A symbol is a graphical representation of a part that is placed on a schematic sheet.
 Symbol with border |
 Symbol without border |
A part can have one or more symbols.
A symbol can have several sibling symbols that optionally represent a part. (Its footprint or land pattern).
However it is possible for symbols to not be related to a part.
A symbol consists of:
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Symbol Borders (Terminal Magnets)