Context Menu in the Symbol Library Window

The context menu in the Symbol Library window (Style Settings window) consists of the following:

  • Context menu of the root group in the symbol library subgroup management area
  • Context menu of subgroups in the symbol library subgroup management area
  • Context menu for symbols and subgroups selected in the symbol browsing area

The functionalities provided by these context menus are detailed below.

Context Menu of the Root Group in the Symbol Library Subgroup Management Area

Right-click the root group in the subgroup management area to access its context menu. Menu items include:

  1. New Group: Creates a new subgroup under the root group.
  2. Rename: Enables editing of the root group's name.
  3. Paste: Pastes copied subgroups (excluding root group) from clipboard.
  4. Export: Exports all contents under the root group as a new symbol library file. The Save As dialog appears to specify file path and name.

    Supported formats: *.sym (Marker Symbol Library), *.lsl (Line Symbol Library), *.bru (Fill Symbol Library).

  5. Import: Imports other symbol libraries into the current window. The Open dialog appears to select library files.

    Supported formats: *.sym (Marker Symbol Library), *.lsl (Line Symbol Library), *.bru (Fill Symbol Library).

Context Menu of Subgroups in Symbol Library Subgroup Management Area

Right-click any subgroup to access its context menu with these functions:

  1. New Group: Creates a nested subgroup under selected subgroup.
    • Right-click target subgroup in management area.
    • Select "New Group" from context menu.
  2. Copy: Copies selected subgroup (excluding root) and its contents.
    • Right-click target subgroup (non-root) in management area.
    • Select "Copy" to capture subgroup directory and contents.
  3. Paste: Pastes copied subgroup to specified location.
    • Right-click destination subgroup in management area.
    • Select "Paste" to replicate copied content.
  4. Delete: Removes selected subgroup and all nested contents.
    • Right-click target subgroup in management area.
    • Select "Delete" and confirm in prompt dialog.
  5. Rename: Edits subgroup name.
    • Right-click target subgroup in management area.
    • Select "Rename" to activate text editing.
  6. Export: Exports subgroup contents as symbol library file.
    • Right-click target subgroup in management area.
    • Select "Export" and specify path/name in Save As dialog.

    Supported formats: *.sym (Marker Symbol Library), *.lsl (Line Symbol Library), *.bru (Fill Symbol Library).

Context Menu for Symbols/Subgroups in Symbol Browsing Area

Right-click symbols or subgroups in browsing area to access these functions:

  1. Display Method: Controls icon display style (Large Icons/Small Icons/List/Details).
    • Right-click blank area or selected items in browsing area.
    • Choose display style from submenu.
  2. Copy: Copies selected symbols/subgroups (Windows Explorer-style selection).
    • Select multiple items (Ctrl/Shift click).
    • Right-click and choose "Copy".
  3. Paste: Places copied content into target location.
    • Navigate to destination directory.
    • Right-click blank area and select "Paste".
  4. Rename: Edits subgroup name.
    • Right-click target subgroup in browsing area.
    • Select "Rename" to activate text editing.
  5. Delete: Removes selected items and nested contents.
    • Select multiple items (Ctrl/Shift click).
    • Right-click and choose "Delete", then confirm.
  6. Export: Exports selected items as symbol library file.
    • Select multiple items (Ctrl/Shift click).
    • Right-click and choose "Export", then specify path/name.

    Supported formats: *.sym (Marker Symbol Library), *.lsl (Line Symbol Library), *.bru (Fill Symbol Library).