> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.smartglobe.cadac.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.smartglobe.cadac.com/smartglobe-rembrandt/system-configuration/symbols.md).

# Symbols

A symbol is a visual indicator used for a specific feature. Each Symbol belongs to one type of feature.

To open the *Symbols* dashboard select the *Symbols* button:

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fig. 285 – Symbols button.

After selection of the *Symbols\_button the* Symbols\_ *dashboard* is displayed:

![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2F76YDTqtIWOCr7F5gGqkF%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=6478ae04-d9db-460e-943f-177c03633df8)

fig. 286 – Symbols dashboard.

#### Symbols page layout

Use the vertical scroll bar to browse available symbols.

At the bottom of the page, navigate between pages using the horizontal arrows (← →). Adjust the number of symbols displayed per page with the dropdown menu:

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fig. 287 – Horizontal arrow and charts per view selection.

The top navigation bar displays these categories and sorting options:

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fig. 288 – Categories and sort by options.

| **Category** | **Sort by option** |
| ------------ | ------------------ |
| Name         | Alphabetical       |
| Preview      | N/A                |
| Feature Type | Alphabetical       |
| Created on   | Date               |
| Is standard  | Yes/No             |

fig. 289 – Categories and sort by options breakdown.

The *Is Standard* category is used to include standard items that are provided by the system. E.g. for each kind of chart the system provides at least one standard Chart Type.

#### Search

In upper right of the page is the *Search* option:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FmAaP4nHtciHoJnBtdq10%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=d168d3fc-db73-4f32-820e-8f4a114223df)

fig. 290 – Search option.

The *Search* option will be selected to search for a specific symbol.

Search using the term 'Airport Civ' to display all civil airports. Example:

![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2F1HkAGHgRrk7HN4domW5x%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=9725011a-dfff-4844-b781-cc96dad3f2fe)

fig. 291 – Search input and result.

#### Create Symbol

For each element type an unlimited set of symbols can be created for different purposes, such as the type of chart or the specific role of the element in the chart (e.g. an VORDME being used as a Final Approach Fix).

The symbol file to be uploaded must be a Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file.

In order to create a new symbol the \_Create Symbol button\_will be selected:

![A purple rectangle with white text AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2F9bDwZkQL6R3WjYgQIH6b%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=224f4870-c820-41f2-ba00-8cd662a526a0)

fig. 292 – Create Symbol button.

\_\_Once selected\_\_the \_Upload symbol\_page\_\_will be displayed:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FlYxaLphb4sMIlW4O31wb%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=f989305d-e024-4377-8c0f-02f799d6fa28)

fig. 293 – Upload symbol page.

Adding a new symbol:

* Drag your SVG file into the box, or
* Click 'Browse' to find it.

Then:

✓ Click *Continue* to upload;

✗ Click the trash icon to cancel.

![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FyqmPdx41Xpvwogty3E51%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=bc727790-5766-440e-8c88-d35e911a10d9)

fig. 294 – Upload symbol page with selected SVG file.

When *Continue* is selected the *Create Symbol page is displayed:*

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FOZgfWTulb90ddrTQWTrT%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=1e010afe-4eb3-4424-b4c3-af8c392c8563)

fig. 295 – Create Symbol page.

When creating a new symbol, you can configure these categories:

* Name;
* Feature Type;
* Orientation;
* Scale;
* Offset X;
* Offset Y.

**Name**

When creating a new symbol name you should be careful to create a name that describes the symbol sufficiently to other users.

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FIkWicpTYH99nk6rwVeqg%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=b78db83d-d8ed-404b-a3fc-3a16c3132f5b)

fig. 296 – Name input field.

**Feature Type**

Select the appropriate feature type from the dropdown list.

In this example, 'Airports/Heliports' was chosen for the new airport symbol:

![A screenshot of a phone AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2Fs6Q1dYLqDiBfmZxasXjh%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=f23398d7-24cc-4cac-81ec-9f72a6a90582)

fig. 297 – Feature Type selection.

**Orientation**

The *Orientation* drop down list contains the following options for placement of the new symbol:

![A white and pink rectangular object AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FSyAOskOUGZPaeTy8fYyB%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=1a8136d2-5963-45b3-b3d6-a47dd48e6738)

fig. 298 – Orientation selection.

* Relative To Chart Grid;

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fig. 299 – Relative To Chart Grid Orientation.

* Relative To Design Plane;

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fig. 300 – Relative To Design Plane Orientation.

* Along Element.

This is used for symbols that have a bearing defined such as localizers.

![A drawing of a long line AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FobjlXctvTXK99yXlRRgk%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=fe38570e-f7b9-47a0-bb3b-d7240b81c00f)

fig. 301 – Along Element Orientation.

**Scale**

The *Scale* option displays the current scale of the new symbol.

The scale can be modified by entering a value directly or by using the up/down arrow controls:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FNneGXqTqba7zojMnStlR%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=8a75ed3a-eb9a-4c03-93c7-354152cf3b95)

fig. 302 – Symbol Scale option.

**Change Size**

To display the width and height of the new symbol select the *Change Size* button:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FNkMMxdVzb3wKgpPDl6mI%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=52ea94d0-f22f-4199-afa0-5c7bad62a763)

fig. 303 – Change Size option.

Once selected, the width and height fields are displayed. These values can be entered manually or adjusted using the up/down arrow controls:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FwWGFDYBmDpj5ebZnAJf5%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=617ac96c-07fa-4dae-8f00-c7747a72efdd)

fig. 304 – Change Size option.

**Change Scale**

In order to display the scale select the *Change Scale* button:

To display the width and height of the new symbol select the *Change Size* button:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FblSoN2YBNNwKgbL1bZFP%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=26333914-1828-4816-8e43-3571457d2e43)

fig. 305 – Change Scale option.

**Offset X and Offset Y**

The \_Offset X and Offset Y\_options\_\_display the X and Y origin of the new symbol.

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FUty0KR6xEtJ7z9xOnSVD%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=cc6970e7-9cc3-4377-8de4-62725426ab2a)

fig. 306 – Symbol X and Y Offset options.

#### Change the origin of symbol

In order to change the origin of the symbol the target symbol should be dragged and dropped to the new location.

Select the cross in the upper left of the image and drag it to the centre of the circle:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FcGO6TKezf8s0DR2Udf3A%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=08bf05b5-f0ab-4c6b-b2ae-5ada37b29f26)

fig. 307 – Changing the origin of the symbol.

Use the *Zoom in* tool to place the origin more accurately as required.

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2F8bqeswkw6rIH9scjFkqT%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=8c303ff4-d0b1-4488-9ab6-3fc41aae5358)

fig. 308 – Zoom in tool.

#### Zoom in, Zoom out and Reset options

Use the *Zoom In* and *Zoom Out* options to adjust the view, and select *Reset* to return to the original coverage:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FeLCoAVFBeMZcoIR2gm5o%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=8988a7f3-734a-45d8-829e-2141d4300d9f)

fig. 309 – Zoom in, Zoom out and Reset options.

**Alignment options**

The alignment options are:

| **Alignment**             | **Tool**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Align offset horizontally | ![A screenshot of a phone AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2F29POFqToy12DkLBLFpSa%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=778babb0-20c0-4dd5-8091-c3465f3ca54b)    |
| Centre remove offset      | ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FRcX0rkqRPTFl9zxpmY1G%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=19e61966-5864-47e4-b591-18944c29e1eb) |
| Align offset vertically   | ![A screenshot of a phone AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FGHlP7le4PwbKiUHILt4m%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=1a82172c-1dec-4fbf-a0b1-f830b34d334f)    |

fig. 310 – Alignment options.

**Update or Cancel**

Once the symbol definition has been changed it can either be canceled or updated:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FeiOjoWwYyT84BB4Bli3M%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=1b64224d-e3a7-4241-a4b2-6a71700dbb65)

fig. 311 – Update and Cancel options.

When selecting *Cancel* a warning will appear asking for confirmation:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FbhW4OAfTCaNYU7VuHyph%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=37488cd8-38b0-4141-bf5b-7f6e8f42c011)

fig. 312 – Symbol creation cancel confirmation warning.

**Symbols dashboard ellipsis options**

When selecting the ellipsis (![A group of dots on a white background AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2F6l6BwKALKPKMdbdFpN9s%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=a9cde842-2980-4777-80c3-7b8d36d5c360)) the following options are displayed:

* View details;
* Edit;
* Remove.

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fig. 313 – Options after selecting ellipsis.

**View details**

After selection of the *View* *Details* button the *Symbol* details are displayed:

![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FG76HMougI33CiNQVBPuG%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=c56acdfe-5bf1-4c5c-a872-c2da0c636e3c)

fig. 314 – Symbol details.

**Edit**

After selection of the *Edit* button the *Edit* *Symbol* page is displayed:

![](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2FVamnm5WhssKtXhWD4rav%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=8c749089-714d-44ec-b989-f68333ff45ac)

fig. 315 – Edit Symbol page.

In order to update a symbol input the required changes and select either *Update* or *Cancel* to cancel.

**Remove**

After selection of the *Remove* a confirmation\_\_warning is displayed:

![A screenshot of a computer error AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://3521354572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRtcgQh5bBlJVK3sSy7QD%2Fuploads%2F93SYDOwE4ZidT8a6M1I3%2FUnknown%20image?alt=media\&token=bdbd57f6-353c-4e06-8648-abef5c329f0e)

fig. 316 – Are you sure you want to remove this item warning.

In order to remove a scale select *Yes* or *No* to cancel.