Managing Symbols in Diagram View

Connecting/Disconnecting Functional/Logical Symbols

In a diagram view, you can connect or disconnect symbols to create a model.

This task shows you how to:

Connect a Symbol on a Route End

You can connect a symbol on a route end unconnected.

Before you begin: In a diagram view, a symbol with a connection point and a route line with at least one end unconnected are instantiated.
  1. In the diagram view, do one of the following actions:
    • Click the connection point of the component to be connected.
    • Click the component and select a connection point in the Available Ports for Mapping dialog box.
  2. Select the route unconnected end.

Disconnect Symbols from a Route

You can disconnect a symbol from a route.

Before you begin: In a diagram view,
  • Instantiate a symbol with a connection point
  • Instantiate a route line with at least one end connected to a symbol.
Select the route line.

Note: If you want to disconnect all the routes connected to the symbol, click the symbol and on the context toolbar, select Disconnect All .