Importing models as modules

Use the following procedure to import a model as a module within your model.

Note: You can also create a module directly, by building it within a model. For more information, see Creating modules.

To import a model as a module

1. If you have not already done so, add a module entity to your model by clicking the tool on the Map or Model toolbar and then clicking the diagram surface to place the module entity on the layer.

2. On the Model layer, select the module icon.

   The Module Properties panel opens.

3. Click the Import button.

   The Open File dialog box opens.

4. Navigate to and then select the model that you want to import as a module.
5. Click Open.
6. Use the options on the Module Properties panel to select the properties you want to use for the module. For more information, see Setting module properties and Module Properties panel.
7. When you are finished setting properties for the module, click in the lower-right corner of the panel.

You can now navigate into the module by double-clicking the module icon.

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