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Custom Symbols?

Custom Symbols?

(OP)
I know that in other drawing packages there are ways to create  custom symbols and add them to the general library.  Is this possible in SW?  If so, how?  If not, what is/are the best option/s to insert a custom symbol into a text field?

Currently, I have simply sketched the symbol and must move/resize the symbol to fit the text field of each print that I am creating...  Just looking for a better way, if possible.

RE: Custom Symbols?

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You mean other than the ones available in the "Add Symbol" option of the Note Manager? (The button with the CL+)

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Custom Symbols?

Look in SW Help under "BLOCKS".

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RE: Custom Symbols?

Look in the SolidWorks help for Annotation Blocks, it is explained in depth.

Bradley

RE: Custom Symbols?

(OP)
Thanks all!  I'll give these a try.

RE: Custom Symbols?

The problem with homespun custom symbols is that they can not be embedded into SW files.  They reside in a separate ".sldsym" file.  If another user does not have the same symbol file, he will not see the custom symbol.

RE: Custom Symbols?

TheTick,
Does this mean that if we do a “File, Find References” on a drawing, then send someone outside the company all files put into a new folder, they will not see our blocks we created?

Bradley

RE: Custom Symbols?

Haven't tried.  Sounds like a good experiment for someone to perform.  I hope that someone posts results here.

RE: Custom Symbols?

Airmack ... Check out the following FAQ ... but be careful ... the ink is still wet. lol

How Do I Create Custom Symbols?  FAQ559-1229

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Custom Symbols?

I did a “File, Find References” on a drawing, then brought it home. I made sure that I did not have any blocks linked to SolidWorks. The drawing with some blocks on it showed the blocks during opening.

CorBlimeyLimey,
    Nice job on your FAQ.

Bradley

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