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You can exit the Symbol Builder command and re-enter it at any time. You
can also exit the command and use regular AutoCAD commands to edit or
finish the symbol you are creating. The AutoCAD Wblock command writes
it to disk. Each time you re-enter the Symbol Builder tool, select objects from
within the Select Symbol/Objects dialog box. Selecting the objects allows the
tool to track what standard attributes and wire connection points you already
inserted.
New symbols you create are inserted with the AutoCAD Electrical Insert
Component or Insert Panel Component commands. You can add your new
symbol to the icon menu. You can also select it from the Type it or Browse
options in the bottom left-hand corner of the icon menu.
Symbol Types
Schematic symbol is used as a stand-alone symbol or a parent com-
ponent with related secondary contacts. Must have a TAG1, TAG, or
split TAG1 attribute.
Schematic Parent
Schematic secondary symbol that is related to a parent component.
Must have a TAG2 attribute.
Schematic Child
Schematic terminal with terminal number. Must have a TERMNO at-
tribute.
Schematic Terminal
Schematic terminal that follows the wire number rather than having
a terminal number of its own. Must have a WIRENO attribute.
Schematic Terminal
Panel symbol that is not used as a terminal or nameplate. Must have
a P_TAG1 and FP attribute or xdata.
Panel Footprint
Panel terminal symbol. Must have a P_TAGSTRIP and FPT attribute
or xdata.
Panel Terminal
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