Create ISODRAFT Symbol Template

DRAW Administrator Guide

ISODRAFT Symbols : Create ISODRAFT Symbol Template

To create an Isodraft Symbol Template, on the Admin tab, in the Templates group, click Isodraft Symbol, select Create from the drop-down list to display the New screen.

Click Isodraft Symbol Template and then Create to display the Create ISO Symbol Template window.

The Create ISO Symbol Template window has similar functionality to the Hierarchy Browser. The Hierarchy Browser is explained. Refer to Hierarchy Browser for further information.

Browse the hierarchy to select the library element that the new element is to be created under.

To open a drop-down list consisting of elements that can be created at the current level, click New above the left-hand part of the window.

The icon above the right-hand part of the window is used to specify whether ISO symbol templates display as thumbnails, a simple list, or a list with details.

Input a name in the Name field, or leave it blank if the element is to be assigned a name automatically.

To create the new element, click Create. A new sheet is then created and opened and the Symbol Template window displays.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create ISO Symbol Template window.

Symbol Template

To open the Symbol Template window, click Create on the Create ISO Symbol Template window.


Skey	Defines the SKEY of the new Symbol. The administrator can use the * wildcard to mean any character, for example, VB** includes all end conditions.
Base Skey	If the administrator is defining a new SKEY, they must base it on an existing standard SKEY. The administrator can use the * wildcard.
Spindle	If a Spindle SKEY is given, the Symbol includes a spindle symbol.
Scale	Changes the size of the symbol without re-defining the coordinates of the plotted shape.
Orientation
None	None specifies a symmetrical fitting in which the flow direction is not relevant.
Flow	Flow specifies a fitting for which the flow direction is important, for example, a check valve.
Reducer	Reducer specifies a reducing fitting.
Flange	Flange specifies a fitting that begins with a Flange: that is, one that is preceded by a Gasket

The Flow, Dimensions, Fill, Insulation and Tracing check boxes can be selected or de-selected depending on what is to be plotted with the symbol.