vectorspark Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Could someone out there please tell me where me symbols have gone. I have created two files, both with the same symbols in it. When I changed the symbol in one drawing 'A' I wanted that symbol to be changed in file 'B'. So far I have been changing the symbol in both files I was hoping to have a common place to keep all my custom symbols so whatever file I create I can use the same set. I have used the resource browser where I have created a new folder with my symbols in it unfortunately it seems attached only to the drawing I am using at the time. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment
cbaarch Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 symbols reside in 2 places the first is found in libaries these are the common symbols/plug-in that can be reused they can be added as favorites to the resource browser for easy access the second instance they reside in the current drawing(s) a symbol can be created in a current drawing but should be copied to a library if it will be used often changing a symbol in a drawing does not change the symbol in another file to do that, you have to open the 2 files and then go to the resource browser at the aboslute top of the list you will find the 2 drawings you then select the symbol(s) and "replace" them we have 1000 of files I would not want have my symbols changed in all our files if I change only 1 you should duplicate the symbols if you want to make changes that way you will not make the mistake of changing symbols that are not meant to be changed if you want the same info in 2 files you need to learn WGR - Workgroup reference Quote Link to comment
jfmarch Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 simply create a new file, add all the symbols you want to it, and save it to an accessible place on your computer or server. in VW, add that file as a new favorite to your resource browser. it becomes a master symbol source. whenever you want to add to it, simply open it and either import the new symbol, or creat the new symbol in that master file. we have done the same, but break up the master files based on the CSI format- 08 for doors, 15 for plumbing fixtures, 16 for lights, etc. hope this helps... Quote Link to comment
vectorspark Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Thanks to you both I will try using your advise. I am interested in doing a tester file and using workgroups as I have never used that feature being I am the only person in my office on a Mac using VW. Regards Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 You don't need to use workgroup referencing if you are using VW 12. You can simply reference a symbol without having to create a workgroup reference. I use Jim's method in 95% of the cases. There are some cases where an office standard has been created and the symbol should not be edited by anyone. In this case, the file that stores the symbol is password protected and the symbol is referenced into the desired drawing - not imported. The difference between referenced and imported is that an imported symbol can be modified in the file it is imported into by the user. A referenced symbol can ONLY be edited in the master file. Double protection to that is either limiting the permissions on the file or setting the file to be password protected. Quote Link to comment
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