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Use Groups in Projects
Project groups are often associated with a discipline such as architecture or
mechanical design. For example, in architecture, you might use a group named
Structural; and in mechanical design, you might use a group called Standard
Fasteners or Brackets. In some cases, you might also find it useful to create
groups associated with a review or completion status.
After you create or add layouts or groups, you can reorder them by dragging
them in the Project tree view.
Include Information with Projects, Groups, Layouts,
and Views
Projects, groups, layouts, and views include several types of information. This
information, called properties, includes titles, descriptions, file paths, and
custom properties that you define and place on a layout with fields.
Different Properties for Different Levels (Owners)
Projects, groups, layouts, and views represent different levels of organization,
and each of the items includes different types of properties. You specify the
values for these properties after you create the project, group, layout, or view.
In addition, you can define custom properties for a project and layout. The
values for custom properties for a project are typically specific to just that
project. For example, a custom property for a project might include the contract
number. The values for custom properties for layouts are typically specific to
each layout. For example, a custom property for a layout might include the
name of the designer.
You cannot create custom properties for groups.
View and Edit Properties
You can view and edit the properties of a project, group, layout, or view from
the Details panel. The properties and values that are displayed in the Details
panel depend on which you select. You can edit the value of a property by
clicking its value.
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