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2.3.2. Shortcuts to blocks or duplicate blocks
From the logic viewpoint a block can have an "impact" on several parts of a same diagram. To correctly model
this case this block must be duplicated. To do this, select the corresponding icon, in the vertical tool bar then click
the block to be duplicated:
The block which has just been duplicated is now marked by a double line contour whereas the duplicated block
is shown in pink with a dotted contour.
The centre of the duplicated block displays its own number and the number of the original block. And the following
appear below the block:
• the name of the original block preceded by "Ref=",
• the name of the duplicated block,
• a comment, where necessary.
The number, name and comment can be modified by a click right:
You now just have to insert the duplicate block in the model, and at each instant its status will be equal to that
of the original block.
Note: if the original block is deleted then the repeated block is also deleted.
2.4. Page and group management
The use of shortcuts allowed us to obtain two Bloc Diagram which have no graphical link between them. They
communicate only by shortcuts. This can be used, for example, to place each subpart on a different page:
1. Create a new page by clicking the corresponding icon in the icon bar (or use menu Tools - New Page). A page
number 2 is thus created.
2. Return to page 1 by selecting the page using the page selector in the ideographic command bar (or use menu
Tools - Page manager).
3. Select the part to be moved.
4. Open menu Tools - Change page.
5. Select page 2 and click OK. The part selected is transferred to page 2 but it continues to communicate with
page 1 via the shortcuts.
Note: For large models the division method described above is very useful.
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