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Symbol Manager

Use Symbol Manager to create and maintain a shared catalogue of reflected ceiling plan symbols. Each definition combines editable drawing and model components with a code, name and description that can be reused throughout the project.

At a glance

  • Create or duplicate catalogue entries with shared identification information.
  • Edit the components used in the 2D, 3D and elevation representations.
  • Save the definitions for use by placed HAPPY Symbols and Auto Legend.
Symbol collectionThe relevant controls shown in Archicad.
Catalogue and symbol detailsChoose an existing definition or create a separate entry.

Browse the catalogue and select a symbol. Use Details to edit its code, name and description. These identify the definition used by its placements.

Duplicate an entry when you want a different symbol based on an existing one. Editing the existing definition instead may also change other placements that use it.

2D and 3D componentsBuild the symbol from editable component rows.

The 2D Symbol and 3D Symbol settings contain the component lists. Add a component, select its row and edit the available shape settings. Components can also be duplicated, deleted or reordered.

Use the 2D, 3D and Elevation previews to check how the parts work together. Revert returns the current edits to the last loaded or saved state, rather than keeping the unsaved changes.

Editing 2D componentsThe relevant controls shown in Archicad.
Saving and placing symbolsSave the definition before using it in the project.

Save the catalogue edits, then place the corresponding HAPPY Symbol. Its shared code, name and description can also be used as a source for Auto Legend.

A definition may be used by several placements, so review the effect of changing it. In Teamwork, editing shared definitions requires the relevant access and reservation.