How to insert graphic symbols

You can define the following graphic symbols:

• Axis symbol
• Elevation mark
• Elevation mark on plans
• Section symbol
• Opening symbol in view
• Opening symbol in section
• Main direction symbol
• Detail symbol.

To insert the axis symbol in a drawing,

1. select the option from:
   • Menu: Formwork Drawings > Structural axis
   • Ribbon: ASD - Model > Elements > Workframes > Structural axis
   • Toolbar: Workframes > Structural axis
   • Command line: RBCX_DEF_SYMBOL_AXIS.
2. Enter a number (name) of the structural axis.
3. In the drawing area, click to specify the first point of the axis symbol.
4. Specify the second point of the axis symbol (see the drawing below).
   

The axis is numbered according to the settings in the default style. You can change the numbering by entering any number or letter; the style you specify then becomes the default. The axis number can be modified using the context menu.

To insert the elevation mark in a drawing,

1. select the option from:
   • Menu: Formwork Drawings > Insert elevation mark
   • Ribbon: ASD - Drawings > Edit Drawings > Insert elevation mark
   • Toolbar: Descriptions, dimensions and symbols > Insert elevation mark
   • Command line: RBCT_DEF_SYMBOL_COTE.
2. In the drawing area, click to specify a point on a selected level (the software will calculate the height with respect to the base level).

   Levels are designated with respect to the base level determined in the Building parameters dialog.

See also:

Styles of symbols