This topic explains the options of the Symbol Properties tab.
The symbol properties dialog box is identical to the one used for schematic and line diagram
symbols.
To access the Symbol Properties, click
.
The symbol properties dialog box opens automatically anytime you insert a symbol. You
can also access the dialog box with the symbol Properties
command in the symbol context menu. According to the selected symbol, several
properties can be disabled. If you select several symbols, only the common
properties are enabled.
Mark
The symbol mark is automatically calculated according to the electrical project
settings.
Option |
Description |
Mode |
If you select the
Automatic mode, the mark is
calculated automatically according to the configuration
settings. If you select Manual mode, you
must enter the mark manually in the Mark
setting. |
Mark |
Displays the automatic mark or used to enter
the manual mark. |
Root |
Displays the root associated with the symbol
depending on the symbol class. |
Number |
Displays the order number assigned to the
symbol. You can change this number but you cannot use an
existing number. |
Permanent
component |
When the last symbol representing the
component is deleted, the component is also deleted. If you
check the Permanent component dialog box,
the component is not deleted. To delete a permanent
component, use the Delete component
command from the context menu of the component, located in
the tab Componentof the dockable
panel.
|
Hierarchy
Option |
Description |
Class |
Allows you to change the symbol
classification. This is used when you assign a manufacturer
part. It also allows you to define the root used during
automatic marking. |
Parent |
Displays the name of the main component, which
a child or subcomponent is dependent on (such as a PLC card and
its rack). |
Location /
Function |
During symbol insertion, the location
(function) is automatically taken from the drawing, or the
location (function) outline if the symbol is inserted inside
one. You can assign a different location (function) by clicking
the [...] and selecting the location
(function) you want. |
Manufacturer Data
This data comes from the manufacturer part, but can be manually modified. The data
types are specified in the definition of the class.
Description
The first translatable data field of the component. You can enter a description in
all languages managed in the electrical project.
User Data / Translatable Data
The user data field is used to enter all information that you would like to manage
for the component. Click Customize..., to edit the
labels.
Symbol Data
Option |
Description |
Cross references
type |
Selects the cross reference level for the
symbol currently being edited. By default, the value displayed
is that configured in the properties for the symbol. |
Terminal type |
Allows you to define the symbol of terminal
type, associated with this symbol that can be used to generate
the terminal strip drawings. To use this symbol, you must
activate the Insert custom symbol parameter in the Terminal
strip drawing configuration. |
Terminal strip
symbol |
Allows you to define the terminal strip symbol
associated with this symbol that can be used to generate the
terminal strip drawings. To use this symbol, you must activate
the Insert custom symbol parameter in the Terminal strip drawing
configuration. |