

Once positioned how you want it, it’s time to save our new Line Diagram Symbol. When inserting an image, make sure that this is a bitmap otherwise this can’t be selected. In the dialog box, browse to the picture file and click Open. Now choose insert image from the Draw menu, drag this symbol into the desired position. Inserting Sketch Pictures In an open sketch, click Sketch Picture ToolSketchPictureSketch. To do this, double click on the symbol to open it in the editor. Next, we need to change the actual symbol. If you now right click again on the symbol, you can access the ‘properties’ and change the description.

You can then right click on the “correct” symbol and choose ‘Rename’ from the dialogue, then choose a sensible name for the new symbol. If you can’t see the name, choose ‘Configuration’ and select ‘Name’. I can make your projects and assignments in solidworks.If you want any consultancy for solidworks please visit. The copy will be created with the original name appended followed by ‘+1’. If you go to the classification and style of symbol that you want and select it, right mouse and choose ‘Copy’, you can then ‘Paste’ to make a copy. You will then need to go to the ‘Symbols Manager’ in SOLIDWORKS Electrical, which you will find under the library tab. So, how can I quickly create these symbols in SOLIDWORKS Electrical?įirst, you will need an image to use in the symbol – I find either grabbing the image from an online catalogue works well, or screen grabbing a SOLIDWORKS image works well too. This is due to these being a more picturesque-type symbol. Whilst SOLIDWORKS Electrical provides a vast library of symbols, it’s possible the symbol you need is not available this is especially true with Line Diagram Symbols.
