Inserting a Single Wire

You can draw a single wire and specify the style.

  1. Click Schematic > Draw single wire type .

    The panel opens and updates to show the selected wire parameters.

  2. Click on the graphical area where you want the wire to start.
  3. Click a second point to indicate where you want the wire to end.
    The following options are displayed.
    Pins the command, ensuring that it remains active after it is first used.
    Stops the command after you leave the panel.
    Ends the command.
    Returns to the previous interface.
    Undoes the last action.
  4. Wire style selection offers the following options.
    Option Description
    Name Lets you change the wire style by clicking ... to the right of the wire name and selecting a wire style in the Wire style selector .
    Space between lines Lets you modify the distance between the wires. The value is in millimeters or inches, depending on your electrical project settings. For more information, see the unit system in the electrical project configuration settings.
    Number of lines If the wire has multiple conductors, specify the number of identical wires to draw.
  5. Use the following keyboard commands to insert bends and specify an orthogonal axis.
    Option Description
    Draw bend Press C to insert bend.
    Draw non-ortho Press F8 to deactivate the lock. This lets you insert the wires on an orthogonal axis.