Create a Description Defaults File
- Open a blank file using a text editor such as Notepad.
- Enter the description text, one line for each description value.
- Save the file selecting a file name and path:
- Component family-specific file with a .wdd extension (for example, "PB.WDD" for family “PB” push buttons)
- <project name>.WDD located in the same folder as the .wdp file for the active project
- WD_DESC.WDD located in an AutoCAD Electrical toolset support folder
Edit a Description Defaults File within AutoCAD Electrical Toolset
- Insert or edit a schematic component or panel footprint.
- Click Defaults in the Descriptions section.
- Click Pick File to browse to a different .wdd file if necessary.
- Click Add/Edit.
- Enter values and click OK to add an entry to the file.
- Click Edit File to open the file in Wordpad where you can edit existing values.