Moving between symbols

Use the AutoCAD Electrical toolset Surf utility to quickly move from component reference to reference across the project drawing set.

1. If AEGS is not the active project, in the Project Manager, right-click AEGS and select Activate.
2. In the Project Manager, double-click AEGS to expand the drawing list.
3. In the Project Manager, Project Drawing List, double-click AEGS04.dwg.
4. Zoom on the upper left-hand portion of the first ladder column.
5. Click Projects tabOther Tools panelSurfer drop-downSurfer. Find
6. Click anywhere on relay coil CR407.

   All instances of CR407 appear in the Surf dialog box.

   
7. Select the reference on sheet 6.
8. Click Go To.
   

   The instance of CR407 on sheet 6 is surfed to and displayed in the drawing next to the Surf dialog box.

   
9. Select the reference on sheet 9.
10. Click Go To.

    You can edit or delete the component using options in the Surf dialog box.

11. Double-click the first entry in the Surf dialog box to return to the original AEGS04.dwg drawing.
12. Click Close.
    Note: If AutoCAD Electrical toolset senses that a change has been made to the drawing while surfing, drawing files are saved.