Adding New Items

The process of adding a new element is the same for all System Modeler elements. The elements available to add differ according to the selected parent element.

To add a new element, perform either of the following:

  1. Select a System Modeler element from any of the views described in Adding System Modeler Item.

  2. Right-click and select Add from the cascading menu.

  3. Select the element to add on the secondary, and any subsequent, cascading menu.

    The new element is added to your selected element with a default name.

Or:

  1. Select a System Modeler element from any of the views described in Adding System Modeler Items.

  2. From the File menu, select Add.

  3. Select Add New Item.

    The Add New Item dialog box is displayed.

  4. Select the required element.

  5. Enter a name for the new element.

    Note: Element names must be unique amongst its siblings.

  6. If you want the document window for the new element to open immediately upon creation, select Open the new item.

  7. Click Create.

    Note: When you add a new element, the new element is selected. The element remains selected when it is updated.