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Drawings by rule symbols are placed as labels or as embedded symbols. 2D symbols are used to create the drawing symbols. There are two types of drawings by rule symbols available:

  • Standard symbols - Used for symbol placement that should scale with the drawing. You can use whitespace management to find a clear location.

  • Embedded symbols - Used in cases where the symbol should be attached to a specific point on the drawing object. Currently, the only supported symbols of this type are for slots and end cuts.

Drawings by rule labels have three components:

  • Label rule - Overall rule definition that contains one or more label templates.

  • Label template - Defines the position and format of standard symbols. For embedded symbols, the template controls the mapping between the model objects and the symbol file.

  • Symbol file - Defines the geometry of the symbol.

Label templates and symbol files must be located in the same folder in the [Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Drawings\Catalog\Labels\Templates folder. Label rules are located in the [Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Drawings\Catalog\Rules\LabelRules folder.

Use Standard Symbols

2D symbols defined as a label in the rule set view style are referred to as Standard Symbols. Standard symbols are attached to model geometry shown on the drawing. You place standard symbols in paper space.

To create a new 2D symbol, copy an existing rule and use the Label Rule Manager to change the symbol formatting and geometry.

You must have already defined the view style type and the View Style Properties dialog must be displayed. See Define View Style Dialog and View Style Properties Dialog.

  1. Select Scantling Profile Seam Symbol in the Select Label Rule dialog box, and then click Copy.

    The Copy Label Rule dialog box displays.

  2. Select the label rule name in the Change Rule Name text box and type TestSeamSymbol. Click Copy.

    The Copy Label Rule dialog box closes. TestSeamSymbol displays in the Select Label Rule dialog box. The software creates the corresponding template and symbol files.

  3. With TestSeamSymbol still selected, click Properties on the Select Label Rule dialog box.

    The Label Rule Manager opens the TestSeamEquipment rule.

  4. To change the symbol formatting, modify the properties in the Label Rule Manager.

  5. To change the symbol geometry, click Launch SmartSketch next to the Label Symbol File box in the Label Rule Manager. Make any modifications to the symbol geometry in the SmartSketch Drawing Editor, and then save and close the symbol file.

    Before you save the symbol, make sure that it is not grouped or constrained in any way. To check for grouping, hover over each line in the symbol, and verify that QuickPick does not display. More than one object detected could mean a group exists. Click Ungroup to remove the grouping. To check constraints, turn on Tools > Relationship Handles. If the symbol is constrained, you will see relationships when this toggle is turned on.

  6. Click Save & Close.

    The Label Rule Manager closes.

  7. Add the new label to the appropriate view style.

    The standard symbol label is ready for use in a rule set view style. In the Drawings and Reports task, use Tools > Define View Style to edit the properties of a rule set view style. For the Label rule on the appropriate row, set the value as the new standard symbol label. For more information on defining a rule set view style, see Edit Ruleset View Style Dialog Box.

Use Embedded Symbols

Graphic rules for embedded symbols are specified as part of the rule set view style definition using the Tools > Define View Style command in the Drawings and Reports task. The number and type of rules available depends on the view style selected on the Define View Style dialog box and the source selected in the view style properties. For more information, see Embedded Symbol Rules.

See Also

Drawings by Rule Labels, Symbols, and Dimensions
Label Rule Manager
Select Label Rule Dialog Box