Standard Model Library

This new function, an early version of which was included in the Marine Outfitting Update 12.0.SP6.10, allows the user to capture multi-discipline design elements, store them in a library for re-use and then create any number of instances of them at any position in the model, as required.

It is accessed from a new Standard Model Library Manager form, accessed from the Utilities menu and uses a Create Standard Model Library Item form; these vary somewhat dependent on whether a user is a library manager or a general user.

The first form to appear is the Manager form, which can be used to browse the library and add items to it:

This creates a new element in a Library in the application data world (APPLDW) – the library item is an APPLDA element in an APPDAR. A similar form is used to modify these items.

Libraries, Areas and Items are modified or deleted from a pop-up menu on the same form:

For full details, please refer to the Design Common Functionality User Guide manual.