Options Database

All the options that are a part of the building are defined in the Options database. Each option that is to be solved must be listed in the database. You may have more options in the Options database than are used in the building; however, this may confuse other users who may try to solve for a specific option that is not defined on the plan. Only options that are defined on the plan will be solved.

The options for a specific building can be selected from the DesignStream system which includes all the options available from your company standards. Design Stream Interface is an add-on option of the Vertex BD software. If the DesignStream Interface is not available, you can use the template buildings to set up the option information. Define an option database for each template building you use for creating new buildings. After you have created a new building, you can modify the option database of the building by adding or deleting items. The Options database is stored with the building so the same option names can be used in multiple buildings.