Simulator 16 User Guide - PowerWorld

Onelines Ribbon Tab
The Onelines ribbon tab generally consists of buttons and menus that provide access to modifying the
appearance of a oneline diagram you have already created. For access to features regarding adding,
moving, resizing, and formatting objects, see the Draw ribbon tab. The Oneline ribbon is shown below.
The Options ribbon consists of buttons and menus that provide access to customizing the software
options. The ribbon is shown below.
Mode Ribbon Group
Edit Mode
Switches the program to Edit Mode, which can be used to build a new case or to modify an
existing one.
Run Mode
Switches the program to Run Mode, which can be used to perform a single Power Flow
Solution or a timed simulation with animation.
Active Ribbon Group
The Active ribbon group contains basic methods for customizing the appearance of basic
analysis tools for customizing an existing oneline diagram. For more detailed help see the Active
ribbon group topic
Zoom Ribbon Group
The Zoom ribbon group contains buttons for navigating a oneline diagram. For more detailed
help see the Zoom ribbon group topic
General Options Ribbon Group
Dynamic Formatting Menu
This menu provides access to setting the Dynamic Formatting Options that apply to the active
oneline, as well as formatting that applies to all onelines and Case Information Displays.
Custom Hint Values
Provides access to setting the Custom Hint Values that apply to all oneline objects..
Default Drawing Values
Provides access to the Default Drawing Values.
Toggle Full Screen
Click this button to cause the presently active oneline to be toggled to full screen.
Keyboard Shortcuts
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