Autodesk 235B1-05A761-1301 User Guide - Page 545

Adding Schematic Symbols in Orthographic Mode When you are drawing in orthographic mode, you add schematic symbols in the world coordinate system (WCS). In the WCS, the X axis is horizontal, the Y axis is vertical, and the Z axis is perpendicular to the XY plane. You can use the compass to guide your placement of symbols. You can also use the AutoCAD® Ortho mode to restrict the cursor movement to the horizontal or vertical axes. The orthogonal alignment depends on the current grid and snap settings. You can turn these tools on or off at any time. Schematic symbols are connected to lines with anchors. For more information, see Schematic Symbols on page 519. To add schematic symbols in orthographic mode 1 In the Schematic workspace, start the add command by doing one of the following: ■ Open a schematic tool palette, and select a schematic symbol tool. If necessary, scroll to display the tool. Because tools contain pre-configured properties for the objects they create, you might not need or be able to specify some of the schematic symbol properties referenced in this procedure. ■ Select a schematic line, and click Schematic Line tab ➤ General panel ➤ Insert Symbol . ■ Click Home tab ➤ Build panel ➤ Schematic Symbol . ■ Enter symboladd. NOTE On the Properties palette, indicates a property is available only when you are adding schematic symbols, not when you are modifying them. Adding Schematic Symbols in Orthographic Mode | 527