Grid Templates control the symbology of grids created using the Grid System Manager. They are Element Templates that are stored in a delivered DgnLib. This DgnLib can be copied to a WorkSpace or WorkSet, and then the Grid Template can be modified to match company or project standards. Once this is done, the configuration variable BB_GRID_TEMPLATE_DGNLIB must be reassigned to point to the new location. |
| Links |
| • YouTube • OpenBuildings Wiki • OpenBuildings Help |
Steps:
- Open the GridTemplate.dgnlib in the delivered Dataset_XX.
- Use Save As to save a duplicate copy to either the Workspace or WorkSet Standards/Dgnlib folder.
- Open the new DgnLib and modify the Element Template.
- Open the WorkSpace or WorkSet configuration file and add the variable and appropriate path as shown below:
BB_GRID_TEMPLATE_DGNLIB = $(_USTN_WORKSETSTANDARDS)dgnlib/GridTemplate.dgnlib
BB_GRID_TEMPLATE_DGNLIB = $(_USTN_WORKSPACESTANDARDS)dgnlib/GridTemplate.dgnlib
The new Grid Template will now be available in both the Floor Manager and the Grid Systems Manager under Settings.