Install the Novapoint Product Library
This is relevant for first time use and when a new update of the Product Library is released.
NOTE: Regularly there are updates with new products in the product library. To access the newest products, reinstall the Novapoint Product Library.
Choose Library
Step 1: Choose the desired Product Library. In Novapoint ribbon, you can activate desired Product Library by clicking on the downward pointing arrow in the Product Library panel.
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Step 2: Change to other libraries by repeating the process.
Picture 2: Here you can change to other libraries
Download product libraries
Step 1: In the Novapoint ribbon, navigate to the Product Library tab. In the menu choose “Download product libraries”.
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Step 2: A new window will appear. Here you can choose between products from suppliers and/or products from municipalities.
Picture 5: Here you can choose between products from suppliers and/or products from municipalities
Step 3: The Product Library will be downloaded as a .zip folder. Save and extract to desired destination.
Note: Saving it in a long file path might cause problems. If the file-path gets too long, Windows might have problems handling it.
Set path to the Product Library
Step 1: In the Novapoint ribbon, navigate to the product library tab. In the menu, choose "Set path".
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Step 2: Navigate to the extracted folder containing the Product Library. Click on "Set path" text document and "open" to define path.
Picture 8: How to set path
Note: If you are using a older versions than Novapoint 2020 FP1, click "yes" and "Enter" for the command in AutoCad. In Novapoint 2020 FP1 and newer versions this is done automatically.
About municipal libraries
Some Municipalities have uploaded a selection of completed models. You can change between the municipal libraries and the supplier library as you wish. This can be done by changing the path.
Important to know:
Municipal libraries contain several assemblies. The models are big, so give the program some time to load products.
This is sample drawings and are not to be used for further drawing or to generate bill of materials (BOM).
The meaning with these drawings is to better visualize desired solution/standardization.
Reservations are made if there are any geometrical or project errors. Contact the municipality for any questions or clarifications.
It is referred to local water and sewer norms and other rules/standards.
If you are experiencing lag, make sure your computer fulfils the minimum requirements and uses the correct graphic card.
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