Cables can be defined using cable definition lines or shields. To do this, the cable definition line or the shield symbol have to cross the connections that are to be added to the cable / shield.
Draw cable definition lines
- Select the following commands: Tab Insert > Command group Cables / connections > Cable.
- Drag the line over the connections to be included in the cable.
A connection definition point is placed automatically on each intersection of the connections with the cable definition line. - In the Properties <...> dialog you can change the DT and specify additional properties for the cable.
- Click [OK].
Notes:
- If you want to retroactively reduce the cable definition line, the connection definition points on connections that are no longer intersected will be deleted. If you enlarge the cable definition line, new connection definition points are set for newly intersected connections.
- Single-line representation of cables:
If you pull a cable definition line over a "cable" type connection in the single-line representation, a connection definition point will be set there and the representation type "Single-line" will automatically be entered. In the case of a mixed view (single-line symbols on multi-line pages) you must enter the representation type into the connection definition point yourself.
Draw shields
- Select the following commands: Tab Insert > Command group Cables / connections > Shield.
- Drag the shield (like a rectangle) over the connections to be shielded. A connection definition point is placed automatically on each connection within the shield. If the When inserting shields check box is activated in the user settings (File > Settings > User > Graphical editing > Property dialogs), the dialog Properties <...> is displayed.
- In the Properties <...> dialog you can change the DT and specify additional properties for the shield.
- If you want to suppress the display of properties on the shield, select the entry "No display" in the Property arrangement field on the Display tab.
- Click [OK].
Note:
If you want to retroactively reduce the shield, the connection definition points on connections that are no longer within the shield will be deleted. If you enlarge the shield, new connection definition points are set for newly included connections.
Tip:
Shields can also be placed with drag & drop from the connection navigator or the device navigator. In the process the shield is first offered for drawing and then a connection definition point is placed. This corresponds to the behavior when inserting devices.
See also
Graphical Display of Cables and Shields