Global Definition Set Editor : Creating a New GDS

Creating a New GDS

When you create a new GDS, note the following:

GDS cannot reference information in other GDS in a circular manner. For example, GDS A cannot reference GDS B, if B references information in A.

To create a new GDS:

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In the Statemate main window, click the GDS Editor icon . The Open GDS dialog box displays.
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Click OK to confirm your choice. The GDS Properties dialog box displays.
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In the GDS Properties dialog box, click . The New Element dialog box displays.
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In the Element Name text box, enter a name for the new element.
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In the Chart Name pull-down menu, select the GDS name entered in Step 2.
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Select the appropriate type from the Element Type pull-down menu.
8.
Click OK. The GDS Properties dialog box refreshes so that you can define the new GDS element.

For more information on using the Properties dialog box to define elements, see Element Properties and Libraries and Components.