Auto hardware

Auto Hardware automatically places hardware such as trims and connectors. This feature may not be available for all manufacturers. The hardware not only appears on screen but; it is also added to the Bill of Materials.

1. From the menu bar choose Tools/Auto Hardware. The Auto Hardware dialog opens. Different hardware will be listed depending on which manufacturer library is open.
   
   
   
   

2. Check the box(es) next to the hardware to place. If there are multiple product lines within a drawing any product that has Auto Hardware available will appear in the dialog. You may choose to place all connectors or deselect any options depending on the project.
   
   

3. Under Apply to, choose All. You may also choose an area of a drawing or a previously selected selection set.
   
   

4. Under Product Lines, choose either the Current (Library) Only or All Product Lines in the drawing.
   
   

5. Check Create Report of Hardware Added to verify if the correct connectors have been placed.
   
   

6. Click OK. The hardware will appear on screen and will be added to the Bill of Materials.

To remove the hardware, click Tools/Delete Auto Hardware.  If you make changes to your layout, always delete Auto Hardware before re-running Auto Hardware.