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.
Before you begin
You must have the map checked out in Map Editor and be in Structure view. The toggle must also be set to Edit.
About this task
To add existing objects:
Procedure
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Find an element in the map that is just above the place for
insertion of the new object.
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In the Map Edit
column, click for that object, and select Insert Objects.
- Select one of the following:
- To add an object at the same level, select Same Level.
- To add an object one level below, select Sub Level.
Same Level is for organizing things that have a
parallel structure and act as siblings.
Sub Level is for adding a child object to a parent
object, such as adding related content under a high-level concept or
topic.
Note: If one option is dimmed, then no objects or elements can be added at that
level.
The Insert Object dialog displays.
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In the resulting dialog, search for the object that you want to insert. You can
filter by three main categories: document type, status, and locked by.
Note: You can click
to
launch a new tab and preview the object.
Tip: You can only add objects that are in
the same
Branch as the map you are
editing. This includes library Branches linked to this Branch.
- Click the checkboxes for the objects that you want to insert.
Note: You can select multiple objects. A counter in
parens beside Insert tracks the number of
objects you select.
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Click Insert.
The New Element dialog appears.
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From the Element dropdown list, select the element
that you want to add.
The Element dropdown list
shows only elements that you can insert at the current location.
Note: If you picked different types of objects, they are all added using this
element.
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Click Insert.
Results
The objects are added at the same level or a sub-level.