Divide Drawings into Spools/Sections or Partitions
Shows step-by-step how to subsequently assign the components of a drawing to different spools/sections or partitions.
Before you begin
You want to subsequently divide the components of a drawing into different spools/sections or partitions.
Tip: To assign components to spools/sections or partitions directly when drawing, you must first select them in the Spools/Sections ... or Partitions ... area on the Project tab.
Requirements:
- Layer management must be active (
). - The layer key must contain variables for the Partition (Spools/Sections) element (
). - The components must be located on layers that contain a layer abbreviation for Partition (Spools/Sections).
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Applies to Heating, Potable Water, Waste Water, Ventilation, Radiant Heating and Cooling, Cooling, Gas, Fire Protection, Electrical, Mounting Planning.
Procedure
- If necessary, open the LINEAR Properties by clicking the
button in the footer of the Control Board. - In the drawing, select the components that you want to assign to spools/sections or partitions. Note: If necessary, use the Select pipe or duct sections function to select the components (
). - In the LINEAR Properties, click on View properties of (...) components (
). The properties of the selected components are displayed. - Specify the desired spool/section or partition for the components in the LINEAR Properties under General via the Partition / Spool drop-down list.
- Cancel the component selection and select other components to assign them to other spools/sections or partitions.
Results
You have subsequently divided the components of a drawing into different spools/sections or partitions.