Creating SmartSymbol Templates for Use with InTouch Data

InTouch SmartSymbols are created from cells, which can contain graphical elements, animation, and references to InTouch tags.

The following procedure specifies that a new window, graphics, and cell be created, but you can use an existing window, graphics, or cells to create a SmartSymbol.

To create a new InTouch SmartSymbol template

1. Create a new window in WindowMaker.

2. Using the graphics drawing tools and/or Wizards, create a graphic or set of graphics that you want to include in your SmartSymbol.

3. Configure the animation link(s) for the graphic(s).
   For instructions, see Animating Objects.

4. Select all objects to be included in the SmartSymbol template.

5. On the Animation menu, in the Cell group, click Make Cell.

6. Select the cell you just made.

7. On the Draw menu, in the SmartSymbols group, click Generate.

   The InTouch SmartSymbol - Management Mode dialog box appears with the new SmartSymbol highlighted.

   

   By default, the new SmartSymbol is placed in the InTouch Symbols top level folder. A default name is automatically assigned to the symbol (for example, New Symbol1).

8. Type a new name or accept the default. You can change the name of the SmartSymbol at any time. For more information on renaming SmartSymbols, see Renaming SmartSymbol Templates.

9. Click Close. A message appears prompting you to replace the graphic cell with new SmartSymbol. Click Yes or No. If you click Yes, the graphic cell is replaced by the SmartSymbol. If you click No, the graphic cell is unchanged. In either case, the new SmartSymbol is stored in the SmartSymbol library and is available for future use.