A want to put different symbols in my drawings. What's the best way to do this?
Adding symbols to drawings
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Adding symbols to drawings
From a QCAD user:
Re: Adding symbols to drawings
One would typically create a part library item for each reusable symbol. A part library item is simply a DXF or DWG file in the QCAD installation directory for example under libraries/default/Symbols).
The drawings in the libraries can then be inserted using the part library browser (View > Library Browser). Once inserted, a block is created for the item. This block can then be inserted again if desired.
Alternatively, DXF/DWG files can also be inserted into drawings by dragging them into the drawing area from a file browser (Windows File Explorer, Mac OS X Finder, etc.).
The drawings in the libraries can then be inserted using the part library browser (View > Library Browser). Once inserted, a block is created for the item. This block can then be inserted again if desired.
Alternatively, DXF/DWG files can also be inserted into drawings by dragging them into the drawing area from a file browser (Windows File Explorer, Mac OS X Finder, etc.).