You are here: Home > Support > Knowledge Base > Changing Feeder ID Block Graphics in DM Electrical for AutoCAD

Changing Feeder ID Block Graphics in DM Electrical for AutoCAD

Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

To change the block used for feeder IDs in Design Master Electrical for AutoCAD, use the Insert Feeder Schedule command.

Ribbon: DM Electrical->Distribution Equipment-> Insert Feeder Schedule

Pulldown Menu: DM Electrical->Distribution Equipment Schedules->Insert Feeder Schedule

You can then change the Feeder ID Block value by entering a file name or pressing the Browse button.

The following feeder ID blocks are available by default:

  • dm_elec-feederID-hex2.dwg
  • dm_elec-feederID-hex3.dwg (Shown below)
  • dm_elec-feederID-hex4.dwg
  • dm_elec-feederID-circle2.dwg
  • dm_elec-feederID-oval2.dwg
  • dm_elec-feederID-oval3.dwg (Shown below)
  • dm_elec-feederID-square.dwg
  • dm_elec-feederID-rectangle3.dwg (Shown below)
  • dm_elec-feederID-rectangle4.dwg

Related Articles

Filter by
Post Page
Electrical Electrical RT One-Line Diagrams RT One-Line Diagrams Electrical Customization HVAC Plumbing Installation, Licensing, and Software Management
Sort by

Changing Feeder ID Formats

Changing your feeder ID format at the beginning of a project is simple; changing it mid-project requires deleting and redefining existing IDs.

16

Changing Circuit Descriptions

There are several methods for changing the descriptions on circuit connections, depending upon the type of connection.

16

Switch Rotation in Schedules

If switch blocks are not rotated correctly in your schedule, try changing the switch rotation setting in the customization options.

14

Working Remotely With Design Master

Here are a few ways you can continue using Design Master collaboratively on projects while working remotely.

8

Feeder ID Formats

You can select four different feeder ID formats in the customization options.

8

Working with Sequential Feeder IDs

Unlike other feeder ID formats, special considerations apply when defining sequential feeder IDs.

8

Products

Electrical for Revit

Electrical for AutoCAD

HVAC for AutoCAD

Photometrics for AutoCAD

System Requirements

Support

Contact Support

Install & Update Instructions

Online Training

Knowledge Base

User Manuals

Tutorials

Release Notes

Downloads

Wish List

Remote Support

Company

About

Customer Stories

Awards

Newsletter

Blog

Pricing

Electrical for Revit

Electrical for AutoCAD

HVAC for AutoCAD

Photometrics for AutoCAD

Free Trial

Electrical for Revit

Electrical for AutoCAD

HVAC for AutoCAD

Photometrics for AutoCAD

866-516-9497
8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 585
Cary, NC 27518
support@designmaster.biz

©2001-2023, Design Master Software, Inc