To Open and Close an Element

Use this procedure to open and close an element.

When you open an element, the status line in the AutoCAD Architecture drawing area displays the name of the associated project.

1. On the Quick Access toolbar, click Project Navigator .
2. On the Constructs tab, locate the element you want to open.
3. Open the element using either of the following methods:
   • Select the element, right-click, and click Open.
   • Double-click the element.

   The element is opened in the drawing area of AutoCAD Architecture. You can now edit it.

4. Close the element using either of the following methods:
   • Right-click the element in the Drawing Explorer, and click Close.
   • Click Close Current Drawing.
5. Click Yes to save the changes in the drawing, if necessary.
6. To update the preview of the element in the Drawing Explorer, click .