Edit the Wall Horizontal Batten Tool Library

You can edit the wall horizontal batten tool library as follows:

  1. Select System | Structural Libraries | Wall > Framing tools. The Component Libraries database view opens.
  2. Move the cursor to a row in the tool library. For example, the library included in the basic delivery:

    frmtool_hbatten_sys | Horizontal battens

    Use the Up and Down arrow keys.

  3. Click the Edit Library button. The Batten Rules database view opens.
  4. Do either of the following:
    • Edit the parameters of an existing tool. Move to the desired tool row using the arrow keys.
    • Create a new tool. Add a row to the database in one of the following ways:
      • Copy an existing row as a basis. Select Edit > Copy Row.
      • Add a new row. Select Edit > Add Row Before or Edit > Add Row After.
  5. Edit the parameters in the Batten Rules database view.

    Batten Tool Parameters

  6. Click OK when you wish to save the data and exit the database view.
Note:
  • System tab is only available if you are a system administrator.
  • When you edit a library, it will be copied into the customs/complibs folder.
  • You can also select System | Libraries | Libraries.