Creating the Material Files

The material files define the components available for use in your designs. Material files include the size, description/type, material, weight/schedule, rating, manufacturer, destination, valve tag, and catalog number for each component you want to use in your design.

Ø      Note:  If required, components that are not defined in this list can be added to a drawing during a drafting session.

Important: Before you edit the Description field for any component, refer to Material File Descriptions for important information.

To create material files...

1. Complete the steps for Creating a New Spec and the Opening the Spec Parameters View.  Click Material Files branch in the “tree view”.

2. From the Component drop-down list, select a component type to add to the spec. The data fields to the right of the selected component display data for a single component.

3. Select the component Size you want to add.

4. Using the drop-down lists modify all other component attributes as required. Note: You can also manually enter data into any of the component data fields.

5. Click Add to place the item in the Settings list.

Ø      Note: To delete an item from the list, click it, then click Delete.

6.  Repeat steps 2 - 5 for each component you want to add to the spec.