Connect Symbols with the Connect Command
You can connect symbols in a diagram view.
Before you begin: Two symbols with ports are instantiated in a diagram view.
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From the
Layout section of the action bar, click
Connect Symbols
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In the diagram view, click one of the following elements:
- A connection point on the first symbol (1)
- A symbol (2)
Note: If the Lock pins multiple representations is selected in Me> Preferences > App Preferences > 3D Modeling > Systems Architecture > Electrical Sys. Design > Schematic, the Available Ports for Mapping dialog box only displays pins which are not represented in a drawing. For more information, see Native Apps Preferences Guide: Schematic.
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Do one of the following actions according to your selection in
Step 2:
Action Done in Step 2 Action to be Done Result 1 Click a connection point on the second symbol. The two symbols are connected. The connection points are linked with a connection. 2 Select a port in the Port Mapping Available Ports for Mapping. 2 Click Graphical Connect on the context toolbar and select standalone connection point or component. Note: If a component is selected, an unmapped connection point is created at the selected position.A graphical connection is created between the connection points created on the first and second components. Notes:- If the
Allow new port creation on component during
routing process option is selected in
Me
> Preferences > App Preferences > 3D Modeling > Systems Architecture > Functional & Logical Design > Diagram View, components without port cannot be selected. Only a graphical connection is possible. For more information, see Native Apps Preferences Guide: Diagram View
- If one of the symbols is an equipment, the other symbol is always the one to move.
Note: When two symbols are connected, the second symbol can be rotated so the connection points of the two symbols have opposite directions. - If the
Allow new port creation on component during
routing process option is selected in
Me
For more information about port and connection point creation during a connection, see About Route Between Symbols.