Example: Configure a Linked Symbol Associated with Multiple Choices

This example shows the steps required to link and configure a symbol from the Graphic Toolbox, set configurations, and associate different configurations with Choices and Options. This example uses a symbol from the Situational Awareness Library. You could also link other types of content, such as layouts and external content items. However, only symbols allow you to configure and associate different configuration settings within the Object Wizard.

Note: Most symbols in the Situational Awareness Library are Symbol Wizards.

To configure a linked symbol associated with multiple choices

1. Derive a template from the $UserDefined template, then:

   1. Add an Object Wizard Choice Group and name it "2-Way Valve Configuration."

   2. Add three Choices, named: "Solenoid," "ElectroHydraulic," and "Manual."

2. Navigate to the Equipment folder of the Situational Awareness Library (in the Graphic Toolbox), and link to the SA_Valve_2Way symbol. The symbol is added to the Content pane.

   Associate the linked symbol with each of the Choices created in step 2, and set the ActuatorType in the Settings pane to match the associated Object Wizard Choice.

3. Set visibility and overrides for each association:

   • For Solenoid:

     • Select the Solenoid Choice from the Choices and Options pane.

     • Select SA_Valve_2Way from the Associations pane.

     • In the Settings pane, make sure that ActuatorType is set to the default (Solenoid), then turn off visibility.

   • For ElectroHydraulic and Manual:

     • Select the ElectroHydraulic or Manual Choice from the Choices and Options pane.

     • Select SA_Valve_2Way from the Associations pane.

     • In the Settings pane, set the ActuatorType to match the Choice in the Choices and Options pane. Since both ElectroHydraulic and Manual are overrides, visibility of these settings automatically changes to hidden.

       

4. Switch to Test mode and check each of the Choices in the Choices and Options pane.

   • ActuatorType under Symbol Settings should be grayed-out to indicate it is hidden

   • The symbol setting should match what you have selected in the Choices and Options pane.

   • The symbol thumbnail should match the selected ActuatorType.