Storing Custom Libraries

You are recommended to store custom libraries in appropriate folders located in the Contents User folder (see Saving User Created Content).

Note: For the purpose of consistency, a library should contain objects created using the same units and M.U.T.C.D. Edition of the panel style.

AutoCAD/BricsCAD

Object libraries are AutoCAD/BricsCAD drawing files with the .dwg extension containing only block definitions and no visible entities.

To Add an Object to an AutoCAD/BricsCAD Library:

1. Create a new object in a new drawing file with the origin at 0,0.
2. Save the file under the desired new object name.
3. Open the library file to which you want to add the object created in step 1.
4. Type 'Insert'. The Insert dialog box displays.
5. In the Name box, type the name of the object you created in step 1, or indicate it using the Browse button to the right.
6. Select the Specify On-screen check box, and then click OK.
7. Press ESC to have the object added to the drawing block table without placing an insert element.
8. Save the library file. 

MicroStation

Object libraries are MicroStation cell libraries that are modified using MicroStation’s cell library functions.

To Add an Object to a MicroStation Library

1. Make sure you are using correct working units (see MicroStation Working Units).
2. Draw a new object in a new design file.
3. Open the cell library.
4. Add the new object to the cell library.
5. On the File menu, click Compress to compress the cell library.

Upgrading to MicroStation Version 8

Custom content cells must be upgraded to Version 8 cells to be used by GuideSIGN Plus operating in the Version 8 environment. The extension for Version 8 cells is .cel as of GuideSIGN 4.4.