.. _schema/element/element_add

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Add element
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To add an `element`_ to the `workspace`_:

    1. Select `auto numbering pattern`_ at the `Auto numbering selection panel`_.

        .. figure:: ../../images/qet_panel_auto_numbering_element_pattern.png
            :align: center

            Figure: QElectroTech Auto numbering selection panel
        
        .. note::

            If the `Auto numbering selection panel`_ is not displayed, it can be displayed from **Settings > 
            Display > Auto numbering selection**.

    2. Search the `element`_ at the collection panel.
    3. Left Click on the desired `element`_. Without releasing move the mouse to the `workspace`_ area, onece the mouse is at the `workspace`_ it can be released.
    4. Search for the desired element position and left clik on the place to add the `element`_, multiples `elements`_ can be added with multiple clicks at different places.
    5. Press ``esc`` to finish the adding action.

.. note::

   Select **Settings > Display > Collections** menu item to display the collections panel.

.. _auto numbering pattern: ../../conductor/properties/conductor_numbering.html
.. _Auto numbering selection panel: ../../interface/panels/autonumbering_panel.html
.. _element: ../../element/index.html
.. _elements: ../../element/index.html
.. _workspace: ../../interface/workspace.html