Symbols

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

You can 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.

Note

You add a device based on a symbol to a diagram. See Adding a Device Based on a Symbol.

Procedure

Select the symbol in the Symbol Browser and right-click the symbol name and select Place Symbol As Graphics.Alternatively, do not select a symbol in the Symbol Browser window, but press Space Bar and enter Place Symbol As Graphics. For the last option, the Symbol Selection Dialog Box is displayed to select the symbol to be added.
Hover over the diagram.The symbol graphic is visible near the cursor.
Drag the symbol graphic to the location where you want to add it and click OK.Tip When placing a symbol on a diagram, you can press R to rotate the symbol or F to flip it.

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 is automatically associated with that object (that means, if the object is moved, the symbol moves with it).

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Symbols