Instance creation of an element

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Hello Folks,

I can create  a diagram object of an element for eg let us consider an element of type "component" using API's. But it creates a "Simple Link". But my aim is to create an "Instance of that Element(Object)" using automation(API's). Can anybody help me?

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Dear folks,

To further inform you all about my issue I have uploaded the snapshot in the below link, of what exactly I am looking for.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HbuClw7JvxQcLnMN3HqBPw?authkey=Gv1sRgCIWdyYjWkPyD3QE&feat=directlink

The yellow outline on the diagram object is a simple link whereas the one in red line creates and instance of component XYZ.

Thus I am not able to create an instance of XYZ which should be another element as shown on the structure in red outline.

Do let me know if anybody has any idea or hint on how to go about it

regards,
coder

[Geert Bellekens]

Hold down the control button when dragging the element onto the diagram.
That should make the diagog appear giving you the choice to create a simple link, an instance, or a new child.

Geert
Edit:
Sorry I didn't read your question properly  
I see this is answerred properly now.

[Aaron B]

To create an instance of a component - create a new "Component" Element and set the ClassifierID to the ElementID of the appropriate Component.

Example:

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Set Component = [reference to original Component Element]
Set Package = Repository.GetPackageByID(Component.PackageID)
Set NewInstance = Package.Elements.AddNew("", "Component")
NewInstance.ClassifierID = Component.ElementID
NewInstance.UpdateHope this helps.

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Hey Aaron,

Thanks a million. It works.

Best Regards,
Coder