Frequently asked questions and answers
How can I add symbols to the favourites pane?
Drag them onto the heart icon.
What symbols are available in the full version? Do you have
other symbols?
The full version contains the same symbols as the home version.
The symbols library is being enhanced continuously. You can easily
create symbols in the ProfiCAD symbols editor.
You can find additional symbols on gallery.proficad.com. If you
created symbols on your own, please consider submitting them to the
library.
Is it possible to edit the title block fields?
Go to File-Settings-Summary information menu to edit the title
block fields.
How do I install a new version of the program?
When installing a new version (e.g. replacing the 2.x version by
3.0, etc.) it will normally be necessary to convert the diagrams
and libraries. Always stick to the installation instructions. When
installing a new build (e.g. replacing the 2.0 version by 2.1) just
install the new build over the existing one. Download the
installation file for upgrade (the icon on the right). In this case
the installation does not change the libraries and sample diagrams
which you already have.
If you have purchased ProfiCAD, there is a key.dat file on your
hard disk (this file is stored in the ProfiCAD directory on your
PC). This file will not be modified during installation and your
license will therefore still be valid.
CAUTION!!! - Do not forget to back up your files, both ProfiCAD
and other important files on your PC!
If I modify a symbol in the symbol editor, will this symbol be
changed in all diagrams I have already drawn?
No! It is not possible as each symbol is stored as a unique copy
in every diagram. Your diagram is therefore independent on you
library of symbols and it can easily be transmitted to anyone else.
This applies for versions 3.0 and up (for IC versions 3.1 and
up).
How do I number the pins in symbol editor? Do I have to set up
the font for each text label separately.
If installed on your PC, select the "small fonts" font as this
setting will allow you to use very small font sizes. Select one
text label and set up the font and its size. Now use Ctrl+C and
Ctrl+V to copy and paste the other text labels and just set up the
necessary font.
When I attempt printing the diagram on the 5L laser printer,
some lines blur and some parts of the diagram are not printed at
all.
Adjust the resolution of your printer from 600 DPI to 300 DPI
(see Printer property settings).
An object cannot be selected - when clicking on an object it
cannot be selected and a different object, further from the pointer
is highlighted instead.
When creating a symbol, graphical shapes needs to be placed in a
symmetric way, so that the symbol is symmetric to axes of the
working screen.
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When drawing the lines to gates and IC it is only possible to
connect some pins.
This is the raster problem as some of the pins are out of the
raster. You can solve this problem by pressing the Shift key, which
temporarily disables the raster.
How can I link two components, which are far one from each
other and are not displayed on the screen both at the same
time.
Option 1: when drawing a link between the components use cursor
keys to move the screen area in the appropriate direction.
Option 2: adjust the scale to a smaller value, e.g. 50 %.
When I sometimes want to rotate the text or label in the "View"
menu all angles are ticked and it is impossible to rotate the
text.
Only main text labels can be rotated. It is not possible to
rotate the symbol labels (types and values).
Can I customise the gates? When pasting a gate the program
lists only the default gate symbol to select and I have not found a
way how to customise it.
After you insert the gate, press the Escape key (to make the
cursor change to arrow), place the arrow over the gate and click
the right mouse button. A dialog box allowing you to customise the
gate parameters (number of outlets, gate type, etc.) will
appear.
Please send your questions by e-mail to info@proficad.com
