# 13.2 Import / export a library element in/from a workspace

 Modification of existing (default) library elements as well as creation of new elements can be managed through the relevant options of Library menu. Once stored, the library elements may be then easily inserted into scenario by selecting a particular library element in the *Definition* field for relevant transceiver in either victim or interfering links, as illustrated in the following picture:

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A library can be created from a workspace and **exported** ([![image.png](https://wiki.cept.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/4yryM7mbT0M8Hb2a-image.png)](https://wiki.cept.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/4yryM7mbT0M8Hb2a-image.png))to a local library folder. SEAMCAT will automatically place the new element in the right category of the library.