Saving
a Stair as a SymbolSaving
a Stair as a SymbolThe stair configuration, along with all its parameters, can be saved as a symbol for use again in the current file or in another “library” file. The stair is saved as a red symbol and becomes a plug-in object with pre-set parameters when inserted. See Symbols.
To save the stair as a symbol:
1. From the Stair Settings dialog box, click Save as symbol.
The Save Stair dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
2. Select whether to save the stair symbol in the current file or in a library file.
● To save the symbol in a library file, select Save as template in library file and enter a name for the symbol
● To save the symbol in the current file, select Save as symbol in current document, enter a name for the symbol, and select a symbol folder destination for the symbol by double-clicking on the selected symbol folder name
3. Click OK.
● If the symbol was saved in the user default library, it is available from the General tab’s Symbol Selection list under the Custom Defaults category. Library files can be shared among users.
● If the symbol was saved in the current file, it is available from the General tab’s Symbol Selection list under the Current Document category, and also from the Resource Browser. Symbols can be shared by exporting them from the Resource Browser (see Exporting Custom Resources).
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