Adding Shapes to a Model

When working with a model in Detail View, you can add a shape that is not linked to an existing project item —this can be useful for sketching early thoughts or hypotheses.

To add an unlinked shape:

  1. On theModel menu, click New Shape.

  2. Click the required shape.

The shape is added to the model.

  1. If required, double-click the shape to define the properties.

The Shape/Connector Properties dialog box is displayed.

  1. Enter a name in the Name field—this will be the text displayed in the shape.

  2. If required, enter a description in the Description field.

  3. Click OK.

Refer to Adding Project Items to Models for information about adding shapes that are 'live' to the data.

Click and Drag:

  1. Click a shape in the ShapesPalette.

  2. Drag it to the required location in the model.

Right-click:

  1. Right-click the model workspace.

  2. Click the New Shape option

  3. Click the required shape.

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