Autodesk 22505-051400-9000 - AutoCAD Electrical 2008, User Manual

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What's New in 2007 Release
Connector Generation
Automatically generate a multi-pin parametric connector on the fly with the
new Insert Connector command. The parametric connector build process
allows you to select number of pins, spacing, and orientation to quickly create
connector definitions in active drawing files without having to build or
maintain a connector library of symbols. When you click Insert an outline of
the connector displays for placement on the drawing. The rounded corners
are the plug side of the connector, the x' indicates the connector insertion
point and the arrow indicates the plug side wire direction. You can change
the connector orientation before insertion using the Tab, V key, or X key on
your keyboard.
New connector editing commands add to the features versatility:
■ Scoot - (existing Scoot feature) moves the parametric connector horizontally
or vertically, relative to the wires that are connected to the connector.
Scoot also moves the wires and pins along the connector axis.
■
Reverse, Rotate, Stretch, Split Connector - allow you to reverse a connector
about its horizontal or vertical axis, rotate a connector about its insertion
point at increments of 90 degrees, increase or decrease the connector's
overall length or width, and split the connector into two separate block
definitions.
■ Add, Delete, Move, Swap Connector Pins - allow you to add, remove, or
move the pins found inside of the connector.
Parametric Twisted Pair Symbols
The icon menus have been enhanced to include parametric twisted pair
symbols. To insert a twisted pair symbol, select Components
➤
Insert
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