Create definition copy

It makes sense to create a definition copy for an existing object if a new object is to have properties similar to those of the source object. Using a definition copy is convenient because you do not have to enter identical attribute values for multiple objects of the same type.

Procedure (quick video)

  1. Right-click an object and hold down the mouse button.
  2. Move the mouse pointer to the position in the model window at which you want to place the definition copy. A frame is displayed for the object. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
  3. Release the mouse button. A pop-up menu opens.
  4. Click Create definition copy here.

The definition copy is created. A definition copy is also created when you copy an object to the clipboard (tab bar Start > Copy) and use the Paste function to add it to a diagram (tab bar Start > Paste (Down arrow) > Definition copy).

See also

Create occurrence copy