Copy and delete layout elements

Tool(s): Layout Catalog

You can copy and delete entire element plans as well as individual sheets, label styles, tables or views and sections.

If you wish to use the same layout for two different element types, for example, it makes sense to copy the entire element plan. Start by creating the entire element plan for the first type. Then copy the element plan and change the name, element type and the viewing directions.

Top copy element plans and sheets

1. Select the relevant element in the tree structure or overview.

   Element plans can only be selected in the tree structure; anchors only in the overview.

2. Click Copy in the toolbar at the top.
   • When you have selected an element plan, the program adds a new element plan with the same name and settings to the end of the tree structure.
   • When you have selected a sheet, the program adds a new sheet with the same name and settings to the end of the associated element plan.
   • When you have selected a label style, table, view or section, drag the rectangle serving as a placeholder into the sheet displayed in the overview and click with the left mouse button to place it.
3. Select the relevant element in the tree structure or overview and adjust the parameters of the layout elements in the palette displayed in the Properties area on the right.

Note: If you wish to change the position of a layout element within the tree structure, click the relevant element with the left mouse button, keep the mouse button pressed down and drag it to its new position.
When you use this approach to drag an element plan beyond the lower end of the tree structure, the relevant element plan is copied. When you drag any other layout element into a different element plan, a copy of the element is created there.

To delete layout elements

1. Select the relevant element in the tree structure or overview.

   Element plans can only be selected in the tree structure; anchors only in the overview.

2. Click Delete in the toolbar at the top or press the DEL key.

   The selected element is deleted as soon as you confirm the prompt displayed. Please note that deleting element plans can cause errors in production. The program displays an appropriate message.