Update a symbol
If the properties of a symbol have changed since it was added to
Library Object Manager
, update it to use the current version.To update a symbol
- In theLibrary Contentcolumn, expand theFT Viewsection, expand either theSE SymbolsorME Symbolsfolder where the symbol is located.
- Right-click the symbol and selectUpdate. The Symbol Builder dialog box opens.
- Select Display Export Fileis preset to the original location of the symbol file. If this location has changed, enter the file location for the exportedFactoryTalk ViewSymbol file and then pressEnteror click the ellipsis (...) button to open theSelect a Display Export Filedialog and navigate to the file, and then clickOpen. TheSelect Root Node/s of Symbollist updates to show the symbols contained in the file.
- In theSelect Root Node/s of Symbollist, select the symbol or group to import.
- (optional) In theApply Substitutionslist, clear any substitutions that should not be applied.
- ClickOKto update the symbol.
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