The 2D Symbols application is used to create 2-D symbols used to represent profile cross-sections, detailed parts, features, and end cuts in the Molded Forms and Structural Detailing tasks, and member cross-sections in the Structure task. The main purpose of 2D Symbols is to graphically create a flexible symbol definition so that it can be used to place different objects in a model. Two-dimensional symbols are delivered in the [Product Folder]\SharedContent\CrossSections folder.
You use 2D Symbols to create:
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The graphic representation or inputs of the symbol.
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Named symbol geometry, such as edge names used to orient the symbol in the 3-D environment and to constrain different types of symbols to each other.
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Parameters, such as driving dimensions.
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Geometric constraints (relationships) that specify which reference data parameters control which part of the symbol.
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Multiple representations, which can be selected in the model to control how the symbol is displayed.
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Additional auxiliary graphic objects to create and constrain symbols. These auxiliary objects do not become a part of symbol output geometry.
The utility also provides a dialog box for you to write the cross-section or profile into an Excel workbook, which you can bulk load into the catalog.
For more information, see the 2D Symbols User's Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.