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Create Splitable PLC Module [AutoCAD Electrical]

steven.coxVCM6J — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:22:24 GMT

Hi all,

I find myself having to create symbols for PLC modules that are not in the library. I want to be able to build a complete module symbol with the Symbol Builder and be able to split it with the Split PLC Module tool.

It does not seem to work on a typical symbol of rectangles and terminals. I looked at a stock module in the symbol builder but did not see any clues.

What am I missing?

Thanks, Steven

@steven.coxVCM6J

The topic title has been edited to improve findability by @alina.balkanskaia. Original: Create Splitable PLC Module

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

james.mcmillanNYR6A — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:06:12 GMT

I'm don't know about the split plc module tool. You can create parametric plc modules to your own design and create specific break points or just insert allowing breaks every point. Are you familiar with the parametric plc tool?

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

steven.coxVCM6J — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:24:11 GMT

Not familiar with the parametric plc tool but it sounds like I may have to become familiar with it.

Thanks, Steven

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

rhesusminus — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:28:43 GMT

The Split PLC tool should be named Split Block tool, as it works on other components as well.

Can you share the block you're trying to split?

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

steven.coxVCM6J — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:31:32 GMT

That is interesting. I just dropped in a random PS and it did not split it properly either.

My test block is attached.

Thanks, Steven

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

rhesusminus — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:24:21 GMT

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Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

steven.coxVCM6J — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:09:21 GMT

@rhesusminusThank you for that!!! I was doing it wrong. That works just fine!!

I will also be trying out the parametric PLC builder as well. This may suit better in the long run for some projects.

Once again, Thanks so much for the help!!

Steven

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

Hightower_AV — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:32:58 GMT

Steven,

The parametric PLC option is very versatile but you're much better off developing your own style rather than using the supplied AE styles. I wasn't able to find too much helpful information when first trying to set up a PLC but went through the development process anyway, firstly working with the supplied blocks and then experimenting with a few modifications until, finally, the penny dropped. I guess the first thing you need to define is how you want your PLC connections to appear, (LOL, obvious really!) . If you have a current style, then that can be used as a base to break your blocks down to basic components, you then need to work out how you want them to appear. Trial and error unfortunately. Also, if you modify anything, don't forget to purge the blocks before reinserting the module or you'll get what's held in the memory of the sheet rather than the updates.

Good luck. 🙂

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module

steven.coxVCM6J — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:39:24 GMT

Thanks so much for this.
I will dive in when I have some more time, but I agree, I believe this will be the best direction to go.
Thanks, Steven

Re: Create Splitable PLC Module [AutoCAD Electrical]

alina.balkanskaia — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:26:06 GMT

Hello, @steven.coxVCM6J! I'm glad you have found the solution here in Community. Thank you for put the solution button - it will help other users to find this topic online.