Symbol Legend

Generates (and updates) a symbol legend in the drawing representing the symbol blocks used in the drawing. Symbols can be from inserts or those referenced on CogoPoints (Civil3D).

Keyboard Command: GenSymLeg

• Add: Adds a Symbol Table to a drawing that does not have one. If the table already exists, this option will not be available.
• Count: If set to Yes, the count of the symbol is included.
• Description: Determines whether the description column is added when creating a new table.
• Edit: Allows you to change the description of a block definition. Simply enter the name, then edit the description.
• Inserts: If set to Yes, regular block inserts are included.
• List: Lists all blocks defined in the drawing to the designated output target.
• Points: If set to Yes, symbols referenced by CogoPoints are included.
• Scale: Sets the scale for the symbols. The default of 0.0 sizes them to fit a standard row.
• Transfer: Transfers information from Point Styles to referenced Block Definitions (C3DTools Only).

  Note: Use fields of [StyleName] for the style name and [StyleDesc] for the style description.

• Update: Updates the existing Symbol Table. If the table doesn't exist, this option will not be available.

Procedure:

1. Open the drawing containing the content for the table.
2. Initiate the command from the menu, ribbon, or command above.
3. Above the command prompt are the current status of parameters.
4. Enter the letter of the parameter to change, or pick the insertion point.

Notes:

• Some command options will not be available if the table has already been placed in the drawing.
• After creation, some columns can be deleted using the CAD table editor. Even the graphic and name columns can be deleted although its not recommended.
• The table also updates when the Update Linked Objects command is initiated.
• The table in the drawing only shows symbols actually used. However the List option shows all blocks defined.