Graphics Programs Reference
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Having the common types of these components that you use on every
project loaded into your template will make it easy to begin laying out a
preliminary design while decisions are being made for specific object
types. The components used in a preliminary layout can easily be
changed to the specified components after a decision is made.
Figure
2.34
shows some examples of components loaded into a template for an
electrical system design.
Figure2.34
Sample electrical components in a template
Plumbing
The types of plumbing components you load into your project depend
on your workflow and how you coordinate with the architectural model.
If you work in an environment in which the architects typically show the
plumbing fixtures, you do not need to have plumbing fixtures loaded
into your template. It is important to have the fittings you will use to
define pipe types loaded into the project. Sometimes you need to swap
fittings out, so having additional ones loaded can save time.
