Symbols - Add & Modify (Tutorial) teaches you to:

  • Create custom symbols
  • Add symbol properties
  • Build symbol libraries
  • Apply symbols to displays

Prerequisites:

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Step 1: Create Basic Symbol

  1. Navigate to Displays → Draw
  2. Create new symbol: Motor
  3. Draw motor graphic:
    • Circle for body
    • Rectangle for base
    • "M" text label

Step 2: Add Symbol Parameters

Define parameters:

  1. Right-click symbol → Properties
  2. Add:
    • TagName (String)
    • ShowDetails (Boolean)
    • Size (Integer)

Save to Symbol Library

Organize symbols:

  1. Create folders:
    • Motors
    • Pumps
    • Valves
    • Tanks
  2. Save symbols with versioning

Apply to Display

Use symbol in displays:

  1. Drag symbol from library
  2. Configure instance:
    • TagName: "Motor1"
    • ShowDetails: True
    • Size: 100

Modify Existing Symbol

Update all instances:

  1. Edit master symbol
  2. Add new feature
  3. All instances update automatically

Next Steps

  • [Working with Symbols] - Advanced techniques
  • [Vector Graphics Drawing] - Custom graphics
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