How do I add or copy library objects to my User Catalog?
The User Catalog is a folder within Chief Architect software that you can use to add objects to. This can be helpful if you use a specific library object in multiple projects or if you have created a custom object that you would like to save for use in a later plan.
In this article, we will cover the following topics:
Many types of objects can be added to the User Catalog directly from a plan file, such as cabinets, doors, windows, wall types, appliances, fixtures, materials, HVAC items, and more.
Multiple objects can be selected and added to the User Catalog using the same process. To learn more about group selecting objects, please see the Related Articles section.
Separate components that are applied to objects, such as materials, can be added to the User Catalog separately using the Add to Library As edit tool.
CAD objects must be part of a CAD Block before they can be added to the User Catalog. See the Related Articles section to learn more.
A shortcut/link to an object is different than making a copy of an object. Shortcuts/links to objects take up much less space on your system's hard drive, however, you won't be able to make custom modifications to the object until it is placed into your plan.
If you will be creating different types of custom objects, you may want to keep them organized into folders. For example, you may want all of your cabinets together in a folder called 'Cabinets'.
Once your new folder is created, simply drag-and-drop an object onto your folder to move it.
Starting in X15, you can right-click on objects located in the User Catalog and select an option called Move to Folder(s), allowing you to specify the exact folder to move the object(s) to.
Another option is to right-click on your desired object, select Cut from the contextual menu, then right-click on the desired folder and choose Paste.
In the User Catalog, select a linked object, then click on one of the interactive line items located in the Details pane.
In X14 and prior versions, right-click on the object instead and select Locate Shortcut Source from the contextual menu.