Symbols manager

The symbols manager groups together all of the symbols that can be used to design the scheme. The symbols have filtering criteria allowing classification.

Menu: Library > Symbols manager

The symbols manager dialog box opens. It allows you to add, edit, or delete symbols.

The left-hand side of the manager has the two following tabs:

Classification

This tab displays the symbol classification as a tree.

The left side of the dialog box shows the symbol classifications. The right side shows the symbols in the currently selected classification.

Display sub-classes content: When the box is checked, it displays all the symbols contained in the sub-class of the selected classification.

Filters

This tab allows you to filter the symbol list. All filter criteria are the same as those present in the symbol properties.

The right side of the dialog box displays the symbols corresponding to the selected criteria.

Remove filter: Click this button to remove all filter criteria.

The right-hand side of the manager displays the symbols corresponding to the selection or search criteria you entered in the left-hand side of the manager.

The symbols are displayed in a list (List mode icon) or as thumbnails (Thumbnail mode icon).

Some of these features accept the multi-selection, such as Delete or Properties.

	New: Allows you to add a new symbol to the library.
	Open: Opens the selected symbol in the graphical interface or in DraftSight to modify it.
	Import DWG files: Allows to import a DWG file as a symbol.
	Delete: Deletes the selected symbols.
	Properties: Opens the Properties dialog box of the selected symbols. If you select several symbols, the Properties dialog box displays only the common properties.
	Preview: Opens the symbol in a preview dialog box. This interface does not allow for modifications.
	Cut: Places a copy of the selected symbols on the elecworks™ clipboard and deletes the originals. You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl] + [X]
	Copy: Places a copy of the selected symbols on the elecworks™ clipboard and keeps the originals. The Copy command can be used also to copy the selected element list to another application such as Excel (List mode only). You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl] + [C]
	Paste: Pastes the symbol present on the elecworks™ clipboard. A new symbol is created. You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl] + [V]
	Select all: Allows you to select all the symbols displayed in the right-hand side of the manager.
	List mode: Displays symbols in the form of a list (Name, Description, and classification). In this mode, you can copy the list of the selected element to another application, such as Excel.
	Thumbnail mode: Displays symbols in the form of thumbnail previews.
	Configuration: Allows you to manage the display settings for items in the dialog box.
	Archive: Select the elements you wish to archive and click the Archive icon. A dialog box opens allowing you to save the archived file.
	Unarchive: A file selection dialog box opens where a TEWZIP file can be selected for unarchiving. The update data wizard will open automatically. Refer to the Archive / Unarchive chapter for more information.
	Classification manager: Allows you to manage the different classes in which the symbols are stored.