Share the Main Model

Sub Projects

Create a shared model of an open project as follows:

  1. Open the project's document browser.
  2. Select the project id.
  3. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
  4. Select Share Master Model. The Save Project As dialog box opens.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Type an ID for the shared model in the Project id field. Enter the shared model an ID in such a way that it is easy to determine from which main project the shared model was made. The label can be a maximum of a 13-character long alphanumeric string. In the label, the following characters are allowed:
      • letters: a-z, A-Z
      • numbers from 0-9
      • special characters: underscore (_)
    • If you are using the Vertex DesignStream product, and you are logged into the DesignStream system, you can pick an ID for the new project from the DesignStream system or enter the desired ID.

      Models in DesignStream System

  6. You can type a descriptive name for the project in the Name field. The name is not obligatory.
  7. Select a saving location for the project from the Store In list.
  8. You can update the changes made to the default layer scheme in the project by selecting Update Layer Scheme.
  9. Confirm by clicking OK.
  10. Save the main project.
Note:
  • The main project remains active and you can create another shared model of it.
  • You cannot create a new shared model from a shared model.