Insert symbols in area

With the (Insert symbols in area) button, you can insert symbols in the desired area via the Symbols window. You can insert symbols evenly according to their amount or with the desired spaces.

Alternatively, right-click a product model in the Product models project tree and select Insert in area to start the function. If the product model has no suitable symbols for the active document type, the application asks if you want to add one. Click Yes to open the Symbol selection dialog, and select the desired symbol. Then proceed to define the settings as described below.

Insert with even spacing

Do the following:

  1. Select a symbol in the Symbols window. Alternatively, indicate the symbol in the drawing by first pressing Enter. If you started the function via the project tree, the symbol will come from the product model.

    The Areal insertion dialog opens.

  2. Define the symbol positioning angle.

  3. Define the number of the symbols in horizontal and vertical directions.

  4. Click OK.

  5. Indicate the area in the drawing where the symbols will be evenly positioned.

Insert with desired spacing

Do the following:

  1. Select a symbol in the Symbols window. Alternatively, indicate the symbol in the drawing by first pressing Enter. If you started the function via the project tree, the symbol will come from the product model.

    The Areal insertion dialog opens.

  2. Define the symbol positioning angle.

  3. Select With spacing.

  4. Define the distances of the symbols in x and y directions.

  5. Click OK.

  6. Indicate the area in the drawing where the symbols will be evenly positioned.

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