how to insert electrical symbols in autocad

So I'd like the origin at 0,0,0 and the insertion point at -0.75, 0,0 so that all the terminals (except the center) line up with my 0.1 grid system. Here's the symbol I'm currently working with (green dot is desired origin & purple dot is the desired insertion point): Hopefully someone can walk through the correct process for getting the insertion point setup. I've now been struggling for a while trying to reset the insertion point for a symbol and have not been able to get it right regardless of what I do. I've been able to get the point of insertion correct a few times in the past but based on my latest experiences not because I knew how to set it, just dumb luck I guess. Not sure if my misunderstanding of these is leading to my problems, but I'd like to understand the definitions either way. But maybe the coordinate origin is pre-defined. My thought is that they should be different with one defining the coordinate origin for the symbol and the other defining the specific XY coordinate (based on the set coordinate origin) where the insertion will take place.

Are these the same? They are specified on different dialogs, the Insertion Point when starting Symbol Builder and Base Point when closing it.

Insertion Point - These coordinates become the 0,0,0 insertion base point for the symbol.īase Point - The coordinates become the insertion base point for the symbol. First, can someone explain the difference between Insertion Point and Base Point? Here's what the docs say about these: Having trouble getting the point of insertion setup for custom symbols.

How to insert electrical symbols in autocad