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14. Wire Breaks

 
Wire breaks are used to electrically connect two segments of the same wire which may be represented on different pages of a circuit.
 
From earlier, notice we had a wire break named WB-002 on Sheet 1.
 
Fig 14.1 Wire Break WB-002
 
You will now continue this part of the circuit on Sheet 2 of your circuit.
 
 
Fig 14.2 Select Sheet 2 from the Project Browser
 
Click on Fog Lamp Circuit Sheet 2. Now use the Wire Break In command.  Place the Wire Break onto the blank sheet.
 
Click Select then Right-click on the Wire Break (Note clicking the Red wire connection node will bring up a different menu) and select Networks.
 
Fig 14.3 Wire Break Right Click Menu
 
Change the Network to WB-002 so that the Wire Break is linked to the existing Wire Break WB-002 and click OK.
 
Fig 14.4 Wire Break Properties
 
By using the Favourites tab, you will now add the 1-pole 1-contact Switch and Lamp onto the worksheet as shown in Fig 14.5.
 
To place the Ground, use the icon.
 
Fig 14.5 Sheet 2 Components
 
Tip: Turn guide on to better align your components.  Select the command located at the bottom right of the screen.
 
Add wires to your circuit using the command.
 
Fig 14.6 Sheet 2 Completion