new drawings

[jmartin]

I am using Autocad Electrical 2013.  I want to know if it is possible to create a new drawing without it being attached to any project.  I can create the drawing using add new drawing and selecting the acad.dwt.  Then when you try to place a symbol it needs the wd_m file.  I uncheck the box for project settings and say ok.  Then when I try to put in the symbol it can't find the correct path.  Where do you change this path when there is no project file?

[Anonymous]

Hi!

If you already have active project all new drawings will be attach to it.

So you can use drawing1.dwg file (rename it). It opens automaticaly when you open ACE.

[testsubject]

You can  create a new schematic without it being attached to a project but if you want to use the symbols, the drawing has to have the WD_M.dwg block inserted into it. That block is required for all schematics. That is why you were asked to insert it when you attempted to insert a symbol. Just go ahead and click Yes when asked then you will be able to use the icon menu.

[Anonymous]

I agree with the response from test.  Also, if you do have a project you can always remove the drawing later.  The wd_m object does need to be attached to the drawing file though.  Top secrete ACAD block.  

[Icemanau]

Step One -  Click on the 'New Dwg' function under the file tab. Don't use the 'Add New Dwg' as that automatically adds the dwg to the project.

Step Two - Say yes to the WD_TB block. It contains information that Elec uses to find the paths and other information.

Note that you will not be able to do any title block updates and other project related functions. Also, a lot of the error checking routines (duplicate wire numbers/component tags for example) won't work properly.

Step Three - SAVE the file.

Regards Brad

[jmartin]

I am now using autocad electrical 2014 and not having any problems.  I don't remember what project check box I was getting before, but now I can add a drawing independant of a project by clicking on the big A in upper left, new drawing, acad.dwt, say yes to the wd_m file.  Then can draw all the symbols I want and then save the file under any name in any file location and all works well.  Thanks for your responses.