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Is it possible to create a custom Free Symbol?

former_member376792
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I'm looking for a way to create a custom Free Symbol.  I'd like to have a Rectangle symbol with some pre-defined formatting that will be used frequently in our environment.  Rather than draw a standard rectangle and then apply the formatting each time, it would be great if it was a pre-defined free symbol.

Following the Help guide, I was able to create a custom metaclass through an extension.  This was close, however it shows up as an object in the Object Browser every time you create one.  Free Symbols (like a rectangle) don't show up as objects.

Is this possible?   (Screenshot mockup below)

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marc_ledier
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Hi,

You cannot add your own free symbols. But you can edit the existing one.

Simply change the Display Preferences and edit the Free Symbol format. Then set it as default.

Future free symbols will respect your choice.

Marc

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former_member186838
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Hi,

well "FreeSymbols" are limitied in some ways.

I suggest to create an metaclass of type ExtendedObject  and add a custom symbol to it.

This will work and give you the possibility to do all enhancements for an object in PowerDesigner.

HTH

Stefan