Edge Symbol Dialog Box (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

Use the Edge Symbol dialog box to set the parameters of the symbol you are inserting.

Note:

• The visibility of the elements in this dialog box depends on the current drafting standard and the options you select. Therefore some elements described in this page are not visible in the dialog box.
• Some button names are available only in the tooltips. Move the cursor over the buttons to view the names.

Revision Displays the standard revision that controls the appearance of the symbol and determines what parameters are visible in the dialog box.
Symbol tab
	Options
		Place as majority symbol Sets the symbol as a collective indication representing all other edge symbols in the drawing.
	Requirements Sets the options used to specify edge symbol requirements.
		Define direction Turns on the direction of the symbol data or undefined size. When selected, the value entered in the upper box appears at the top of the edge symbol or the value in the lower box appears beside the edge symbol. However, if you enter different values in both boxes, they appear in the middle of the symbol. You can also set the undefined size at top or side of the symbol.
		Allow undefined size Inserts an edge symbol without a specific size. The edge can be burred, passing, or undercut. Use only if you do not specify the exact edge number definition.
			Undefined size direction Specifies whether to insert the undefined size at the top or beside the edge symbol. It is enabled only when both Define direction and Allow undefined size options are selected.
			Burr or passing permitted Sets the edge type as burr or passing.
			Undercut required Sets the edge type as undercut.
		Show Standard Label Displays the current standard revision next to the symbol.
		Edge symbol parameters Sets edge symbol data. Select a recommended value from the drop-down list or enter a value in the box. If the upper boundary is lower than the lower boundary, a warning appears. Click Close to close the warning. The upper boundary and lower boundary are swapped.
		All Around Adds the all around indication to the symbol. This button is available only if the symbol representation is not a majority symbol. This button is visible only if the symbol is based on ISO 13715 - 2000. The Revision box shows what standard the symbol is based on.
	Library Lists all edge symbols in the symbol library, for the current drafting standard.
		Menu Options
			Load Loads the settings of the selected symbol to the Edge Symbol dialog box. This operation overwrites the current settings of the Edge Symbol dialog box.
			Update Overwrites the selected symbol in the library, with the current settings of the Edge Symbol dialog box. The preview updates to reflect the new settings. The name of the symbol and default status do not change.
			Delete Removes the selected symbol from the library.
			Rename Makes the symbol name editable. AutoCAD Mechanical toolset validates the name to ensure that the symbol names are unique.
			Set default Makes the selected symbol the default symbol of the library. A blue check mark appears next to the symbol to indicate that it is the default symbol. The next time you create an edge symbol, the default symbol loads automatically.
			Remove default Removes the default status of the selected symbol. This menu option is available only on the default symbol. When there is no default symbol selected, the settings default to the settings of the edge symbol symbol you created or edited most recently.
		Add Saves current settings to the symbol library as a new item in the library. A prompt enables you to name the new item.
		Import Imports the edge symbol symbols from the symbol library of another drawing. You can only import symbols of the same standard and revision as the edge symbol symbol you are editing.
Leader tab
	Arrowhead Specifies the leader arrowhead type. When the arrowhead is set to By Standard, the arrowhead is acquired from the current drafting standard. From then on, if you change the arrowhead selected for the current drafting standard (in the Standard Settings dialog box or Edge Settings dialog box), the arrowhead for this symbol is automatically updated.
	Edit leader segments
		Add Adds a leader, leader segment, or leader node.
		Remove Deletes a leader or leader segment.
	Edit object attachment
		Attach Attaches the symbol to an object in the drawing. When attached, if you move the object the symbol moves with it.
		Detach Detaches the symbol. The symbol becomes a free-standing object.
Settings Opens the Edge Symbol Settings dialog box and enables you to edit the default settings for edge symbols for the current drafting standard.