Part Catalog Optional Parameter default value

[alexander.langenstein]

Hello

I have add some optional parameters to the structure properties.

Is it possible to set a default value? e.g. "see structure properties"

so if the planner uses the corresponding label, which is connected to the parameters, he/she sees that he/she has to change the value.

[MMcCall402]

Try opening the part(s) in partbuilder, adding the parameters to the part, and then adding that default value.  Save, regen the catalog and give it a try.   (not sure if you may need to remove and replace the part in the parts list)

[Matheus-Lima]

Hi @alexander.langenstein!

Take a look at this AU class by Joel O'Connell (page 8 of the handout is about editing xmls): https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/Advanced-Customization-Pipe-Networks-AutoCAD-Civi...

Basically, you modified the "AeccPartParamCfg.xml" which declares the variables. Now, you may modify the "AeccSharedPropertyLists.xml", so you can include a list of options that is available for all structures and pipes of the catalog. Or another xml file to include the list to a specific part (make sure to create copies of the original xmls).

The first value of the list is your default. Figure from the handout, as example:

Here, the default (item 0) is nothing, you can type something like "see structure properties". Item 1 is "Reinforced Concrete"... and so on.

Take a look at the handout I mentioned above, valuable information there. Hope it works!!

[sirjoelsph · Accepted solution]

Hi - Joel the original author here.  Matheus is spot on about making sure that the list is set up correctly for a default to be assigned to your structure.  There might be a few steps before the list that you're missing also, so definitely check out the full handout.  Page 20 goes into the detail for all the steps necessary to add custom parameter's like you're trying to do.  It looks like you've done the declaration correctly, but still might have to assign the usages.  Let us know if you have any questions after reviewing the handout.

Good luck!