Maintaining Items for a Typical Section Profile

Typical section items are the detail items needed to construct a typical section. The Items tab on the Typical Section Profile Summary includes all of the items associated with the profile.

Each row includes an Actions button and current values in these fields:

• Typical Item

• Unit

• Item Quantity per Unit

Click in the Typical Item and Item Quantity per Unit fields and modify the values as needed. The system automatically updates the read-only value in the Unit field according to the item selected. You can enter a number in the Item Quantity per Unit field, or you can click the Formula button (Σ) beside the field to calculate the value by using the expression builder (see Using the Expression Builder).

To delete an item from the profile, select Delete from the Actions menu on the item row. The system shades the row to indicate it is marked for deletion. To reverse the delete action, click the Undo button.

To add an item to the profile, click the New button. The system adds a new item row. To save the new row, you must enter values in the Typical Item and Item Quantity per Unit fields. The system automatically updates the read-only value in the Unit field according to the item selected.

You can also select one or more reference items by choosing Select typical Section Items from the Actions menu on the item list (see Selecting Items for a Typical Section).

When you are finished, click the Save button. The system displays a message to confirm that your changes were saved in the database.

Selecting Items for a Typical Section

To select one or more reference items to associate with a typical section profile, perform these steps:

1. On the Items tab on the Typical Section Profile Summary, choose Select Typical Section Items from the Actions menu on the item list.
   
   The system displays a modal window that lists reference items that are not parametric items and that have the same spec book and unit system as the profile.

2. Click the rows for the items you want to add.
   
   A check mark appears at the beginning of the row to indicate it is selected. Continue selecting items as needed. You can click a row again to clear the selection.

3. When you are finished, click the Add Items to Typical Section button.
   
   The system closes the modal window and adds rows for the items you selected to the item list. You must enter a value in the Item Quantity per Unit field of each item before you can save the new items.

Related topics:

Maintaining a Typical Section Profile

Working with Typical Section Profiles