Where AT = Attribute Template, HC = Vertical Child and CB = Circuit Breakerĭepending on what symbol type and component type is selected, this will provide the user with the specific required and optional attributes.

Electrical symbols are all usually blocks and electrical designers/draftspersons have an extensive library at their fingertips. Once the attribute templates have been set up, they will also be available when saving custom symbols within the symbol builder using the file naming convention in AutoCAD Electrical as shown in the example below: This is achieved by adding the new table to the catalogue database (Project Tab > Other Tools drop down), select the required catalogue that is being used and within the existing table ‘_FAMILY_DESCRIPTION’, Add the table name and description as shown in the example below: If the component type description is required for the new component i.e. If you would like further information on the benefits of using AutoCAD Electrical for your electrical design, feel free to contact us at Symetri to arrange a consultation with one of our electrical specialists.

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