Create and Edit Dynamic Tags

Unlike static tags, dynamic tags are controlled by rule sets. They are powerful tools in creating custom groups of objects for various interactions. Use Dynamic tags to configure coordination rules and normalize data.

Step by Step — Creating Dynamic Tags

  1. Open the Tags and Objects panel.
  2. Check that no model objects are actively selected.
  3. Select the Add icon to open the Tags dialog box.
  4. Select the Dynamic tab.

  5. Enter a name and select a category from the drop-down menu or select New....

  6. Select either ANY or ALL from the drop-down menu.

    ANY includes any object from ANY of the tags selected.
    ALL includes objects that have ALL of the tags selected.

  7. From the existing tags list on the left, select the tag(s) you want to include.
    • Use the top arrow to direct that tag from the existing options to your dynamic tag inclusion list on the right. Repeat until you have moved all desirable tags to the included list on the right

      Existing Tags can be multi-selected by holding CTRL or SHIFT keys on the keyboard.

  8. From the existing tags list on the left, select the tag(s) you want to exclude.
    • Use the bottom arrow to direct that tag from the existing options to your dynamic tag exclusion list on the right. Repeat until you have moved all undesirable tags to the excluded list on the right

    The same tag cannot exist in both the included and excluded fields.

  9. Preview the results of your dynamic tag by selecting the Preview icon.
    • This will select all model objects that meet the Dynamic Tag criteria
  10. To save this dynamic tag, select OK.

    Dyanmic tags will not appear in the Existing Tags Column, and therefore cannot be used in another dynamic tag.

    Within the Tags and Objects panel, under the Tags tab, Dynamic tags appear in italics.

Step by Step — Editing a Dynamic Tag

  1. Open the Tags and Objects panel.
  2. Select the dynamic tag you want to edit. Select the Edit icon or right click and select Edit Dynamic Tag from the drop-down menu.