Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
4.
Select the Grids tab and enter the following options under Categories And Types To
Copy:
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1/4” (6.5 mm) Bubble: 1/4” (6.5 mm) Square
5.
Select the Floors tab and enter the following options under Categories And Types To
Copy:
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Arch Slab 6” (150 mm): LW Concrete on Metal Deck
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Set all other entries under Original Type to Do Not Copy This Type.
In the Additional Copy Parameters section, set the following option:
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Copy Openings/Inserts: Yes (checked)
6.
Click OK to close the Copy/Monitor Options dialog box.
7.
From the Copy/Monitor tab of the ribbon, choose the Copy button.
8.
Select the Level 2 and Roof levels in the linked model. Levels in the host model should be
created 6” (150 mm) below the linked levels with the prefix T.O.S. (Top Of Structure).
There is already a Level 1 in the host model. You will need to use the Monitor tool to
establish a relationship to the Level 1 in the linked model.
9.
From the Copy/Monitor tab of the ribbon, choose the Monitor button and select Level 1 in
the host model.
You can only select levels in the host model for the first pick.
10.
Select Level 1 in the linked model to complete the monitored relationship.
You will see an icon appear near the midpoint of the level indicating that it is now moni-
toring the level in the linked model.
11.
Activate Section 1 and return to Copy mode by clicking the Copy button in the Copy/
Monitor tab of the ribbon.
12.
Select the floor in the linked model at Level 2.
13.
Activate the Level 1 floor plan and make sure the Copy tool is still active. Check the
Multiple option in the Options bar.
14.
Select all the visible grids using any selection method you prefer.
15.
Click the Finish button in the Options bar to complete the multiple copy process for the
grids. Do not click the Finish icon in the Copy/Monitor tab of the ribbon without finish-
ing the Multiple selection mode first.
16.
Click the Finish icon in the Copy/Monitor tab of the ribbon to exit Copy/Monitor mode.
If you now select any of the grids or levels in the host file, you will see a monitor icon
near the center of the element. This icon indicates that the intelligent bond has been created
between the host and the linked element and will evaluate any modifications in the linked file
whenever the file is reloaded.
