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Other detail components are inserted as loose linework entities if they represent
material of variable length, amorphous shape, or something that would likely
be cut or otherwise modified in the field. This is the case for views showing
the length of a material, such as framing members, sheathing material, or
fasteners, for which the detail component database does not include a
fixed-length table.
Detail components are inserted into drawings parametrically, using a tool that
prompts you for the information needed to perform the drawing routine
associated with a particular component. Once inserted into a drawing, the
components are largely static: although they can be rescaled or repositioned
using Properties palette settings, they do not have object-like intelligence that
allows for parameter modifications to the extent that architectural objects do.
You can, however, perform various editing operations on detail components
using the tools available on the ribbon and the context menu.
The Detail Component Manager provides a centralized location for storing
and accessing detail components. Its filter mechanism lets you quickly locate
a particular component in a database. You can then insert the component
directly into a drawing, or, if you are likely to use it frequently, you can drag
and drop it onto a tool palette for even more convenient access.
Many detail components are also available as tools on the default Detailing
tool palettes, which can be transferred to the workspace from the Sample
Palette Catalog. You can also create a tool by dragging a detail component
from a drawing and dropping it onto a tool palette. Because detail component
tools can be moved between tool palettes and tool catalogs, or copied over
the Internet using i-drop
®
functionality, they are easily shared by project team
members. Tools can be modified using the associated Tool Properties worksheet.
You can also apply detail component tool properties to any linework within
a drawing so that it can be reference-keynoted according to the organizational
system you are using.
In addition to the database supplied with the software (based on the CSI
MasterFormat
â„¢
2004) you can add and access your own detail component
databases as needed (see Configuring Detail Component Database Availability
on page 3545). The Detail Component Manager includes a wizard that lets
advanced users define the drawing routines and other parameters required to
add new component tables to a database.
Inserting Detail Components
All detail components are inserted into drawings using the same basic tool,
which performs the insertion routine associated with a selected component.
3490 | Chapter 46 Detail Components
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