This command allows you to draw a single segment. When you have finished drawing the segment, the tool closes automatically.

To draw a wire

  1. Choose the Schematic » Wire » Segment command or click the tool in the toolbar.

  2. Specify the starting point.

  3. Complete the segment by specifying its end point. You can use the pointing device or you can open the dialog box for entering values. In the dialog box, the coordinates of the endpoint can be specified as follows:

    • By typing the point coordinates directly.

    • By specifying the offset from the starting point.

    • Specifying the inclination of the line relative to the horizontal axis and its length.

    To draw a wire at a certain angle, press A and specify the angle.

The wire is created with the current style.

Commands and options

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