Symbols
How to add a Generic D03 Interface in a Schematic when valve information is not available
Overview When designing a manifold schematic, there may be cases where the exact valve models are not yet finalized. However, the designer may already know the mounting interface, such as D03. In such situations, a generic interface symbol can be ...
HyDraw 2026 Orifice Symbol Issue – How to Restore the Correct Orifice
Issue The library delivered with the HyDraw Library Manager 2026 setup contains an incorrect orifice symbol. When this symbol is inserted into HyDraw CAD: The attribute <Orifice Size> appears with the symbol Edit Orifice feature is not available ...
Issues with Symbols Containing Attribute-Only Nested Blocks in HyDraw
Issue When a symbol contains a nested block that includes only attributes (such as model properties or Cavity Name) and no graphical entities, the following issues may occur after placing the symbol in a drawing: The balloon does not follow the item ...
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. ...
Every symbol inserted has an extra number 1 for each port.
Reason: This issue occurs when the system variable ATTDISP is set to ON in the template. How to fix the issue: To resolve the issue, please run the ATTDISP command and set its value to NORMAL to hide the invisible attributes.
How to create a new symbol from an existing one?
The attached video shows how to create a new symbol from existing one and how to assign an existing part number to it.
Symbol disappear after using flip or rotate command
This issue occurs when, under Drafting Settings → Snap & Grid, the "Grid spacing" is set to zero. Refer to the below-attached snap. To resolve the issue: Assign a positive value to the "Grid spacing." Save and close the drawing. Reopen the drawing.
"Conversion failed when converting date and/or time from character string" error message due to Finnish regional settings
When attempting to add a symbol to the library within HLM or HyDraw CAD, an error message is displayed, stating, "Conversion failed when converting date and/or time from character string". This issue can be experienced by SQL database user only. The ...
How do I find the files for a symbol in my library?
When selecting a symbol in the HyDraw Library Manager, the name of the file is copied to the clipboard. After selecting the symbol in the HyDraw Library Manager, you can paste the name into the file explorer search bar: Note: Each symbol has 2 files ...
How to change the connection point geometry for symbols
In order to change the port symbol, please follow the below steps. The below includes an example on how to change the port symbol to a circle. Identifying the Port Block Name 1. Please open the Blocks palette within HyDraw by typing in ...
How can I create a valve interface symbol in HyDraw and export to MDTools?
Below image shows the Custom Interface symbol having 3 ports A, B, C. After creating the Interface pattern in MDTools Library Manager you can link the Interface pattern name with HyDraw symbol. To create the custom interface symbol in HyDraw CAD, ...
Simplified DWG comes in to SolidWorks or Inventor with circle in place of hatch
Problem: When using the Simplify DWG command, opening the DWG file in SolidWorks or Inventor results in a circle appearing where hatching should appear: Solution: Open the original file and edit the symbols that have the error appearing within ...
How do I create custom symbol in HyDraw CAD
Refer to the link on how to Manage Library including creating symbols. Manage Library
How do I copy a symbol and make changes to the original symbol without affecting the copied symbols?
Flip command can remove the link between copied symbols.
The program takes a long time to insert symbols into the drawing. What could cause this issue?
If Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime and Microsoft Access database engine 2010 coexist on the system, you may face slowness when inserting symbol into drawing and navigating the library. To resolve the issue, Repair - Microsoft Access database engine ...
Why can't I find any symbols in the Demo Symbols Library?
This issue occurs if the symbol library path is incorrect. To reset the path go to HyDraw > Options on the Home tab. The HyDraw Options dialog box displays. Under Application Settings tab Library Path set the library paths as follows. (All paths ...
Design behavior of Slip-In Cartridge in HyDraw CAD and MDTools
The Slip-In Cartridge Valve is a special type of Footprint that additionally contains the Cartridge Valve. Hence, in HyDraw and MDTools Slip-In Cartridge Valve Insert, Cover and Assembly are specially handled. Case 1: Slip-In Cartridge Valve ...
How do you modify the port names height while scaling symbols?
Text Height can be changed using the Change Text Height command by selecting Port Name option. Refer link, Change Text Height.