To Create a New Tool and Icon
The following procedure describes how to create a new tool and icon using the Component Manager.
- Open the Component Manager.
- Select a component from the Classes section.
- Click the Create Tool and Icon button to display the Create Tool dialog.
- Select the DGN Library where the new tool is to be stored.
- Enter the name of the tool in the field above the class tree to the right.
- Select a base class for the component tool.
- Define the tool icon using one of the following methods:
- When finished defining the tool settings in the Create Tool dialog, click OK. The Microstation Customize dialog displays.
- Use the Customize dialog to assign the new tool to a taskbar or menu.
- When finished close the dialog and reopen your drawing from the File menu to continue with your drawing session.