To Insert a Symbol Instance into a Drawing
Use the following procedure to insert a symbol that is not parametrically associated with a weld.
There are several ways to insert a symbol into a drawing. You can select a symbol from a palette, select the name of a symbol from a list of those already copied into the model, or browse to select a .sym file (symbol definition) from the Weld Symbols Library. When you insert a symbol, you are inserting an instance of a symbol definition. Use the Custom Drawing Symbol dialog box to create custom instances from generic symbols.
To Select a Symbol from a Palette
Use the Symbol Instance Palette to select frequently used symbols.
1. In a drawing, on the Annotate tab, click the arrow next to Symbol, and click 
Symbol From Palette. The Symbol Instance Palette dialog box opens.
Symbol From Palette. The Symbol Instance Palette dialog box opens. | The symbols are arranged in two sections. The left section stores the symbols as free-placement types which can only be used on drawings. The right section shows the same symbols as on-entity placement types which can be used on 3D models or drawings. |
2. Click a symbol on the palette. The symbol is highlighted, and the Select window opens.
3. Click the drawing to place the symbol. Continue clicking to place more instances of the same symbol.
4. Click OK in the Select dialog box to stop placing symbols.
5. Click Close in the Symbol Instance Palette dialog box.
To Select from a List or Browse for a Symbol
1. In a drawing, on the Annotate tab, click the arrow next to Symbol, and click 
Custom Symbol. The Custom Drawing Symbol dialog box opens.
Custom Symbol. The Custom Drawing Symbol dialog box opens.2. From the Symbol name list, select the name of a symbol. If the symbol you want is not on the list, click Browse and locate it in the Weld Symbols Library, or click New to create a new symbol definition.
3. Type or select options to redefine the symbol as needed.
4. Click the drawing to place the symbol.
5. Place other symbols as needed.
6. Click OK in the Custom Drawing Symbol dialog box.