# Compound Object Explorer

Use the Compound Object Explorer to add/open/import/export compound objects from [Compound Object Library] node to their configure compound object properties and other settings. Create folders to organize compound objects into groups. The Compound Object Explorer displays the Compound Object Library from which compound objects can be used across multiple projects as well as displays project specific project compound objects. The [Compound Object Library] node is always visible as it does not depend on the Project status. Compound objects that are related to a project [Project Compound Objects] node are visible only if the Project is open.

At the top of the window, click the vertical ellipsis icon to display the Search field. Use this field to find and filter items that match the search word. Filtered search words are highlighted.

Use the [Expand All] and [Collapse All] icons to expand or collapse all the compound objects.

Item | Description
[Compound Object Library] | Create and add compound objects to this node. Define compound object properties and other settings.
[Project Compound Objects] | Cannot edit these project compound objects. Project compound objects are displayed in the Tool Chest.

For information on Compound Objects, refer to the following.
Types of Compound Objects