Creation of 3 Phase Symbols

[cwaddington]

Can anyone tell me where to look for information on creating a 3 phase symbol. I can make and use single phase symbols but when I create a component for 3 phase use it always comes in has a single unit.

I have tried exploding a similar 3 phase object and modifying but when I recreate the symbol it no longer acts like a 3 phase symbol.

Carl

[Heather S \(Autodesk\)]

I'm not sure if this will help but look at the following support link: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?id=4479413&linkID=4199150&siteID=123112

If this doesn't help, you can run through creating/inserting a 3 phase motor using Chapter 4 of the Getting Started Guide (2006).

Thanks,
Heather Schwartz
Autodesk/AutoCAD Electrical DSS

[cwaddington]

Thanks but I am familiar with all this. These references are for inserting a previously defined three phase symbol.

What I am looking for is making a new three phase symbol using the Black Box Symbol Builder.

Carl

[Anonymous]

Hi Carl,
Are you wanting to create a single, 3 pole component that pops in as a
single block with six wire connections or do you want to create a 3-pole
symbol that automatically pops in as a single parent pole symbol and two
child pole symbols and they auto-adjust to the underlying wires? Both are
possible. Let me know which (or neither) is what you're wanting to do.
thanks,
Nate.

wrote in message news:5038159@discussion.autodesk.com...
Can anyone tell me where to look for information on creating a 3 phase
symbol. I can make and use single phase symbols but when I create a
component for 3 phase use it always comes in has a single unit.

I have tried exploding a similar 3 phase object and modifying but when I
recreate the symbol it no longer acts like a 3 phase symbol.

Carl

[cwaddington]

The second of your options. One parent two childs that automatically adjust to fit into a three phase bus.

Thanks

Carl

[Anonymous]

Hi Carl,
The key to making this work automatically is naming your parent and child
symbol the same except for the 4th char. The parent needs to have a "1" as
the 4th character of the block name and the child have a "2" as this 4th
character. So, if you create a parent symbol called "HPH1XYZ.dwg", then you
need to name your child symbol "HPH2XYZ.dwg" for the multi-pole command to
be able to find and insert the child poles after the parent pole.

Does this make sense? Am I understanding the question? If not, please send
me what you've tried to make work and I'll take a look. You can send
privately if you'd like to nate.holt@autodesk.com.

thanks,
Nate.

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The second of your options. One parent two childs that automatically adjust
to fit into a three phase bus.

Thanks

Carl

[cwaddington]

This response is on the right track and is something I have not done. I will try again and send you the file if it is not successful. I will let you know later either way.

Carl