Electrical symbols in schedule

[BlackDiamond]

Hi,

I'm trying to update my electrical schedule with all the fixtures I'm using on a plan. Some of the electrical symbols require a wall to be able to be placed on the plan.

How can I get a copy of the symbol to place in my schedule without having to add a wall to do it?

Thanks

[richoffan]

If I understand your question correctly you're creating your own schedule rather than auto generating from Schedules>Electric? You can use a room divider or draw a wall place the electric and then make the wall invisible from the dbx 

[DBCooper]

You could go through the "open symbol" dialog and change an outlet from being "wall mounted" to being "floor mounted".  You could also put it on a fake wall and mark the wall as invisible.

 

But why not just use electrical schedule with the actual outlets that are in the plan?

 

[Kbird1]

15 minutes ago, BlackDiamond said:

How can I get a copy of the symbol to place in my schedule without having to add a wall to do it?

 

In the Library , Chief has a "Electrical Legend"  which is just a CAD Block , which you can explode if needed for the CAD Symbols ( or Alter as needed.)

 

    

 

M.

[BlackDiamond]

30 minutes ago, DBCooper said:

You could go through the "open symbol" dialog and change an outlet from being "wall mounted" to being "floor mounted".  You could also put it on a fake wall and mark the wall as invisible.

 

But why not just use electrical schedule with the actual outlets that are in the plan?

 

I apologize... I used the wrong terminology. I am creating an electrical 'legend' and need to add the fixtures. Editing the symbol and changing it to floor mounted worked. I guess I've never edited a symbol before and was opening the 'object' not 'symbol' so couldn't find placement options. 

Thank you

[Kbird1]

22 minutes ago, BlackDiamond said:

I am creating an electrical 'legend' and need to add the fixtures

 

Another Option then is to "insert" the Block , from those already used in the Plan from

CAD > Cad Block Management > (select fixture) >Insert > Click in plan to place the block.

 

 

M.

[BlackDiamond]

23 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

 

Another Option then is to "insert" the Block , from those already used in the Plan from

CAD > Cad Block Management > (select fixture) >Insert > Click in plan to place the block.

 

 

M.

That works like a charm! I've been using CA for almost 10 years and still learn new things. Or maybe I knew them and forgot them?!?! 

Thanks again.

[Electromen]

I created a drawing with one wall and electrical Items attached to it, or nearby like ceiling lights.

I used text to label each one

I saved it and inserted it into page 0 of my layout.