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To swap and convert to new layers and values carried
on the new WD_PNLM.dwg.
Update to New WD_PNLM Block, Values,
Layers
To swap but keep the drawing's existing layer names
and values.
Update to New WD_PNLM Block, No
Changes
2 Select the WD_M drawing to use as the new WD_M block in the drawing.
3 Click Open.
Copy active drawing settings to
The WD_M and WD_PNLM blocks carry attribute values that define the default
AutoCAD Electrical settings.
Access:
From the Projects menu, select Swap WD_M or WD_PNLM Blocks ➤ Update
Symbol Library WD_M Block.
Defines the default schematic settings.WD_M
Defines the default panel settings.WD_PNLM
Alert
A drawing needs an invisible block, WD_M.dwg, on the drawing to be
compatible with AutoCAD Electrical.
The WD_M.dwg block is located in the default symbol library. This block
carries about 50 attributes that define settings, layer names, and other default
settings that are referenced by AutoCAD Electrical commands.
NOTE If the drawing includes panel layout symbols, the block WD_PNLM.dwg is
also needed. The WD_M and WD_PNLM blocks can be present on the same
drawing.
To insert a WD_M or WD_PNLM block
■ If the WD_M block is not present in a new or existing drawing, click OK
to insert the block at location 0,0.
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