---
title: Adding an Assembly – Length
description: "**Objective**: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you'll learn how to add a new assembly by length [https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Length.mp4](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Length.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…"
url: "https://vectortakeoff.com/support/knowledgebase/adding-an-assembly-length/"
updated: "2022-05-16"
category: Assembly Manager
tags:
  - assemblies
---

# Adding an Assembly – Length

**Objective**: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you'll learn how to add a new assembly by length

      [https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Length.mp4](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adding-an-Assembly-Length.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-2022-01-24T134926.272.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-2022-01-24T135106.153.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 **Length**

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T135242.269.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_51-1.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_52-1.jpg)

#### Width & Unit

**Width & Unit** are optional fields that you can choose to figure volume down the road

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot_53-1.jpg)

#### Line Options

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

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T140152.643.png)

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T140214.520.png)

 

#### Save Assembly

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

![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot-2022-01-24T140532.120.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-2022-01-24T140717.257-e1643051261813.png)