Workflow: Linked Group objects

To get an overview of the functionality, take a look at the flowchart below to understand the steps involved. You can then start working on the scenario.

The linked Group object functionality can be used with standard diagrams or reusable diagrams. To use the latter, enter the Diagram Properties dialog box and select the Reusable diagram option and select the parent Group as the Control group.

 

Create parent Group and import child Groups

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Add new objects to parent Group and reimport child Groups

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