Wall Definition - Copy / Paste Material

[JKEdmo]

Quick question -

 

I wanted to know if there is a way to bring over a whole layer definition from an existing wall when I am building a new wall type?

 

For example, if I want my "lap siding" from another wall -- complete with pattern, texture, fill and thickness -- can I say copy/paste it into the new wall type?

 

The reason I ask is Autocad Architecture (my basis of reference) allows this and I was hoping Chief does too.  It is a bit of a time saver.

 

Thanks again,

 

Jim

 

[richoffan]

You could open wall type definition and copy the wall there. If you've changed pattern, texture, fill etc on the layer its best to save that material definition under a new name when you create it. For example cream siding > in plan materials > copy edit and rename new...hope that makes sense

[richoffan]

[JKEdmo]

4 minutes ago, richoffan said:

 

 

Rich,  I think that's what I already do.  But, I found I needed to manually input some of the new materials from my wall in order to exactly match same materials in existing walls.

 

Jim

 

[JKEdmo]

5 minutes ago, solver said:

 

Nope.

 

See the buttons at the top of the wall definition dialog. Often quickest to copy the wall and then make changes.

 

You can also simply select a new material but the fill will not automatically populate.

 

 

That's what I figured.  Do you think this a feature people want, or is it easy enough to just deal with it?

 

Jim