Using the Symbol Editor > Getting Started with the Symbol Editor > Working with Symbols > Adding an Object

You will now make the first object for the basic progress bar. This progress bar will consist of a single rectangle object that changes width and color to show project advancement.

To add a rectangle object to your symbol, do the following:

  1. Click the Rectangle button in the toolbar.
  2. By holding down the left button of the mouse, drag the mouse over the area in the drawing pane where you want to place the object. The new rectangle appears in the drawing pane.

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Figure 1.7 Adding a Rectangle Object