This procedure explains how to create typical items in the Reference Data Explorer and use these typical items as templates for new items or for profiles. For information on how to create a reference item based on a plant item, see Create a Reference Item Based on a Plant Item.
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In the Reference Data Explorer, expand the folder hierarchy by selecting the + icons or by double-clicking the folders.
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Right-click the folder or parent item where you are going to add the new item, and then select New.
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Accept the default item tag or type a name of up to 80 characters for the item.
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Edit the item properties in the Properties window according to the catalog information.
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On the Preferences dialog, General tab, under Open after creating or duplicating an item, you can specify whether to open the Item Tag dialog when you create the item.
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Some items have a Common Properties dialog from which you can edit the most common properties for the item. You access this dialog by selecting the Common Properties command on the shortcut menu or you can specify in the preferences to open the dialog directly when you create the item. For full details of the properties, see the appropriate dialog topic.