Symbol properties

Opens the properties dialog box for the symbol to modify the data associated with the symbol.

If the symbol already exists, the left side of the dialog box displays a preview of the edit mode (with attributes and connection points).

According to the selected symbol, several properties can be disabled. If you select several symbols, only the common properties are enabled.

General

Name: When a symbol is created, the name is automatically added. This name must be unique and you can change it if necessary.

Description: Describes the symbol. If you select Thumbnail mode in the library, the description text appears under the thumbnail. The symbols are placed in alphabetical order by their description. Description is available in all languages by clicking the specific icon. The language selector opens allowing you to select the languages you want.

Class: Defines the class in which the symbol is stored.

Symbol type: Defines the type of symbol:

Multiwire symbols groups insertable symbols into scheme drawings.

Line diagram symbols groups insertable symbols into line diagram drawings.

Black box symbols groups symbols that can be used for a black box.

Terminal symbols groups symbols representing the terminals.

Redirection symbols groups symbols used in origin-destination management.

Symbols for terminal strips groups symbols used to represent terminal strips.

Symbols for cross references groups symbols used to represent cross references.

Symbols for PLC card drawings groups symbols used to represent PLC boards.

Cabinet layout footprint symbols groups symbols used for 2D cabinet layouts.

Cable labels groups symbols used to represent cable labels.

Connection labels groups symbols used to represent connection labels.

Wire labels groups symbols used to place wire labels.

Equipotential labels groups symbols used to place equipotential labels.

Location labels groups symbols used to place location labels.

Passive symbols groups passive symbols that have not a mark. They are stored in the database for the project, but are not taken into account in processing or reports.

Unit system: Defines the unit mode with which the symbol was drawn. When you create a new symbol, elecworks™ uses the template file corresponding to the unit system you selected.

Library: Defines the library in which the symbol is classed.

Manufacturer part

Manufacturer: Defines the name of the manufacturer. This parameter cannot be dissociated from the Reference parameter.

Reference: Associates a manufacturer part with the symbol. This manufacturer part will automatically be associated with the component when inserted. Click [...] to assign a manufacturer part.

System

This section is read-only. It displays the date of creation/modification and the creator.

Characteristics

Mark root:  Displays the mark root to use when inserting the symbol. If no value is entered, the root associated with the class is used.

Associated macro: Associates a macro with the symbol. When the symbol is inserted, select Insert associated macro in the dockable panel or the Components tab in the contextual menu of the component.

Standard: Defines the standard used for the symbol.

Cross references type: Defines the default cross references level for the symbol. You can change it when the symbol is inserted.

Options

Display connection points: Shows connection points in the scheme.

Keep attributes orientation: When selected, the attributes do not rotate with the symbol.