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Modifying Objects > Editing Objects Parameters

Adding a Parameter to an

Object

You can add a parameter to an object.

Procedure

  1. Select the object for which you want to add a parameter, open the Edit Properties facility and click the Parameters tab.

  2. A browser tree is displayed that contains folders for any selected objects (for example, if you have selected a device with ports, the device and each port will be listed). Right-click on the object and select Add Parameter from the pop-up menu.

  3. Param: Param Type is added under the object in the browser tree. Ensure that this new parameter is selected in the browser tree and select the parameter type from the drop-down list in the Type field. If there is more than one parameter for this parameter type, you can select the particular parameter from the drop-down list in the Name field.

  4. The parameter in the browser tree changes to display the parameter type and name. See the “To add a glyph to a parameter” section for information on adding glyphs.

Parent Topic:

Editing Objects Parameters

Related Topics

  • Editing Objects Parameters

  • Adding a Glyph to a Parameter

  • Editing Object Parameters

  • Removing a Parameter or Glyph from an Object

Capital Systems Modeler User Guide, 2512.2606

Unpublished work. © 2026 Siemens

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