TinyCAD Manual

Symbols

Symbols are the core building blocks of a TinyCAD schematic. You place symbols from libraries, set their attributes, then wire their pins to build an electrically valid design.

You can use your own Symbols or download symbols directly from the TinyCAD.net web-site.

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Find and place symbols

  1. Type the name of the symbol you want in the search box
  2. Select the symbols to see them, and pick the one you want
  3. Drag the symbol from the preview in to you drawing
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Video walkthrough showing how to find and place a symbol.

Orientation while placing

When placing a symbol, set orientation by using the rotate and flip buttons on the toolbar.

Rotate and flip controls used to change symbol orientation

Editing and moving symbol text

After placement, you can move the entire symbol by dragging it.

You can also move symbol text fields (for example value/name/reference) independently by selecting the symbol and dragging each field to a better location.

You can edit the text by clicking on it.

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Video walkthrough showing how to edit and reposition symbol text.

Symbol attributes in a schematic

Placed symbols usually include these key attributes:

  • Name/Value: what the part is (for example 10k, 100nF, device type)
  • Reference: unique designator in the sheet/project (for example R1, U3)
  • Package (optional): footprint/package identifier used in downstream export flows

Reference fields must remain unique. TinyCAD tools can help auto-generate or re-annotate references when needed.

You can add extra attributes for project metadata, PCB flow, or simulation metadata as required.

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