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Adding Geometry

Use the Add Geometry tool in AutoCAD Electrical toolset to add the graphics to the block definition containing the previously added attributes.

Add Geometry Results:

  • TAG1, TAG2, PLC TAG, and TAGSTRIP attributes are defined and selected first.
  • The block definition is automatically modified.
  • The color of the geometry changes by layer to distinguish what has been already converted as defined in the WD_M block.

Add geometry to the block

  1. Click Conversion Tools tabTools panelAdd Geometry. Find
  2. Respond to the prompts as follows:

    Select block for additional geometry:  Select 9PB

    Select objects:  Select the graphics for the push button, right-click

    Specify insertion point:  Select the middle of the push button

    The geometry is associated to the template block files. Check that everything has been tied to the block by mousing-over 9PB. The text, wire connection attributes, description text, and geometry highlights.

  3. Repeat steps 1 -2 for 10PB, 11PB, and 12 PB.

    Your blocks are now AutoCAD Electrical toolset-smart.

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