MEP Custom Parts

[Conrado Dominguez]

Instructions for creating a new custom MEP library part, requires the creation to be made in a new. empty AC folder. Once created and displayed in 3D, the part is to be saved by using DESIGN>MEP MODELLING> Save 3D as Custom MEP Part.
So far everything works, except that AC gives me the choice of saving in the Embedded Library or a new folder.

What steps do I need to follow to save this custom part in the Embedded Library of the project I am working on?

On Another matter, how do we duplicate Library Parts used in one Project to be available on another given Project.

This must be a basic subject but I am completely unable to complete these tasks after trying many procedures.

[David Maudlin]

Conrado wrote:
Instructions for creating a new custom MEP library part, requires the creation to be made in a new. empty AC folder [file].

The Help file does say this, but it is not required. Just select the parts you want for your new part in the 2D Window, then "Show Selection/Marquee in 3D" to show these parts in the 3D Window before Saving As.. the new part.

Conrado wrote:
So far everything works, except that AC gives me the choice of saving in the Embedded Library or a new folder.

What steps do I need to follow to save this custom part in the Embedded Library of the project I am working on?

The Embedded Library is the default selection. In the dialog box, click on the "Save To:" pop-up to change to saving to a folder on your computer if you wish.

Conrado wrote:
On Another matter, how do we duplicate Library Parts used in one Project to be available on another given Project.

You will want to read up on Library Management in the Help files, particularly Configuration > Libraries > Embedded Library.

David