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These pages cover a range of topics related to Basic Schematic Editing. The topics are listed in a table of contents at the top of each page. |
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The Attribute Probe tool (also called sniffer) can be used to provide quick info on the device. To activate this option, click the Attribute Probe tool (Home>Tools) and then single-click any device. The spacebar deactivates.
This is a script-based tool; the scripts are named in the initialization file (see Attribute Probe Scripts in [Drawing] section, in the INI reference guide).
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Note: In this manual, we use the term device name to refer to the character string that identifies a unique device in the circuit. Typical device names might be U23, C4, Tr2, etc. This is distinct from the type name or part name used to distinguish the type definition read from a device library. Typical part names are RLC, Line, etc. The name associated with an object can be placed anywhere on the diagram and is removed if the object is removed. |
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Note that the following list of characters is not supported : " !@#$%^~&*-+=|\\/?`:;,.<>()[]{}| |
Adding a Device Name by Typing on the Schematic
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- Right-clicking the pin in the last 1/4 of the pin length away from the device displays the signal menu.
- Right-clicking the pin close to the device symbol displays the pin menu.
Pin right-click menu
The pin right-click menu has the following commands:
Ground | This command grounds the pin. The attached signal is named GND if the pin is a power pin and it is name ‘0’ (zero) if the pin is a control input pin. The signal name must be kept be visible for forcing and guaranteeing its name. |
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Pin Info | Opens the pin information panel. |
Attributes | Shows pin attributes. |
Bundle Pin Info | For bundle pins (see Changing Bundle Pin Connections: Bundle Pin Info). |
Signal right-click menu
The signal right-click menu has the following commands:
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the actual signal name is BLUEb.
Connecting Signals by Name
Signal names can be used to make logical connections between wires that are not visually connected on the schematic. Like-named signal traces on a single page are logically connected for simulation and netlisting purposes. Whenever a signal name is added or changed, the circuit is checked for a change in connectivity. If the name is now the same as another signal on this page, the two signals are merged into one. If this signal segment was previously connected by name to others and the name is changed, then the logical connection is broken.
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