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The layer assigned to the Location Box feature determines the color and
linetype of the polyline. Assign the layer on the
Drawing properties: drawing
format tab
on page 231 dialog box.
Insert Location Box
Inserts a location box around one or more components. You have the option
to update the location and installation codes for the parent components within
the box to match the location box. You can assign a description to the location
box.
1 Click Schematic tab ➤ Insert Components panel ➤ Location Box
drop-down ➤ Location Box.
2 To insert a rectangular box, respond to the prompts as follows:
Specify first corner point or (9=orthogonal shape):
Select a location for the first corner of the rectangle
Specify second point:
Select a location for the second corner of the rectangle
3 To insert an orthogonal shape, respond to the prompts as follows:
Specify first corner point or (9=orthogonal shape):
Press 9 ENTER
Specify starting corner:
Select a location for the first corner of the shape
Select next corner:
Select a location for the next corner of the shape
Continue selecting locations until ready to close the shape.
Press C ENTER
Specify description insertion point:
Select a location for the description text for the location box.
The Location Box dialog box displays.
4 Enter the Location value for the box.
■ Browse - displays the Location Codes dialog box where you can select
a location code used in the project, on the active drawing, or from an
external .LOC file.
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