Create Symbol Template with Extensible Symbols
- Last UpdatedApr 01, 2025
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Creates a base symbol template which is constructed using a set of individual symbol template elements. The administrator can specify which symbol template elements can and cannot be repeated.
The symbol template elements must first be created using individual symbol template elements. The example displays individual symbol template elements.
The symbol template elements are then inserted and positioned on a single base symbol template using the Symbol Palette.
Use the Graphic Properties window to modify the symbol template properties for each symbol used on the base symbol.
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Symbol Type |
Select Top from the drop-down list to specify a top symbol. The top symbol is not repeated when stretched along the Y axis. The top symbol is positioned at the top of the extended symbol. Select Bottom from the drop-down list to specify a bottom symbol. The bottom symbol is not repeated when stretched along the Y axis. The bottom symbol is positioned at the bottom of the extended symbol. Select Left from the drop-down list to specify a left symbol. The left symbol is not repeated when stretched along the X axis. The left symbol is positioned at the left of the extended symbol. Select Right from the drop-down list to specify a right symbol. The right symbol is not repeated when stretched along the X axis. The right symbol is positioned at the right of the extended symbol. Select Repeatable from the drop-down list to specify a repeatable symbol. The repeatable symbols are repeated when extended along the X or Y axis. |
Use the Graphic Properties window to modify the base symbol properties.
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Extensibility |
Input a value in the Offset X field to specify the repeat distance for repeatable symbols along the X axis. Input a value in the Offset Y field to specify the repeat distance for repeatable symbols along the Y axis. |
The example displays the extensible symbol template extended along the Y axis.
Refer to Symbol Palette, Graphic Properties and Extend Symbols using Grip Points for further information.