Symbols
"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.