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Intergraph Smart Electrical Help

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  1. On the Draw toolbar, select Connector Command Connector to open the Connector Ribbon.

  2. Select to begin drawing the connector or move the pointer over the element to highlight the potential key points or connect points.

    The connect points appear as red circles with Xs. The keypoints appear as gray circles with Xs. The active point along the element is a filled red circle. You can connect to any point on the element.

    SHARED Tip If you press Alt while drawing a connector, the connector attaches to a connect point at any angle.

  3. After you select a starting point, the direction in which you move from that point determines the angle at which the connector is drawn.

    The following picture shows that the pointer has been moved away from the initial point in a downward direction.

    • You can generate two or more line segments with each select. When the pointer crosses the current line segment, the software automatically generates another segment.

    • The following graphic shows a connector with three line segments although you selected only once.

    • To switch between drawing horizontal and vertical line segments or drawing diagonal line segments, select Diagonal Mode (Alt).

    • If the element itself is rotated, the takeoff angle is adjusted appropriately so that the connector is perpendicular to the element.

    • If you are connecting to a symbol, the connect point may have a pre-defined angle to which the connector must connect.

To create a connector path

  • After you select a point to move from, you can select points to force a connector to go to a certain path.

To end the connector

You can end a connector in the following ways:

  • After you place one or more connector line segments, right select to end the connector.

  • To attach the connector to another element, move the pointer over the element to display the potential connect points. However, you can connect to any point on the element.

  • When the point closest to the pointer is highlighted, you can select to define the end of the connector. The pointer snaps to connect points.

  • The software calculates the angle for the ending the connection point, based on how you approach the element.

  • If the calculated angle is not correct when you move the pointer away from the point, you can move the pointer back over the point and try again.

  • As you drag connected elements or symbols, the connections are maintained.