Modify a parametric assembly
Existing parametric assemblies can be modified later on. You can rename the parametric assembly, or modify the items that form the parametric assembly or the variables used in calculations.
- Click the Maintenance ribbon tab.
- On the menu, select Estimating Maintenance > Parametric Assembly Maintenance.
- In the Select Parametric Assembly dialog box, select the desired parametric assembly that you want to modify.
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Do any of the following:
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Change the name of the parametric assembly
- At the bottom of the Select Parametric Assembly dialog box, click Set Name.
- Type a new name for the assembly.
- Click OK.
Modify items
- At the bottom of the Select Parametric Assembly dialog box, click Open.
- Select the item that you want to modify.
- Modify the properties of the item according to your
needs.
Among other things, you can change the quantity, shape, dimensions, or length of the item.
- Click Edit to save the changes.
Modify variables
- At the bottom of the Select Parametric Assembly dialog box, click Open.
- Click the Parametric Assembly ribbon tab.
- On the menu, select Parametric Assembly Variables.
- Select the variable that you want to modify.
- Modify the variable name, description, variable type, and default value according to your needs.
- Click Edit to save the changes.
- To close the Select Parametric Assembly dialog box, click the Close button (X) in the upper-right corner.