Inserting Symbols from the Dockable Panel

You can insert symbols into your schematic and line diagrams using the Symbol selector in a dockable panel.

  1. From the dockable panel, click the Components context menu and select Insert symbol.
    The symbol selector opens. The symbol types available depend on the current type of drawing. For example, if you opened a line diagram drawing, the selector displays only line diagram symbols.
  2. Select the symbol to insert.
    The following options are available.
    Manual marks Opens the Symbol dialog box and the mark is displayed in manual mode.
    Ask for properties The mark is automatically calculated and applied according to the electrical project settings.
    Adjust size to drawing unit Allows you to manage unit dimension conflicts. For example, manages the insertion of an IEC symbol into a drawing using a title block with imperial units.
  3. Click Select.
  4. Click a point in the drawing to insert the symbol.