Attribute management

Symbol and title block attributes propagate information stored in the database.

Insert attribute

When you launch the command, a dialog box lists the available attributes.

Attributes already present in the symbol or title block are shown in blue.

1.     Select the check boxes next to the listed attributes to make them available for insertion into the symbol or the title block.

2.     Click on OK to close the dialog box and display the attribute insertion dockable panel.

This panel lets you change settings (such as font and height) applied to the attributes prior to placement.

Properties

Lets you place attributes (horizontally or vertically); define font settings, justification, height, other properties for the attribute(s); as well as the spacing between each attribute.

Attributes list

3.     In the graphics area, click the insertion point of the attribute group.

Manage attributes

The attribute contextual menu allows you to copy, modify, edit or delete it.

Multiple attribute

The attributes are used to propagate data across the scheme. This is sometimes represented by a long character string, such as for a manufacturer part. You can manage this data across several lines. In this case, the single attribute is replaced by a multiple attribute.

Replace attribute

This feature is only available when an attribute is selected. The insertion attribute dialog box opens to select the attribute you want.

Show attributes

To simplify the attribute management (such as the position or the text size), this feature allows you to display in the graphical area, the attributes from different styles. It only changes the graphical aspect, the name is not modified.