Autodesk 235B1-05A761-1301 User Guide - Page 714

The values are used to create the list of part sizes. To enter a value in a cell, double-click the cell, and then enter the value. To access the Copy, Paste, and Clear commands, right-click the cell. NOTE In the part wizard, you enter the values for the size parameters differently depending on how they are stored in the software: ■ In a table of values where all of the size parameters (columns) must have the same number of values, and a row across the columns defines a single part size ■ In lists of values where the values in the lists are used in all possible combinations to define multiple part sizes As an example of the latter, the following image shows the values for a custom round-neck diffuser. The values result in 2 part sizes, each with different values for the diameter of the neck. Example of Parameters showing values for custom round-neck diffuser Use the prompts provided by the software to guide you in entering the data. For more information about the different types of data storage for size parameters, see Part Sizes on page 82. 9 Click OK to create the part in the specified part sizes. The software adds the part to the current catalog, more specifically, to the chapter that corresponds to the part type that you selected. The Add Multi-view Parts dialog is displayed to add the new part to your drawing, if desired. If necessary, you can also modify the part's data and add custom data using the Catalog Editor or Content Builder. For example, you can modify the formula used to create the names of part sizes. NOTE Depending on the parts and part sizes available in your catalogs, you might also need to create additional parts and sizes to use with your new custom part. Building Parametric MvParts with Content Builder You can create parametric MvParts, such as air terminals and fans, using Content Builder. The next sections provide a workflow, followed by step-by-step procedures to help you create an air terminal, a junction box, and a tank using Content Builder. Each section represents a separate phase in the creation process. Therefore, you should carefully step through the sections in the following order to avoid creating unusable parts. Workflow for Creating a Parametric MvPart with Content Builder This workflow provides a road map for creating a parametric MvPart using Content Builder. Where applicable, topics focus on building specific MvParts, such as an air terminal, a junction box, and a vertical tank. Review the steps View more information Open the Parametric Building Environment to start building content. You use the Content Builder in AutoCAD MEP to ----- create a parametric MvPart. See Starting Content Builder for Creating a Parametric MvPart on page 698. 696 | Chapter 14 Customizing Catalog-Based Content