The Library Window is used to access a block definition library. Installed by default is a library of common architectural drawing items, furniture, appliances, general shapes, etc. You can simply click and drag a desired item from this window directly onto your drawing.

 

 

By default, within the Basic Layout, the library window is docked on the left side of the screen and has the "All" category Selected.

 

 

Using the Library Window/Bar        

To use the library move the mouse over the top of the preview item you wish to add to the drawing. Click and hold down the left mouse button on the desired block preview. In the image below we are selecting "Fan Ceiling 3". When you drag the item you will have a cursor representation of that item.

 

 

Once you reach the drawing space the cursor representation will turn into the actual representation of the item being added to the drawing.

 

 

Simply release the left mouse when it is in the desired location and the block is placed on your drawing.

 

 

Finding Library Items

The library window has a generic text search capabilities. To search for an item, type in a keyword in the category Menu. For instance type in "win" and all the "Window" items will be within the preview portion as seen in the image below.

 

 

It is simple to change the category of items displayed within the library window. Click on the category drop down arrow and choose a category from the list. After the category is chosen the preview list will be updated with that category's items. Seen below is the change from "Fans" to "Showers".