Save settings to the project file

Create a template drawing

Updating the WD_M Block

 

Create a template drawing

Procedure

Quick Reference

Create a template drawing

Using a template, you can start a new drawing with the WD_M block inserted, settings adjusted, and standard AutoCAD Electrical layers predefined. With this template, AutoCAD Electrical won't have to pause and ask permission to insert the block as you start each new wiring diagram drawing.

1. Open a new drawing or start with a copy of your standard drawing border/title block drawing.
2. Select Projects Drawing Properties.

   This triggers AutoCAD Electrical to insert the invisible WD_M block.

3. In the Drawing Properties dialog box, modify any drawing settings (such as layer naming conventions and tagging formats) and click OK.
4. Select Format Layer to create any layers you just referenced in the Drawing Properties dialog box.
5. In the AutoCAD Layer Properties Manager dialog box, adjust layer colors and click Apply.
6. Save the drawing as an AutoCAD Drawing Template file with a .DWT extension.

   This template appears in the list of saved templates the next time you open a new AutoCAD Electrical drawing.