Place objects using the mini toolbar

You can easily place objects in the modeling area using the mini toolbar. You can specify the object size when placing the object (hold down the mouse button after placement and drag), and you can place multiple objects simultaneously by pressing Ctrl.

Procedure

  1. If there is no object placed in the model, use the Symbols bar to place the first object.
  2. Select the object you want to connect to a new object.
  3. The mini toolbar is displayed and offers the objects that can be connected to the placed object. If objects other than those displayed are available, Add symbols Add symbols is enabled. By clicking this button, you can add other objects to the mini toolbar.
  4. In the mini toolbar, click the object that you want to create and connect with the selected object.
  5. A list of available connections is shown. Activate a different connection, if required.
  6. Move the mouse pointer to the position in the modeling area where you want to insert the object. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
  7. Click the position where you want to place the object.
  8. Enter the relevant name.
    If you want to use an object that already exists in the database, enter at least two letters and click Browse for definition selection. Objects of the same type whose name contains a term beginning with the letters entered are offered for selection.
  9. Click outside of the object.

The object is placed and a connection between the selected and the newly placed object is created. If you set a grid, the object symbol will be placed according to the grid width.

Tip

The mini toolbar display is transparent for selected objects if the mouse pointer is not placed over it. If you do not want the mini toolbar to be shown for a selected object, move the mouse pointer a few centimeters away from the selected object. It will then only be shown when you select it again.

See also

Add object symbol to the mini toolbar

Remove object symbol from the mini toolbar

Create model content quickly (connection mode)

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