Assign objects to categories

Assign objects to the categories that you have created for each category type.

1. In the viewer, use standard Windows keystrokes to highlight contiguous (SHIFT+<click>) or non-contiguous (CTRL+<click>) objects that you want to categorize.

2. Right-click and select Categorize.

3. In the Categorize window, select the category or categories to assign to the selected objects.

   1. If the category you need is not listed, click the New Category button.

   2. In the Attribute Categories Properties window, create the new category and click OK.

4. Click OK. The categories are applied and are displayed in the Categories field in the configuration panel for each object.

   1. If any selected objects are created from templates, you can modify the template or not add the category to that particular object.

      Choose one of the following options:

      • Click Modify the template and add the category to modify all attributes derived from the template with the category.

      • Click Do not add the category to prevent the category from being assigned to the object.

   2. To apply the option to other selected attributes that are derived from templates, select the Apply choice to remaining templates check box.

   3. Click OK.