Creating a template project

	Product(s):	Hevacomp Mechanical Design
	Version(s):	V8i (N/A)
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Overview

You may wish to use a standard set of Fabric data across various Design Database projects.

Ensure that Design Database is completely closed before copying files into project folders

Method 1 - Using a Template project

A template project can be set up in the following way.

Start a new Design Database project in a uniquely identifiable project folder
(for e.g. C:\Hevacomp Projects\DDB Template)
Enter the data for your special fabric constructions, window data and fin data only. Do not enter CAD Input, load DXF files or enter any room data
Exit Design Database

To create a project using your standard data use Windows Explorer or My Computer to create a new project folder with your naming convention (for e.g. C:\Hevacomp Projects\14-12-06 Sheffield\) and then copy all of the files from the template project folder into the new project folder.

Start Design Database and load the new project. The fabric data from the template folder will be extant.

Method 2 - Using existing Fabric data to create a template project

You can use data from an existing project to help create a template project.

Start a new Design Database project in a uniquely identifiable project folder
(for e.g. C:\Hevacomp Projects\DDB Template)
Exit Design Database
Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the existing project that contains the Fabric data you require.
From the existing project copy all of the following files into your template project folder.

LTABS	CEILINGS	EFLOORS	FINS
FLOORS	GFLOORS	GLAZING	INTERNAL.S
	ROOFS	WALLS

The template project will now contain your preferred Fabric data.

Method 3 - Updating an existing project

If you have a current project that requires your common set of Fabric data then the above files can be copied from the template project into your current project.

Exit Design Database
Back up your current project
Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the current project.
Copy all of the listed files from the Template project into the current project

You current project will now contain the template fabric data.

Please follow this guidance carefully.
If you are unsure of these methods, please consult your IT department