Preserving

Imported Connectivity and Using Assisted Placement

The system allows you to import connectivity from other MCAD designs and retain the connectivity for the objects, including functions, connectors and so on, as it was originally specified. This methodology automates the connectivity process and enables an accurate representation of the imported design.

Prerequisites

• Design data containing connectivity information.

Procedure

1. Press Space Bar and enter Import Connectivity to use the Import Connectivity dialog box to select the information you wish to import. See the Capital Connectors User Guide for further information.

2. Once the Import process completes, imported components are added to the “Unplaced” folder of the relevant object.

3. Place objects from these folders on to your diagram using Place Dialog. If the object already has a symbol defined in the Capital Symbol Designer library then click Symbol Selection on the Place dialog to use it on the diagram

4. Continue adding objects to the diagram. As more objects are added ghost connection graphics (including any multicore connectivity) are added between connected objects reflecting the original imported design definition and to assist in optimizing diagram layout.

Results

Once all imported objects have been placed and the connectivity rendered save the design.

Tip

It is possible to reuse connectivity by selecting the required objects and pressing CTRL-DEL to remove them from the diagram back into the Unplaced folder. You can then optimally place them back on the diagram using the method described above.

Parent Topic:

Preserving Connectivity and Assisting Object Placement

Capital Systems Modeler User Guide, 2512.2606

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