Inserting an Existing Reference (Instantiate or Duplicate)

You can instantiate or duplicate a functional or logical reference with symbol in your model structure.

You can insert a reference from:

  • Session
  • Database
  • Catalog

In this scenario, the reference is selected from session. We advise you to see Inserting an Existing Reference and Inserting a New or Existing Reference from Catalog or Library.

Before you begin: For the purpose of this scenario, in Me > Preferences > App Preferences > 3D Modeling > Systems Architecture > Functional & Logical Design > General tab, select Immersive Chooser. This option allows you to select the reference in session directly from the tree. For more information, see : General.
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About Diagram View and Symbols
  1. In the tree, right-click the functional or logical reference in which you want to insert an existing reference, and then from the context menu click Insert Existing Logical Component .
    A filter symbol follows your pointer.
  2. From the tree, select a functional or logical reference with a symbol representation.
    The symbol shape follows your pointer.
  3. Position your pointer and click the diagram view.

    Tip: You can select:
    • An empty location: to insert a reference
    • A port (or connection point) on a symbol object: to insert a reference and create a connection.

    The symbol is positioned and an immersive toolbar appears.
  4. Optional: To modify the position of the symbol, select one of the following commands:
    • Flip horizontally
    • Flip vertically
    • Rotate to left by 90 degrees
    • Rotate to right by 90 degrees

    Note: Rotate commands do not appear if components are already placed and connected.

  5. In the immersive toolbar, select one of the following commands:

    • Instantiate: to create an instance of the existing reference
    • Duplicate: to create another reference
    The symbol is inserted in the diagram view, and its instance or reference appears in the tree.