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 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.