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Defining Multi-line Connections in a Single-line Representation

Multi-line connections can also be defined in the single-line representation. This means that you can produce a multi-line report on connection points and connections even in a purely single-line representation.

Single-line only documentation of the schematic can be useful, for example, if the connections between the devices are largely standardized and therefore no further detail in the form of a multi-line schematic is necessary (e.g. two modules connected via a serial interface).

If the single-line plan is followed by further project planning stages based on multi-line connections (reports, e.g., connection lists), you need to generate multi-line connections from the single-line connection schematic. The following preconditions must be in place in order to do this:

Defining the multi-line connections at the connection definition point

You can define the multi-line connections on single-line connection definition points. If a connection definition point has the representation type "Single-line", the Interconnect devices tab is displayed in the property dialog. In this tab you can define the connection points on the devices between which connections should be created. You can also edit the properties of these connections and, for example, define the connection color and the connection designation. This information is saved at the connection definition point and used to generate multi-line connections - in addition to the single-line connections.

For a single-line connection, only the graphically first connection definition point with multi-line connection definitions is reported. If multi-line connections are defined at another connection definition point on the connection, this is reported via a check run.

Note:

It is not normally advisable to define multi-line connections for a connection point in the single-line representation and to also draw connections to this connection point in the multi-line representation. If connections to the multi-line connections defined in the single-line representation also exist in the multi-line representation, conflicts may arise if their data do not match. These conflicts are reported in a project check.

Copying or moving the connection definition point

If a complete schematic section (i.e. the connection definition point and the relevant components) is copied and pasted or moved, all connection data stored at the connection definition point is retained. The same defined connections are created even if the pasted devices are renumbered.

If only the connection definition point is copied and pasted or moved to another existing single-line connection, the connection data are retained only if these apply to the new connection points.

Displaying the defined multi-line connections in the connection navigator

In order to recognize the multi-line connections defined in the single-line representation in the connection navigator you need to configure the columns of the navigator such that the Type of administration property is displayed. The defined multi-line connections are characterized by the "Multi-line (automatic)" type of administration.

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