Screenshot of Zuken's E3.series software interface showcasing the general template symbols feature within the database editor, illustrating the process of creating and customizing electrical symbols for streamlined design workflows.

Tech-Tip: How to Create and Use General Template Symbols

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When creating symbols for our library components many of these symbols require a similar set of text types. It can be tedious to add each of those text types to every new symbol. Using a General Template Symbol that contains all the text types you want, makes this task a breeze. Once you have created a General Template Symbol with the desired set of text types and/or graphics, you can simply use that template symbol to bring in everything together on the component symbols.

This video is a step by step guide on creating and using General Template Symbols in E3.series Database Editor.

Laura Mirto
Laura Mirto
Laura Mirto is the E3.series Technical Marketing Manager in North America. As a former E3.series applications engineering team member, providing useful information to our current and potential customers will always be one of her passions. One of Laura's favorite hobbies is arts and crafts; she is always up for learning a new art form.
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