To Create an Element

Use this procedure to create an element.

1. On the Quick Access toolbar, click Project Navigator .
2. On the Constructs tab, locate the Elements category or subcategory where you want to add the new element.
3. Open the Add Element dialog box using one of the following methods:
   • Right-click the category in which to place the new element, and click New Element.
   • In the toolbar at the bottom of the Constructs tab, click . (You then specify the category in the dialog box.)
   

4. Define the element properties:

   If you want to…	Then…
   name the new element	enter a name. If the project number is used as a prefix for project file names, you do not need to enter the prefix here. The complete name with prefix is displayed under File Name.
   add a description for the element	click the setting for Description, enter a description of the element, and click OK.
   change the category of the element	select a category from the Category list. By default, the category you chose in step 3 is suggested.
   select a different template file	click , and browse for a new template. By default, the default template for elements set in the project is used.

5. If you want to work in this element immediately, select Open in drawing editor.
6. Click OK.
7. Edit the element as necessary:
   • Add objects to the element.
   • Reference other elements into the element.
8. Close the element using either of the following methods:
   • Right-click the element in the Drawing Explorer, and click Close.
   • Click Close Current Drawing.
9. Click Yes to save the changes in the drawing if necessary.