Creating a new BLISS symbol

You can create a new BLISS symbol by:
  • Using the BLISS basic shapes
  • Combining existing Bliss symbols
  1. Launch the Bliss Editor. See Launching the Bliss Editor.
  2. Choose one of the following options:
    • Click New symbol .
    • Choose Symbolen > New.
    • Press Ctrl + N.
  3. Enter the name of the new symbol in the Rename dialog.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Choose one of the following options:
    OptionProcedure
    Inserting a basic symbol
    1. Choose Insert > Basic symbol or click Insert Basic Symbol in the toolbar.
    2. Click on a symbol from the list.
    Inserting a Bliss symbol
    1. Choose Insert > BLISS symbol or click Insert Bliss Symbol in the toolbar.
    2. Choose a symbol from the list or type the name of the symbol in the Symbol field.
    3. Click Insert.
  6. Repeat the previous step to insert further symbols.
  7. As required, move the symbols by dragging them.
    Note: If necessary, use Cut, Copy and Paste to create the symbol.
  8. Choose one of the following options from Part of speech:
    • Verb
    • Substantive
    • Adjective
    • Person
    • Other
  9. To save the symbol, choose one of the following options:
    • Choose File > Save.
    • Click Save in the toolbar.