Worksheets as Graphic Objects

Worksheets can be included in a drawing as a graphic object. For example, a generated parts list for an object can be included in the drawing by placing the worksheet as an object. As with any graphic object, the worksheet can be moved to any location on the drawing. However, it cannot be resized or edited as an object. It can be opened and edited by opening its worksheet through the Resource Browser.

To include a worksheet as an object on a drawing:

1.	Select Window > Palettes > Resource Browser.

The Resource Browser opens.

2.	Select the desired worksheet.

The worksheet must be a part of the current drawing. If the worksheet is part of another drawing, first import it into the current drawing by selecting it from the Resource Browser and selecting Import from the Resources menu (see Importing Worksheets from Another VectorWorks file).

3.	Select Worksheet On Drawing from the Resources menu.

The worksheet is now included in the drawing as a graphic object. It can be moved like any other graphic object and placed where desired. If the worksheet is currently open, the contents of the worksheet in the drawing are replaced with an X.

Alternatively, double-click the worksheet in the Resource Browser to place it in the drawing file, or select the worksheet in the Resource Browser and drag it to the desired location in the drawing file. Both methods automatically select Worksheet on Drawing and place the worksheet as a graphic object. When inserting a worksheet using the drag and drop method, the top left corner of the worksheet is placed at the point where the mouse is released over the drawing file.

To edit a worksheet included as a drawing object:

1.	Select Window > Palettes > Resource Browser.

The Resource Browser opens.

2.	Select the desired worksheet.

3.	Select Open from the Resources menu.

4.	The worksheet is opened and available for editing. The contents of the worksheet in the drawing are replaced with an X. Close the worksheet to display the worksheet contents in the drawing.