Hi Evaristo, > I have modified a little the line rope symbols SKBB, making a new > "l_rope_ECMB". > > But I can't assign the new symbol. Correct, you can't. I have a workaround for this here: https://therion.speleo.sk/wiki/metapost#simplified_rope_lines You have to redefine the rope line instead. Cheers Tarquin