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Electrical Schematic Symbols with BLOCKS?

Electrical Schematic Symbols with BLOCKS?

Electrical Schematic Symbols with BLOCKS?

(OP)
I'm playing with the idea of using BLOCKS to create a library of symbols. Then drag/drop them into a drawing & connect them with sketch lines. I was hoping I could use sketch relations to tie the end points of my lines to the BLOCKS, but it ain't working.

Any ideas?


Windows XP / Logitech "Premium" Optical mouse
SolidWorks 2006 SP0.0 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com

RE: Electrical Schematic Symbols with BLOCKS?

I have turned in a ER a while back for this.
You have to insert the block, explode it. It's a pain.
You can use Visio also.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: Electrical Schematic Symbols with BLOCKS?

You could assign the insertion point of the block to be at the position of the "attachment" point for the sketch line.
Check blocks, insert in the Help file Index section.

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

RE: Electrical Schematic Symbols with BLOCKS?

Fixed in 2007.

Jason

UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2006 SP4.0 on WinXP SP2

RE: Electrical Schematic Symbols with BLOCKS?

(OP)
I figured out how to make this work...
Basically, I have to make the schematic "sketch" in a part - so I can get the sketch relations to work. Then insert the "part" into a drawing. Using the BLOCKS directly in the drawing won't work for me.


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www.Tate3d.com

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