Edit Typical Schematic Block Common Properties - Intergraph Smart Electrical - Help - Hexagon

1. In the Reference Data Explorer, expand the Typical Blocks folder by selecting the + icon beside the folder.

2. Right-click the required block and on the shortcut menu, select Common Properties.

3. On the Typical Schematic Block Common Properties dialog, under Block details, select the required block type in the Block type list.

4. Beside File name, select the ellipsis button to navigate to the drawing file that contains the graphical representation of the block.

   You can only select drawing files from the default folder specified in the Options Manager; you can navigate to other folders, but you will not be able to select any files in those folders.

5. Select Add to add the block to the library without having to close the dialog.

6. To delete from the database a block that is not used in any typical schematic, select the required block and select Delete.

7. When done, select Apply.

Each block can have one or more associated macros. You can define and edit macros using the Catalog Manager or an external CAD application such as SmartSketch, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

Now you can do one of the following:

• To continue with the next step in the recommended workflow for generating a schematic drawing, see Create a Typical Schematic.

• Return to the Recommended Workflow for Generating Schematic Drawings.