An assembly-specific variable is a copy of an existing variable that you have customized for use within a particular assembly. You can set up an assembly-specific variable during assembly takeoff, or while you are setting up or changing a standard database assembly.
To set up an assembly-specific variable:
In the Assembly Takeoff window:
- In the variable pane, right-click the variable you want to customize.
- Select Edit Variable from the shortcut menu.
In the Database Assembly
window:
- Click [Test].
- In the Test Assembly window, click the right mouse button on the variable you want to customize, and then select Edit Variable from the shortcut menu.
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In the Variable window, change the information for the variable as desired.
- Select the Assembly only checkbox, if it is not already selected.
- When you finish making changes, click [OK] to save the variable.
- Click [Close].
The original variable is still stored in the database while the assembly-specific copy of that variable is stored with the assembly.