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Draw multiple wire

Menu: Schematic > Draw multiple wire

 

When you launch the command, the dockable panel updates to show the selected wire parameters.

 

1.     Click on the graphical area where you want the wire to start.

2.     Click the second point to indicate where you want the wire to end.

 

The dockable panel displays the possible options.

 

Pins the command, ensuring that the command remains active after it is first used.

Stops the command after it is first used.

Ends the command.

Returns to the previous interface.

Undoes the last action.

Wire style selection

Name: You can change the wire style by clicking on the [...] button to the right of the wire name. This will open the Wire style selector dialog box, letting you access the Wire style management and select another wire name.

Space between lines: Modifies the distance between the wires. The value is in either millimeters or inches, depending on your electrical project settings (see unit system in the electrical project configuration settings).

Available wires: Lists the type of conductors that make up the currently selected wire style. Check the conductor boxes you want to draw.

Options

Invert phase (Space): Press the [Space] bar on the keyboard to invert the conductors.

Draw bend (C key): Press the [C] key on the keyboard to insert bend.

Draw non ortho (F8): Press the [F8] key on the keyboard to deactivate the lock allowing you to insert the wires on an orthogonal axis.



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