AutoCAD Electrical Forum
Welcome to Autodesk’s AutoCAD Electrical Forums. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular AutoCAD Electrical topics.
cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

How to add a child component or convert to a child

2 REPLIES 2
SOLVED
Reply
Message 1 of 3
Midnight412
2483 Views, 2 Replies

How to add a child component or convert to a child

How do I insert a component from the catalog as a child rather than a parent?

 

I inserted a jack (right) component into my drawing. At the time of insert, ACADE offers to insert child components for the Jack. (I assume to make a multi-pin jack all with the same tag) If I accept, I can then insert more of the same symbol jacks on other wires in the drawing. I also need to add more jacks facing opposite (left instead of right)

 

If I select the left jack and insert, I get prompted for properties as if it is a parent. If I then use the same TAG, I get a duplicate tag warning.

 

The help file for "AECOMPONENT" states "Select the child component type to insert and specify the insertion point on the drawing." but I do not see these jacks in the catalog as child.

 

Help appreciated. THank you.

2 REPLIES 2
Message 3 of 3
ramhider
in reply to: Midnight412

Look for symbls with "2nd+" in the description on the icon menu, these insert as a child component.

 

Untitled.png

 

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask the community or share your knowledge.

Post to forums  

Autodesk Design & Make Report

”Boost