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Predefine symbol annotation
You can have certain symbols insert with switch position text, terminal pin
numbers, or BOM catalog numbers prefilled with default values.
1 Open the symbol's .dwg file in AutoCAD.
The default symbol library path is \Program Files [(x86)]\Autodesk\Acade
{version}\Libs\jic1.
2 Use the DDEDIT or PROPERTIES command to change the symbol's default
attribute values.
For example, let's say that you always want your N.O. limit switch symbol to
insert showing the two terminal pin numbers labeled as "1" and "2." In
AutoCAD, call up and edit these symbol files: HLS11.DWG, VLS11.DWG,
HLS21.DWG, and VLS21.DWG (modify both the jic1 and jic125 versions). In
each case use DDEDIT to change the TERM01 and TERM02 attribute default
values to be "1" and "2" respectively. At insertion time, these values show up
as defaults.
NOTE You can override the default values at insertion time.
Create a new library symbol
AutoCAD Electrical uses stock AutoCAD blocks and attributes in its library
symbols. The symbols can be any size and width. You don't have to edit an
external support file or database to register a symbol for use in an AutoCAD
Electrical wiring diagram drawing.
NOTE You can also use the Symbol Builder tool, but the quickest way to create
a new symbol might be to start with an existing AutoCAD Electrical compatible
symbol. Start with a copy of a similar type and then modify to suit. Avoid deleting
the existing attribute definitions. Reposition and edit their default values as required.
1 Open a new drawing using the desired symbol name.
2 Insert an exploded copy of an existing AutoCAD Electrical symbol that
somewhat resembles what you need in the new symbol. Take into
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