> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.auxalia.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.auxalia.com/plant-tools/plantexpresstools/how-to-use/in-place-edit/usage.md).

# Usage

This chapter describes how to use the In-Place Edit function on Assembly Symbols/Blocks

We start with this example.

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Now the pump and valves get stretched to the left.

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We use the context menu **PlantexpressTools --> Assembly In-Place editing**.

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Now the Polyline of the Assembly can be edited in place using the AutoCAD editing functions.

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If you change the Polyline of the Assembly, make sure that the Polyline is closed and doesn't contain any opening.

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You click on the **Save Changes** button in the Ribbon.

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AutoCAD will show a dialog asking you if you want to save the changes.

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The block editor closes and your Assembly shows the new shape.

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