Tech Tip: How to Share Custom Database Components and Symbols in E3.series

Step-by-Step Guide to Share Components in E3.series

1. Access the Database Editor: First and foremost, launch the E3.series software. Navigate to the Database Editor. This is where all your custom components and symbols reside.
2. Select the Components and Symbols: Identify and edit the components and symbols you intend to share. The video tutorial highlights a component and several symbols being shared from one database to another.
3. Determine Common Symbols: Some symbols, like block symbols, standard connector symbols, and table symbols, might be common across multiple databases. You don’t need to share these, so make sure to distinguish them from the custom symbols.
4. Saving Your Custom Components: Once you’ve made all necessary edits and selections, go to the database editor window and choose the ‘Save As’ option from the File menu. This action will save your components and symbols in a .e3s file format, ready for sharing.
5. Receiving and Integrating the .e3s file: If you’re on the receiving end, open the provided .e3s file using E3.series. The software will recognize it as a database editor project. Now, all you need to do is access each symbol and component individually, saving them to your desired database.

Conclusion

And that’s it! You have successfully shared custom-made components and their associated symbols to another database in E3.series. Such sharing capabilities ensure consistent design standards across projects, fostering collaboration and streamlining work processes.