Inserting Location Outline

Location outlines let graphically show a (geographic) location on a drawing. The location outline can be represented as a rectangle or created with polylines, but should always be closed.

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click Schematic > Location outline .
    • Click Line diagram > Location outline .
  2. Drawing the outline.
    1. Enter coordinates: You can draw the location outline by clicking points in the graphical area or entering coordinates. If you use a rectangular outline, click a second point for the diagonal of the rectangle. If you use a polyline outline, click the second point of the line, then continue clicking to add points until the outline is complete. Click Close in the dockable panel to connect the last point of the outline to the first.
    2. Options: The dockable panel lets you toggle between modes when the command is launched.
  3. "Onboard" options.

    A drop-down list lets you select the type of outline (Thin, Double, and Filled).

    1. Zig-Zag: SOLIWORKS Electrical inserts a zig-zag line on the lower line of the rectangle to indicate that the whole location is not drawn. This option is not available on location outlines drawn in the form of polylines.
    2. Location label: Lets you insert the symbol displayed in the dockable panel. This symbol corresponds with the symbol saved in the electrical project configuration; if you want to insert another symbol, click Other symbol.

    A location label is automatically placed in the top part of the outline.

    The location labels are represented by a symbol and attributes, which can display the data or properties attached to the location. The location labels have a context menu that lets you, among other things, edit the location properties.

  4. Choosing the location.

    When the location outline is closed, the Select Location dialog box opens.

    1. Select the preferred location.
    2. Click the Select button.

      The dialog box closes, and the drawing automatically updates with the chosen location. The components placed inside the outline can be associated with the selected location.

    3. Click the required option to change the location of components, or to keep the location originally associated.