MADE 3.9.1 User Manual > Modelling > System Model > Creating System Elements
Creating System Elements
There are three types of base elements that can be created in a System Model:
- Parts
- Components
- Subsystems
These elements can be created from the following locations:
Icons in the tool-bar menu

Right-clicking an empty space in the System Model/Project Explorer

By selecting Diagram → New in the Main Menu (System Model must be open and be selected).

System Element Details
Elements can be moved to a new location in the system model by click and dragging the element to the desired location.
Properties of the element can be modified using:
- Properties Viewers
- Advanced Properties
Source: Local MADE 3.9.1 installation: com.phm.made.help.plugin/documents/help/html/MADeHelp/03-Modelling/03-01-SystemModels/03-01-01-CreateSystemElements.html · retrieved 2026-07-09