Instantiating a 2D Component

2D Component lets you reuse a 2D component .

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Open a drawing representation containing a 2D component reference in a detail sheet.

 

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About 2D Components
Creating a 2D Component Reference

Instantiate a 2D Component

  1. Activate the view in which you want to instantiate the 2D component.
  2. Click Instantiate 2D Component .
  3. Go to the detail sheet and select the 2D component.


  4. Click in the main sheet to instantiate the 2D component.

Add a Leader to a 2D Component

  1. Create a 2D component instance.
  2. Right-click the 2D component and select Add Leader .
  3. Select the element you want to associate with the 2D component, or click in the sheet.

Replace the Reference of a 2D Component Instance

  1. Right-click the instance and select 2D Component.X (Instance) object > Replace Reference.
  2. Search for an object.
  3. Select another instance or a 2D component in a local detail sheet.