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Creating new style libraries

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:56:32 GMT

Hi all, I am looking to create a new sheet metal style library and I noticed that I cannot find the xml file that contains it. Are sheet metal styles only able to be a local? Has anyone tried creating a new sheet metal style library?

It appears the library we have been using is local to our template file and because of this we are continuously remaking new styles. My goal is to move everything out of the part file itself and expand our use of libraries in an effort to unify everyone's workstation with the proper materials, styles, and defaults.

Thanks

Re: Creating new style libraries

Frederick_Law — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:41:33 GMT

It is best to create a new Standard and copy Styles into it.

I do keep the same Styles in template files.

You'll need to make sure both are in sync.

Re: Creating new style libraries

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:45:23 GMT

Ok, thank you. I haven't found a way to do that, can you give me a bit of insight? I rebuilt the material library from scratch, looking to add the sheetmetal styles without having to completely rebuild that list as well, I know some will need correcting but most should still be fine

Re: Creating new style libraries

Frederick_Law — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:57:15 GMT

To Create a Style Library

It is not easy or straight forward.

Took me a few try to get what I want.

You'll need to clean up the template so it only use the Standard ans Style you want.

So that it doesn't use Style from different Standard.

Re: Creating new style libraries

johnsonshiue — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:52:11 GMT

Hi! There are a few online documents or videos. Here is one recorded by our value partner. Please take a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkSOMoT2qeQ

Many thanks!