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Select the part you want to save and then click on Create Shape (Figure

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).

A pop-up window will appear with the selected part, and text fields on the

right to name, tag, and describe it. Name the part and then click Save Shape

(Figure

3-43

). Know that the transparency color does not save.

When you click on Your Creations, you’ll see a thumbnail of the part saved in

that library (Figure

3-44

).

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Click on Create Shape.

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Name and save the shape.

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A thumbnail of the newly saved part.

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Drawer Knob

Let’s talk about hardware. Manufacturers often change and

discontinue components. A ...