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Add and customize symbols on Displays.

Displays Symbols →  Tutorial | Concept | How-to Guide | Reference

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

2

. Modify Existing Symbol

Define parametersUpdate all instances:

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

1. the symbol, then choose Edit Symbol Motor
2. Make a change on the symbol
3. Right click and choose Save to Symbol Library (to save and update the symbol in the entire solution) or Save Only to this Display to no change the symbol globally

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