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Create the symbol, symbol preview, and macro code for the new part class (see Note below).
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Click the Grid View Command in the ribbon.
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In the tree view, expand the Piping > Parts node.
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Continue to expand the nodes under Piping > Parts until you get to the appropriate piping component type folder.
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Click Catalog > New > Class Command.
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On the General Tab (New Class Dialog), enter a name for the part class.
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Select a classification for the part class.
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Enter a symbol definition and a preview graphic for the part class. See the Smart 3D Reference Data for more information on symbol definitions and preview graphics.
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Select the Definition Tab (New Class Dialog).
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Select a Category to sort the available properties. Select <All> to display all available properties. Properties that are grayed out are required and cannot be removed.
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Add any properties that you want to use.
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Select the Occurrence Tab (New Class Dialog).
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Add any occurrences properties to use.
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Click OK.
You must create a new symbol for the part class or identify an existing symbol to use before creating the new part class. See Smart 3D Reference Data on creating symbols.