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Step 1: Create Basic Symbol

1. Navigate to Displays → Draw
2. Create new symbol: Motor
3. Draw motor graphic:
   • Circle for body
   • Rectangle for base
   • "M" text label

Step 2: Add Symbol Parameters

Define parameters:

1. Right-click symbol → Properties
2. Add:
   • TagName (String)
   • ShowDetails (Boolean)
   • Size (Integer)

Save to Symbol Library

Organize symbols:

1. Create folders:
   • Motors
   • Pumps
   • Valves
   • Tanks
2. Save symbols with versioning

Apply to Display

Use symbol in displays:

1. Drag symbol from library
2. Configure instance:
   • TagName: "Motor1"
   • ShowDetails: True
   • Size: 100

Modify Existing Symbol

Update all instances:

1. Edit master symbol
2. Add new feature
3. All instances update automatically

Next Steps

• [Working with Symbols] - Advanced techniques
• [Vector Graphics Drawing] - Custom graphics

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