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OLIB                                               Menu: (MWALS) MWUTL / PLACE
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Edits the graphic library of objects (openings, 2D and 3D objects).

         1. (NUM) library type: 1-mwall openings, 2-2D objects, 3-3D objects
         2. (CHAR) library name (1-8 char.)
      if the library does not exist:
         3. (Y/N) library "name" not found, continue to create it ?
         4. (CHAR) a-add object to library, e-edit library, p-plot library
      if `a' is selected:
         5. (CHAR) add: f-drawing from file, c-current drawing,
                                                            s-selection group
      for option `f':
         6. (CHAR) object file name (1-8 char.)
      for options `c' and `s' (in prompt 5):
         6. (CHAR) file name to save (1-8 char.)
      for multi-layer wall openings only (option 1, prompt 1):
         7. (Y/N) is opening stretchable?
      if reply to prompt 7 is `y':
         8. (Y/N) stretchable in two directions (n-only along the wall)?
      for all options:
         9. (CHAR) object description (1-40 char., no spaces),
                                                            <ENTER>-no descr.
         10.(Y/N) add another object? <y>
      if `e' is selected (in prompt 4):
         5. (IND) select/deselect object in square OR pick option
      if ADD is selected:
         6. (CHAR) object file name (1-8 char.)
      if file name exists:
         7. (Y/N) "name" already in library, overwrite ?
      for multi-layer wall openings only (option 1, prompt 1):
         8. (Y/N) is opening stretchable?
      if reply to prompt 8 is `y':
         9. (Y/N) stretchable in two directions (n-only along the wall)?
      for all options:
         10.(CHAR) object description (1-40 char., no spaces),
                                                            <ENTER>-no descr.
         11.(Y/N) add another object?
      if QUIT is selected:
         6. (Y/N) confirm quitting? <n>
      if SAVE is selected:
         6. (Y/N) confirm saving? <y>
      if ALL is selected:
         6. (CHAR) for all objects: s-select, d-deselect, r-reverse selection
      if DELETE is selected:
         6. (IND) object to delete
         7. (Y/N) confirm choice?
         8. (Y/N) extract to file before deleting?
         9. (Y/N) delete another object?
      if EXTRACT is selected:
         6. (IND) object to include/exclude for extraction
         7. (Y/N) confirm choice?
         8. (Y/N) include/exclude another object for extraction?
      if files are to be extracted when saving  for each file that
      already exists:
         9. (Y/N) "file name" exists, overwrite? (n-new name, <ENTER>-cancel)
         10.(CHAR) file name (1-8 char., <ENTER>-cancel extract)
      if `p' is selected (prompt 4):
         5. (Y/N) display the library before creating plot file <n>
      if reply to prompt 5 is `y':
         6. (Y/N) confirm creating plot file <y>
         7. (CHAR) name for plot file (1-8 char.)

Description

This command enables you to edit the graphic library of objects.  First
specify if you intend to operate on openings, 2D objects, or 3D objects.
Specify the name of the library in which the object or opening is to be
included.  If the name does not exist, you have the option to create a new
library.

Option `a'  add objects to library

This option allows you to add a new object to your library.  It does not
display the library, thus saving time.  You may also add a new object from
within the command (see the ADD option) which displays the library.  You may
add the object using one of three methods:

Option `c'  add the current data file to your library.

Option `f' add any drawing to the library.  For this option, specify the name
of the file to add (the system checks its existence).

Option `s' add a selection group from your current file; simply specify a name
for the the new object.

If you are adding openings to the library, you will be asked if they are
stretchable and if so, in two directions (proportionally) or only along the
wall.

You may then add up to 40 characters of text to describe your object (this
description will appear within the object square when displaying your graphic
library).  For no description, press <ENTER>.  You are then asked if you wish
to add more objects to your library.

NOTE: In this option, there is no display of the library.

Option `e'  edit the library

When you select this option, the library is displayed, offering you six
operating options (five if you are working on a 3D library):

           ALL        ADD
           SAVE       EXTRACT (for 2D and opening libraries only)
           QUIT       DELETE

The library objects appear on the screen surrounded by a square frame, while
the color of the frame symbolizes the object status: green is an active
object, and red is a currently non-active object (will not appear when calling
the graphic library using the pull-down menus).

NOTE: If an object is bad, empty or missing, its frame will appear with a `?'
inside and it will be marked in the color for deletion.

The options appear in the lower left area of the screen.  Indicate either
within an object square, or on an option.

The ALL option allows you to act in one of three ways: `s' set all objects to
be selected, `d' set all objects to be deselected, or `r' reverse the current
status of selection.

After each option, use the SAVE or QUIT option in order to save or abandon any
changes to your library.

The SAVE option asks for confirmation to save the objects' selection status as
defined on screen.

The QUIT option asks for confirmation to quit without changing anything on the
original loaded library.

The ADD option asks for an object file name to add to your library, the same
way as described in option `a' above.  If the specified name already exists in
the library you will be warned and asked whether you wish to overwrite it.
The system allows you to add up to 40 characters of description/comments for
the object in the on-line graphic library.  For no description, press <ENTER>.
The system asks for additional objects to add.  If `y' is replied, the above
set of prompts will be repeated.  If `n' is replied, the system will redraw
the updated library.

Library object comments may be updated or inserted later using the \edcom
command.

When creating a library of 2D elements the system copies all the elements into
a single file (as a single polygon) from which the entities are called when
you require them.  The original files may be erased (although it is
recommended to keep a backup of them on diskette).  This is not the case with
3D entities.  The library calls such entities directly from the original
entity files.

NOTE 1: Each 2D entity becomes a single (symbol) polygon.  You may explode the
2D library entity using the \expol command.
NOTE 2: For 2D library entities consisting of 2 or 3D entities in space, the
entities are moved to z=0; 3D arcs will be moved so that one end is at z=0.

The EXTRACT option is applicable, therefore, only to 2D and opening libraries
as it extracts objects to individual files.  You are prompted to indicate and
confirm the square containing the object to be extracted.  If confirmed, the
frame will change to a broken line, and the system will ask for additional
objects to extract.  If you reply `y' the system will repeat the above set of
prompts.  If `n' is replied, you will be able to select SAVE or QUIT to keep
or ignore all changes.

When you exit via the SAVE option when extracting a file, and the name you
have specified already exists, you will be informed and given the opportunity
to assign another name.

The DELETE option allows you to remove an object from the library.  You are
prompted to indicate and confirm the square of the object to be deleted.  If
confirmed, the square's color will change to yellow, and the system will ask
for additional objects to delete.  If `y' is replied, the system will repeat
the above set of prompts.  If `n' is replied, the system will ask if you want
to extract the files to be to be deleted from the library.  You may select
those squares, confirm, and the system will then change the square's frame to
a dashed yellow line and will ask for additional files to be extracted as well
as deleted.  If `y' is replied, the above set of prompts will be repeated.  If
`n' is replied, you may select SAVE or QUIT to keep or ignore the changes
respectively.  When you save the library, the objects selected for deletion
will be deleted and will not appear the next time you enter this command.

NOTE: When a wall is deleted from the wall library or an opening is deleted
from the general opening library, all combinations that use these entities
will be deleted from the combination library and the library will be
compressed.

Option `p'  plot the library

This option enables you to create a plot file from your current library, in
order to produce a hard copy.  You are asked to confirm the creation of the
plot file from your library.  If confirmed, enter a name for the plot file of
up to 8 characters.

NOTE: The screen display during this command is an ordinary drawing file
created by the system.  It is named $O$LIB (.III and .DDD).  You may use
nested commands such as \zoom,\zout and \shift, etc.  This is a temporary file
and will be erased when you leave the system.  You should always leave this
command via the SAVE or QUIT options.  If, by mistake, you use a non-nested
command and find that you cannot exit the command, use the \rslib command.