Place object with drag and drop

You can place objects from the Symbols using drag and drop.

Procedure

  1. Open the Symbols bar if it is not already open by clicking Symbols Symbols.
  2. Click the object symbol you want to place and hold down the mouse button.
  3. Drag the mouse pointer to the position you want to place the object in the modeling area. If you have enabled Guided Modeling, lines and arrows inform you of the orientation and distance of the dragged object from adjacent items.
  4. Release the mouse button. The object is placed and its name is selected for overwriting.
  5. Enter a name. If you enter an existing name, existing objects are offered for selection. You can create a new object, select an existing one, or create a new one with the same name.
  6. Click in the modeling area or press Enter.

You have placed an object from the Symbols bar with drag and drop. You can also place objects with drag and drop using Smart Modeling.

See also

Place object between existing objects

Rearrange objects with drag and drop