Copy a Component From One Library to Another

These instructions apply to component libraries that have their own interface for editing the library and selecting a component.

You can copy a component from one library to another as follows:

1. Open a component library for editing.

   Open a Component Library for Editing

2. In the list box, select the library from which you wish to copy the component, and the component classification. You can copy a component from any library, including the system library.

   

3. Select the thumbnail image of the component to be copied in the bottom left corner of the dialog box.
4. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
5. Select Copy.

   

6. In the library list, select the library and classification to which you wish to copy the component. You can only copy to a customer-specific library.

   

7. Move the cursor over the area displaying the component thumbnail images.
8. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
9. Select Paste.

   

10. Define the library data of the component in the dialog box.

    Library Data of a Wall with a Layer Structure

    Library Data of a Floor or Ceiling

    Library Data of a Template Drawing

    Library Data of a Truss

    Library Data for a Label

11. Confirm by clicking OK.

The library data, model file and the possible drawing file are copied to the selected library.