Using HVAC Tools after removing Part and Families ABD v8i Ss6

I have removed all of the Part, Families and levels that are delivered with ABD. Now we have a requirement to use the HVAC tools such as Place Rectangular Duct but don't work without the Part and Families loaded up.

Is there a way to use to HVAC tools with your company Part and Families?

Also why is this the default behaviour and has this been fixed in OpenBuildings? The Structural tools for instance will work fine using Company Part and Families.