Import File (Symbol)

The Symbol > Import File command allows you to import an existing SVG-formatted symbol into the symbol editor. The SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format is an open, xml-based web standard graphics format supported by many third-party tools.

To import an SVG (.svg) file when creating a new symbol definition do the following:

  1. From the Project Manager window, right-click Definitions > Symbols in the appropriate project and select Add Definition.
  2. In the Definition Name window, enter a name for the new symbol and click OK to open a new blank Symbol Editor window.

    Definition Name Window

  3. From the main menu bar, select Symbol > Import File and choose an existing .svg symbol file to import it into the symbol editor. A window opens advising that importing the .svg file removes any existing symbol graphics in the editor, and asking for confirmation to continue the import.
    4. Note:
    • There is no “Undo” for the import operation. Consequently if you make a mistake on import, you must close the project without saving, then reopen it to recover.
    • Currently .svg symbols can be imported into any symbol editor window - including those containing pre-existing component symbols in which case the current symbol in the editor is replaced by the imported symbol, so ensure that you import the symbol in the appropriate place.
  4. Click OK to import the .svg symbol for further editing, or Cancel to abort the operation. Once the new symbol has been created, attach it to a component via the Property Display Setup command.