Creating Symbols in the Graphic Toolbox

You can create a new symbol in the Graphic Toolbox. It is then listed in the Graphic Toolbox with a proposed default name. You can:

• Rename the symbol.

• Move the symbol.

• Edit the symbol with the Industrial Graphic Editor.

To create a new symbol from the IDE

1. On the Home ribbon, in the Create area, select Symbol. The Graphic Toolbox appears and a new symbol is listed.

   

   Note: You can also press CTRL + SHIFT + S to create a new Industrial graphic or right-click in the Graphics Toolbox and select New and Symbol from the shortcut menu.

2. Rename the symbol.

   Names must be unique within the entire Graphic Toolbox hierarchy. Valid characters for symbol names include alphanumeric characters, #, and _ (underscore). Symbol names cannot contain spaces and the symbol name cannot begin with the $character.

3. Double-click the symbol name. The Industrial Graphic Editor appears.

4. Draw the symbol.