Paste copied object as a definition copy

You can paste a copied object into a model as a definition copy. Thus, a new object is created whose attributes are identical with those of the copied object. Changing the attributes of the pasted object will not affect the copied object.

Prerequisite

The object is allowed to exist in the target model according to the method.

Procedure

  1. Select the relevant object.
  2. Click Copy Copy. Now you can insert the copy into the current or another model.
  3. Click Paste Paste > Definition copy. The frame of the object is displayed.
  4. Move the mouse pointer to the relevant position. Lines indicate the alignment of the moving object to the placed objects and arrows indicate the distances.
  5. Click the position in the modeling area where you want to insert the object symbol.

Copying an object and pasting it as a definition copy is now complete.

Using definition copies reduces the effort of creating multiple objects that differ only in a few attributes.

See also

Paste copied object as an occurrence copy

Paste copied graphic objects

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