Modifying the 2D Footprint Properties

You can modify the data associated with the 2D footprint.

1. Click 2D Footprints management > New or 2D Footprints management > Properties .
   The 2D footprint properties dialog box opens.

   If you have selected several 2D footprints, only the common properties are displayed.
2. Review and edit the options.

   General Options	Description
   Title	When you create a 2D footprint, a title is provided automatically. You can edit this title but it must be unique.
   Description	Enter a description. When in Thumbnail mode, the description appears under the thumbnail. 2D footprints are in alphabetical order by description. The description is available in all languages by clicking the specific icon.
   Class	Click ... to select the 2D footprint class.
   Symbol type	You can only select a Cabinet layout footprint. 2D cabinet layouts cannot use another type of symbol.
   Unit system	Select the unit mode where you created the 2D footprint. When you create a new 2D footprint, it uses the corresponding unit system template.
   Library	Select the library to classify the 2D footprint.

   Manufacturer Part Options	Description
   Manufacturer	Select the name of the manufacturer. You cannot disassociate this Reference parameter.
   Reference	Associates a manufacturer part with the symbol. When defined, this manufacturer part is automatically associated with the component. Click ... to assign a manufacturer part. For more information, see Assigning Manufacturer Parts.

   The Systems section is read-only. It shows the creation or modification date, and the creator.

   Characteristics Options	Description
   Root mark	Enter the root mark to use when inserting the symbol. If you do not enter a value, SOLIDWORKS Electrical uses the root associated with the class. For more information, see Class Properties.
   Associated macro	Associates a macro with the symbol. When inserting a symbol, you can select Insert associated macro in the dockable panel or the Pages tab in the component context menu. Click ... to associate a macro and assign a manufacturer part.
   Standard	The standard used for the symbol.
   Cross references type	Select the default cross references level for the 2D footprint. You can change it when you insert the 2D footprint.

   Options	Description
   Display connection points	When you select this option, the connection points appear in the scheme.
   Keep attributes orientation	When you select this option, the attributes do not rotate with the 2D footprint.