The Element Frame
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The element Frame allows you to visually group project and EPC elements. |
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After its creation the element is initially displayed as an empty frame by default. The element's name appears in the top left corner: 
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Predecessor: None
Elements, that are saved to the work area of the Project Editor cannot be linked via connections. |
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A Frame is always situated in the background. It cannot overlap other elements.
Configuration Options
Edit the element via the Edit Sidebar.
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Name Name of the element within modeling. |
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ID The read-only field contains the model ID of the element. Designers can use the ID for example in the search to link the element in other models. |
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Description A commentary field for the modeler. Its content is invisible to users and its sole purpose is internal documentation. |
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Hashtags Possibility to insert your own key terms . The leading hashtag sign # (hash) will be inserted automatically. Use the spacebar to insert multiple hashtags: 
One hashtag may be issued for multiple elements: 
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Choose Background Color Use the drop-down menu to choose a different frame color: 
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Draw Border Only This option is activated by default. While active, only the frame is visible: 
Deactivate this option to fill the element with a chosen color: 
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Hide Title Check this box to hide the title of the element. |
In order to move a Frame, the element has to be marked. The Frame element will behave as follows:
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Click on the frame of the element to mark it.
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A Frame is also marked if the option Mark All was chosen in the contact menu.
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Frame elements can be marked by using the multi-select mode (press key CTRL continously).
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Attention: Frame elements are not captured by the selection frame.
For additional information see Selecting EPC Elements.