Create a User Defined Element World
- Last UpdatedApr 09, 2024
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A top level element within the Dictionary (DICT) database is User Defined Element World (UDETWL) element which must be created directly below the Dictionary World.
To create a UDETWL element on the Home tab, in the Create group, select Create from the displayed drop- down list select UDETWL:User defined element world. A UDETWL element is created and displayed in the Dictionary Explorer.

When a new element is created in the dictionary hierarchy using the Dictionary Explorer and if the Current Element Editor window is open, it automatically updates to display the default attributes for that element.
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If the Current Element Editor window is not open, right-click in any Explorer window and select Current Element Editor.

After the creation of a new UDETWL element, use the Current Element Editor window to populate the attributes in the Current Element Editor.
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Dependent upon the attribute, other related attributes are enabled or disabled accordingly.
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Name |
Input a valid name for the UDETWL element in the text box, special characters are not allowed. |
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Description |
Input a brief description of the UDETWL element (can contain up to 120 characters). |
The Dictionary Explorer automatically updates to display the specified name for the element.