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Create a backup copy of the [Product Folder]\CatalogData\BulkLoad\DataFiles\StructCrossSections-AISC-LRFD-3.1.xls workbook.
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Verify that the StructCrossSections-AISC-LRFD-3.1.xls workbook is not read-only.
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On the Cross Section Symbols toolbar, click Add to Catalog .
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Select the Feature File tab.
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Select the [Product Folder]\CatalogData\BulkLoad\DataFiles\StructCrossSections-AISC-LRFD-3.1.xls workbook for the Catalog file name box.
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Select the Parameters tab.
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Verify an Attribute Name for each symbol parameter.
Do not click Apply until all attribute names have been verified or entered.
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Click Apply to add the symbol part class and attribute names to the workbook.
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Click OK.
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The attribute names can be any alphanumeric name without spaces, but are best defined using the same standards as symbol parameters.
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Close the StructCrossSections-AISC-LRFD-3.1.xls workbook if it is open before clicking Apply or OK on the Add To Catalog dialog box. If the workbook is open, the software displays a message telling you to close the workbook.