Symbol Builder Tutorial

Create custom symbols with Symbol Builder.

Time required

30 minutes

Prerequisites:

Copy all files located in

 

Users\{username}\Documents\Acade {version}\Aedata\Tutorial\Aegs\Symbol Builder

to

Users\{username}\Documents\Acade {version}\Aedata\Proj\Aegs

 
Note: Delete existing files in the destination folder before copying.

Follow the workflow topics listed below to accomplish these tasks:

Workflow Topics

  1. Creating custom symbols
    Use the Symbol Builder to create an AutoCAD Electrical symbol.
  2. Adding attributes
    Add the attributes TAG1, DESC1, LOC, INST, FAMILY, MFG, CAT, and ASSYCODE to the custom symbol.
  3. Adding wire connections
    Insert wire connection attributes and related pin attributes.
  4. Saving the symbol
    Save and insert the symbol onto a drawing.

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