Autodesk 00308-011408-9F30A User Guide - Page 191
Using AutoExplode, Setting a Current Symbol, To explode a nested symbol, To disable AutoExplode
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Using AutoExplode AutoExploding converts nested symbols into their individual component symbols. For instance, in a dining room group symbol, exploding would allow you to select individual chairs within that dining room set. To explode a nested symbol 1 In the Content Librarian, click the Symbol page tab. 2 Click the Explorer button, or click Symbol, Explore on the Draw menu. The Content Explorer appears. 3 On the Symbols page, select the symbol library file you want to use. 4 Right-click a symbol name. To select multiple symbols, press SHIFT. 5 Click AutoExplode from the pop-up menu that appears. 6 Click Close. When the symbol is placed in a drawing it is exploded. To disable AutoExplode 1 In the Content Librarian, click the Symbol page tab. 2 Click the Explorer button, or click Symbol, Explore on the Draw menu. The Content Explorer appears. 3 On the Symbols page, select the symbol library file you want to use. 4 Select a symbol name, then right-click. To select multiple symbol names press SHIFT. 5 Uncheck AutoExplode from the pop-up menu that appears. 6 Click Close. Setting a Current Symbol Certain actions automatically make a symbol current. Selecting a symbol from the drop-down list box on the edit bar makes it current. A newly-created symbol always becomes the current symbol. Clicking a symbol in the Content Librarian makes the symbol current. To set the current symbol from a library 1 In the Content Librarian, click the Symbol page tab. 2 Click the Explorer button, or click Symbol, Explore on the Draw menu. The Content Explorer appears. Managing Symbols in the Content Explorer | 181