Work with Feature Symbols

A representative symbol can be assigned to a point feature that displays in graphic views.

Following is an example of a feature symbol displayed in the Plan View.

Note: When you import a Feature Definition (.fxl) file into TBC, all of the symbols defined in the file are imported as well, regardless of whether or not they are assigned to any feature definitions.

To assign a symbol to a point feature definition:

In the Project Explorer, right-click the node representing the point feature definition to which you want to assign a symbol.
In the context menu, select New Symbol.
A new Symbol node displays nested beneath the selected Point Feature Definition node in the Project Explorer. In addition, the Symbol Definition Properties pane displays.
Complete the fields as described in "Properties" below.
Your changes are saved automatically.

To edit or delete a symbol:

In the Project Explorer, right-click the node for the symbol you want to edit or delete and do either of the following:

Select Properties to display the Polygon Feature Definition Properties pane. Then make any necessary edits as described in "Properties" below. Your changes are saved automatically.
Select Delete.

Properties:

General

Name

Enter a name for the symbol.

Description

Optionally, enter a brief description of the symbol. (The description is not used during fieldwork.)

Symbol

Select a predefined symbol to represent the feature.

If you need to import a symbol, select the <<Import symbols>> option. The Symbol Manager dialog displays, allowing you to import and delete symbols. For instructions, see Importing and Removing Symbols.

Dimensioning

Ground - Scale the symbol to a specific ground size based on a fixed value or attribute.
Paper - Scale the symbol to the plot scale defined for your project based on a fixed value or attribute.

Style

Color

Select the color for the symbol.

Or, optionally:

Select By Layer to use the color from the layer on which the feature code is displayed.
Select By Block / Feature to use the color specified for a CAD block, if the feature symbol is included in it. You can also select this option to indicate that the color be specified after the feature is processed.

Note: The symbol you selected in the Symbols list may have a predefined color scheme that cannot be changed. In this case, you cannot select a color in the Color list.

Rotation

Associated attribute

Optionally, select an attribute assigned to the feature definition on which the rotation value is based.

Rotation

If <None> is selected in the Associated attribute drop-down list, enter a rotation value for the symbol.

Scale

Associated attribute

Optionally, select an attribute assigned to the feature definition on which the scale value is based.

Scale

If <None> is selected in the Associated attribute drop-down list, enter a scale value for the symbol.

List Attribute

Associated attribute

If the feature includes one or more list feature attributes and you want to assign the symbol to a specific List feature attribute value, select the attribute in the List Attribute drop-down list.

Use these properties to define an attribute that contains a list of values (items) from which a user can select to assign to a feature.


Information
Name	Enter a name for the attribute.
Description	Optionally, enter a brief description of the attribute. (The description is not used during fieldwork.)
Input method	Office use only - The attribute must be entered in TBC. It cannot be entered in the field software. Optional - The attribute does not require a value/selection. Required - The attribute requires a valid value/selection.
Items	Click the More button located to the right of the Items field to display the List Attribute Items dialog. Then do any of the following to populate or edit the attributes list. When you are done, click OK to save your changes. To add a new item to the list, click the Add button and enter a name for the new item directly in the list. To remove an item from the list, select the item and click the Remove button. To move an item up or down in the list, select the item and click the Up and Down arrow buttons. To select the default item in the list (the item that will be assigned to a feature if no other selection is made), select the item and click the Default button.
Default	As an alternative to using the List Attribute Items dialog, use this list to quickly select the default item in the attribute list (the item that will be assigned to a feature if no other selection is made).

Attribute value

When a List attribute is selected in the Associated attribute drop-down list, select the symbol that will display after feature processing.