# Solid Template Library

Command description

The Solid Template Library stores reusable cross-sections for template-based solid creation. A template can contain one or more drawing elements and records the reference points and object assignments required to generate the solid.

To create a solid template

  1. Click Kobi Civil Modeler tab > Library panel > Solid Template Library .

  2. Click Add .

  3. Select the cross-section geometry in the drawing. Use Multiple when the template contains more than one element. Pres Enter.

  4. Select the base point.

  5. In Add Solid Template dialog define the template name and confirm its storage location.

  6. Define the base and connection point. Set the template-level horizontal and vertical offsets when required.

  7. For each template element, enter a name and assign its layer, material, and property set.

  8. Review the template preview and click Save.

Template Fields

• Template name - Specifies the name displayed in the Solid Template Library.

• Location - Shows the file location used to store the template definition.

• Base point - Identifies the cross-section point that is placed on the baseline.

• Connection point - Identifies the point used to connect or align the template with another template element.

• Horizontal offset - Stores a default sideways offset for the template.

• Vertical offset - Stores a default vertical offset for the template.

• Element - Moves between the drawing elements included in a multi-element template.

• Name - Specifies the selected element name.

• Layer - Assigns the layer used by the generated element.

• Material - Assigns a material to the generated element.

• Property set - Assigns an available property set to the generated element.

To Manage Templates

Use the controls at the top of the Solid Template Library to add, edit, duplicate, organize, or remove templates. Select a template to display its cross-section preview. Use the search field to filter long template lists. Before changing or deleting a template, check whether it is used by existing Civil Modeler objects.

To duplicate a solid template

  1. Click Kobi Civil Modeler tab > Library panel > Solid Template Library .

  2. Click Duplicate .

  3. Duplicated template appears in the list of template’s name.

  4. Select it and press to edit the template.

To delete a solid template

  1. Click Kobi Civil Modeler tab > Library panel > Solid Template Library .

  2. Select the template from the list and click Delete .

  3. In Delete Template dialog click Yes to delete the template from the library.

  4. Select it and press to edit the template.

To define solid template library directory

  1. To define solid template library directory, click .

  2. In General settings dialog, define solid template library directory by pressing the button next to the Solid template library directory field.

  3. Define the folder and click OK.

To define grading template library directory

  1. To define grading template library directory, click .

  2. In General settings dialog, define grading template library directory by pressing the button next to the Grading template library directory field.

  3. Define the folder and click OK.

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