This procedure explains how to create a new plant item in the Electrical Index. You can create electrical loads, cables, junction boxes, power distribution boards, buses, and so forth.
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In the Electrical Index, expand the folder hierarchy by selecting the + icons or by double- selecting the folders.
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Navigate to the folder or parent item where you are going to add the new item, right- select, and then select New.
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Accept the default item tag that is based on the naming convention for the item type or type your own item tag according to the naming convention. See Using Naming Conventions.
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Edit the item properties in the Properties window as required.
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On the Preferences dialog, General tab, under Open after creating or duplicating an item, you can specify whether to open the Item Tag dialog when you create the item.
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Some items have a Common Properties dialog from which you can edit the most common properties for the item. You access this dialog by selecting the Common Properties command on the shortcut menu or you can specify in the preferences to open the dialog directly when you create the item. For full details of the properties, see the appropriate dialog topic.
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If the parent folder contains custom folders, the created item is placed in the root folder. If the items properties match the filter properties of a custom folder a copy of the item is also placed in the custom folder. Refreshing or closing and re- opening Smart Electrical moves the item from the root folder to the All Items folder.