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Representation Rules for 2D Symbology

  • Last UpdatedMar 02, 2026
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The syntax for defining Representation Rules to control how 2D Symbology is implemented is:

USE SYMBOLOGY FOR crit

USE SYMBOLOGY AND style-name FOR crit

sets the Style Reference (STYF) attribute.

where:

  • crit = the design element name or selection criteria

  • style-name = the name of the style (STYL) to be used to draw the Design element

Note that the ‘&’ character can be used as an alternative to AND in the command.

For example, to create a Representation Rule to use 2D Symbology for an office table:

NEW RRUL /SYMB_RRUL_OFFICE_TABLE

USE SYMBOLOGY &/DRA/PRJ/STYL/STEEL/NORMAL FOR /OFFICE-TABLE

The use of 2D Symbology to represent Design elements is described. See 2D Symbolic Representation for further information.