A generic component is one whose item code was generated by the software and not the specification; as such, it has no catalog information, such as dimensions. However, the component group and component type are known, such as ball valve, weld neck flange, and so on.
When you place a component, or one is implied through routing, it is placed as a generic component unless there is a default choice in the specification or it is the only available component in the specification.
Override Default Choice
You can, when necessary, override the automatic assignment of an item code from the specification either by placing a generic component or by making a regular component generic. Both options require that you manually assign an item code.
You must define dimensions for all generic components before they are output on the isometric drawing. For more information, read Define generic component properties.
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Click Place Generic . Alternatively, click Place > Place Generic.
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On the Place toolbar, select the required component type.
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Place the component in the appropriate location on the pipe.
The components displays as blue in the sketch. Blue is the default sketch color for generic items, meaning its dimensions are still undefined.
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While the Place Generic command is active, you can place any component as a generic component. To stop placing generic components, click Place Generic again to return to the place mode.
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You can right-click a previously placed component and select Make Component Generic to override its assigned item code.
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You define sketch colors using the Colors tab on the Options dialog box. For more information, see Change the color of sketch status.