Converting Shapes to Project Items

When working with a model in Detail View, you can convert an unlinked shape to a shape that represents an existing project item:

  1. Click the required shape.

  2. Click the Convert To option.

  3. Click theProject Item option.

The Select Project Items dialog box is displayed.

  1. On the left, click the folder containing the required project item.

  2. On the right, click the check box for the required item.

You can click the Filter button to find project items based on specific criteria. If a node has a nickname, you can select it from the Select item from nickname drop-down list.

  1. Click OK.

The shape is converted to a 'live' project item and is displayed with the relevant icon.

Right-click:

  1. Right-click an unlinked shape.

  2. Click the ConvertTo option.

  3. Click the ProjectItem option.

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