This command allows you to draw a bus line consisting of several connected segments.
To draw a bus
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Choose the Schematic » Bus » Polyline command or click the
tool in the toolbar.
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Specify the starting point.
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Complete the first segment by specifying its end point. You can use the pointing device or you can open the dialog box for entering values. In the dialog box, the coordinates of the final vertex can be specified as follows:
By typing the point coordinates directly.
By specifying the offset from the starting point.
Specifying the inclination of the line relative to the horizontal axis and its length.
To draw a segment at a certain angle, press A and specify the angle.
Specify the endpoints of the other segments.
To cancel the previous segment press BACKSPACE.Press ENTER to end the command.
The bus is created in the current style.
Commands and options
To start a new bus press the SPACEBAR.
To close the tool without drawing the bus press ESC.
To specify the coordinates of the points or the value of the lengths you can use the pointing device or you can press INS to open the dialog box for entering values.
Positioning modes
The mode specifies how angles are created when positioning segments and angles at which bus segments can be positioned. Press the TAB key to scroll through the modes or the ALT key to select the opposite mode to the active one. You can change modes at any time during segment positioning.
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In all modes other than Any angle, the segment of the bus connected to the cursor shows the next segment. The segment you are currently placing precedes this segment. |