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Add Objects in a Diagram
In a diagram, you can add objects:
• that you create
• that already exist in the repository
You can add these objects:
• by drag & drop (for existing objects only)
• from the browse area
• from the compact search tool
• with the object insert toolbar
• inserting objects
• inserting multiple objects
• 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 is displayed when you add on object:
• via the diagram insert toolbar
• via an object contained in the diagram
From the selection of an object type, you can select several objects of the same type to be added to the diagram, or create a new one. Suggested candidates and Other candidates are displayed depending on their relevance in the context of the diagram.
Adding existing objects to the 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. (Optional) Click Show selection to display the selected objects, and, if needed, remove those that should not be added to the diagram.
5. Click Add.
The selected objects appear in the diagram.
Creating an object with the multi-add box
To create an object from 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 toolbar
• via an object contained in the diagram
The add box opens.
3. Click Create.
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 list of cards)
• 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 is displayed on 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.
*Navigation in the browse area does not have any impact on the edit area or the tabs of your HOPEX desktop.
Adding an object from the compact search 
To add an object from the compact search to a 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 several objects to the diagram from its insert bar (in one click).
*This enables to add one or several existing objects or to create and add an object in the diagram.
The same 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 object insert bar, click the icon corresponding to the object type needed.
*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. In the diagram, click where you want the object to be.
The Add window appears.
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 several objects with the diagram insert bar 
You can add several objects of the same type without using the object insert bar every time (through double-click).
*This enables to create and add multiple objects in the diagram.
To add multiple objects of the same type:
1. In the object insert bar, double-click the icon corresponding to the object type needed.
2. Add the first object.
The ghost of the second object of the same type sticks to your cursor.
3. Repeat the action to add as many objects as you want.
The object type remain selected as long as you do not press the <Esc> key or Select or another object type.
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 insert 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. Click the diagram object of your choice.
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, next to the current object you have selected. The links between the current object and the new ones appear automatically.
Inserting an object in a sequence flow 
You can insert an object directly into a sequence flow. The source sequence flow is automatically split into two sequence flows, avoiding the creation, deletion or displacing of sequences.
Example: you can insert an operation into a process sequence flow.
To insert an object in a sequence flow:
1. In the object insert 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.