cv2702 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 In floor plan view, when placing a CAT7 receptacle, the literal 'C7' appears, a bit offset to the right of the object. How can I move that literal where I want it? I also would like to add a literal 'RJ11' to the telephone jack receptacle, not using a standard label, but rather baked in to the symbol itself, as with the CAT7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Modify the 2D CAD Block. That C7 is actually a part of the 2D Block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cv2702 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 I spent an hour trying to find how to break up that 2D block, adjust it and retain all of its original attributes. Can you point me to a video or article on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I don't know where a video might exist. Michael may have done one but basically: Use CAD Block Management to place a copy of the CAD Block in the Plan. Open the dbx and write down all the settings Explode the Block Move the C7 where you want it Marquee select and Block Open the dbx and fill in all the settings you had recorded. Rename the Block "Cat7" Add the Block to the Library Select the Symbol open the dbx and assign the new "Cat7" 2D Block to it. Add the modified Symbol to your user Library. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I think Joe is probably right, I think I've actually made several videos going over this process in that past, but here's another, for your specific situation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cv2702 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Got it, thanks! Too bad you can't replace the original symbol in the core catalog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, cv2702 said: Got it, thanks! Too bad you can't replace the original symbol in the core catalog... You can always just add the modified symbol to your user library or even to your toolbar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cv2702 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Alaskan_Son said: You can always just add the modified symbol to your user library or even to your toolbar. Michael, if I'm ever in the neighborhood of Wasilla, first thing I'll do is go shake your hand. Your video showed what I had gathered from Joe's post, but the bonus was understanding and correcting that off snap point. Very generous of you, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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