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AnchorRary31714PRary31714PThis section explains how take folders of symbols you've already saved, and load these folders into the Library.

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Note: For loading parametric parts into the Library, see Loading a Parametric Part into the Library.

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1. In this example, a few boxes, cones, and cylinders were created in TurboCAD, and each saved as its own *.TCW file.
2. Here is the folder structure for these symbols. The folder "3D Primitives" was created in "My Documents\TurboCAD\Symbols\My Symbols." "3D Primitives" has three sub-folders for boxes, cones, and cylinders. Each of these folders has a few *.TCW files.
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3. There are two ways to add "3D Primitives" to the library. One way is to open Symbol Libraries, click New, and browse to "3D Primitives."
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4. Another way to load this folder is within the library. Click Load Folder.
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5. If you use Load Folder, browse to where you saved "3D Primitives" and load it.
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   The "3D Primitives" folder now appears in the library.
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6. Double-click "3D Primitives" to see the three sub-folders inside.
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   When you first open a new folder that contains symbols, the thumbnails are empty.
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7. Right-click on one of the thumbnails and select Update Thumbnails. In this example, an ISO view and "Conceptual Cyan" are used, and applied to the entire category.
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   This updates the thumbnails.
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8. Use Up or Back to return to the three sub-folders. If you want to see all of the symbols contained in all three folders, click Expand Subfolders.
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   Now all symbols from "Boxes," "Cones," and "Cylinders" are displayed.
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9. To return to the folder structure, click ExpandSubfolders again.
10. To unload a folder, click Unload Libraries.
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11. Find "3D Primitives" on the list and check the box. Then click Unload.
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    "3D Primitives" is no longer displayed.
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