If a block was selected the attribute names will show instead of the actual values the attributes hold. The preview area (5) should show a little view of the geometry that was selected. A later post will discuss attribute template blocks in more detail. The other two menus narrow down which attribute template will be used. Just make sure the proper standard is selected. Next we choose the proper attribute template (4) The path points is to the default symbol library NOT where you wish to save this block. This can be changed later but it will make working in the Block Editor easier if this is specified now. Specify the insertion point using the (3) pick point button.

If wire connection spacing is not consistent between symbols extra clean up will be required when swapping blocks. Tip: Verify the symbols size will match up with the default wire connection spacing for the desired standard. Nothing is required here since the entire block can be created inside the Block Editor environment. The block can also be simply selected using the (2) select objects button.Īny existing geometry, text, and attributes, not in block form, can be selected using the (2) select objects button as well. If the block is external, it can be selected by pressing the Browse button. If the reference geometry is already in block form, it can be selected from the (1) embedded block list drop. Select Symbol Objects and Attribute Template There is no differences in how the command starts, or its options, between the two locations. The command is on both the Schematic and Panel tabs.

In this post we will look at the basic workflow and some general guidelines used when building symbols. Its very easy and quick to create your own “intelligent” symbols. The Symbol Builder guides you in the making of symbols.

Autocad electrical symbol builder