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Database > Equipment Library [I/O] [Add Ports]
Drawing > Advanced Tools > Equipment Library [I/O] [Add Ports]
Commandline: le
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How To: Add Some Inputs and Outputs
This is the Port Adder dialog. With it you add a single record, two records, or multiple records to the I/O grids. Here are some things to consider when naming your ports:
1.For feed-through connections or bulkhead panels set the input and output Name the same.
2.Consider naming patchbay ports A-# and B-# for the top and bottom rows.
3.It doesn't matter which side you place a port on. You can always move it later.
4.For bi-directional signals such as Ethernet or RS-422 consider your document flow when determining the list to which you will add these ports.
5.When selecting the connector gender always consider that WireCAD needs the CABLE END of the connection, not the chassis side.
•Add to Which List
•Port Name - Enter the port name here. This may be a partial name if the Add I/O dialog is set to append either multiple records or the Finally Append field contains the remainder of the string.
•Connector (Cable End) - From the global Connectors table.
•Signal Type - From the Project Signal Types table.
•Input Pin Style - Straight pin (Normal) or looped (two connection points).
•Output Pin Style - Straight pin (Normal) or bridged (two connection points).
•Add Multiples - If checked a record will be created for each Count. The number will be appended to the Port Name info and formatted based on the Leading Zeros format.
•Finally Append Characters - Useful if you want to add characters after the multiple count number has been appended. See the How to Add Ports topic for more info.