Retrieving and placing smart symbols

Tool(s): Smart Symbol Catalog + Smart symbols library

Smart symbols that have been defined and saved in the library can be placed in the workspace.

To retrieve a smart symbol from the library and place it in the workspace

1. Open the Smart symbols library in one of the following ways:
   • Click Smart Symbol Catalog (How).
     

     Activate Smart Symbol Catalog in one of the following ways

     • Menu bar: Create Bonus Tools Smart Symbols

     • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

     Smart Symbols

   • Select the Library palette and open the Smart symbols folder.
2. Open the folder with the smart symbol you want to place and double-click the smart symbol.

   Tip: Use Find to scan the current folder for specific smart symbols.

   Note: Use View in the Preview or Selection area to define the view for the preview. The view is independent of the view set in the viewport.

3. Place the smart symbol in the workspace.

   A number of tools are provided in the input options to help you place SmartParts.