PLATFORM - Common Features > Diagrams > Diagram Elements > Objects in a Diagram > Adding Objects to a Diagram
Adding Objects to a Diagram
In a diagram, you can add one or more object(s):
• that you create
• that already exist in the repository
You can add these objects:
• by drag & drop (existing objects only)
• from the browse area
• from the compact search tool
• with the object insert bar
• with the insert bar available on each object
The object multi-add box
Except when using drag & drop, you can add several objects at the same time in a diagram through the multi-add box. This box pops up when you want to add an object:
• via the diagram insert bar
• via an object contained in the diagram
When selecting one object type, you can select several objects of the said type to add to the diagram, or create a new one. Suggested candidates as well as Other candidates are listed according to their relevance in the context of the present diagram.
Adding existing objects to a diagram
To add existing objects to the diagram using the multi-add box:
1. Open the diagram of your choice in edit mode.
2. Add an object type to the diagram:
• via the diagram insert bar
• via an object contained in the diagram
The multi-add box opens.
3. If you cannot find what you want in the suggested candidate list, you can:
• enter the first 3 letters (minimum) of your choice and select the object(s) of interest in the list of results
• select directly the objects of interest in the other candidates list
• use the advanced search tool
4. Click Show selection.
5. If needed, remove the objects that are not to appear in the diagram.
6. Click Add.
Creating an object with the multi-add box
To create an object using the multi-add box:
1. Open the diagram of your choice in edit mode.
2. Add an object type to the diagram:
• via the diagram insert bar
• via an object contained in the diagram
The multi-add box opens.
3. Click New.
The new object appears in the diagram.
Adding an object by drag & drop 
The drag & drop feature in a diagram is available from:
• the browse area (a tree or a card list)
• the compact full-text search
Adding an object from the browse area 
To add an object from the browse area to a diagram by drag & drop:
1. Open the diagram of your choice in edit mode.
2. Hover the cursor over the menu of interest in the navigation bar (e.g.: Applications and click Browse .
The browse area opens to the left of the diagram.
3. In the tree or the list, select the object of your choice and drag & drop it into the diagram.
*Your navigation in the Browse area does not have any consequence on the edit zone and the tabs of your HOPEX desktop.
Adding an object from the compact full-text search 
To add an object from the compact full-text search into the diagram by drag & drop:
1. Open the diagram of your choice in edit mode.
2. Perform a full-text search on the object that you want to add to the diagram.
3. In your search result list, select the object of interest and drag & drop it into the diagram.
Adding objects with the diagram insert bar 
You can add one or more object(s) to the diagram from its lateral insert bar in one click, using the object type ghost. One single object can appear several times in the same diagram.
To add one or more object(s) from the diagram insert bar:
1. Open the diagram of your choice in edit mode.
2. In the insert bar, click the icon corresponding to the object type needed and hold your click.
*If you cannot find the appropriate object type, see Configuring the Object Types (Views) and Details of a Diagram.
Example: Application Service .
The object ghost sticks to your cursor.
*Smart guides or the grid will help you to properly position the object in the diagram, see Using smart guides and Using the Grid.
3. Let go of your click inside the diagram, at the place where you want the object to feature.
The multi-add box pops up.
4. You can:
• insert one or more repository object(s)
• create an object: click Create
5. Click OK.
The object is added (and connected) to the diagram.
Adding an object from an object contained in the diagram 
You can add an object to your diagram from an existing object. From this object, you have access to an inserting toolbar. It only suggests objects that you can connect to the current object.
To add an object from an object in the diagram:
1. Open the diagram in edit mode.
2. In the diagram, click the object of interest.
3. Select the direction you want to add the object in.
4. Click the icon corresponding to the object you want to add in the diagram.
*If the previously selected direction does not suit you, drag & drop the added object and place it manually where you want it to be.
5. Add the wanted object(s) using the multi-add box.
*Click Create if you want to add an object that does not exist in your repository.
6. The objects are automatically added to the diagram to the side of the object that you have selected. The links between the current object and new objects appear automatically.
Insert an object in a sequence flow 
You can insert an object directly into a sequence flow. The original sequence flow is automatically divided into two parts, which spares you to create, delete or move sequence flows.
Example: you can insert an operation into an organizational process sequence flow.
To insert an object in a sequence flow:
1. In the object inserting bar, click the icon representing the object type you want to insert.
Example: an operation.
2. Hover the cursor over the sequence flow on which you want to insert the object.
The sequence flow is highlighted in gray.
3. Let off your click.
The object is inserted in the sequence flow.
The source sequence flow is automatically split into two sequence flows. Both of the sequence flows keep the customization applied to the source sequence flow (if any).
Note:
If you do not have enough space between both objects, the object is placed above the others. You must then move it.
*To ease the insertion when there is not enough space to insert the object, you can add space beforehand, see Adding Space between Elements.