Modify Symbol (P+ID)

Use this function to change data mask contents for several symbols of a P+ID project at once.

Use this function to replace symbols by copying a selected reference symbol.

Assigns a gauge symbol to a symbol of the type General type or Pipe part.

Assigns a drive symbol to a symbol of the type General type or Pipe part.

Invoke this option to insert a connecting point in a symbol that has at least one free connection dialogue, i.e. in this case, "free" means that a connecting point to which a connection dialogue has been assigned does not yet exist.

1. First select the symbol to be changed.
2. Determine one of the four possible connection directions.
3. Use the cross-hairs to position the connecting point.
4. Finally, set the connection notation close to the connecting point.

1. Use the cross-hairs to select the connecting point to be moved, whereby the symbol to which the point belongs is also selected.
2. Specify the new position of the connecting point.

Connections on the moved connections are retained. If the connections are askew after the moving, you are able to decide whether you want to temporarily retain or delete them.

Select the appropriate connecting point with the cross-hairs. You can now specify the new orientation for the connection in the dialogue box that appears on your screen.

Select the appropriate connecting point with the cross-hairs. HiCAD deletes associated text from the drawing.

If a part has been assigned to a symbol in the P+ID, you can use this function to display the part attributes.

If a part has been assigned to a symbol in the P+ID, you can use this function to display or process the part master data, links, Worklflow etc.

This function enables you to copy, from a given reference symbol, the text parameters of named text points originating from data mask dialogues, including relative position and orientation (relating to the symbol), to individual symbols, symbols in a box or all symbols on a sheet.