Creating Custom Plan View Blocks

How to create custom blocks for use in plan views in Design Master Electrical.

We look at the following topics for custom blocks:

• The Block Creation commands available
• Creating a light fixture block using the Create Plan View Block from Entities command
  • How and where blocks are stored in Design Master Electrical
  • Finding your customization folder using the Installation Settings command
• The Create Slide command
• Creating a receptacle block using the Create Plan View Block from Entities command
  • How the ☐ To Scale setting affects blocks

We also answer the following questions:

• "How do I model connections to feeder taps?"
  • Differences between distribution equipment types
• "How do I show breakers on feeders in the one-line diagram?"
• "What can I do to reduce voltage drop in my project?"
• "How do I model pedestals for an RV park?"