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User Guide > Library > Importing Symbols and Templates

Importing Symbols and Templates

There are several ways you can import templates and symbols in your scene.

Related Topics 

• Importing a Template
• Importing a Symbol
• Opening a Template as a Folder
• Using Paste Special
• Expanding a Symbol
• Animating Using Symbols
  • Library
    • Understanding the Library Concept
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    • Importing Symbols and Templates
      • Importing a Template
      • Importing a Symbol
      • Importing a Template with Symbols
      • Opening a Template as a Folder
      • Using Paste Special
      • Expanding a Symbol

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