To Create an Object With a Tool

Use this procedure to create an object with a tool.

  1. Click Home tabBuild panelTools drop-downDesign Tools.
  2. Click the tool palette that contains the tool for the object you want to insert.

    For example, if you want to insert a bifold double door, click the Doors palette, and navigate to the Bifold Double Door tool.

  3. Click the tool.
  4. On the Properties palette, enter any changes you want to make to the default values.
    Note: Certain values can be set only when you are inserting the object; for example, the position of a door along the wall into which it is inserted can be defined only when you are inserting the door. You cannot change the position for an existing door later. Values that can be set only during insertion are marked with this symbol on the Properties palette.
  5. Click in the drawing where you want to insert the object.
  6. Follow any additional prompts as required to insert one or more objects in the drawing, and then press Enter.