Once the attribute templates have been set up, they will also be available when saving custom symbols within the symbol builder using the file naming convention in AutoCAD Electrical as shown in the example below: This is achieved by adding the new table to the catalogue database (Project Tab > Other Tools drop down), select the required catalogue that is being used and within the existing table ‘_FAMILY_DESCRIPTION’, Add the table name and description as shown in the example below: If the component type description is required for the new component i.e. Where AT = Attribute Template, HC = Vertical Child and CB = Circuit Breakerĭepending on what symbol type and component type is selected, this will provide the user with the specific required and optional attributes. Where AT = Attribute Template, HC = Horizontal Child and CB = Circuit Breaker Where AT = Attribute Template, HC = Vertical Parent and CB = Circuit Breaker Where AT = Attribute Template, HP = Horizontal Parent and CB = Circuit Breaker

The component type list can be adjusted to include/remove specific component types by amending the attribute template files within the specified library path within ‘Symbol Builder’.Īn example of an attribute template files for a circuit breaker is shown below: Child Symbols (Horizontal and Vertical).Parent Symbols (Horizontal and Vertical).The different symbol types available are: A feature within AutoCAD Electrical called ‘Symbol Builder’ is used to define the symbol and component type, including the block objects and insertion point. Electrical symbols within AutoCAD Electrical consist of an attributed block with required and optional electrical attributes that defined the symbol type.

Autocad electrical symbol builder