SIMPLORER User Manual V6.0 - FER-a

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46 General Modeling Functions
Names at Pins
For all nodes (conservative and non-conservative), the node name can be displayed on the
sheet with two settings: «At the symbol» or «Name». Double-click the symbol to open the
property dialog and choose «Output/Display». Then open the list box of the parameter from
which the name should be displayed and select an entry.
To select more than one item in the list press the CTRL or SHIFT key. Then click with the right
mouse button in the list and select «Show» and your choice. Click and all selected
parameters and nodes are updated on the sheet.
When you place a component, you can display or hide all pin names simultaneously using the
SHEET>PROPERTIES command. Click the «Sheet» tab, and select «Show Never» (no display) or
«Show Always» (all pin names are displayed) in the «Pin Names» list. The selection «Show
as Configured in library» uses the definitions in the model library whether a pin name is displayed
or not.The selection corresponds to the «At the symbol» function. Please note: The selections
do not affect components that were already placed on the sheet.
In addition, you can also define the font for all pin names. However, the font is used also for
placed components.
3.3.3 Creating Connections
Select a display option
from the list
Select one of the options
Connections between components are created in the Wire mode. Start this mode in one of the
following ways:
• CTRL+W
• CONNECT>WIRE Menu
• sheet shortcut menu «Wire»
• symbol on the toolbar