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Wiring
There are a number of ways of placing a wire:
Method 1:
Place the mouse cursor close to an unselected symbol pin or wire end. Notice the
cursor shape change to depict a pen symbol. Now left click to mark the start point then
left click again to mark the final point. SIMetrix will automatically route the wire for
you. You can also mark intermediate points if you would prefer to define the precise
route rather than accept the auto-routed connection.
Method 2:
If you have a three button mouse or scroll wheel mouse you can start a wire by clicking
the middle button/scroll wheel. Clicking the middle button or scroll wheel a second
time will complete the wire and start a new one. Click the right button or press escape
to terminate wiring.
Method 3:
Start a wire by pressing F3 or double clicking the left button. Single clicking the left
button will complete the wire and start a new one. Click the right button or press
escape to terminate wiring.
Method 4:
Press the Wiring tool button on the toolbar. You can start a wire by single clicking the
left button, otherwise continue as described above. Press the Wire button again to
cancel this mode.
Disconnecting Wires
In most cases just selecting the wire then deleting it with the delete key or button is the
easiest way.
In some cases, especially if the wire is short, it is difficult to select it. In this instance,
hold down the shift key then select area enclosing the wire. Press delete button.
To Move Items Disconnected
Select items then schematic menu Edit|Detach or the Detach toolbar button. Move
items to desired location then press left mouse key. You can rotate/flip/mirror the items
(see above) while doing so.
To Copy Across Schematics
Select block you wish to copy. Choose menu Edit|Copy. In second schematic choose
Edit|Paste.
Multiple Selection
Individual items which do not lie within a single rectangle can be selected by holding
down the control key while using the mouse to select the desired items in the usual
way.
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