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The Design Manager grid shows the design files associated with every part in the model. The design files can be set or changed by using the toolbar, the grid’s context menu or the drop-down menu in the Design column.

To set a design, the parts must be selected in the model or in the Design Manager. Parts in the grid can be grouped to select them easier. Once the parts are selected the designs can be set to a new design file, a design file on disk, or cleared to remove the design association. To be able to set a design file all selected parts must be of the same type. For example, walls can only be set to Eriksson Wall files (.ewf).

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Once the parts are selected a design file can be set, the parts can be reinforced, lifters can be added, or cross sections can be edited. Design files can be set from the toolbar or the grid context menu. Items may be disabled depending on if selected parts are all of the same type or not. Design Parts can be run to open design files in their corresponding Eriksson design software. The parts can be reinforced in bulk by clicking Reinforce Parts. Lifters can be added by clicking Add Lifters. The cross sections of each type of part can be edited by clicking Edit Cross Section.

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