Unlocked/ Loced Templates

Unlocked and locked templates

As with scenarios, when a template is created it is unlocked, which allows it to be edited. Once a template is processed in a scenario, however, it will become locked and, as a result, it cannot be edited, moved, renamed, or deleted from the Templates Library.

To edit a locked template, the locked template will need to be duplicated and then modified. In the scenario, the new template will need to have its Template Materials mapped in the Cost Parameters and also need to be reassigned to the Geometric Parameters for it to be used.

Duplicate templates

1. Select the template to be duplicated from the list and right-click on the name.

2. Select Duplicate.

Note: When duplicating a template, the Template Materials will lose their costs and will need to be reassigned in the Template Materials tab of the Cost Parameters.

Move Templates

To move a template:

1. Select the template to be moved from the list and right-click on the name.

2. Select Move.

3. Select the Template Library the template is to be moved to from the drop-down list.

Delete templates

To delete an unused template:

1. Select the template to be deleted from the list and right-click on the name.

2. Select Delete.

Rename templates

To rename an unused template:

1. Select the template to be renamed from the list and right-click on the name.

2. Select Rename.

Modify templates

To modify the order of elements in the template:

1. Expand the elements in the template list.

2. Select the template element to be moved.

3. Drag it up or down the list to the desired location.

Delete elements

1. Select the element to delete.

2. Click Delete. Alternatively right-click to access the shortcut menu, and then select Delete.

Rename elements

1. Select the element to rename.

2. Right-click on the element and select Rename.

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