I am trying to create alternative symbols for one component. Ideally, I would be able to choose, which symbol I use everytime I try to place it into my schematic. I would prefer not to have two symbols in the library for the same component, but one library item and different options of symbols.
No. One name for one symbol. If you have 20 different transistor symbols, give them each a different name but keep them in a library exclusively for transistors.