Saving a custom cabinet as a symbol
The current custom cabinet object, along with all its parameters, can be saved as a symbol for use again in the current file or in a library file. The cabinet is saved as a red symbol and becomes a plug-in object with pre-set parameters when inserted. See Concept: Vectorworks symbols.
To save the custom cabinet as a symbol:
From the Base pane of the Custom Cabinet Settings dialog box, click Save as symbol.
The Save as Symbol dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Destination |
Select whether to save the custom cabinet symbol in the current file or in a library file available in the user folder |
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Save as symbol in current document |
Saves the custom cabinet as a symbol in the current file |
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Save as template in library file |
Saves the custom cabinet symbol to a custom default library file located in the user folder; the exact location is displayed upon saving |
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Name |
Enter a name for the symbol |
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Symbol Folder |
Select the symbol folder from the available hierarchy in the current file; subfolder lists are displayed for the selected folder |
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Symbol folder list |
Displays available subfolders for the selected symbol folder; select a location for saving the new custom cabinet symbol |
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New Folder |
Creates a new symbol folder in the current file; provide a folder name |
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Browse |
Browses the subfolder contents of the currently selected symbol folder |
Select whether to save the custom cabinet symbol in the current file or in a library file.
To save the symbol in the current file, select Save as symbol in current document, enter a name for the symbol, and select a symbol folder destination for the symbol by double-clicking on the selected symbol folder name. The symbol will be available from the Base tab’s Symbol list under the Current Document category, and also from the Resource Manager. Symbols can be shared by exporting them from the Resource Manager (see Exporting resources).
To save the symbol in a library file, select Save as template in library file and enter a name for the symbol. The symbol will be available from the Base tab’s Symbol list under the Custom Defaults category. Library files can be shared among users.
