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set to 8 generates a connector with pins labeled "1" through
"8." On the other hand, a pin list entry of
"1,2,3,4,A,B,C,GND" generates an 8-pin connector with
pins labeled "1", "2", "3", "4", "A", "B", "C", "GND."
If the Pin List edit box is left blank, the connector number-
ing starts at 1 and continues up through the Pin Count
value. If you define more pin list data than pin count, the
pins are used in the order they are defined. The entire list
is saved on the connector as PINLIST xdata. This can be
later referenced to add missing pins (Add Connector Pin
tool) or to assign unused pins to a child instance of the
parent connector.
Creates the connector without further prompts (i.e. no
option for inserting spacers or for breaking the connector
into 2 or more pieces).
Insert All
Gives you manual control over the insertion of the connect-
or. Displays the Custom Pin Spaces/Breaks dialog box that
Allow Spacers/Breaks
prompts you for the insertion of each connector pin prior
to committing the connector block definition to the draw-
ing file. The running count of pins inserted versus total pins
defined for the connector is listed at the top of the dialog
box. Select an option for inserting the other pins:
■ Insert Next Connection: Continues building the con-
nector by inserting the next pin (repeated prompting
until all pins are inserted).
■ Add Spacer: Adds a spacer in place of a pin on the
connector in order to leave room for a future pin or to
skip over a wire that is not to be broken by the connect-
or. The connector stretches its length to account for
this extra blank space.
■ Break Symbol Now: Breaks connector and begins
prompt back at the connector layout dialog box. If you
terminate the command without inserting the re-
mainder of the connector, you can go to another
drawing and restart the command. You can continue
with the previous connector or discard the saved data
and start with a new one.
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