Branching an Electrical Route Line

You can branch an electrical route in a diagram view.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Open a diagram view containing,
  • A logical reference under the Logical node
  • An electrical reference under the Logical node
  • Two components connected through an existing electrical route
  • A component to connect.

Branch a Wire

You can branch a wire on an existing route in diagram view. Branching a wire will split the existing wire and create a splice.

  1. In the tree, right-click the logical reference and select Insert Existing Logical Component.
    The Select an existing logical component dialog box appears.
  2. In the tree, select the desired wire reference in the list.

    Tip: You can select a wire reference from a catalog or in session.

  3. Select the component to be connected.

    A context toolbar appears, containing commands to create an elbow or a straight route line.
  4. Select the existing branch.

    The wire route is branched.

Branch a Net / Net Group

You can branch a net on an existing route in a diagram view. Branching a net will split the existing net route and create a branch.

A net group can also be branched.

Before you begin: The net reference must already be saved.

  1. From the Edition section of the action bar, click Add Extremity to Net .
    The Route Command dialog box appears.
  2. Select the component to be connected.

    A context toolbar appears, containing commands to create an elbow or a straight route line.
  3. Select the existing net route.

The first net route is split in two new routes through a branch symbol. A third net route is created.