This procedure explains how to create a drawing element and associate it with the tag definitions that you defined in the Define Tag window.
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In the main MicroStation window, select Tools > Main > Tags.
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In the Tags window, select, for example, the Place Block tool from the Main tool palette to draw a rectangle on the MicroStation desktop.
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Select Attach tags to an element to open the Attach Tags dialog.
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On the Attach Tags dialog, place the cursor on the rectangle that you drew in step two:
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Double click the cursor to open the Attach Tags dialog.
If you want to display another tag set, such as the loop tag set, open the Attach Tags dialog and repeat steps 3 - 5.
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Select OK to display the tags on the desktop.
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Move the tags, without selecting, to the required location. Below is a typical example.
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Select the left mouse button when the tag position is appropriate.
The tag is now associated with the design element (the rectangle in this case).