To Relate a Symbol Instance to Drawing Objects
You can relate a symbol to a dimension, note, or another symbol, so that the symbol follows the dimension throughout the drawing, thus making sure the symbol and related object stay together.
After relating the symbol, you can adjust the offset the distance by dragging the symbol to a new location.
To Relate Symbols Using Groups
1. After placing the symbol in the drawing, select the symbol you want to relate to another object.
2. Click
Annotate >
Group >
Relate to Object.
3. Select the dimension, note, or symbol to relate the symbol to. The symbol is now related.
To Relate Symbols Using Placement References
In order to relate a symbol using placement references, you must select Free as one of placement type attributes in the symbol definition.
1. After placing the symbol in the drawing, select the symbol.
2. Right-click and click Properties. The Custom Drawing Symbol dialog box opens.
3. Under Placement, select Offset from the Type box.
4. On the drawing, select the dimension to relate the symbol to. If necessary, drag the dialog box to see the dimensions on the drawing. The dimension highlights.
5. To reposition the symbol, middle-click on the desired symbol location. The symbol relocates and highlights.
6. Click OK on the dialog box. The symbol is related to the dimension and will maintain the offset distance wherever the dimension is located.