re assigning components

[grahamLewis2010]

Hi Can anyone tell me if its possible to reassign a schematic component to become a One Line Component. I don't seem to be able to see or edit the WDTYPE attribute after its inserted..
Thanks

[Anonymous]

It may be hidden Xdata. You can use the Xdata editor provided to add or
change this. If it is Xdata then it needs to have the previx VIA_WD_. The
Xdata editor is in the Project tab, Other Tools expanded panel.

Pat Murnen


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Hi Can anyone tell me if its possible to reassign a schematic component to
become a One Line Component. I don't seem to be able to see or edit the
WDTYPE attribute after its inserted..
Thanks

[BruTec]

Some schematic symbols do not have the WD_Type attribute included with them. You can also use the Swap/Update Block command to exchange the existing schematic symbol with the equivalent One-line symbol that does contain the attribute.

[Anonymous]

Yes, and actually I was mistaken about the xdata. I don't think WDTYPE can
be xdata. I believe it is only supported as an attribute. Sorry about any
confusion I may have caused. Any component without a WDTYPE attribute is
identified by the usual method, that is if it has a TAG1, TAG2, TAG, etc.
attribute. One-line components can carry the same attributes as any
schematic symbol so they needed something further to identify them.

Pat Murnen

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Some schematic symbols do not have the WD_Type attribute included with them.
You can also use the Swap/Update Block command to exchange the existing
schematic symbol with the equivalent One-line symbol that does contain the
attribute.

[grahamLewis2010]

Yes.. i saw another thread this afternoon re one line diagrams that led me to the swap update block command and it does the job perfectly... of course now I know on future projects I will define one line components properly in the first place @! and avoid the need to change them.....

this is such a good forum for needy beginners like me!

thanks all