Creating a Grid Template to Maintain Drawing Standards

	Product:	OpenBuildings Designer
	Version:	CONNECT Edition
	Area:	Grid Systems
	SubArea:	Templates

The Situation

How can I create my own Grid Template DgnLib so that I can maintain our company drawing standards?

Solution

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.

Created by Mary Chib
When: Thu, Sep 30 2021 5:38 PM
Revisions: 1
Comments: 0

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