You can quickly place multiple objects of the same type in the model.
Procedure
In the Symbols bar or mini toolbar, click the object you want to place multiple times. If you have not selected an object in the model (quick modeling), continue with the point following the next one.
Select a connection type, if necessary. If you decide to use the connection type suggested, continue with the next step.
Hold down the Ctrl key.
Move the mouse pointer to the modeling area. The frame of the object is displayed. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
Click the positions where you want to place the objects one after the other.
Release the Ctrl key.
Click the objects one after the other, press F2, and enter the relevant names.
A new object definition will be created for each object occurrence. Where you place the first object determines where connections will be attached to the target objects. If you place objects above the source object, connections will be attached to the bottom of the target objects; if you place objects below the source object, connections will be attached to the top of the target objects. The same procedure is followed with right and left placements.
Example
You want to place five organizational units to the right of a function. Place the first organizational unit to the right of the function and then place the remaining organizational units above and to the right, and below and to the right of the function.