TinyCAD Manual

Custom symbol libraries

TinyCAD for the web supports custom symbols stored in symbol libraries. Libraries use the .tclib extension and are compatible with desktop TinyCAD.

Using existing libraries (local files)

  1. Open another TinyCAD web tab/window.
  2. Use Open to open a .tclib library file.
  3. Drag and drop symbols from that window into your drawing.

Using existing libraries (Google Drive)

If you already have libraries created with desktop TinyCAD, grant TinyCAD web access to each one:

  1. In Google Drive, right-click the .tclib file.
  2. Choose Open with -> TinyCAD.

Open library with TinyCAD

Repeat this for every library you want available.

This action opens the library for editing. If you only need access, you can close that tab/window afterward.

Note: Google Drive may sometimes behave case-sensitively. If TinyCAD does not appear in Open with, ensure .tclib is lowercase.

Back in your drawing session:

  1. Open My Libraries.
  2. Click Refresh next to My Libraries.

Refresh libraries

After refresh, libraries are listed:

My libraries list

You can browse libraries by expanding them, search for symbols, or open symbol preview with the magnifying glass button:

Library symbol preview

Creating a new library

Use the menu item New Custom Library:

New custom library menu

Editing a library

Edit an existing library by opening it in TinyCAD web via:

  • Open button in TinyCAD web, or
  • Google Drive Open with -> TinyCAD

Editing a symbol

Click a symbol in the library side panel to load it into the editor, then edit as needed.

Adding a symbol

Click the + button at the end of the symbol list in the side panel.

When creating symbols, use proper Pin objects for electrical connection points. Correct pin usage is essential for expected behavior in schematics.

Pin size, shape, and type are configured in the side panel:

Pin properties

Deleting a symbol

Use the symbol menu button and choose Delete.

Deletion can be undone using toolbar Undo.

Duplicating a symbol

Use the symbol menu button and choose Duplicate.

Renaming a symbol

Rename by editing symbol properties and changing the Name field.