Insert a symbol

The instructions below contain the basic instructions for inserting a symbol, and you can use them later when you insert symbols in any drawing.

Tip: You can find the desired symbols quickly by entering the full symbol name in the symbol selection window search field.

Do the following:

Open the symbol selection window by selecting Symbols > Symbol selection window on screen. The symbol selection window stays on the screen until you choose to close it.
From the Electric drop-down menu, select Switches > Common.
Insert the Switch, 1-pole, flush symbol by double-clicking it or by right-clicking it and selecting Insert symbol to drawing:
Insert the symbol:
1. If necessary, rotate the symbol with F8.
2. Indicate the location of the symbol.
3. Accept the angle by right-clicking.
4. Indicate the location of the next symbol.
5. Accept the angle by right-clicking.
In the symbol selection window, select Electric > Switches > Common and insert the Crown switch, flush symbol:

Tip: You can change the symbol in the cross-hair simply by selecting another symbol. If necessary, you can stop insertion with Esc or by double-tapping the mouse wheel.