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Components Dialog

The information in the Components dialog Accessories
is the same as the Materials List line item(s)
for the selected object. In the Components dialog, you can add
additional Materials List entries to a selected
Price and related information can be added object. These user-created entries are called
and saved with the object itself. When that Accessories.
object is copied, even into a different plan,
this information is transferred, as well, and
will be listed in the Materials List and in Note: Accessory quantities can only be edited
schedules. See “Editing Materials Lists” on when one object is selected. If multiple objects
are group selected, accessory quantities are
page 1272. locked.
The Description may also be used if the
selected object is included in a schedule. See To create a new accessory
“Schedules and Object Labels” on page 667. 1. Select an object and click the
In addition to their components, cabinets also Components edit button to open the
have subcomponents such as their doors, Components dialog.
drawers and hardware. Subcomponent
information in the ID, Size and Description 2. Click the Add button and a new line is
columns is indented to help distinguish it added to the spreadsheet.
from regular component information. 3. The new entry is given an item name of
Accessory#. You can give it any name
you wish.

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