Inserting an Element Using a Container or the Main Menu

You can also insert an element by using the context menu of a Container An element that acts like a "box" or a "folder" into which other elements can be placed. It can be used to create hierarchical models. element or by selecting Model | Insert Element from the main menu. In both cases, you will be presented with a menu from which you can select an element to insert.

When using these two methods, you cannot control where on the graphics pane The primary portion of the GoldSim interface, where the graphical depiction of the model is shown. the element is inserted. It will always be inserted in the upper left-hand corner of the graphics pane.

If the context menu of a Container is used, the element will be inserted in the selected Container. If the main menu is used, the element will be inserted in the current Container.