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Opens the Place object window that allows you to select and then place objects in the graphical view. The window is also found under the Place object tab in the sidebar.

Place object

1.Select Place > Object.... The Place object window opens.

2.Select the object you want to place.

3.Set placement preferences.

4.If you want to fill in object attributes, select Show attribute form.

5.Press Place object. If selected, the attribute form for the object opens.

6.Fill in the ID and any other preferences.

7.Press OK.

8.Place the object in the map.

9.Rotate the object to the desired position and press to place.

10.Place the object's ID text. The object is placed.

Settings

Settings for placing objects

Select map	Select the map type in which the objects should be placed.
Filter text	Enter an optional text string to filter out a specific object type.
State	Select the state that the object should receive when placed in the graphical view.
Placement loop	Select the check box to place more objects of the same variety in succession. Once the desired number of items has been placed, right-click and select Cancel to cancel the placement.
Cache attributes
Show attribute form	Select the check box to open the attributes for the object before placement.

Right-click menu when placing line objects

Right click option

Function

Create component

The line object is created with the defined positions.

You can also create component by double-clicking.

Line

Place line segment vertex before placing object.

Circular arc

Place vertex for circular arc segment before placing the object.

Circular arc, fixed radius

Place a circular arc where the radius is specified in a dialog.

Offset

Place objects by offset from existing component.

Offset whole line object

Create a new line next to another line, for example 0.5 meters next to the existing line. Follow the existing line as it turns.

Line placement at specific angle

Places line segments against a line object in the map. Select degrees on the location of the angle in the dialog box that opens.

Line placement at right angle

Places a line at right angles (orthogonally) without using the grid. The first placement point becomes vertical, the second placement point becomes horizontal, etc., so that the line is always perpendicular during placement.

Line placement horizontally/vertically, auto connect

Means that the start point of a line segment (the one you are placing) is connected to the end point of the previous line. That endpoint follows the mouse cursor in horizontal or vertical direction.

Enter coordinates...

Opens a menu where the coordinate system and coordinate values for the node can be specified. Then enter a rotation of the node. When the desired rotation is obtained, confirm it with the left mouse button.

Place relative to

Opens a menu so that the component can be placed relative to another object, usually a line component. See further under Place objects and components in the graphical view.

Geodesy

Opens a menu where placement position can be calculated. See further under Tools > Geodesy.

Cross cable

Create a circular arc that signals that one cable passes another without being connected.

Right-click menu when placing nodes

Right-click option	Function
Create without rotation	The object is placed without any rotation.
Select rotation using the mouse cursor	The object does not get stuck anywhere, but can be rotated freely.
Snap to right angles	Adjusts so that the object is always placed at 90 degree angles.
Rotation relative to closest line	When the object is moved near any line in the map, it will straighten up along the line.
Rotation relative to object	Will align the symbol you are placing to whatever you place it next to. If you move the symbol near a circle for example, it will rotate along the edge of the circle.
Enter coordinates...	Opens a menu where the coordinate system and coordinate values for the node are specified. Then a rotation of the node must be specified. When you have obtained the desired rotation, confirm it with the left mouse button.
Place relative to	Opens a menu so that the component can be positioned relative to another object, usually a line component. See further under Place objects and components in the graphical view.
Geodesy	Opens a menu where placement position can be calculated. See further under Tools > Geodesy.
Specify coordinates	The object is placed by entering coordinates for the placement. When coordinates are entered, the view is zoomed to where the object is placed.

Right-click menu when placing cable pillar

Right click option	Function
Create without rotation	The object is placed without any rotation.
Geodesy	Opens a menu where placement position can be calculated. See further under Tools > Geodesy.
Enter coordinates...	Opens a menu where the coordinate system and coordinate values for the node can be specified. Then enter a rotation of the node. When the desired rotation is obtained, confirm it with the left mouse button.
Place relative to	Opens a menu so that the component can be placed relative to another object, usually a line component. See further under Place objects and components in the graphical view.

Right-click menu when placing cable pillar bus bar

Right click option

Function

Create component

The object is created.

You can also create component by double-clicking.

Select rotation using mouse cursor

The object does not get stuck anywhere, but can be rotated freely.

Stick to right angles

When the object is at a 90 degree angle, it will "stick" for a while so that it becomes easier to place it at the exact 90 degree angle.

Snap to right angles

Adjusts so that the object is always placed at 90 degree angles.

Rotation relative to closest object

When the object is moved near any object in the map, it will straighten up along the object.

Enter coordinates...

Place relative to

Opens a menu so that the component can be placed relative to another object, usually a line component. See further under Place objects and components in the graphical view.

Geodesy

Opens a menu where placement position can be calculated. See further under Tools > Geodesy.

Place free graphics

Free graphics are objects such as lines, arrows, text, symbols that can be placed in the map to make markings or clarifications. Free graphics can be used to clarify a change or to pay attention to something in the network for another user. For example, by an arrow that clearly points to a change made, or an informative text about the change. You can choose the color, shape and size of the free graphics. For example, different colors could be used to distinguish who added the free graphics to the change set.

The difference between unpostable and postable graphics is that postable should only be used when there is a clarification / marking that is permanent. Temporary clarifications / markings should never be posted. Instead, choose to use free unpostable graphics. Then another user can still enter the same changeset and see markings / clarifications.

More information

Object templates for placers

If an object was created using the Tools > Template for placers function, the templates appear as child objects of the object in the Place Object tree view. They work in the same way as the current placer with the difference that the default values set in the template are displayed directly in the attribute form of the object. These values are not permanent but can be edited.

The attributes set for the template can be checked by right-clicking on the template object and selecting Show template contents.