CADWorxP&ID tab: Setup > Menu Symbols 
Setup toolbar: Menu Symbols
Setting toolbar: Menu Symbols
P&ID menu: Accessory > Menu Symbols
Command line: MENUSYMBOL
Creates and modifies symbols. This command displays the Menu Maintenance dialog box.
The default file is set by the MenuSymbolFile variable in the configuration file. Use Menu Symbols to perform most of the modifications to the menu symbol file. The file can also be
modified using a text editor.
Sections
Specifies a symbol category and displays the list of symbols in Item Description. Each section and its items correspond to a set of commands on the Process Lines, Instruments, Instrument Lines, Valves, or Equip panels. For example, INSTRUMENT PILOT contains items corresponding to the Pilot-Local 
, Pilot-Primary Front 
, and Pilot-Auxiliary Front 
commands on the Instruments panel. For more information, see Instruments Panel.
Add Section
Adds a new symbol category. The symbols can be placed using a custom command. For more information, see Add Section Dialog Box.
Delete Section
Deletes the symbol category selected in Sections.
Add Item
Adds a new symbol to the symbol category selected in Sections. The new symbol appears in Item Description. For more information, see Adding Item Dialog Box.
Delete Item
Deletes the symbol selected in Item Description.
Edit Item
Modifies the symbol selected in Item Description. Opens the Edit Item dialog box, displaying the tab from the Adding Item dialog box used to create the symbol. For more information, see Adding Item Dialog Box.
Copy Item
Creates a copy of the symbol selected in Item Description, and places it at the bottom of the list. This is an easy way to add new symbols based on existing symbols.
Preview
Displays a graphic of the symbol selected in Item Description.
Item Description
Displays the list of symbols available for the selected value in Sections.
Move Up
Moves the symbol selected in Item Description up the list.
Move Down
Moves the symbol selected in Item Description down the list.
OK
Accepts the changes to sections and items, and closes the dialog box. Changes are saved to the menu symbol file.
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If you do extensive customization, the file should be backed up on a regular schedule.
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The symbols are placed on the drawing by using commands on the Process Lines, Instruments, Instrument Lines, Valves, and Equip panels.