Create and insert symbol groups

Next, we will create and insert symbol groups into the drawing.

Do the following:

  1. Select Layout tab > Devices group > Symbol functions menu > Symbol group. The Symbol groups dialog opens.

  2. Click New. The New symbol group dialog opens.

  3. Enter Workstation 1 as the name.

  4. Enter PS + PS + RJ45 as the description.

  5. Click OK.

  6. Select the symbol group you just created from the left.

  7. Select the symbols for the package:

    1. Click Add.

    2. In the Symbols window, select Electric > Plug sockets and double-click the Plug socket, 2-gang, protective contact, flush symbol.

    3. Click Add.

    4. In the Symbols window, select Electric > Plug sockets and double-click the Plug socket, 2-gang, data, flush symbol.

    5. Click Add.

    6. In the Symbols window, select Tele > Data and double-click the Data plug socket, flush mounting symbol.

  8. Click Save.

  9. In the Symbol group ID field, enter A.

  10. Click Insert.

  11. If necessary, rotate the package symbol by pressing F8.

  12. Insert the package symbol in the middle of the vertical cableways using the Center or Midpoint snap.

  13. Stop inserting package symbols by pressing Esc.

  14. Select Symbol groups from the Symbol functions menu again. The Symbol groups dialog opens.

  15. Click Insert descriptions.

  16. Insert the descriptions in the drawing outside the building.