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14. When executing the Reference Generator, references are generated in order to "Coordinate" and in order to "Location." What is the difference?



When generated in order of their coordinates, references are assigned sequentially beginning with the upper left corner of the schematic sheet.

When generated in order of their locations, references are assigned sequentially beginning with the origin of each zone.

To set the origin of each zone, use [Environment] - [Change Zone Property].




15. I want to align various objects horizontally.



First choose the objects you want to align, then execute the Align Object command.

[Edit] - [Align Object]

In addition to the above, you can align objects to the top or bottom, or to a grid line.

CR-5000 System Designer Operation Guide -MASTER-
Chapter1. 1-2-13 "Aligning Objects Objects"




16. I want to replace a symbol figure which has already been placed in the schematic with another one.



To replace one symbol with another, use the Swap Symbols command.

After selecting the symbol you want to change, choose [Utilities] - [Swap Symbols].

The panel menu on the right side of the Schematic Editor is swiched to the Swap Symbol menu.




17. I want to replace a part I've placed on the schematic with another part.


To replace one component with another, use the Swap Components command.

After selecting the components you want to change, choose [Utilities] - [Swap Components].

The panel menu on the right side of the Schematic Editor is swiched to the Swap Components menu.




18. When selecting the objects in the Sheet Editor, the object I want to choose cannot be selected.


This is because the focus is not set on the object you are going to select.

Choose Set Focus from the Assist menu or the upper right part of the Sheet Editor.

Also you can use [Edit] - [Set Default Focus] to set the focus.
This approach enablees you to further refine the types of objects that can be selected.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
I want to choose only one segment of line in the net.




19. I want to choose only one segment of the line in the net.



The Assist menu only enables you to set the focus for a limited number of object types.

If you want to move the focus to other types of objects, use

[Edit] - [Set Default Focus].

Set Default Focus

Assist menu

For one line segment in a net, set the focus to "net segment"

(Nets are called by the names "net object," "net string," and "net segment.")

Net segment = One line segment in the net

Net string = A series of nets from one connecting point to another

Net object = An entire net that is connected



20. How to copy multiple instances of objects?



1. First select the object, then choose[Edit] - [Duplicate].
You can also hold down the [Ctrl] key while you drag the object.

2. Specify a repeat count from the Assist menu.

3. Specify the reference point of duplication and the direction and pitch from the reference point.

The selected object is copied a specified number of times at equal intervals.




21. I want to close the panel menu located at the right side of the Sheet Editor.



Click on the house mark in the icon to close the panel menu.

The same applies to the View Control Icon, Circuit Design Icon, and Drawing Icon.




22. I cannot change the ripper direction and shape of a point at which nets connect to the bus.



This is probably because the net node to be changed is not selected correctly.

From the Assist menu, set the focus to "Net Node".

Enclose the connecting point and change its property.

If you still have difficulty selecting a net node, delete the net and reinput it or remove net connections and reestablish the connections.




23. Although I opened a schematic sheet after creating a new circuit directory, the sheet file name "001.sht" is not displayed in the File Manager.



You cannot create sheet files by simply opening a new schematic sheet. Before creating a sheet file and displaying it in the File Manager, you must first save the schematic sheet.

Immediately after opening
a new schematic sheet

After saving the schematic sheet




24. Although I changed line width settings when editing a schematic, the previous settings returned when I edited symbols.



Line width and various library settings are defined in the data resource files (landata.rsc) and environment resource files (lanenv.rsc).

When editing symbols, only the following files are referenced:

$ZDSROOT/info/landata.rsc (data resource file)
$ZDSROOT/info/lanenv.rsc (environment resource file)
On the other hand, when editing schematics, any of the landata.rsc and lanenv.rsc files specified by the resource path file (rcpath) in the circuit directory can be referenced.

Therefore, there are two reasons you may be having this problem:

Recheck the rcpath in the circuit directory.

Note that once symbols have been placed in the schematic, they become to reference the resource files being referenced by the schematic.

If the resource being referenced differs in symbol and circuit directory, chances are that the line width may differ from the one referenced when the symbol is registered.




25. I want to select the specific objects that meet certain search conditions.



Use a dialog box to specify the search conditions, then execute the search to find the specific objects you want.

[Edit] - [Find...]

A dialog box for selecting specified objects will be displayed.

Specify the type of object on which to focus, and enter the search conditions in this dialog box.

Dialog to search the components for part name 'SN74LS'.

When you finish specifying the search conditions, click <<Apply>> or <<OK>>.

CR-5000 System Designer Operation Guide -MASTER-
Chapter1. Editing Schematics 1-2-14 "Editing Objects"

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