1Overview
Standard assets come from the active profile or Base Schema. ADACStandard opens the available catalogue and routes the selected definition through its configured geometry and attribute workflow.
Creating a new ADAC asset rather than assigning data to existing geometry.
2Standard asset definition behaviour
The active profile controls the geometry, attributes and drawing presentation offered by the creation workflow.
| Feature or choice | Current behaviour |
|---|---|
| Standard source | Uses the effective DefaultAssets definition: profile base plus any user standard override.Creation and audit reference the same schema. |
| Identity | A unique ADACId is generated/reserved or a valid custom value can replace it.Audit and supporting files can identify the asset reliably. |
| Property block | Normal single creation honours Show Attributes on Insert; bulk workflows intentionally suppress blocks.Visual labels remain optional and scalable. |
3Create a schema-defined asset
Choose the definition first, then create only the geometry and attributes that its schema accepts.
Open the standard asset selector
Choose the definition from the active catalogue.
- Run
ADACStandardor choose Standard Asset from the interface. - Search by class or name.
- Select the asset whose definition and geometry match the intended feature.
Create the geometry
Follow the prompts defined by the asset configuration.
- Place a point/block, draw linework or define a polygon as requested.
- For grouped geometry, complete every required component.
- Cancel before committing if the geometry type is wrong.
Complete and save attributes
Review merged project defaults and per-asset values.
- Confirm a unique ADACId.
- Review global prefills for the asset category.
- Complete required specific attributes and calculated fields.
- Attach supporting files where required, then save the form.
4Product differences
Use the ribbon or ADACStandard; geometry is created in the AutoCAD database.
Use the ribbon or ADACStandard; geometry is created through BricsCAD/Teigha entities.
5Before you begin
- Initialise the project and load the intended profile.
- Set relevant global and asset-specific prefills.
- Work on the intended layer and confirm drawing units.
6Troubleshooting
No standard assets are available
Verify the active profile/base standard contains a valid DefaultAssets file and reload the profile.
The created geometry is rejected
Check the definition's geometry intent in ADACLibrary and use a supported point, line/polyline, polygon or grouped construction.
The property block is missing
Check Settings > Show Attributes. The asset data can still be valid; use ADACRecreateAttributes when a block should exist.