Adding a Block

This topic details how to add (create) a new block in a diagram.

Procedure

1. Press Space Bar and enter Block.

2. Position the mouse cursor over a grid point where you want to place one corner of the block.

3. Drag the mouse away to place the opposite corner of the block. A gray rectangle is displayed. Drag the mouse until the rectangle is the size that you want the block to be and click the grid point where you want to place the opposite corner.

Results

• A new block is added to the Design Browser Window.

Parent Topic:

Design Hierarchy Overview

Related Topics

• Design Hierarchy

• Associating a Block with a Design

• Creating New Instances of a Block

• Viewing Items Related to the Block

• Edit Properties: Blocks Dialog Box

Capital Systems Modeler User Guide, 2512.2606

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