Add a New Topic

In the Library window you can add new Topics to a Category, in which to store related Documents and their Comments.

Access

Ribbon	Start > Collaborate > Model Library
Keyboard Shortcuts	Ctrl+Alt+U

Create a new Topic

Step

Action

See also

1

Either:

Right-click on the required Category name in the Library window and select the 'New Topic' option
Click on the Category name and click on the 'New Topic' icon in the Library window toolbar, or
Click on the Category name and press the Ctrl+N keys

A new 'Topic' icon displays under the Category name.

Work on Team Library Items

2

Overtype the New Topic text with the name of the Topic, and click off the name.

The Topic description editor displays in the 'Team Document' tab; type the appropriate Topic description, if required.

3

Add new Documents and/or resources to the Topic.

Add a New Document Team Library Resources

Create a new Topic - Alternative

Step	Action	See also
1	Right-click on the required Category name in the Library window and select the 'New Topic from Template' option. A new 'Topic' icon displays under the Category name.	Work on Team Library Items
2	Overtype the New Topic text with the name of the Topic, and click off the name. The 'New Topic from Template' dialog displays.
3	Click on the 'Template' drop-down arrow and select a predefined template for the Topic description. Click on the OK button.
4	The Topic description editor displays in the 'Team Document' tab; type the appropriate Topic description, if required.
5	Add new Documents and/or resources to the Topic.	Team Library Resources Add a New Document

Notes

If you already have the 'Team Document' tab open, the 'New Topic from Template' dialog displays as soon as you select the 'New Topic from Template' menu option; you can click on and overtype the Topic name after you have created the Topic description