How to Add an Object to a Model

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How to prepare a graphic:

Objects in a model are identified graphically. Therefore you have to have a graphic prepared for object in your model. Graphics can be prepared either by saving the image you want to use or by copying it to your clipboard. Object graphics can be square, round or hexagonal, and all object graphics are 80 pixels by 80 pixels. You can either set a graphic to 80x80 in your favorite graphics editor, or can use OMBuilder to select an 80x80 detail from a larger image.

•Save each graphic that you want to use to identify model objects

 

ex_blueSaved images must be saved as bitmaps.

 

OMB Objects dialogHow to add an object to a new model from an 80x80 image:

1.Under Objects, click Add File Image
2.An Import Object Model Images dialog box will appear. Find the graphic you want to use for the first object in the model and click Open.
3.The Obect Name box will ask you to name the object. Enter the name and
4.Click OK.

 

How to add an object to a new model from an image that is larger than 80x80:

1.Under Objects, click Add File Image
2.An Import Object Model Images dialog box will appear. Find the graphic you want to use for the first object in the model and click Open. The graphic will appear in the Object Model Image Selector window.
3.Select a shape
•Click square to create a square
•Click hexagon to create a hexagon
•Click circle to create a circle
4.The shape will appear in the graphic.
5.Drag the shape to the location that you want to capture, and
6.Click OK.
7.The Obect Name box will ask you to name the object. Enter the name and
8.Click OK.

 

How to add an object to a new model from the clipboard

1.Copy an image to the clipboard.
2.In OMBuilder, under Objects, click Clipboard Image
3.The Object Model Image Selector will open with the clipboard image displayed.
4.Select a shape
•Click square to create a square
•Click hexagon to create a hexagon
•Click circle to create a circle
5.The shape will appear in the graphic.
6.Drag the shape to the location that you want to capture, and
7.Click OK.
8.The Obect Name box will ask you to name the object. Enter the name and
9.Click OK.

 

ex_blueThere are many ways to put an image on the clipboard:

•Rightclick on the image and select "Copy Image"