Adding Components

Components can be added to the current layout of the 3D world.

When you add a component:

• The component is automatically selected in the 3D world.
• The component's properties are displayed in the Properties panel.
• The PnP command is enabled to allow you to move and connect the component with other components.

The initial location of an added component can be the origin of the 3D world or a location relative to the pointer when you drag a component into the 3D world.

Generally, you add components from the eCatalog panel to the 3D world.

1. In the eCatalog panel, click a collection or source.
2. At the bottom of the eCatalog panel, select the Components check box to display items that are components.
3. In the Display area, select one or more components.
4. Do one of the following:
   • To add one component to the 3D world origin, double-click the item. In this case, if the added component and a selection in the 3D world have matching physical interfaces, they will be automatically plugged into one another. That is, physically connected to one another.
   • To add more than one component to the 3D world origin, right-click a selected item, and then click Open.
   • To add components to a location of your choice, drag a selected item into the 3D world.