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Can a generic symbol (sup) be created?

alank2

Hi,

 

I noticed in the supply libraries that there is a symbol for each type, 5v, 3.3v, etc.  It looks like the SUP type is what makes this work.  I tried to create a symbol with this type with the idea that I could use it for many nets.  For example, add it.  Use the name to assign a name.  Then add another.  Assign the same name.  Items with the same name would be linked.  I have discovered that that links them is the PIN name in the symbol itself, which there is no way to change when adding to a schematic.  Must you create a seperate symbol for each symbol type?

 

Thanks,

 

Alan

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  • Hi,

     

    I guess part two of this question is how do you connect nets between multiple schematic sheets.

     

    If you run a net and give them both the same name, the ERC says "Segment of net X has no visual connection.  Surely there must be a right way to do this between multiple sheets.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Alan

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  • Hi,

     

    I guess part two of this question is how do you connect nets between multiple schematic sheets.

     

    If you run a net and give them both the same name, the ERC says "Segment of net X has no visual connection.  Surely there must be a right way to do this between multiple sheets.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Alan

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  • in reply to alank2

    On Thu, 2 Sep 2010, alank2 wrote to us saying :

    >If you run a net and give them both the same name, the ERC says

    >"Segment of net X has no visual connection.  Surely there must be a

    >right way to do this between multiple sheets.

     

    Is that just a net from nowhere to nowhere? Because the way to connect

    nets between sheets is simply to give them the same name. As long as the

    net connects to at least one pin of at least one part on each sheet it

    appears on, then you shouldn't get that error. And if it doesn't then

    why is it even on that sheet?

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