# Append Data

The Append Data allows user to selectively append custom user data to the model with the ability to have pre-saved templates for simplicity and consistency. This command can be useful for adding custom data on the fly.

The following steps will show you how to append data to elements.

# STEP 1:

Go to Standard Tools in the iConstruct menu and click Append Data button.

# STEP 2:

Create a New template and give it a name.

# STEP 3:

Define Tab Name (iConstruct Data in our example).

# STEP 4:

Name the property (For example: Work Pack Number).

# STEP 5:

Type in Property Value (WP001 in our case).

# Note: You can add multiple properties if needed by repeating steps 2-4.

# STEP 6:

Go to the Advanced tab and select if you want to append property to Groups, Items or both from the drop-down menu.

# STEP 7:

Check Create New Tab if Non-Existent if necessary.

# STEP 8:

Check Apply Colour / Transparency Overrides (optional) to define colour and transparency.

# STEP 9:

Save a template. If you have the items selected you can click Run to append data or close the dilaogue and run the tool later from saved templates.

# Quick Overview:

Go to iConstruct panel ➤ Click on Append Data ➤ Create New Template ➤ Define Tab Name ➤ Name the property ➤ Define Property Value ➤ Select Apply Property To ➤ Check Create New Tab if Non-Existent ➤ Apply Colour ➤ Save