Create or import symbol libraries

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to create a custom symbol library or import an existing one to reuse and organize design elements.

Create a custom symbol library

Select Window > Symbols to open the Symbols panel.

Select one or multiple symbols and select Add to Symbols from the menu.

The Add to Symbols option is highlighted in the Nature Symbols library menu.
Create a custom symbol library with the Add to Symbolsoption.

Select the unwanted symbols and then select Delete Symbol  in the Symbols panel. 

Tip

To delete all symbols not used in your document, select Select All Unused from the Symbols panel menu, then select Delete Symbol , and select Yes in the confirmation dialog.

Select Save Symbol Library from the Symbols panel menu, type a name, and select Save to save in the default Symbols folder. Once created, the library name automatically appears in the User Defined menu of the symbol libraries list.

Import a symbol library from another document

Select Other Library from the Symbol Libraries Menu.

Select the symbol file from which you want to import symbols, and then select Open.