Applying an Element Template to a SHP reference file

Background

Element Templates can be assigned to a referenced SHP file. Following is an extract from the Help file.

You can assign a template to an SHP reference attachment. The Element Template setting is available in the list box of the References dialog. The template settings for color, weight, style, and level are applied to the reference file. Also, if a cell is defined in the template, it replaces the point elements in SHP files.

Steps to Accomplish

• Load the Reference dialog (File > Reference)
• Attach a SHP file (Tools > Attach)
  
• In the Reference dialog, enable Element Template option to be displayed.

• Now select and set the required Element Template for the referenced SHP file e.g. NH

Original Display

Display after applying Element Template

See Also

An introduction to templates, tasks and tools