Building Options from the Master List

Building Options database view, if the option master list (Master database) is available.

Edit the building-specific option database in the Building Options database view. You may add options to the database at any time, even when you are adding options to the floor plan.

You can add items to the database by selecting one of the following functions from the menu bar of the database view:

• Edit > Copy Row
• Edit > Add Row Before
• Edit > Add Row After

Edit the fields of the new row.

Database View Fields

Option number

Used to sort and organize the option list. The option number must be unique.

Option ID

The key field. Option ID is the name of the Option (16-character limit). The ID will be displayed on the drawing where you add the option. It is also used to identify the option when the option is edited or solved.

You can type a desired ID in the field, or select one of the following values from the list:

• header - A header does not define a true option. You can use the header alternative to define a group of options. Define the header as the main level of options and then define sub options under the header. Type a description of the group in the Option name field.
• default - The default option for structure or components
• reverse_building - An option which reverses (flips) the house or drawing about a user defined axis.

Allowed characters in the option ID are:

• the letters: a-z, A-Z
• numbers from 0-9
• special characters: underscore (_)

Do not use following character strings within the option ID: or, and, not. For example motorrm.

Master list

Click the button to select one option from the Master database. You can select several options by clicking the Select button.

Selection

Click the button to select several options from the Master database. Select the options from a list in one of the following ways:

• Select one option by clicking the left mouse button.
• Select several options by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking the options.
• Select all the options on the list by clicking the All button or by pressing Ctrl+A.

Option name

Type the name of the option in the field. Notice, that you will later select the options to be tested or solved on the basis of the name. Select a name which makes it easy for you to select the right options.

Description

Description of the option, maximum 20 characters. The parameter can be used to export information to an external office system.

Image

An image of the model view you have defined in the 3D model window. Create the image (JPEG) by clicking the New button. The parameter can be used to export information to an external office system.