Precondition:
You have opened a project.
Import symbol libraries
- Select the following menu items: Utilities > Master data > Symbol library > Import
- In the Import symbol library dialog select the desired symbol library (*.esl) from the list. Multiple selection is not possible.
- Click [Open].
- In the Create symbol library dialog select a drive and a directory where you would like to save the imported symbol library from the Save in drop-down list.
- Overwrite the file name if you would like to.
- Click [Save].
The symbol library is imported and can now be edited in the current project.
Tip:
You can import symbol libraries using Drag & Drop by dragging the selected symbol library from Windows Explorer and dropping it into the Pages - <Project name> navigator dialog of your project.
Export symbol libraries
- Select the following menu items: Utilities > Master data > Symbol library > Export
- In the Export symbol library dialog select the symbol library (*.esl) to be exported from the list. Multiple selection is not possible.
- Click [Open].
- In the Create export file dialog select a drive and a directory where you would like to save the exported symbol library from the Save in drop-down list.
- Overwrite the file name if you would like to.
- Click [Save].
An export file with the name specified is generated in the designated drive and directory.
See also