Product(s):	OpenBuildings Designer
	Version(s):	CONNECT Edition
	Area:	Datasets and Content

Problem Description

How can I create a new cell in OpenBuidings Designer?
 

Steps to Accomplish

Please follow the below steps through which you can easily create a new cell in OpenBuildings Designer. 

1. First, create the geometry you would like to use in your cell. In this example we have placed a 2D Block and extrude it into a 3D solid.

 

2. Then from the Content ribbon select “Define Cell Origin” tool and define a point on the element.

 

3. Next, place a fence around the element and open the Cell Library dialog box.

  

4. In the Cell Library dialog box click on File and select New to create a new cell library file (*.cel).

  

5. After creating the *.cel file, in the Cell Library dialog box click on “Create Cell”, enter a name, and choose what type of cell it is going to be: Graphic, Point or Parametric (in this case Graphic cell was chosen).

 

6. You should now see that the cell has been created and is displaying in the Cell Library dialog box.

 

7. Finally, double click on the newly created cell to place it as the Active Cell in your DGN file.

Please refer to the attached video below for further reference.