Use the New Symbol dialog box to specify the basis for the new symbol and define an SKEY. Optionally, you can define a spindle SKEY, providing that the original SKEY also has an SKEY.
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Right-click a component type in the Library Explorer, and then click New Symbol. Alternatively, select a component type in the Library Explorer, and then click Symbol > New Symbol.
The New Symbol dialog box displays.
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Type an Isogen symbol key in the SKEY box. To override the existing symbol, then specify the same SKEY as the original symbol.
Some symbols can only be overridden, meaning that OK is not available until you type the original SKEY.
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Type a description for the new symbol in the Description box.
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Use the Original SKEY list to specify the standard symbol on which the new symbol is to be based. Available SKEYs are constrained by the component group and type.
After you select an SKEY, the Preview window displays its corresponding graphical representation.
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Select a Spindle SKEY. If the original SKEY does not support a spindle, then this option is not available.
The Preview window displays a graphical representation of the standard spindle.
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Click OK to save the new symbol.
The Library Explorer updates to display the new SKEY.
The Library Explorer uses color to distinguish between system symbols (that have not been redefined) and customized symbols. System symbols display in black text, whereas customized symbols display in blue text. Additionally, any component group and component type that contains a customized symbol also displays in blue text.
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In the example, a new symbol has been defined, based on an existing butterfly valve (ZB**). A spindle SKEY has also been defined for the new symbol. The Preview windows display graphical representations for both SKEYs.
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To remove a spindle SKEY and not replace it, click on the blank space at the top of the Spindle SKEY list.
