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Symbol Editor

The Symbol Editor is a dedicated module for creating and editing symbols used in COFASO.

Accessing the Symbol Editor

Go to Extras > Symbol Editor to open the editor.

Settings Menu

The Settings menu controls colors and line types used when editing symbols.

OptionDescription
Text DirectionSets a permanent text direction for text insertion (same options as text properties Direction field)
ColorSets a permanent text color for text insertion
Line TypeSets a permanent line type for drawing elements
PropertiesOpens the properties window for the above settings

View Menu

OptionDescription
RedrawClears display artifacts from the editing area
Zoom inZooms into the symbol graphic
Zoom windowMouse-based zoom: hold left button to draw selection area
Zoom outZooms out from the symbol graphic
Zoom 100%Fits the symbol to the window size
Set GridSets the grid step size for symbol editing

Grid Options

Grid SizeDescription
2.0 mmDefault grid size
2.5 mmStandard option
4.0 mmStandard option
5.0 mmStandard option
OtherCustom size (minimum 0.1 mm)

Connection Types

TypeDescription
Connection leftConnections facing the left side of the symbol
Connection rightConnections facing the right side of the symbol
Connection upConnections facing the upper side of the symbol
Connection downConnections facing the bottom side of the symbol