Types of Compound Objects

Compound Object Library

The [Compound Object Library] stores the template compound objects that you can use across multiple projects. To use a compound object in a project, drag and drop the compound object to the [Project Compound Objects] node, or directly to a screen or content in the project.

You can also create template compound objects under this node.

Project Compound Objects

The [Project Compound Objects] node is a holder for compound objects in the current project. Like other graphic objects, drag and drop to place a project compound object onto the screen or content. The compound object appears in the [Project Compound Objects] node and in the Tool Chest. You cannot edit compound objects in the [Project Compound Objects] node.

Creating new compound objects is not possible in the [Project Compound Object]. Instead, copy and import compound objects from the [Compound Object Library].

The following describes the differences between the [Compound Object Library] and [Project Compound Object].

  Compound Object Library Project Compound Object
Create Yes No
Open Yes No
Edit Yes No
View Yes Yes*1
Export and import Yes Yes
Copy and paste Yes Yes
Drag and drop between nodes Yes Yes
Drag and drop into project Yes Yes

*1 Only in Toolchest or in project as an object