---
title: Adding an Assembly – Area
description: "**Objective**: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you'll learn how to create an assembly in VECTOR by area [https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Area.mp4](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Area.mp4) #### Open the Assembly Manager Left click on the **VECTOR** drop-down arrow Click to select **Assembly Manager** ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot_47-1-e1643047785155.jpg) ####…"
url: "https://vectortakeoff.com/support/knowledgebase/adding-an-assembly-area/"
updated: "2022-05-16"
category: Assembly Manager
tags:
  - area
  - assemblies
  - assembly manager
---

# Adding an Assembly – Area

**Objective**: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you'll learn how to create an assembly in VECTOR by area

      [https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Area.mp4](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Area.mp4)

#### Open the Assembly Manager

Left click on the **VECTOR** drop-down arrow

Click to select **Assembly Manager**

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot_47-1-e1643047785155.jpg)

#### Add New Assembly

Click the **Add** button on the right hand side of your screen

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot_48-1.jpg)

#### Add Assembly Window

Once in the **Add Assembly Window** you will need to fill out certain fields

First, create a **Name** that reflects the assembly you would like to add

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T131802.988.png)

#### Category

Next, input your **Category** based on how your company wants to keep your assemblies organized

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T131949.051.png)

#### Type

In the **Type** box, you can choose from **Area, Length or Count**

The type is chosen based on the corresponding assembly you are creating.

For this example, we are selecting **Area**

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T132241.498.png)

#### Unit System & Displayed Unit of Measure

**Unit System** is chosen by what your company needs

**Displayed Unit of Measure** gives you several choices and you should make your selection based on your assembly type

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot_49-1.jpg)

#### Height & Unit

**Height** is an optional field used to calculate volume potential used for tear-off down the road

**Unit** gives you several options and should be based on your particular assembly

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot_50-1.jpg)

#### Line & Fill Options

You can choose options for your **Line & Fill** colors at this point in the assembly creation or you can edit these at a later time

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T133658.653.png)

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T133839.121.png)

#### Save Assembly

Left click the **Add**button at the bottom of the window

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T140855.321.png)

After you click Add, you will be returned to the **Assembly Manager** window where you will see your new assembly added at the top of your list

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T134204.482.png)