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Example NameProfile Definition Description
WallBase_1x4Profile to define a 1x4 base for a wall sweep
definition.
Fascia_2x10Profile to define a 2x10 fascia for a roof slab
edge style.
Symbol & Tool-Based Content
The terms “Symbols” and “Tools” in the context of this chapter refer mainly
to delivery mechanisms for the various types of content that is external to the
drawing template: styles, multi-view blocks, masking blocks, and
command-based content.
AEC Content
Any symbol-based content with the exception of leaders, callouts and title
marks should be created using the AEC Content Wizard and stored as AEC
Content so that it can be made accessible either through the “AEC Content”
tab in Design Center or through a palette-based tool.
NOTE Custom blocks do not scale correctly if you copy objects to which they are
attached (such as doors with door hardware) and paste them in a drawing that
has drawing units specified differently.
Best Practices for AEC Content:
■ Store your custom AEC Content files in a folder that is separate from the
default “Imperial” and “Metric” folders. The path to your AEC Content
can be accessed in the OPTIONS dialog box in the “AEC Content” tab. You
can create as many subfolders as you like in the location indicated as the
“AEC Design Center Content Path”. They will be accessible from the “AEC
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