Create a New Genie

Configuring a new Genie is similar to creating a page with graphical objects, but with genies there is no background. Typically you create a new Genie using the Graphics Builder, add the objects, define the Genie substitutions, and save the Genie in a Genie library.

To create a new Genie:

1. Open Graphics Builder.
2. From the File menu select New.
3. Click Genie.
4. Create your Genie object, and define the required substitutions (see Define Genie Substitutions).
5. Click the Save button on the Graphics Builder toolbar, or choose Save from File menu.



6. Select the Project and Library in which you would like to store the Genie.
7. Enter a name for the Genie in Genie field.
8. Click OK.

To create a new library for the Genie, click New. The New Library dialog will display. In the field provided, name the new library and click OK. The new library will be added to the library list. You can now paste the Genie on a graphics page.

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Published June 2018