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Changing Feeder ID Block Graphics in DM Electrical for AutoCAD

Posted on February 6th, 2018. Last updated on June 14th, 2023.

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

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

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