Applied Parameters: Action=Moden (where n is in the range 1 to 20)
Summary
This command is used to change the graphical representation (mode) of the active component to the indicated Alternate representation. All components have a Normal mode. Components may, in addition, have anywhere up to 255 Alternate graphical representations (Alternate 1 - Alternate 255).
Access
The related indexed commands can be accessed in the Schematic Library Editor from:
- The Tools » Mode sub-menu.
- The Mode drop-down list on the Mode toolbar.
Note, however, that only the first 20 Alternate graphical modes are listed on the menu and toolbar, as there are only 20 indexed commands. To access Alternate modes higher than this, you would need to do so by cycling forward through the modes using the Next command (on the main menu and toolbar).
Use
First ensure that the component you wish to change the graphical representation for is selected in the Components list of the SCH Library panel (and is, therefore, the active component in the main design window).
After launching the command, the graphical representation (mode) of the component will be changed to the indicated Alternate. The associated graphics for this mode will appear in the main design window.
Tips
- The current graphical representation for the active component is denoted by an enabled 'tick' icon beside its entry in the main menus, or the Mode drop-down list on the Mode toolbar.