Edit Shape

Sometimes after dropping several shapes from stencils, there is a need to change their text or annotation properties. This can be achieved by using the Admin Tab > Shapes > Edit Shape command. The command can be used for one or more shapes selected on the drawing. If more than one shape is selected, all shapes should represent the same element type (for example, all should be cable shapes or equipment shapes).

The Edit Shape command brings up the same dialog as Import Shape and Edit Master (refer to Import Shape Wizard). Like for the function Edit Master, the dialog opens at step 3, but it is not possible to go back to step 1, Type and Name of Shape, because it is not allowed to change the type of an already dropped shape, nor to step 2, Destination Stencil, as this step is not relevant in this case. When using the Edit Shape functionality it is possible to change the following:

• annotation style settings (step 3)

• attribute presentation settings (step 4)

• default catalogue search filter (step 5)

  Note:
  Edit Shape can be used for Diagrams shapes only (shapes created using Import Shape Wizard or the Instant Define feature).