Create Support Zones
- Last UpdatedJan 08, 2026
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The user can create multiple Support Zones for the storage of support elements.
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Navigate to an appropriate SITE element and select Create > Zone from the main menu.
The Create Zone form is displayed:

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Type a name into the Name text field.
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Click the Attributes button.
The Attributes form is displayed:

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Select the Purpose attribute and modify the value to SUPP.
SUPP is the default value for a support zone stored in the MDS/APPDEFAULTS database. Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for further information.

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Click the Apply button and close the Attributes form.
The user is returned to the Create Zone form.
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Click the OK button.
The Support Zone element is created in Design Explorer and displayed in the Default Creation Zone form:
