Define templates for other objects

In addition to element templates, you can create base templates for event frames, models, and transfers. After a base template is designed, you can create derived templates from it and then assign additional attributes as needed. You then create instances of the object by basing them on the derived template. To learn more, see Base and derived templates.

1. In the navigator, click Library.

2. In the Library browser, open Templates to display the following object collections:

   • Element Templates

   • Event Frame Templates

   • Model Templates

   • Transfer Templates

3. Right-click an object collection and select New Template.

   The new template displays the following tabs:

   • General

   • Attribute Templates

   • Ports (not available for event frame templates)

     Note: To ensure certain templates are not used directly to create objects, you can assign the Base Template Only (BTO) property to a template. Templates based on the Base Template Only property can be used to protect the integrity of the source template. When an instance of an object is created, it is based on the derived template, not the source BTO template.

4. Fill in these tabs just as you would for an element template. See Create element templates.

5. To save your work, press CTRL-S or click Check In.