Add existing objects in Structure view

You can add existing objects to a map in Structure view. This lets you reuse topics created in other maps, or you can add another map as a submap.

1. In Map Editor, find the topic that you want to add the map or topic after.
2. Click .
3. Select one of the following:
   • To add the map or topic at the same level, select Same Level.
   • To add the map or topic one level below, select Sub Level.

   Same Level: Objects at this level are for organizing things that have parallel structure, like separate chapters in a book, or topics talking about related subjects.

   Sub Level: Objects at this level are for adding information that is under a high-level topic, such as adding related articles under a high-level introduction topic in a chapter.

4. In the Insert a DITA Reference dialog, search for the topic or map that you want.

   You can only add maps and topics that are in the same Branch as the map you are editing. This includes library Branches linked to this Branch.

   You can click on the titles of topics and maps to see a preview of them.

5. Click the radio button for the object that you want to insert.
6. Click Insert.
   Note: You can also click Insert while previewing an object. This inserts the object you are previewing.