Clipboard  |
After selecting and copying text in any open document, selects search text from the clipboard. |
Drawing  |
Select text from an open drawing. |
| Wire |
Searches for single-conductor wires. Lists wires and their related connectors under Results. |
| Signal |
Searches for items identified as signals in the from/to list used to create the route. Lists signals under Results. |
| Cable |
Searches for multiple-conductor cables. Lists cables and their related connectors under Results. |
| Connector |
Searches for electrical connectors. Lists connectors and their related wires and cables under Results. |
| Component |
Searches for any item within the top-level assembly, such as housings and cable clips. Also searches for connectors, but does not list their related wires and cables under Results. |
| All types |
Searches for all types listed above. |
| Retain selection |
Retains the selection currently highlighted in the graphics area without retaining the results of the search. You can then search for and highlight another item. For example:
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Search for connector J1.
- Select Retain selection.
- Search for connector J2.
Connectors J1 and J2 are both highlighted in the graphics area, but only J2 is listed under Results.
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| Search text |
Enter text to search for by doing one of the following:
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Select a text string in an ECAD drawing, imported schematic, or any other drawing containing the required string.
- Type or paste text.
You can select text from previous searches in the drop-down list. Use an asterisk (*) as a wildcard. For example:
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Type 20g* to find all items whose name begins with 20g.
- Type *blue* to find all items whose name contains blue.
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| Find |
Click to perform the search. |
| Previous Searches |
Lists recent searches. Double-click a previous search to enter the text under Search text. |