Tutorial: Adding a new drawn symbol / component from your open schematic to the library

Goal:

How to save a new symbol / component drawn in your open schematic and add this to the library.

Steps:

  • Draw the symbol you need in your open schematic for example this cylinder.

  • Select all the parts

  • Group the parts by right clicking on it and selecting Group Objects from the “Join and Group” sub-menu.  Click No in the message box

  • Select the grouped symbol and select Add to Library to start the “Add to Library” wizard

  • Click next and select HydroSym Symbol File (.sym) and HydroSym Component File (.hcf) Name the symbol and select your library folder. Click next to save the symbol file.

  • Name the component and select your library folder. Under Component Data you can save any additional data such as the datasheet or weight.

  • Click Next to get a summary. If the changes look correct, press Execute. The wizard will close and the symbol and component will be added to you library.
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