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Copying an object to the library

You can copy an object to the library so that you can use it later on other graphics pages.

To copy an object to the library (i.e. make it a symbol):

  1. Click Select.
  2. Select the object (or group of objects).
  3. Choose Edit | Copy to Library. The Copy To dialog box appears.

Copy To dialog box

This dialog box lets you copy an object (or group of objects) to the library as a symbol.

Feature

Description

Symbol

A name for the symbol.

Library

The project library where the symbol is stored.

Project

The project where the library is stored.

Preview Enable

Displays a thumbnail image of the symbol.

Note: To edit the symbol, select it and click Edit. To create a new symbol, click New.

New Library dialog box

This dialog box lets you create a new library for the symbol, Genie, or Super Genie (32 characters maximum). Enter a new Name for your new library. (The first eight characters of the library name needs to be unique to this library.)