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An example how to create a new symbol from scratch is provided in a sub-topic of the Example topic. That sub-topic is named Creating a new symbol from scratch.

 

The procedure in general terms is as follows:

 

1.Draw the graphics of the new symbol considering the recommendations provided in the topic named The Four Golden Rules of symbol making.

 

2.Start the 1. New... command, as described in the linked topic.

 

3.Using the Symbol data dialogue, specify the details of the symbol as described in the linked topic.

 

4.Using the 2. Save command, save the symbol as described in the linked topic.

 

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