Inserting Objects in Structural Graphics

Prerequisites

Use the Insert Objects feature to add an object to a hierarchical structure when the object is not related to other objects in the hierarchical structure.

Using the Insert Objects feature in Structural Graphics is like creating a relationship infotype record in Detail Maintenance but is faster and simpler.

You can insert more than one object at a time.

Procedure

On the Structural Graphics:

  1. Select the parent object for the new object.

  2. Choose one of the following procedures:

    • See Retrieving the Toolbox Choose Start of the navigation pathUtilities Next navigation step Insert ObjectsEnd of the navigation path.

      See Calling the Toolbox.

    • Choose Start of the navigation pathUtilities Next navigation step Insert ObjectsEnd of the navigation path.

      The Relationship/Object Type dialog box appears.

  3. Use the dialog box to select a relationship, then choose Continue.

    The Possible Entries dialog box appears.

  4. Use the dialog box to select the object you want to insert.

    A dialog box appears showing the parent object.

  5. To enter a validity period, choose Period.

    • The Validity Period dialog box appears.

    • To change the default validity period, enter new dates. You can overwrite the existing dates.

    To accept the default validity period, go to step #6.

  6. To enter a status, choose Status.

    • A dialog box appears.

    • Select a status option.

    To accept the default status, go to step 7.

  7. Choose Continue.

Result

The system inserts the object(s) into the hierarchical structure.