Autodesk 235B1-05A761-1301 User Guide - Page 552

Adding Schematic Lines Using Grips Use the add grips on existing schematic lines or symbols to quickly and efficiently add schematic lines. The add grips are available in orthographic or isometric mode. To add schematic lines using the add grip 1 Select a schematic line or symbol, and click the (+) Add grip. 2 Specify additional points for the schematic line layout geometry. 3 Press ENTER to end the command. Creating a Schematic Line from an AutoCAD Line, Arc, or Polyline You can create a schematic line from an AutoCAD® line, arc, or polyline. To create a schematic line 1 Draw an AutoCAD line, arc, or polyline. 2 Right-click the object to convert, and click Convert to ➤ Schematic Line. 3 Do one of the following: ■ Press ENTER or enter n (no) to leave the layout geometry in the drawing. ■ Enter y (yes) to erase the layout geometry from the drawing. The software displays the Modify Schematic Lines dialog. 4 In the Modify Schematic Lines dialog, specify a System, Style, and Designation ID. You can also specify these properties on the command line. Enter sy (system), enter st (style), or enter i (designation ID). TIP To assign the properties of an existing schematic line to the converted schematic line, enter m (match), select an existing schematic line, specify what properties to match, and then press ENTER. Modifying a Schematic Diagram After you add schematic lines and symbols to your drawing, you can edit their properties and make additional modifications. For example, you can move a schematic line or symbol, or assign the line or symbol to a different system. 534 | Chapter 11 Drawing Schematic Diagrams