Changing Parts to Symbols
This section describes how to change existing parts into symbols.
The only difference between a symbol and a normal part is that a symbol's size relative to the plotter paper does not change if you alter the drawing scale (refer to
Setting the Drawing Scale).
An example of a symbol part could be a border to fit a particular paper size or any standard symbol. Once you've made a symbol part, it is best to store it so that it is ready to be loaded whenever you require it.
To make a symbol part:
1. Create the required shape as a part with the drawing scale set to 1.
2. When the part is finished, click Structure and then, in the Parts group, click the Symbols check box.
3. Select the part or type the name of the part in the user input line and press ENTER.
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting now defines the part as a symbol part. Check this by viewing the Symbol column of the Part Browser. Note a small "x" in the Symbol column.
You can also change a symbol part back into a normal part
To change a symbol to normal part:
1. Click Structure and then, in the Parts group, clear the Symbols check box.
2. Select the symbol part or type the name of the part in the user input line and press ENTER.
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting changes the symbol part back to a normal part.