Adding a Symbol to a Diagram as a Non-Intelligent Graphical Shape

This topic details how to add a symbol as non-intelligent, graphical shapes, and text to a diagram. The graphical shapes comprising the symbol are placed as grouped graphics that can be ungrouped if required.

Procedure

1. Select the symbol in the Symbol Browser Window, right-click the symbol name, and then select Place Symbol As Graphics.Alternatively, do not select a symbol in the Symbol Browser Window, press Space Bar and enter Place Symbol As Graphics. For the last option, the Symbol Selection Dialog appears, in which you select the symbol to be added.

2. Click OK.

3. Move the mouse cursor over the Diagram Window. The symbol graphic is visible near the mouse cursor. Use the mouse to drag the symbol graphic to the location where you want to add it, and then click OK.Note When placing a symbol in a diagram, you can rotate the symbol by pressing the R key on your keyboard and you can flip it by pressing the F key on your keyboard.

Results

• The symbol is added to the diagram as grouped graphical objects.

• If you place it directly on a pin, connector or device, the symbol automatically associates with that object (that means, if the object is moved, the symbol moves with it).

Parent Topic:

Symbols

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