Understanding the Role of Component Code and Component Group in HyDraw CAD
Component Code is used as a prefix in a symbol’s Item ID. It also helps in grouping symbols based on their component codes.
To display the component code in the drawing, you need to enable the "Group by component code" option in the HyDraw settings.
Refer to the attached screenshot for guidance.
Refer to the attached screenshot for guidance.
Component Groups are used to identify the type of items—for example, a slip-in cartridge insert or a check valve.
They also allow to filter and locate the required symbols based on specific criteria. This becomes particularly useful when using the Advanced Search feature in HyDraw CAD. Additionally, Component Groups are used in various HyDraw commands such as: Export to MDTools, among others.
Some internal logic in HyDraw CAD depends on specific Component Groups. Examples include:
- Motor/Pump/Adapter component groups trigger a special selection window.
- Slip-in Cartridge Insert and Cover component groups are required to group two symbols into a unique footprint for MDTools.
- The Slip-in Cartridge Insert group enables double B ports on related symbols.
- The Hose component group defines components that can be numbered using the Hose Assembly logic.
Related Articles
With Dot/Dash separator in Component Code, Identical Items are not grouped in Parts list.
When Dot/Dash separator is used in Component Code in HyDraw Library Manager, the Parts list will not group the Identical items. This is a technical design limitation in HyDraw CAD. Workaround: Use Semicolon(:) instead of Dash/Dot in Component code ...Can HyDraw group and add identical items together into one line in the BOM?
When you select the Group identical items option, creating a Parts list, it will add identical items (1A, 1B etc) and print them in one line in the Parts list. Note, same components need to have the same model code. Include the Model Code column into ...HyDraw CAD -- Leveraging your HyDraw CAD Investment
A document to introduce customers to license selection; library setup; online help, webinar, and video resources; and getting started with HyDraw CAD. Refer to this link.Line Type Not Reflected from HyDraw Library Manager – How to Create and Apply Missing Line Types in HyDraw CAD 2024
Issue: Line type set in HyDraw Library Manager is not reflected in HyDraw CAD even after resetting the connection. Description: This issue occurs when using a drawing created with a HyDraw CAD 2022 (or older) template that does not include the Drain ...How to Access FluidPowerTools.com Symbols and Metadata Updates from HyDraw® CAD
Download the new HyDraw CAD symbols and metadata within HyDraw Library Manager. 1. Open the HyDraw Library Manager. 2. Click the Download icon. 3. Click Check for Updates. The new/modified symbols will download and be available to preview before ...