{"id":4737,"date":"2025-01-21T17:32:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wscad.com\/?p=4737"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:36:42","slug":"how-to-create-custom-symbols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wscad.com\/en\/how-to-create-custom-symbols\/","title":{"rendered":"WSCAD How-to Tutorial: Create custom symbols in WSCAD"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-description&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>How can I manually create custom electrical installation symbols in WSCAD?<\/h3>\n<p>Creating custom symbols for your <strong>schematic design<\/strong> is a straightforward process where you draw basic geometric shapes, convert them into standard symbols, and refine them in the <strong>Symbol Editor<\/strong> with functional texts and connection points. This method offers a practical guide for professionally digitizing your own components, ensuring that every element in your <strong>Circuit diagrams<\/strong> is precisely positioned, fully functional, and perfectly adapted to your project&#8217;s scale.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-description&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]In this video, we explore the step-by-step journey from a simple drawing to an intelligent symbol:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"gelbe_bulletpointliste\">\n<li><strong>From Graphics to Intelligence:<\/strong> Start by drawing a simple rectangle and grouping it with text before using the &#8220;Graphic to standard&#8221; function to breathe life into your symbol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision and Orientation:<\/strong> Discover how the <strong>Orientation item<\/strong> helps you maintain a sense of scale, even as symbols remain freely scalable during placement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Labeling:<\/strong> Learn to insert <strong>placeholder function texts<\/strong> that use &#8220;Center Center&#8221; alignment to ensure professional-looking descriptions every time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyboard Shortcut Mastery:<\/strong> Speed up your workflow by using <strong>Ctrl + D<\/strong> and the <strong>Plus key<\/strong> to distribute connection points (pins) perfectly across the grid in seconds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual Clarity:<\/strong> See how to manage pin properties in the editor to hide numbers and names, keeping your final installation plan clean and easy to read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While building from scratch offers maximum creative freedom, you can achieve professional results even faster by repurposing your existing library assets. If you already have a foundation in other libraries, a few clicks are all it takes to transform them for new tasks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769012286598{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"WSCAD Tutorial | Create Electrical Installation Symbols in WSCAD #1 | WSCAD Tutorial English\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_EHyv0Yg_Irs\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.wscad.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FEHyv0Yg_Irs%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EHyv0Yg_Irs\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT4M53S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2024-05-28T14:29:57Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_EHyv0Yg_Irs\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.wscad.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FEHyv0Yg_Irs%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">WSCAD Tutorial | Create Electrical Installation Symbols in WSCAD #1 | WSCAD Tutorial English<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EHyv0Yg_Irs\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wscad.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FEHyv0Yg_Irs%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"WSCAD Tutorial | Create Electrical Installation Symbols in WSCAD #1 | WSCAD Tutorial English\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"WSCAD Tutorial | Create Electrical Installation Symbols in WSCAD #1 In this WSCAD tutorial, you\u2019ll learn one way to create electrical installation symbols step by step. 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background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-description&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Is there a shortcut to make single-line symbols usable for electrical installation in WSCAD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can significantly speed up your <strong>schematic design<\/strong> by converting existing one-pole symbols for use in electrical installations, simply by changing their technology setting within the <strong>Symbol Editor<\/strong>. This efficient approach allows you to leverage the <strong>Symbol Explorer<\/strong> to reuse proven graphics, ensuring that your <strong>Project documentation<\/strong> remains consistent while saving you the time of drawing new symbols from scratch.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-description&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]This tutorial demonstrates how to expand your installation library in record time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Technology Switch:<\/strong> Open any single-line symbol and change its technology to &#8220;Electrical installation&#8221; to instantly adapt it for new applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organized Workflows:<\/strong> Find out how to save these symbols in dedicated EI libraries with clear naming conventions to keep your workspace tidy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-the-Fly Scaling:<\/strong> Master the use of the <strong>S<\/strong> and <strong>Shift + S<\/strong> keys to adjust the size of your symbols dynamically as you place them into your plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seamless Data Linking:<\/strong> Assign the reference name from your schematic to your new symbol\u2014the <strong>blue eye icon<\/strong> provides immediate visual confirmation of a successful link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Symbol Editor<\/strong> acts as a <strong>professional workshop<\/strong>: You can either craft a brand-new tool from raw materials (manual creation) or take a proven tool from another department and re-calibrate it for its new purpose (conversion). Both methods ensure you have the perfect equipment to digitize your components and complete your installation project with precision.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]This Videos offer a practical guide for creating electrical installation symbols in <strong>WSCAD Electrix<\/strong>. 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tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-description&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Two Methods for Symbol Provision<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Videos describe two distinct workflows for providing symbols for electrical installations in Electrix:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Manual Creation (Method 1):<\/strong> A symbol is built from scratch using graphical shapes, converted into a standard symbol, and then detailed within the <strong><u>Symbol Editor<\/u><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conversion of Existing Symbols (Method 2):<\/strong> This is a more efficient approach where an existing symbol from the <strong>Single Line<\/strong> (one-pole) library is modified in the <strong>Symbol Editor<\/strong> for use in electrical installations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-description&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>Method 1: Manual Creation via the Symbol Editor<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"gelbe_bulletpointliste\">\n<li><strong>Graphical Basis:<\/strong> Draw a rectangle and insert any standard text.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conversion:<\/strong> Group the elements using <strong>&#8220;Graphic selection&#8221;<\/strong> and convert them into a symbol via the <strong>&#8220;Graphic to standard&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Refinement in the Symbol Editor:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Symbol Editor<\/strong> by right-clicking the symbol and activate the <strong>&#8220;Orientation item&#8221;<\/strong> to help with positioning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functional Texts:<\/strong> Delete the standard text and add a <strong>&#8220;Placeholder function text&#8221;<\/strong> with &#8220;Center Center&#8221; alignment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pin Configuration:<\/strong> Add connection points (Pins) using the <strong>circle type<\/strong> for better recognition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficiency Shortcuts:<\/strong> Align the first pin on the grid and use <strong>Ctrl + D<\/strong> (duplicate), arrow keys, and the <strong>Plus key<\/strong> to distribute further pins quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimizing Visibility:<\/strong> In the <strong>Pins tab<\/strong> of the <strong>Symbol Editor<\/strong>, select all pins and set the visibility of pin numbers and names to <strong>&#8220;No&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; 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