Modifying connectors

The Insert Connector toolbar has tools for modifying connectors and connector pins. You can also add, remove, or move the pins found inside of the connector.

Stretch existing connectors

1. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Connectors drop-downStretch Connector.
2. Respond to the prompts as follows:

   Specify which end of connector to stretch: 

   Select the bottom of PJ1

   Specify second point of displacement:

    Pull the connector down towards the bottom of Black Box 1

   
3. Repeat for PJ6, pulling the bottom of the connector down so that it is even with PJ1.
   

Add connector pins

1. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Connectors drop-downAdd Connector Pins.
2. Respond to the prompts as follows:

   Select connector:  

   Select PJ1

   Specify where to insert new pin or [Reset]<16>: 

    Select 4 spaces down from pin 15 on PJ1, right-click, and select Enter

   The next available pin number (16) inserts at the selected point.

   
3. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Connectors drop-downAdd Connector Pins.
4. Respond to the prompts as follows:

   Select connector:

    Select PJ6

   Specify where to insert new pin or [Reset]<10>:

    Select the new pin 16 on PJ1 to insert pin 10 in-line with it, right-click and select Enter

   
   Note

   You can delete pins using the Delete Connector Pins tool. Select the pin you want to delete and it is automatically removed from the connector.

Modify connector pins

1. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Connectors drop-downMove Connector Pins.
2. Respond to the prompts as follows:

   Select connector pin to move: 

   Select pin 16 on PJ1

   Specify new location for pin 16: 

   Select 2 spaces up on PJ1

   Select connector pin to move: 

   Select pin 10 on PJ6

   Specify new location for pin 10:

    Select pin 16 on PJ1 to move pin 10 in-line with it, right-click

   
3. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Connectors drop-downSwap Connector Pins.
4. Respond to the prompts as follows:

   Select connector pin: 

   Select pin 16 on PJ1

   Select connector pin: swap with: 

   Select pin 12 on PJ1, right-click
5. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Connectors drop-downReverse Connector.
6. Respond to the prompts as follows:

   Select connector to Reverse: 

   Select the top in-line connector, right-click
   
7. Click Schematic tabInsert Components panelInsert Connector drop-downInsert Connector.
8. On the Insert Connector dialog box, specify:

   Pin Spacing: 

   1.0

   Pin Count: 

   2

   Fixed Spacing

   Pin List: 

   1

   Insert All

9. Click Details.
10. On the Type section, select Add Divider Line.
11. On the Display section, set Pins to Plug Side.
12. Click Insert.
13. Respond to the prompts as follows:

    Specify insertion point or [Z=zoom, P=pan, X=wire crossing, V=horizontal/vertical, TAB=flip]:

     Select to place the connector on the top of Black Box 1

14. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Connectors drop-downRotate Connector.
15. Respond to the prompts as follows:

    Select connector to Rotate or [Hold]:

     Select the new connector, right-click, and select Enter

    

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