Customize the dialog boxes of custom components by using a text editor
Each custom component has an input (.inp) file that defines the contents of the custom component's dialog box. If you are an advanced user, you can customize the dialog box input files manually in a text editor. Be careful when modifying an input file, as errors may cause the dialog box to disappear.
Note that the General tab is reserved for predefined general properties. You cannot rename the General tab or add more parameters to it.
Alternatively, you can use the Custom Component Dialog Editor tool to customize the dialog box.
Add new tabs
The fourth tab is reserved for the General properties, so you cannot add your own parameters to it.
Add text boxes
Add images
Change the order of boxes
Change the location of boxes
You can define an exact location for each text box.
Example: Add a group of check boxes in the custom component dialog box
This example shows how to add a check box for each bolt group in a custom component by modifying the .inp file. When the component is used in a model, you can select which bolts to create by selecting the desired check boxes.