Creating a tool to recall a Pattern cell from a cell library

	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	V8i, CONNECT Edition
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	UI Customization
	Subarea:	Tools

How to create a custom tool to pattern an area with a specific pattern cell defined.

Background

This article assumes that you are in a DGNLIB file that has been pointed too by the configuration variable MS_GUIDGNLIBLIST

Steps to Accomplish

1. In the DGNLIB file select Workspace > Customize to open the customize dialog.

2. Create a new User Tool box and new Tool within your Interface

3. Select the new Tool and in the Properties section under 'Command Data' and the keyin:

active pattern cell name_of_cell;pattern area icon

(In the above keyin replace name_of_cell with the required cell name you wish to pattern with)

4. To enssure the cell library containing the cell is attached to the opened design, right mouse click on the customize dialog and select Add > Design File Settings > Cell Library. In the Cell Library add the path and name of the cell library containing the pattern cell.

( Alternatively the keyin could be expanded to attach the cell library using the keyin RC=S:\path\path\pattern.cel )

Creating a tool to recall a Pattern cell from a cell library

Background

Steps to Accomplish

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