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# Add a shape library element

# Add a shape library element {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a shape library element to associate a shape and its diagram action to the shape library.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Setup page by selecting the Setup icon (![setup icon.]()).
3. Select the expand row icon (![expand row icon.]()) next to Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.
4. Select Shape Libraries.
5. Open the shape library for which you want to associate a shape element and its diagram action.
6. Select the Shape Library Elements tab.
7. Select New
8. On the Shape Library Element form, fill in the fields.  
   For field information, see [Shape library element form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EyJNH0Lr4E3~BjNipBkUTg "Associate a shape element and its diagram action to a shape library so that the shape is available in the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.").
9. Select Save.
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