Schematic API Design Objects Interfaces
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Schematic API: Design Objects Interfaces Reference
The Schematic API Design Objects reference includes the following content:
A schematic design object on a schematic document is represented by its interface. An interface represents an existing object in memory and its properties and methods can be invoked.
Since many design objects are descended from ancestor interfaces and thus the ancestor methods and properties are also available to use. For example the ISch_Image interface is inherited from an immediate ISch_Rectangle interface and in turn inherited from the ISch_GraphicalObject interface. If you check the ISCh_Image entry in this reference you will see the following information:
The ISch_Image interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Rectangle
ISch_Image
ISch_Rectangle properties
Corner : TLocation
LineWidth : TSize
IsSolid : Boolean
ISch_Image Properties
EmbedImage : Boolean
FileName : WideString
KeepAspect : Boolean
Therefore you have the Image object properties, along with ISch_Rectangle methods and properties AND the ISch_GraphicalObject methods and properties to use in scripts.
ISch_Arc Interface
Overview
An arc object is a circular curve used to place on the schematic sheet.
Notes
The ISch_Arc interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Arc
| ISch_Arc methods GetState_Radius GetState_StartAngle GetState_EndAngle GetState_LineWidth SetState_Radius SetState_StartAngle SetState_EndAngle SetState_LineWidth |
ISch_Arc properties Radius StartAngle EndAngle LineWidth |
See also
Methods
All methods are implemented by the ISch_Arc properties. More information for each property of the ISch_Arc interface is presented in the Properties section.
Properties
StartAngle property
(ISch_Arc interface)
Syntax
Property StartAngle : TAngle Read GetState_StartAngle Write SetState_StartAngle;
Description
This property defines the start angle of the arc in degrees from the horizontal. The arc is drawn in an anti-clockwise direction from the start angle to the end angle. The value can be between -360 to 360 to define the start angle directly.
Example
See also
ISch_Arc interface
TAngle type
Radius property
(ISch_Arc interface)
Syntax
Property Radius : TDistance Read GetState_Radius Write SetState_Radius ;
Description
The Radius property defines the radius of the arc. This property is supported by the GetState_Radius and SetState_Radius methods.
Example
See also
ISch_Arc interface
TDistance type
LineWidth property
(ISch_Arc interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth ;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the border width of the arc with one of the following values from the TSize enumerated type. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
Arc.LineWidth := eMedium;
See also
TSize Type
ISch_Arc interface
EndAngle property
(ISch_Arc interface)
Syntax
Property EndAngle : TAngle Read GetState_EndAngle Write SetState_EndAngle ;
Description
This property defines the end angle of the arc in degrees from the horizontal. The arc is drawn in an anti-clockwise direction from the start angle to the end angle. The value can be between -360 to 360 to define the end angle directly.
Example
See also
ISch_Arc interface
TAngle type
ISch_Bezier Interface
Overview
A bezier curve is used to create curved line shapes (For example a section of a sine wave or a pulse). At least four points are required to define a bezier curve. More than four points used will define another bezier curve and so on.
The ISch_Bezier interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Polygon
ISch_BasicPolyline
ISch_Bezier
| ISch_Bezier methods | ISch_Bezier properties |
See also
ISch_Bus Interface
Overview
Buses are special graphical elements that represent a common pathway for multiple signals on a schematic document. Buses have no electrical properties, and they must be correctly identified by net labels and ports.
Notes
The ISch_Bus interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Polygon
ISch_Polyline
ISch_Wire
ISch_Bus
Note that the ISch_Wire interface has no extra properties and methods but has inherited properties and methods only.
| ISch_Bus methods | ISch_Bus properties |
See also
ISch_Wire
ISch_Polyline
ISCh_Polygon
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_BusEntry Interface
Overview
A bus entry is a special wire at an angle of 45 degrees which is used to connect a wire to the bus line.
The ISch_BusEntry interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Line
ISch_BusEntry
| ISch_BusEntry methods | ISch_BusEntry properties |
See also
ISch_Line interface
ISch_Circle Interface
Overview
A circle is a closed arc object.
The ISch_Circle interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Circle
| ISch_Circle methods SetState_LineWidth SetState_IsSolid SetState_Radius SetState_Transparent GetState_LineWidth GetState_IsSolid GetState_Radius GetState_Transparent |
ISch_Circle properties LineWidth IsSolid Radius Transparent |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
TSize type
TDistance type
Methods
All methods are implemented by the ISch_Circle properties. More information for each property of the ISch_Circle interface is presented in the Properties section.
Properties
LineWidth property
(ISch_Circle interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the border width of the circle with one of the following values from the TSize enumerated type. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
Circle.LineWidth := eLarge;
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Circle interface
IsSolid property
(ISch_Circle interface)
Syntax
Property IsSolid : Boolean Read GetState_IsSolid Write SetState_IsSolid;
Description
This property defines whether the circle is to be filled inside or not. If it is true, the circle is filled with the color set by the AreaColor property (from its ancestor ISch_GraphicalObject interface).
This property is supported by the GetState_IsSolid and SetState_IsSolid methods.
Example
If Circle.IsSolid Then
Circle.AreaColor := 0; // black fill.
See also
ISch_Circle interface
Radius property
(ISch_Circle interface)
Syntax
Property Radius : TDistance Read GetState_Radius Write SetState_Radius;
Description
The Radius property defines the radius of the circle (pie chart). This property is supported by the GetState_Radius and SetState_Radius methods.
Example
See also
ISch_Circle interface
TDistance type
Transparent property
(ISch_Circle interface)
Syntax
Property Transparent : Boolean Read GetState_Transparent Write SetState_Transparent;
Description
This transparent property toggles the transparency of this circle object. This property is supported by the GetState_Transparent and SetState_Transparent methods.
Example
See also
ISch_Circle interface
ISch_CompileMask Interface
Overview
A compile mask is used to effectively hide the area of the design within the PCB project it contains from the Compiler, allowing you to manually prevent error checking for circuitry that may not yet be complete and you know will generated compile errors.
This can prove very useful if you need to compile the active document or project to check the integrity of the design in other specific areas, but do not want the clutter of compiler-generated messages associated with unfinished portions of the design.
The CompileMask object hold multiple lines of free text that can be collapsed or not.
The ISch_CompileMask interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Rectangle
ISch_CompileMask
| ISch_CompileMask methods SetState_Collapsed GetState_Collapsed |
ISch_CompileMask properties Collapsed |
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
Methods
All methods are implemented by the ISch_CompileMask properties. More information for each property of the ISch_CompileMask interface is presented in the Properties section.
Properties
Collapsed property
(ISch_CompileMask interface)
Syntax
Property Collapsed : Boolean Read GetState_Collapsed Write SetState_Collapsed;
Description
When the property is false, the compile mask is collapsed and disabled. When this property is true, the compile mask is fully expanded and enabled meaning the portion of the schematic covered by the Compile Mask object is not affected by the Compiler.
This property is supported by the GetState_Collapsed and SetState_Collapsed methods.
Example
See also
ISch_CompileMask interface
ISch_ComplexText Interface
Overview
An immediate ancestor interface for ISch_SheetFilename and ISch_SheetName interfaces.
The ISch_ComplexText interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_ComplexText
| ISch_ComplexText methods SetState_Autoposition SetState_IsHidden SetState_TextHorzAnchor SetState_TextVertAnchor GetState_Autoposition GetState_IsHidden GetState_TextHorzAnchor GetState_TextVertAnchor |
ISch_ComplexText properties Autoposition IsHidden TextHorzAnchor TextVertAnchor |
See also
Methods
GetState_Autoposition method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Autoposition : Boolean;
Description
The property defines whether the parameter can be positioned automatically every time the associated component is rotated or moved. If this property is false, the parameter will have a dot appear below it on the schematic to denote that this parameter will not be auto positioned everytime the component is rotated/moved.
The function reads the autoposition value and is used for the Autoposition property.
To prevent dots form being displayed, disable the MarkManualParameters property from the ISch_Preferences interface.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
GetState_IsHidden method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsHidden : Boolean;
Description
The property determines whether the text object is hidden or not. This method obtains the boolean value whether the complex text (a parameter object) is hidden or not and is used in the IsHidden property.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
GetState_TextVertAnchor method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_TextVertAnchor : TTextVertAnchor;
Description
The TextVertAnchor property defines the vertical justification style of the parameter object.
The method obtains the vertical justification style of the object represented by the ISch_ComplexText interface and is used for the TextVertAnchor property.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
TTextVertAnchor type
GetState_TextHorzAnchor method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_TextHorzAnchor : TTextHorzAnchor;
Description
The TextHorzAnchor property defines the horizontal justification style of the parameter object.
The method obtains the horizontal justification style of the object represented by the ISch_ComplexText interface and is used for the TextHorzAnchor property.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
SetState_TextVertAnchor method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_TextVertAnchor (A : TTextVertAnchor);
Description
The TextVertAnchor property defines the vertical justification style of the parameter object. The function sets the vertical justification of the parameter object and is used for the TextVertAnchor property.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
SetState_TextHorzAnchor method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_TextHorzAnchor (A : TTextHorzAnchor);
Description
The TextHorzAnchor property defines the horizontal justification style of the parameter object.
The method obtains the horizontal justification style of the object represented by the ISch_ComplexText interface and is used for the TextHorzAnchor property.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
SetState_IsHidden method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsHidden (B : Boolean);
Description
The property determines whether the text object is hidden or not. This method sets the boolean value whether the complex text (a parameter object) is hidden or not and is used in the IsHidden property.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
SetState_Autoposition method
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Autoposition (B : Boolean);
Description
The property defines whether the parameter can be positioned automatically every time the associated component is rotated or moved. If this property is false, the parameter will have a dot appear below it on the schematic to denote that this parameter will not be auto positioned everytime the component is rotated/moved.
The procedure sets the value for autoposition of parameters and is used for the Autoposition property.
To prevent dots form being displayed, disable the MarkManualParameters property from the ISch_Preferences interface.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
Properties
Autoposition property
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Property Autoposition : Boolean Read GetState_Autoposition Write SetState_Autoposition;
Description
The property defines whether the parameter can be positioned automatically every time the associated component is rotated or moved. If this property is false, the parameter will have a dot appear below it on the schematic to denote that this parameter will not be auto positioned everytime the component is rotated/moved.
To prevent dots form being displayed, disable the MarkManualParameters property from the ISch_Preferences interface.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
IsHidden property
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Property IsHidden : Boolean Read GetState_IsHidden Write SetState_IsHidden;
Description
The property determines whether the text object is hidden or not. This property is supported by the GetState_IsHidden and SetState_IsHidden methods.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
TextVertAnchor property
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Property TextVertAnchor : TTextVertAnchor Read GetState_TextVertAnchor Write SetState_TextVertAnchor;
Description
This property defines the vertical justification style of the parameter object. This property is supported by the GetState_TextVertAnchor and SetState_TextVertAnchor methods.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
TTextVertAnchor type
TextHorzAnchor property
(ISch_ComplexText interface)
Syntax
Property TextHorzAnchor : TTextHorzAnchor Read GetState_TextHorzAnchor Write SetState_TextHorzAnchor;
Description
This property defines the horizontal justification style of the parameter object. This property is supported by the GetState_TextHorzAnchor and SetState_TextHorzAnchor methods.
Example
See also
ISch_ComplexText interface
TTextHorzAnchor type
ISch_Component Interface
Overview
The ISch_Component references the logical symbol as a component that can contain links to different model implementations such as PCB, Signal Integrity and Simulation models. Only one model of a particular model type (PCB footprint, SIM, SI, EDIF Macro and VHDL) can be enabled as the currently linked model, at any one time.
Each schematic component has two system parameters – the Designator parameter and the Comment parameter. Custom parameters can be added anytime. The Comment parameter can be assigned an indirect name parameter. Once a name parameter (with a equal sign character as a prefix to the name parameter) is assigned to the Comment field of the Component properties dialog, the value for this parameter appears on the document, ensure that the Convert Special Strings option in the Schematic Preferences dialog is enabled.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current component. It is used for linking to an associated PCB component on a PCB document. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID if you wish to force the Schematic component to be linked to a different PCB component. You will need to run the Component Links... dialog to update the linkage on the corresponding PCB document.
This SourceLibraryName property denotes the source library where the symbol and its associated model links are from. The * character in this field denotes the current library of the current project. Note a schematic component is a symbol with a defined designator placed on a schematic document.
The LibraryRef property is the name of the symbol. The symbol is from the library specified in the Library field below.
The SheetPartyFilename property, enter a sub design project file name to be linked to the current schematic component. An example of a sub design project is a programmable logic device project or a schematic sub-sheet.
Notes
The ISch_Component interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParametrizedGroup
ISch_Component
| ISch_Component methods GetState_AliasAsText GetState_AliasAt GetState_AliasCount GetState_ComponentDescription GetState_ComponentKind GetState_ConfiguratorName GetState_CurrentPartID GetState_DatabaseLibraryKeys GetState_DatabaseLibraryName GetState_DatabaseTableName GetState_DesignatorLocked GetState_DisplayFieldNames GetState_DisplayMode GetState_DisplayModeCount GetState_IsMirrored GetState_LibraryPath GetState_LibReference GetState_Orientation GetState_OverideColors GetState_PartCountNoPart0 GetState_PartIdLocked GetState_PinColor GetState_PinsMoveable GetState_SchComment GetState_SchDesignator GetState_SheetPartFileName GetState_ShowHiddenFields GetState_ShowHiddenPins GetState_SourceLibraryName GetState_TargetFileName GetState_UniqueId SetState_AliasAsText SetState_AliasAt SetState_ComponentDescription SetState_ComponentKind SetState_CurrentPartID SetState_DesignatorLocked SetState_DisplayFieldNames SetState_DisplayMode SetState_DisplayModeCount_Check SetState_FilePosition SetState_IsMirrored SetState_LibraryPath SetState_LibReference SetState_Orientation SetState_OverideColors SetState_PartCountNoPart0 SetState_PartIdLocked SetState_PinColor SetState_PinsMoveable SetState_SheetPartFileName SetState_ShowHiddenFields SetState_ShowHiddenPins SetState_SourceLibraryName SetState_TargetFileName SetState_UniqueId AddDisplayMode AddPart AddSchImplementation Alias_Add Alias_Clear Alias_Delete Alias_Remove DeleteDisplayMode DeletePart FullPartDesignator InLibrary InSheet IsIntegratedComponent IsMultiPartComponent RemoveSchImplementation UpdatePrimitivesAccessibility |
ISch_Component properties Alias AliasAsText AliasCount Comment ComponentDescription ComponentKind ConfiguratorName CurrentPartID DatabaseLibraryName DatabaseTableName Designator DesignatorLocked DisplayFieldNames DisplayMode DisplayModeCount IsMirrored LibraryPath LibReference Orientation OverideColors PartCount PartIdLocked PinColor PinsMoveable SheetPartFileName ShowHiddenFields ShowHiddenPins SourceLibraryName TargetFileName UniqueId |
See also
Methods
AddSchImplementation method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function AddSchImplementation : ISch_Implementation;
Description
Each schematic component can have models from one or more domains. A schematic component can also have multiple models per domain, one of which will be the current model for that domain.
A model represents all the information needed for a component in a given domain, while a datafile entity (or link) is the only information which is in an external file.
The models of a component are represented by the ISch_Implementation interface.
The mapping of pins of a component and the nodes/ports/pads of a model are represented by the ISch_MapDefiner interfaces.
The link between a model and its external data file links are represented by the ISch_DataFileLink interfaces.
Example
Implementation := Comp.AddSchImplementation;
See also
ISch_Component interface
ISch_Implementation interface
ISch_DataFileLink interface
ISch_MapDefiner interface
AddDisplayMode method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure AddDisplayMode;
Description
The AddDisplayMode procedure adds a graphical representation (mode) for the current component. Up to 255 alternative modes can be created.
Example
Comp.AddDisplayMode;
See also
ISch_Component interface
AddPart method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure AddPart;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
Alias_Add method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure Alias_Add (S : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
Alias_Clear method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure Alias_Clear;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
Alias_Delete method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure Alias_Delete(i : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
Alias_Remove method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure Alias_Remove(S : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
DeleteDisplayMode method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure DeleteDisplayMode(AMode : TDisplayMode);
Description
This DeleteDisplayMode removes a display mode (graphical representation) from the component.
Example
Component.DeleteDisplayMode(3);
See also
TDisplayMode type from RT_Workspace unit. Byte type.
ISch_Component interface
DeletePart method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure DeletePart (APartId : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
FullPartDesignator method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function FullPartDesignator(APartId : Integer) : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_AliasAsText method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_AliasAsText : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_AliasAt method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_AliasAt(i : Integer) : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_AliasCount method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_AliasCount : Integer;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_ComponentDescription method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ComponentDescription : WideString;
Description
The GetState_ComponentDescription function returns the description string for this component. This string is normally used to describe what this component is for.
Example
Desc := Component.GetState_ComponentDescription;
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_ComponentKind method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ComponentKind : TComponentKind;
Description
The GetState_ComponentKind function returns a value of TComponentKind for the component.
- eComponentKind_Standard: These components possess standard electrical properties, are always synchronized and are the type most commonly used on a schematic sheet.
- eComponentKind_Mechanical: These components do not have electrical properties and will appear in the BOM. They are synchronized if the same components exist on both the Schematic and PCB documents. An example is a heatsink.
- eComponentKind_Graphical: These components are not used during synchronization or checked for electrical errors. These components are used, for example, when adding company logos to documents.
- eComponentKind_NetTie_BOM: These components short two or more different nets and these components will appear in the BOM and are maintained during synchronization.
- eComponentKind_NetTie_NoBOM: These components short two or more different nets and these components will NOT appear in the BOM and are maintained during synchronization.
- eComponentKind_Standard_NoBOM: These components possess standard electrical properties, and are synchronized BUT are not included in any BOM file produced from the file.
Example
Component.GetState_ComponentKind;
See also
TComponentKind from RT_Workspace unit.
ISch_Component interface
GetState_CurrentPartID method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_CurrentPartID : Integer;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_DesignatorLocked method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DesignatorLocked : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_DisplayFieldNames method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DisplayFieldNames : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_DisplayMode method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DisplayMode : TDisplayMode;
Description
The GetState_DisplayMode function returns the TDisplayMode value for this component. This TDisplayMode is a byte type from RT_Workspace unit.
Example
Mode := Comp.GetState_DisplayMode;
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_DisplayModeCount method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DisplayModeCount : Integer;
Description
This GetState_DisplayModeCount procedure returns the number of display modes or graphical representations for this component. There can be up to 255 modes.
Example
Count := Comp.GetState_DisplayModeCount;
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_IsMirrored method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsMirrored : Boolean;
Description
The GetState_IsMirrored function determines whether the component is mirrored along the x-axis or not.
Example
Mirrored := Comp.GetState_IsMirrored;
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_LibraryPath method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LibraryPath : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_LibReference method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LibReference : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Orientation : TRotationBy90;
Description
The Orientation property determines the orientation of the component on the schematic sheet in increments of 0,90,180 and 270 degrees only.
This method obtains the orientation value of the component and is used in the Orientation property.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
TRotationBy90 type
GetState_OverideColors method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_OverideColors : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_PartCountNoPart0 method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_PartCountNoPart0 : Integer;
Description
A component can consist of more than one part, for example a 74LS00 contains four parts. This property returns the number of parts for the component.
The function returns you the number of parts for a component and is used in the PartCountNoPart0 property.
Note
Each component also includes a non-graphical part, Part Zero. Part Zero is used for pins that are to be included in all parts of a multi-part component, for example power pins.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_PartIdLocked method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_PartIdLocked : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_PinColor method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_PinColor : TColor;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_PinsMoveable method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_PinsMoveable : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_SchComment method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SchComment : ISch_Parameter;
Description
The Comment property determines the comment object associated with the component object. The Component Properties dialog for this component has a Comment field. The Parameter object has a Name and Value fields and this Name field will normally have ‘Comment’ string and a Value string.
Example
Comp.GetState_SchComment := ‘LM833M’;
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
ISch_Component interface
GetState_SchDesignator method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SchDesignator : ISch_Designator;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_SheetPartFileName method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SheetPartFileName : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_ShowHiddenFields method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowHiddenFields : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_ShowHiddenPins method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowHiddenPins : Boolean;
Description
This property determines whether the hidden pins of a component can be hidden or not. Power pins are often defined as hidden. This method gets the boolean value whether the hidden pins are displayed or not and is used in the ShowHiddenPins property.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_SourceLibraryName method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SourceLibraryName : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_TargetFileName method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_TargetFileName : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_UniqueId : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
InLibrary method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function InLibrary : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
InSheet method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function InSheet : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
IsIntegratedComponent method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function IsIntegratedComponent : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
IsMultiPartComponent method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Function IsMultiPartComponent : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
RemoveSchImplementation method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure RemoveSchImplementation(AnImplementation : ISch_Implementation);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_AliasAsText method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_AliasAsText (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_AliasAt method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_AliasAt (i : Integer; AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_ComponentDescription method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ComponentDescription (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_ComponentKind method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ComponentKind (AValue : TComponentKind);
Description
The SetState_ComponentKind function sets the component of a TComponentKind value.
- eComponentKind_Standard: These components possess standard electrical properties, are always synchronized and are the type most commonly used on a schematic sheet.
- eComponentKind_Mechanical: These components do not have electrical properties and will appear in the BOM. They are synchronized if the same components exist on both the Schematic and PCB documents. An example is a heatsink.
- eComponentKind_Graphical: These components are not used during synchronization or checked for electrical errors. These components are used, for example, when adding company logos to documents.
- eComponentKind_NetTie_BOM: These components short two or more different nets and these components will appear in the BOM and are maintained during synchronization.
- eComponentKind_NetTie_NoBOM: These components short two or more different nets and these components will NOT appear in the BOM and are maintained during synchronization.
- eComponentKind_Standard_NoBOM: These components possess standard electrical properties, and are synchronized BUT are not included in any BOM file produced from the file.
Example
Component.SetState_ComponentKind(eComponentKind_Standard);
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_CurrentPartID method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_CurrentPartID (AValue : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_DesignatorLocked method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_DesignatorLocked (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_DisplayFieldNames method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_DisplayFieldNames (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_DisplayMode method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_DisplayMode (AValue : TDisplayMode);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_DisplayModeCount_Check method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_DisplayModeCount_Check (AValue : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_FilePosition method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_FilePosition (AValue : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_IsMirrored method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsMirrored (AValue : Boolean);
Description
The SetState_IsMirrored function sets the component’s mirror property along the x-axis.
Example
Comp.SetState_IsMirrored(True);
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_LibraryPath method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LibraryPath (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_LibReference method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LibReference (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Orientation (AValue : TRotationBy90);
Description
The Orientation property determines the orientation of the component on the schematic sheet in increments of 0,90,180 and 270 degrees only. This method sets the orientation value of the component and is used in the Orientation property.
Example
Component.SetState_Orientation(eRotate180);
See also
TRotationBy90 type
ISch_Component interface
SetState_OverideColors method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_OverideColors (AValue : Boolean);
Description
The SetState_OverrideColors procedure sets the local colors for the component. This component's fill, line and pin colors are overridden with the colors from the Fill, Lines and Pins color boxes respectively.
Example
Comp.SetState_OverrideColors(True);
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_PartCountNoPart0 method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_PartCountNoPart0 (AValue : Integer);
Description
A component can consist of more than one part, for example a 74LS00 contains four parts. This property returns the number of parts for the component.
The function sets the number of parts for a component and is used in the PartCountNoPart0 property.
Note
Each component also includes a non-graphical part, Part Zero. Part Zero is used for pins that are to be included in all parts of a multi-part component, for example power pins.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_PartIdLocked method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_PartIdLocked (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_PinColor method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_PinColor (AValue : TColor);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_PinsMoveable method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_PinsMoveable (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_SheetPartFileName method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_SheetPartFileName (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_ShowHiddenFields method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowHiddenFields (AValue : Boolean);
Description
The SetState_ShowHiddenFields procedure determines the visibility of the text fields associated with the component, such as its name and filename. If the Value is true, the hidden fields of the comonent will be displayed on the schematic sheet. If the value is False, the hidden text fields are not shown on the schematic.
Example
Comp.SetState_ShowHiddenFields(True); // display the hidden text fields.
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_ShowHiddenPins method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowHiddenPins (AValue : Boolean);
Description
This property determines whether the hidden pins of a component can be hidden or not. Power pins are often defined as hidden. This method sets the boolean value whether the hidden pins are displayed or not and is used in the ShowHiddenPins property.
Example
Comp.SetState_ShowHiddenPins(True); // show hidden pins of this component.
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_SourceLibraryName method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_SourceLibraryName (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_TargetFileName method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_TargetFileName (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_UniqueId (AValue : WideString);
Description
The SetState_UniqueID procedure sets the new ID for the component. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current component. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Component.SetState_UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Component interface
Properties
Alias property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property Alias[i : Integer] : WideString Read GetState_AliasAt Write SetState_AliasAt;
Description
The indexed property returns an alias string. A component can have multiple aliases because a component name can be referred to by multiple names. For example a SN7432 is also SN74LS32 or SN74S32.
Notes
Use the AliasCount property to obtain the number of aliases before going through one by one.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
AliasAsText property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property AliasAsText : WideString Read GetState_AliasAsText Write SetState_AliasAsText;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
AliasCount property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property AliasCount : Integer Read GetState_AliasCount;
Description
Notes
Use the AliasCount to obtain the count before going through each indexed Alias property one by one.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
Comment property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property Comment : ISch_Parameter Read GetState_SchComment;
Description
The Comment property determines the comment object associated with the component object. The Component Properties dialog for this component has a Comment field. The Parameter object has a Name and Value fields and this Name field will normally have ‘Comment’ string and a Value string.
Example
Comp.Comment.Name := ‘LM833M’;
See also
ISch_Parameter interface;
ISch_Component interface
ComponentDescription property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property ComponentDescription : WideString Read GetState_ComponentDescription Write SetState_ComponentDescription;
Description
The ComponentDescription property determines the description string for this component. Normally this string contains text on what this component is. This property is supported by the GetState_ComponentDescription and SetState_ComponentDescription methods.
Example
Comp.ComponentDescription := ‘Fast Settling Dual Operational Amplifier’;
See also
ISch_Component interface
ComponentKind property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property ComponentKind : TComponentKind Read GetState_ComponentKind Write SetState_ComponentKind;
Description
The ComponentKind property deteremines the component’s type of TComponentKind type. This property is supported by the GetState_ComponentKind and Setstate_Component kind methods.
- eComponentKind_Standard: These components possess standard electrical properties, are always synchronized and are the type most commonly used on a schematic sheet.
- eComponentKind_Mechanical: These components do not have electrical properties and will appear in the BOM. They are synchronized if the same components exist on both the Schematic and PCB documents. An example is a heatsink.
- eComponentKind_Graphical: These components are not used during synchronization or checked for electrical errors. These components are used, for example, when adding company logos to documents.
- eComponentKind_NetTie_BOM: These components short two or more different nets and these components will appear in the BOM and are maintained during synchronization.
- eComponentKind_NetTie_NoBOM: These components short two or more different nets and these components will NOT appear in the BOM and are maintained during synchronization.
- eComponentKind_Standard_NoBOM: These components possess standard electrical properties, and are synchronized BUT are not included in any BOM file produced from the file.
Example
Component.ComponentKind := eComponentKind_NetTie_BOM;
See also
TComponentKind from RT_Workspace unit.
ISch_Component interface
CurrentPartID property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property CurrentPartID : Integer Read GetState_CurrentPartID Write SetState_CurrentPartID;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
Designator property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property Designator : ISch_Designator Read GetState_SchDesignator;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Designator interface.
ISch_Component interface
DisplayFieldNames property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property DisplayFieldNames : Boolean Read GetState_DisplayFieldNames Write SetState_DisplayFieldNames;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
DesignatorLocked property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property DesignatorLocked : Boolean Read GetState_DesignatorLocked Write SetState_DesignatorLocked;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
DisplayMode property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property DisplayMode : TDisplayMode Read GetState_DisplayMode Write SetState_DisplayMode;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
DisplayModeCount property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property DisplayModeCount : Integer Read GetState_DisplayModeCount Write SetState_DisplayModeCount_Check;
Description
The property can return up to 255 display modes for the same component. Modes are added or edited in the Schematic Library Editor.
This property is supported by the GetState_DisplayModeCount and SetState_DisplayModeCount_Check methods.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
IsMirrored property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property IsMirrored : Boolean Read GetState_IsMirrored Write SetState_IsMirrored;
Description
The IsMirrored property determines whether the component is mirrored along the x-axis. This property is supported by the GetState_IsMirrored and SetState_IsMirrored methods.
Example
Component.IsMirrored := False;
See also
ISch_Component interface
LibraryPath property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property LibraryPath : WideString Read GetState_LibraryPath Write SetState_LibraryPath;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
LibReference property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property LibReference : WideString Read GetState_LibReference Write SetState_LibReference;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
Orientation property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property Orientation : TRotationBy90 Read GetState_Orientation Write SetState_Orientation;
Description
This property determines the orientation of the component on the schematic sheet in increments of 0,90,180 and 270 degrees only. This property is supported by the GetState_Orientation and SetState_Orientation methods.
Example
Component.Orientation := eRotate180;
See also
ISch_Component interface
TRotationBy90 type
OverideColors property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property OverideColors : Boolean Read GetState_OverideColors Write SetState_OverideColors;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
PartCount property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property PartCount : Integer Read GetState_PartCountNoPart0 Write SetState_PartCountNoPart0;
Description
A component can consist of more than one part, for example a 74LS00 contains four parts. This property returns the number of parts for the component and is supported by the GetState_PartCountNoPart0 and SetState_PartCountNoPart0 methods.
Note
Each component also includes a non-graphical part, Part Zero. Part Zero is used for pins that are to be included in all parts of a multi-part component, for example power pins.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
PinsMoveable property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property PinsMoveable : Boolean Read GetState_PinsMoveable Write SetState_PinsMoveable;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
PinColor property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property PinColor : TColor Read GetState_PinColor Write SetState_PinColor;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
PartIdLocked property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property PartIdLocked : Boolean Read GetState_PartIdLocked Write SetState_PartIdLocked;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
SheetPartFileName property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property SheetPartFileName : WideString Read GetState_SheetPartFileName Write SetState_SheetPartFileName;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
ShowHiddenFields property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property ShowHiddenFields : Boolean Read GetState_ShowHiddenFields Write SetState_ShowHiddenFields;
Description
The ShowHiddenFields property determines the visibility of the text fields associated with the component, such as its name. If the Value is true, the hidden fields of the component will be displayed on the schematic sheet. If the value is False, the hidden text fields are not shown on the schematic.
Example
Comp.ShowHiddenFields := True;
See also
ISch_Component interface
ShowHiddenPins property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property ShowHiddenPins : Boolean Read GetState_ShowHiddenPins Write SetState_ShowHiddenPins;
Description
This property determines whether the hidden pins of a component can be hidden or not. Power pins are often defined as hidden. This property is supported by the GetState_ShowHiddenPins and SetState_ShowHiddenPins methods.
Example
Comp.ShowHiddenPins := True;
See also
ISch_Component interface
SourceLibraryName property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property SourceLibraryName : WideString Read GetState_SourceLibraryName Write SetState_SourceLibraryName;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
TargetFileName property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property TargetFileName : WideString Read GetState_TargetFileName Write SetState_TargetFileName;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
UniqueId property
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Property UniqueId : WideString Read GetState_UniqueId Write SetState_UniqueId;
Description
The UniqueID property sets the new ID for the component. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current component. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Component.UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Component interface
ISch_ConnectionLine Interface
Overview
A connection line represents a line that has corner properties as well as width and style properties between two nodes on a schematic document.
Notes
The ISch_ConnectionLine interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Line
ISch_BusEntry
ISch_ConnectionLine
| ISch_ConnectionLine methods GetState_IsInferred SetState_IsInferred |
ISch_ConnectionLine properties IsInferred |
See also
Methods
UpdatePrimitivesAccessibility method
(ISch_Component interface)
Syntax
Procedure UpdatePrimitivesAccessibility;
Description
When the connection lines have been modified, invoke the UpdatePrimitivesAccessibility to ensure the primitives associated with the connection lines have been refreshed.
Example
See also
ISch_Component interface
GetState_IsInferred method
(ISch_ConnectionLine interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsInferred : Boolean;
Description
An inferred property indicates that a connection between documents has been detected by the Schematic Navigation system after the project has been compiled.
An inferred property denotes whether the object is an inferred object with respect to connective objects. Bus and Sheet Symbols can be defined in ranges using the NetLabel [] and Repeat statements respectively and once the project has been compiled, inferred objects created in memory for navigation/connective purposes. For example, a Bus with a range of A[0..4] ends up with five wires with A0...A5 net labels (only in memory). This property is useful for multi – channel projects and for sheets that have Bus objects.
This method gets the IsInferred state and is used in the IsInferred property.
Example
See also
ISch_ConnectionLine interface
SetState_IsInferred method
(ISch_ConnectionLine interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsInferred(B : Boolean);
Description
An inferred property indicates that a connection between documents has been detected by the Schematic Navigation system after the project has been compiled.
An inferred property denotes whether the object is an inferred object with respect to connective objects. Bus and Sheet Symbols can be defined in ranges using the NetLabel [] and Repeat statements respectively and once the project has been compiled, inferred objects created in memory for navigation/connective purposes. For example, a Bus with a range of A[0..4] ends up with five wires with A0...A5 net labels (only in memory). This property is useful for multi – channel projects and for sheets that have Bus objects.
This method sets the IsInferred state and is used in the IsInferred property.
Example
See also
ISch_ConnectionLine interface
Properties
IsInferred property
(ISch_ConnectionLine interface)
Syntax
Property IsInferred : Boolean Read GetState_IsInferred Write SetState_IsInferred;
Description
An inferred property indicates that a connection between documents has been detected by the Schematic Navigation system after the project has been compiled.
An inferred property denotes whether the object is an inferred object with respect to connective objects. Bus and Sheet Symbols can be defined in ranges using the NetLabel [] and Repeat statements respectively and once the project has been compiled, inferred objects created in memory for navigation/connective purposes. For example, a Bus with a range of A[0..4] ends up with five wires with A0...A5 net labels (only in memory). This property is useful for multi – channel projects and for sheets that have Bus objects.
This property is supported by the GetState_IsInferred and SetState_IsInferred methods.
Example
See also
ISch_ConnectionLine interface
ISch_CrossSheetConnector Interface
Overview
Cross sheet connector objects can be used to link a net from a sheet to other sheets within a project. This method defines global connections between sheets within a project.
Notes
The ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_PowerObject
ISch_CrossSheetConnector
| ISch_CrossSheetConnector methods GetCrossSheetConnectorStyle SetCrossSheetConnectorStyle |
ISch_CrossSheetConnector properties CrossSheetStyle |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Label interface
ISch_PowerObject interface
ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface
Methods
GetCrossSheetConnectorStyle method
(ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface)
Syntax
Function GetCrossSheetConnectorStyle : TCrossSheetConnectorStyle;
Description
The GetCrossSheetConnectorStyle function determines the style or the alignment of the Off Sheet Connector object.
Example
// Port alignment is determined by the CrossConnector's Style.
If CrossConn.GetCrossSheetStyle = eCrossSheetRight Then
Port.Alignment := eRightAlign
Else
Port.Alignment := eLeftAlign;
See also
TCrossSheetConnectorStyle type
ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface
SetCrossSheetConnectorStyle method
(ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetCrossSheetConnectorStyle (Const Value : TCrossSheetConnectorStyle);
Description
The SetCrossSheetConnectorStyle function sets the style or the alignment of the off sheet connector object.
Example
// Port alignment is determined by the CrossConnector's Style.
If Port.Alignment := eRightAlign Then
CrossConn.CrossSheetStyle := eCrossSheetRight
Else
CrossConn.CrossSheetStyle := eCrossSheetLeft
See also
TCrossSheetConnectorStyle type
ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface
Properties
CrossSheetStyle property
(ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface)
Syntax
Property CrossSheetStyle : TCrossSheetConnectorStyle Read GetCrossSheetConnectorStyle Write SetCrossSheetConnectorStyle;
Description
The CrossSheetStyle property represents the style or the alignment of the cross sheet object. This property is supported by the GetCrossSheetConnectorStyle and SetCrossSheetConnectorStyle methods.
Example
// Port alignment is determined by the CrossConnector's Style.
If CrossConn.CrossSheetStyle = eCrossSheetRight Then
Port.Alignment := eRightAlign
Else
Port.Alignment := eLeftAlign;
See also
TCrossSheetConnectorStyle type
ISch_CrossSheetConnector interface
ISch_Designator Interface
Overview
The ISch_Designator interface represents a designator object which is part of the component object that identifies it as part of a net. Refer to the ISch_Parameter interface for details.
Notes
The ISch_Designator interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_ComplexText
ISch_Parameter
ISch_Designator
| ISch_Designator methods | ISch_Designator properties |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Label interface
ISch_ComplexText interface
ISch_Parameter interface
ISch_Designator interface
ISch_Directive Interface
Overview
An ISch_Directive interface represents an object that stores a text string. It is an ancestor interface for the ISch_ErrorMarker interface. Design constraints (rules) can be defined prior to PCB layout, by adding parameters that are configured as design rule directives to the schematic source document(s).
Notes
The ISch_Directive interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Directive
| ISch_Directive methods | ISch_Directive properties Text |
See also
ISchGraphicalObject interface
Properties
Text property
(ISch_Directive interface)
Syntax
Property Text : WideString Read GetState_Text Write SetState_Text;
Description
The Text property represents the text information for the directive objects and the error marker objects.
Example
Directive.Text := ‘Schematic Directive’;
See also
ISch_Directive interface
ISch_ErrorMarker interface
ISch_Ellipse
Overview
An ellipse is a drawing object which is filled or unfilled graphic elements on a schematic sheet. Refer to the ISch_Circle interface for details.
Notes
The ISch_Ellipse interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Circle
ISch_Ellipse
| ISch_Ellipse methods GetState_SecondaryRadius SetState_SecondaryRadius |
ISch_Ellipse properties SecondaryRadius |
Methods
GetState_SecondaryRadius method
(ISch_Ellipse interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SecondaryRadius : TDistance;
Description
This function retrieves the secondary radius or the Y coordinate of the elliptical arc with a TDistance value.
Example
XRadius := Ellipse.Radius;
YRadius := Ellipse.SecondaryRadius;
See also
TDistance type
ISch_Circle interface
SetState_SecondaryRadius method
(ISch_Ellipse interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_SecondaryRadius(ARadius : TDistance);
Description
This function sets the secondary radius or the Y coordinate of the ellipse with a TDistance value.
Example
Ellipse.Radius := 4000000
Ellipse.SecondaryRadius := 7000000;
See also
ISch_EllipticalArc interface
Properties
SecondaryRadius property
(ISch_Ellipse interface)
Syntax
Property SecondaryRadius : TDistance Read GetState_SecondaryRadius Write SetState_SecondaryRadius;
Description
The secondary radius property defines the second set of arcs the define the elliptical arc. The elliptical arc has two sets of arcs (four all together). The Radius property defines the first set of arcs that define the elliptical arc (inherited from the ISch_Arc interface). This property is supported by the GetState_SecondaryRadius and SetState_SecondaryRadius methods.
Example
XRadius := Ellipse.Radius;
YRadius := Ellipse.SecondaryRadius;
See also
TDistance type
ISch_Circle interface
ISch_EllipticalArc Interface
Overview
Elliptical arc objects are drawing objects which represent open circular or elliptical curves on a schematic sheet. Refer to the ISch_Arc interface for extra details.
Notes
The ISch_EllipticalArc interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Arc
ISch_EllipticalArc
| ISch_EllipticalArc methods GetState_SecondaryRadius SetState_SecondaryRadius |
ISch_EllipticalArc properties SecondaryRadius |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Arc interface
Methods
GetState_SecondaryRadius method
(ISch_EllipticalArc interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SecondaryRadius : TDistance;
Description
This function retrieves the secondary radius or the Y coordinate of the elliptical arc with a TDistance value.
Example
XRadius := EllipticalArc.Radius;
YRadius := EllipticalArc.SecondaryRadius;
See also
TDistance type
ISch_EllipticalArc interface
SetState_SecondaryRadius method
(ISch_EllipticalArc interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_SecondaryRadius(ARadius : TDistance);
Description
This function sets the secondary radius or the Y coordinate of the elliptical arc with a TDistance value.
Example
EllipticalArc.Radius := 4000000
EllipticalArc.SecondaryRadius := 7000000;
See also
TDistance type
ISch_EllipticalArc interface
Properties
SecondaryRadius property
(ISch_EllipticalArc interface)
Syntax
Property SecondaryRadius : TDistance Read GetState_SecondaryRadius Write SetState_SecondaryRadius;
Description
The secondary radius property defines the second set of arcs the define the elliptical arc. The elliptical arc has two sets of arcs (four all together). The Radius property defines the first set of arcs that define the elliptical arc (inherited from the ISch_Arc interface). This property is supported by the GetState_SecondaryRadius and SetState_SecondaryRadius methods.
Example
XRadius := EllipticalArc.Radius;
YRadius := EllipticalArc.SecondaryRadius;
See also
TDistance type
ISch_Arc interface
ISch_EllipticalArc interface
ISch_ErrorMarker Interface
Overview
Error Markers are placed on a schematic sheet at the site of each ERC violation by the Schematic Editor. Refer to the ISch_Directive and ISch_GraphicalObject interfaces for details.
Notes
The ISch_ErrorMarker interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Directive
ISch_ErrorMarker
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Directive interface
ISch_HarnessConnector Interface
Overview
The ISch_HarnessConnector interface is used to represent a harness connector design obejct which is a member of the harness system.
Notes
The ISch_HarnessEntry interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_RectangularGroup
ISch_HarnessConnector
| ISch_HarnessConnector Methods SetState_LineWidth GetState_LineWidth GetState_SchHarnessConnectorType GetState_MasterEntryLocation |
ISch_HarnessConnector Properties LineWidth HarnessConnectorType MasterEntryLocation |
Methods
SetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_HarnessConnector interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineWidth(Value : TSize);
Description
The SetState_LineWidth sets the line width of the harness connector which is based on one of the the TSize values.
Example
HarnessConn.SetState_LineWidth(eLarge);
See also
TSize type
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_HarnessConnector interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineWidth : TSize;
Description
The GetState_LineWidth gets the line width of the harness connector which is based on one of the the TSize values.
Example
LineWidth := HarnessConn.GetState_LineWidth;
See also
TSize type
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_SchHarnessConnectorType method
(ISch_HarnessConnector interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SchHarnessConnectorType : ISch_HarnessConnectorType;
Description
The GetState_SchHarnessConnectorType function retrieves the harness connector type of the harness connector. The default type is ‘Harness’. This type value can be modified.
Example
Var
HarnessConn : ISch_HarnessConnector;
ConnType : ISch_HarnessConnectorType;
S : String;
Begin
// HarnessConn is a ISch_harnessConnector interface representing
// a harness connector design object.
ConnType := HarnessConn. GetState_SchHarnessConnectorType;
// Display the Text string for this harness connector.
S := ConnType.Text;
See also
ISch_HarnessConnectorType interface
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_MasterEntryLocation method
(ISch_HarnessConnector interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_MasterEntryLocation : TLocation;
Description
The GetState_MasterEntryLocation function returns the location of the master entry of the harness connector. The master entry represents the tip of the harness connector and the position of the tip is determined from the top side of the connector.
Example
Location := HarnessConn.GetState_MasterEntryLocation;
See also
TLocation type
ISch_HarnessConnectorType interface
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
Properties
LineWidth property
(ISch_HarnessConnector interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the line width of the harness connector which is based on one of the TSize values. . This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
HarnessConn.LineWidth := eLarge;
See also
TSize type
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
HarnessConnectorType property
(ISch_HarnessConnector interface)
Syntax
Property HarnessConnectorType: ISch_HarnessConnectorType Read GetState_SchHarnessConnectorType;
Description
The HarnessConnectorType property defines the harness connector type of the harness connector and returns the ISch_HarnessConnectorType interface. The default connector type is ‘Harness’. This property is supported by the GetState_HarnessConnectorType method.
Example
Var
HarnessConn : ISch_HarnessConnector;
ConnType : ISch_HarnessConnectorType;
S : String;
Begin
// HarnessConn is a ISch_HarnessConnector interface representing
// a harness connector design object.
ConnType := HarnessConn.HarnessConnectorType;
// Display the Text string for this harness connector.
S := ConnType.Text;
See also
TSize type
ISch_HarnessConnectorType interface
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
MasterEntryLocation property
(ISch_HarnessConnector interface)
Syntax
Property MasterEntryLocation : TLocation Read GetState_MasterEntryLocation;
Description
The MasterEntryLocation property defines the location of the master entry of the harness connector. The master entry represents the tip of the harness connector and the position of the tip is determined from the top side of the connector.. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth method.
Example
See also
TSize type
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
ISch_HarnessConnectorType Interface
Overview
The ISchHarnessConnectorType interface represents the text object of the harness connector and defines the harness connector type. By Default the Type string is Harness.
Notes
The ISch_HarnessConnectorType interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_ComplexT0065t
ISch_HarnessConnectorType
| ISch_HarnessConnector Methods | ISch_HarnessConnector Properties |
See also
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
ISch_HarnessEntry interface.
ISch_HarnessEntry Interface
Overview
The ISch_HarnessEntry interface is used to represent a harness entry which is a member of the harness system. Harness Entries are the graphical definition of a Signal Harness member. They are placed within a Harness Connector and they are the connection point through which actual nets, buses and Signal Harnesses are combined to form a higher level Signal Harness. Harness Entries along with Harness Connectors, Signal Harnesses and Harness Definition Files make up a complete Signal Harness.
Notes
The ISch_HarnessEntry interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_HarnessEntry
| ISch_HarnessEntry methods SetState_Name SetState_Side SetState_DistanceFromTop SetState_TextColor SetState_OverrideDisplayString GetState_Name GetState_Side GetState_DistanceFromTop GetState_TextColor GetState_OverrideDisplayString GetState_SchOwnerHarnessConnector |
ISch_HarnessEntry properties IsVertical Name Side DistanceFromTop TextColor OverrideDisplayString OwnerHarnessConnector |
Methods
GetState_Name method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Name : WideString;
Description
The GetState_Name function returns the name of the harness entry. Normally the name is a number but can be alphanumeric.
Example
EntryName := HarnessEntry.GetStateName
See also
Name property.
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_Side method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Side : TLeftRightSide;
Description
The GetState_Side function returns the orientation of the harness entry in respect to the associated harness connector as a TLeftRightSide type.
Example
Side := HarnessEntry.GetState_Side;
See also
TLeftRightSide type
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_DistanceFromTop method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DistanceFromTop : TCoord;
Description
The GetState_DistanceFromTop function returns the distance from this harness entry to the top edge of the harness connector in a value that’s dependent on the grid units. For example if the grid was in DXP Defaults (10 DXP units = 100 mils for example) and the Entry is 10 Units away from the Top part of the Harness Connector.
Example
Distance := HarnessEntry.GetState_DistanceFromTop;
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_TextColor method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_TextColor : TColor;
Description
The GetState_TextColor function returns the color of the text used for the Name of the Harness Entry.
Example
Color := HarnessEntry.GetState_TextColor;
See also
TColor type
ISch_HarnessEntry
GetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_OverrideDisplayString : WideString;
Description
The GetState_OverrrideDisplayString function returns the override display string which overrides the Name string.
Example
DisplayString := HarnessEntry.GetState_OverrideDisplayString;
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_SchOwnerHarnessConnector method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SchOwnerHarnessConnector : ISch_HarnessConnector;
Description
The GetState_SchOwnerHarnessConnector function returns the harness connector (ISch_HarnessConnector) that this harness entry is associated with.
Example
OwnerHarnessConnector := HarnessEntry.GetState_SchOwnerHarnessConnector;
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
SetState_Name method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Name(Value : WideString);
Description
The SetState_Name procedure sets the new name for the Harness Entry.
Example
HarnessEntry.SetState_Name(‘HarnessType2’);
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
SetState_Side method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Side(Value : TLeftRightSide);
Description
The SetState_Side procedure sets the orientation of the harness entry in respect to the associated harness connector.
Example
HarnessEntry.SetState_Side(eLeftSide);
See also
TLeftRightSide type.
ISch_HarnessEntry interface.
SetState_DistanceFromTop method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_DistanceFromTop(Value : TCoord);
Description
The SetState_DistanceFromTop function sets the distance from this harness entry to the top edge of the harness connector in a value that’s dependent on the grid units. For example if the grid was in DXP Defaults (10 DXP units = 100 mils for example) and the Entry is 10 Units away from the Top part of the Harness Connector then you would use the DxpToCoords function to translate the 10 grid units into a coordinate value.
Example
HarnessEntry.SetState_DistanceFromTop(DxpsToCoord(10));
See also
DXPsToCoord function
Measurement Conversion functions
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
SetState_TextColor method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_TextColor(Value : TColor);
Description
The SetState_TextColor procedure sets the color (a value of TColor type) for the Harness Entry’s Name string.
Notes
The TColor value specifies a 6 digit hexadecimal number of the $FFFFFF format. For example the color blue would be RGB:0,0,255 and Hex:FF0000 therefore the converted decimal value would be 16711680. The following formula may be used to calculate the required value, R+256*(G+(256*B)).
Example
HarnessEntry.SetState_TextColor(0); // sets the text color to black.
See also
TColor type
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
SetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_OverrideDisplayString(Value : WideString );
Description
The SetState_OverrideDisplayString procedure sets a new value consisting of alph-numeric characters for the Override Display string.
Example
HarnessEntry.SetState_OverrideDisplayString(‘New Override String’);
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
Properties
IsVertical
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Function IsVertical : Boolean;
Description
The IsVertical property defines the orientation of the harness entry in respect to the harness connector.
Example
If HarnessEntry.IsVertical Then ShowMessage(‘The hentry is vertical.’);
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
Name
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Property Name : WideString Read GetState_Name Write SetState_Name;
Description
The Name property defines the name of the harness entry. Normally the name property is a number but can be alphanumeric... This property is supported by the GetState_Name and SetState_Name methods.
Example
HarnessEntry.Name := ‘HarnessType_2’;
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
Side
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Property Side : TLeftRightSide Read GetState_Side Write SetState_Side;
Description
The Side property defines the orientation of the harness entry in respect to the associated harness connector. This property is supported by the GetState_Side and SetState_Side methods.
Example
HarnessEntry.Side := eLeftSide;
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
DistanceFromTop
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Property DistanceFromTop : TCoord Read GetState_DistanceFromTop Write SetState_DistanceFromTop;
Description
The DistanceFromTop property defines the location of the harness entry in respect to the associated harness connector. This property is supported by the GetState_DistanceFromTop and SetState_DistanceFromTop methods.
Example
HarnessEntry.DistanceFromTop := DxpsToCoord(10);
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
TextColor
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Property TextColor : TColor Read GetState_TextColor Write SetState_TextColor;
Description
The TextColor property defines the color (a value of TColor type) for the Harness Entry’s Name string. This property is supported by the GetState_TextColor and SetState_TextColor methods.
Notes
The TColor value specifies a 6 digit hexadecimal number of the $FFFFFF format. For example the color blue would be RGB:0,0,255 and Hex:FF0000 therefore the converted decimal value would be 16711680. The following formula may be used to calculate the required value, R+256*(G+(256*B)).
Example
HarnessEntry.TextColor := 0; // sets the name color to black.
See also
TColor type
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
OverrideDisplayString
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Property OverrideDisplayString : WideString Read GetState_OverrideDisplayString Write SetState_OverrideDisplayString;
Description
The OverrideDisplayString property defines the OverRideDisplayString property. This property is supported by the GetState_OverrirdeDisplayString and SetState_OverrirdeDisplayString methods.
Example
HarnessEntry.OverrideDisplayString(‘Display String overridden.’);
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
OwnerHarnessConnector
(ISch_HarnessEntry interface)
Syntax
Property OwnerHarnessConnector : ISch_HarnessConnector Read GetState_SchOwnerHarnessConnector;
Description
The OwnerHarnessConnector property retrieves the HarnessConnector interface this harness entry is associated with. This property is supported by the GetState_OwnerHarnessConnector method.
Example
HarnessConnector := HarnessEntry.GetState_OwnerHarnessConnector;
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
IHarnessTypeHolder Interface
Overview
The IHarnessTypeHolder
| IHarnessTypeHolder methods SetState_HarnessType SetState_HarnessTypeInferred SetState_IsHarnessObject GetState_HarnessType GetState_HarnessTypeInferred GetState_IsHarnessObject |
IHarnessTypeHolder properties HarnessType HarnessTypeInferred IsHarnessObject |
Methods
SetState_HarnessType
SetState_HarnessTypeInferred
SetState_IsHarnessObject
GetState_HarnessType
GetState_HarnessTypeInferred
GetState_IsHarnessObject
Properties
HarnessType
HarnessTypeInferred
IsHarnessObject
ISch_Image Interface
Overview
The ISch_Image interfaces are used to represent graphical images on a schematic document.
Notes
The ISch_Image interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Rectangle
ISch_Image
| ISch_Image methods SetState_FileName SetState_EmbedImage SetState_KeepAspect GetState_FileName GetState_EmbedImage GetState_KeepAspect |
ISch_Image properties EmbedImage FileName KeepAspect |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Rectangle interface
Methods
SetState_FileName method
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_FileName (Const Value : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
SetState_EmbedImage method
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_EmbedImage (Const Value : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
GetState_KeepAspect method
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_KeepAspect : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
GetState_FileName method
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_FileName : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
GetState_EmbedImage method
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_EmbedImage : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
SetState_KeepAspect method
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_KeepAspect (Const Value : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
Properties
KeepAspect property
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Property KeepAspect : Boolean Read GetState_KeepAspect Write SetState_KeepAspect;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
FileName property
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Property FileName : WideString Read GetState_FileName Write SetState_FileName;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
EmbedImage property
(ISch_Image interface)
Syntax
Property EmbedImage : Boolean Read GetState_EmbedImage Write SetState_EmbedImage;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Image interface
ISch_Junction Interface
Overview
Junctions are small circular objects used to logically join intersecting wires on the schematic sheet. The ISch_Junction interfaces represent manually placed junctions NOT system generated junctions. You will use the IConnection interfaces to work with system generated junctions.
Notes
The ISch_Junction interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Junction
ISch_Junction Methods and Properties Table
| ISch_Junction methods SetState_Size SetState_Locked GetState_Size GetState_Locked |
ISch_Junction properties Size Locked |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Junction Methods
SetState_Size method
(ISch_Junction interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Size (ASize : TSize);
Description
This procedure sets the size of the manual junction. The size is one of four values; Smallest, Small, Medium and Large. This method is also used by the Size property.
Example
ManualJunction.SetState_Size(eMedium);
See also
ISch_Junction interface
TSize type
SetState_Locked method
(ISch_Junction interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Locked(ALocked : Boolean);
Description
This procedure sets the Locked state of the manual junction. This method is also used by the Locked property.
Example
ManualJunction.SetState_Locked(True);
See also
ISch_Junction interface
GetState_Size method
(ISch_Junction interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Size : TSize;
Description
This function gets the size of the manual junction. The size is one of four values; Smallest, Small, Medium and Large. This method is also used by the Size property.
Example
Size := ManualJunction.GetState_Size;
See also
ISch_Junction interface
TSize type
GetState_Locked method
(ISch_Junction interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Locked : Boolean;
Description
This function gets the Locked state of the manual junction. This method is also used by the Locked property.
Example
Locked := ManualJunction.GetState_Locked;
See also
ISch_Junction interface
Properties
Size property
(ISch_Junction interface)
Syntax
Property Size : TSize Read GetState_Size Write SetState_Size;
Description
This property represents the size of the manual junction. The GetState_Size and SetState_Size methods are used by this property.
Example
Junction.Size := eSmallest;
See also
ISch_Junction interface
TSize type.
Locked property
(ISch_Junction interface)
Syntax
Property Locked : Boolean Read GetState_Locked Write SetState_Locked;
Description
This property represents the Locked property of the manual junction. The GetState_Locked and SetState_Locked methods are used by this property.
Example
Junction.Locked := True;
See also
ISch_Junction interface
ISch_Label Interface
Overview
The ISch_Label interface represents an existing label object on a schematic document. This interface is the ancestor interface for the ISch_NetLabel interfaces.
Notes
The interface hierarchy for the ISch_Label interface is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
| ISch_Label methods SetState_FontId SetState_Orientation SetState_Justification SetState_OverrideDisplayString SetState_IsMirrored GetState_FontId GetState_Orientation GetState_Justification GetState_DisplayString GetState_Formula GetState_CalculatedValueString GetState_OverrideDisplayString GetState_IsMirrored |
ISch_Label properties FontId Orientation Justification Text OverrideDisplayString DisplayString Formula CalculatedValueString IsMirrored |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
Methods
SetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_OverrideDisplayString(S : WideString );
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
SetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Orientation (ARotation : TRotationBy90);
Description
This Orientation property determines the angle the ISch_Label is at on the Schematic document. The angle is in 90 degree increments - 0, 90, 180, 270. This property is supported by the GetState_Orientation and SetState_Orientation methods.
Example
SchLabel.Orientation := eRotate90;
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
SetState_Justification method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Justification (AValue : TTextJustification);
Description
The Justification property determines the alignment of the text in respect to the Label object whether it is left justified, centered and so on. This property is supported by the GetState_Justification and SetState_Justification methods.
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
SetState_IsMirrored method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsMirrored (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
SetState_FontId method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_FontId (AFontId : TFontID);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_OverrideDisplayString : WideString;
Description
The GetState_OverrrideDisplayString function returns the override display string which overrides the Name string.
Example
DisplayString := Label.GetState_OverrideDisplayString;
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Orientation : TRotationBy90;
Description
This Orientation property determines the angle the ISch_Label is at on the Schematic document. The angle is in 90 degree increments - 0, 90, 180, 270. This property is supported by the GetState_Orientation and SetState_Orientation methods.
Example
SchLabel.Orientation := eRotate90;
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_Justification method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Justification : TTextJustification;
Description
The Justification property determines the alignment of the text in respect to the Label object whether it is left justified, centered and so on. This property is supported by the GetState_Justification and SetState_Justification methods.
Example
Justification := Label.GetState_Justification;
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_IsMirrored method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsMirrored : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_Formula method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Formula : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_FontId method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_FontId : TFontID;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_DisplayString method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DisplayString : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
GetState_CalculatedValueString method
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_CalculatedValueString : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
Properties
Text property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property Text : WideString Read GetState_Text Write SetState_Text;
Description
The Text property of the ISch_Label represents the actual text string. This property is supported by the GetState_Text and SetState_Text methods.
Example
Location.X := MilsToCoord(1000);
Location.Y := MilsToCoord(1000);
SchLabel.SetState_Location(Location);
SchLabel.Color := 12345;
Schlabel.Text := 'A new name';
SchLabel.FontID := SchServer.FontManager.GetFontID(14,90,False,False,False,False,'Times New Roman');
See also
ISch_Label interface
OverrideDisplayString property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property OverrideDisplayString : WideString Read GetState_OverrideDisplayString Write SetState_OverrideDisplayString;
Description
The OverrrideDisplayString property determines the override display string which overrides the Name string. This property is supported by the GetState_OverrideDisplayString and SetState_OverrideDisplayString methods.
Example
DisplayString := SheetEntry.GetState_OverrideDisplayString;
See also
ISch_Label interface
Orientation property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property Orientation : TRotationBy90 Read GetState_Orientation Write SetState_Orientation;
Description
This Orientation property determines the angle the ISch_Label is at on the Schematic document. The angle is in 90 degree increments - 0, 90, 180, 270. This property is supported by the GetState_Orientation and SetState_Orientation methods.
However if you are using the FontID property to be assigned by the FontManager (ISch_FontManger interface) then you will need to set the Orientation property as well as passing in the same rotation parameter for the GetFontID method of the ISch_FontManager interface.
Example
ALabel.Orientation := eRotate90;
ALabel.FontId := SchServer.FontManager.GetFontID(14,90,False,False,False,False,'Times New Roman');
See also
ISch_Label interface
Justification property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property Justification : TTextJustification Read GetState_Justification Write SetState_Justification;
Description
The Justification property determines the alignment of the text in respect to the Label object whether it is left justified, centered and so on. This property is supported by the GetState_Justification and SetState_Justification methods.
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
TTextJustification type
IsMirrored property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property IsMirrored : Boolean Read GetState_IsMirrored Write SetState_IsMirrored;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
Formula property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property Formula : WideString Read GetState_Formula;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
FontId property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property FontId : TFontID Read GetState_FontId Write SetState_FontId;
Description
The FontID property determines the style and type of font for the ISch_Label object on a Schematic document. This property is supported by the GetState_FontID and SetState_FontID methods.
Example
Location.X := MilsToCoord(1000);
Location.Y := MilsToCoord(1000);
SchLabel.SetState_Location(Location);
SchLabel.Color := 12345;
Schlabel.Text := 'A new name';
SchLabel.FontID := SchServer.FontManager.GetFontID(14,90,False,False,False,False,'Times New Roman');
See also
ISch_Label interface
ISch_FontManager interface
DisplayString property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property DisplayString : WideString Read GetState_DisplayString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
CalculatedValueString property
(ISch_Label interface)
Syntax
Property CalculatedValueString : WideString Read GetState_CalculatedValueString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Label interface
ISch_Line Interface
Overview
Lines are graphical drawing objects with any number of joined segments. A line object is represented by the ISch_Line interface.
Notes
The ISch_Line interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Line
| ISch_Line methods GetState_Corner GetState_LineWidth GetState_LineStyle SetState_Corner SetState_LineWidth SetState_LineStyle |
ISch_Line properties Corner LineWidth LineStyle |
Example
Procedure PlaceASchLine;
Var
SchDoc : ISch_Document;
WorkSpace : IWorkSpace;
SchLine : ISch_Line;
Begin
// Generate a blank Schematic document
WorkSpace := GetWorkSpace;
If WorkSpace = Nil Then Exit;
Workspace.DM_CreateNewDocument('SCH');
// Check if Schematic Editor is active
If SchServer = Nil Then Exit;
SchDoc := SchServer.GetCurrentSchDocument;
If SchDoc = Nil Then Exit;
// Create a new line and place it on the document.
SchLine := SchServer.SchObjectFactory(eLine,eCreate_GlobalCopy);
If SchLine = Nil Then Exit;
SchLine.Location := Point(180, 200);
SchLine.Corner := Point(180, 400);
SchLine.LineWidth := eMedium;
SchLine.LineStyle := eLineStyleSolid;
SchLine.Color := $FF00FF;
SchDoc.RegisterSchObjectInContainer(SchLine);
End;
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
Methods
SetState_LineStyle method
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineStyle (AStyle : TLineStyle);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Line interface
SetState_Corner method
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Corner (ALocation : TLocation);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Line interface
GetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineWidth : TSize;
Description
This GetState_LineWidth function gets the width of the border around the line object. The width is determined by the TSize type.
Example
Width := Line.GetState_LineWidth; // Width is of TSize type.
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Line interface
GetState_LineStyle method
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineStyle : TLIneStyle;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Line interface
GetState_Corner method
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Corner : TLocation;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Line interface
SetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineWidth (ASize : TSize);
Description
This SetState_LineWidth procedure sets the width of the border line around the line. The width is determined by the TSize type.
Example
Line.SetState_LineWidth(eSmall);
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Line interface
Properties
LineWidth property
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the border width of the line with one of the following values from the TSize enumerated type. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
Line.LineWidth(eSmall);
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Line interface
LineStyle property
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Property LineStyle : TLineStyle Read GetState_LineStyle Write SetState_LineStyle;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Line interface
Corner property
(ISch_Line interface)
Syntax
Property Corner : TLocation Read GetState_Corner Write SetState_Corner;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Line interface
ISch_NetLabel Interface
Overview
A net describes a connection from one component pin, to a second pin, and then to a third pin and so on. A net label is a text string with the text property that holds the net name that attachs to a connection such as wires. A net label object is represented by the ISch_NetLabel interface.
The ISch_NetLabel interface hierachy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_NetLabel
Text property is the net name of the net label.
ISch_NetLabel itself has no properties or methods but has inherited properties and methods.
| ISch_NetLabel methods | ISch_NetLabel properties |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_NoERC Interface
Overview
The NoERC directive is a special symbol that identifies a pin as one that you want the Electrical Rules Checker to ignore.
The ISch_NoERC interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_NoERC
| ISch_NoERC methods | ISch_NoERC properties |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Note Interface
Overview
The ISch_Note interface represents the note object on the schematic sheet. This note object stores textual information and can be collapsed upon user's mouse click on the schematic sheet.
The interface hierarchy for the ISch_Note interface is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Rectangle
ISch_TextFrame
ISch_Note
| ISch_Note methods SetState_Author SetState_Collapsed GetState_Author GetState_Collapsed |
ISch_Note properties Author Collapsed |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Rectangle
ISch_TextFrame
Methods
SetState_Author method
(ISch_Note interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Author (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Note interface
GetState_Collapsed method
(ISch_Note interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Collapsed : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Note interface
GetState_Author method
(ISch_Note interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Author : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Note interface
SetState_Collapsed method
(ISch_Note interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Collapsed(AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Note interface
Properties
Collapsed property
(ISch_Note interface)
Syntax
Property Collapsed : Boolean Read GetState_Collapsed Write SetState_Collapsed;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Note interface
Author property
(ISch_Note interface)
Syntax
Property Author : WideString Read GetState_Author Write SetState_Author;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Note interface
ISch_Parameter Interface
Overview
There are two types of parameters – system parameters which are owned by a schematic document and parameters owned by certain schematic design objects.
A parameter is a child object of a Parameter Set, Part, Pin, Port, or Sheet Symbol object. A Parameter object has a Name property and Value property which can be used to store information, thus the parameters are a way of defining and associating information and could include strings that identify component manufacturer, date added to the document and also a string for the component's value (e.g. 100K for a resistor or 10PF for a capacitor).
Each parameter has a Unique Id assigned to it. This is used for those parameters that have been added as design rule directives. When transferring the design to the PCB document, any defined rule parameters will be used to generate the relevant design rules in the PCB. These generated rules will be given the same Unique Ids, allowing you to change rule constraints in either schematic or PCB and push the change across when performing a synchronization.
To look for system wide parameters (not associated with a schematic design object), you would set up an iterator to look for parameters. WIth DelphiScript, you will have to define the iteration depth with the method SetState_IterationDepth(eIterateFirstLevel).
The interface hierarchy for the ISch_Parameter interface is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_ComplexText
ISch_Parameter
| ISch_Parameter methods SetState_ReadOnlyState SetState_UniqueId SetState_Description SetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize SetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize SetState_Name SetState_ShowName SetState_ParamType GetState_ReadOnlyState GetState_UniqueId GetState_Description GetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize GetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize GetState_Name GetState_ShowName GetState_ParamType GetState_NameIsReadOnly GetState_ValueIsReadOnly GetState_IsRule GetState_IsSystemParameter |
ISch_Parameter properties Name ShowName ParamType ReadOnlyState UniqueId Description AllowLibrarySynchronize AllowDatabaseSynchronize NameIsReadOnly ValueIsReadOnly IsRule IsSystemParameter |
Fetching system (standalone) parameters Example
Procedure FetchParameters;
Var
CurrentSch : ISch_Sheet;
Iterator : ISch_Iterator;
Parameter : ISch_Parameter;
Begin
// Check if schematic server exists or not.
If SchServer = Nil Then Exit;
// Obtain the current schematic document interface.
CurrentSch := SchServer.GetCurrentSchDocument;
If CurrentSch = Nil Then Exit;
Iterator := CurrentSch.SchIterator_Create;
// look for stand alone parameters
Iterator.SetState_IterationDepth(eIterateFirstLevel);
Iterator.AddFilter_ObjectSet(MkSet(eParameter));
Try
Parameter := Iterator.FirstSchObject;
While Parameter <> Nil Do
Begin
// do what you want with the parameter
Parameter := Iterator.NextSchObject;
End;
Finally
CurrentSch.SchIterator_Destroy(Iterator);
End;
End;
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Label interface
ISch_ComplexText interface
Methods
SetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_UniqueId (S : WideString);
Description
The SetState_UniqueID procedure sets the new ID for the parameter. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current parameter. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Parameter.SetState_UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
SetState_ShowName method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowName (N : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
SetState_ReadOnlyState method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ReadOnlyState (R : TParameter_ReadOnlyState);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
SetState_ParamType method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ParamType (N : TParameterType);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
SetState_Name method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Name (S : WideString);
Description
The SetState_Name procedure sets the new name for the parameter object.
Example
Parameter.SetState_Name(‘Parameter Name’);
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
SetState_Description method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Description (S : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
SetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize (B : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
SetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize(B : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_UniqueId : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_ReadOnlyState method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ReadOnlyState : TParameter_ReadOnlyState;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_Description method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Description : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_ValueIsReadOnly method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ValueIsReadOnly : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_ShowName method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowName : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_ParamType method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ParamType : TParameterType;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_NameIsReadOnly method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_NameIsReadOnly : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_Name method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Name : WideString;
Description
The GetState_Name procedure gets the Parameter Object’s name.
Example
ParamName := Parameter.GetState_Name;
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_IsSystemParameter method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsSystemParameter : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
GetState_IsRule method
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsRule : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
Properties
ValueIsReadOnly property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property ValueIsReadOnly : Boolean Read GetState_ValueIsReadOnly;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
UniqueId property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property UniqueId : WideString Read GetState_UniqueId Write SetState_UniqueId;
Description
The UniqueID property sets the new ID for the parameter. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current parameter. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Parameter.UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
ShowName property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property ShowName : Boolean Read GetState_ShowName Write SetState_ShowName;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
ReadOnlyState property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property ReadOnlyState : TParameter_ReadOnlyState Read GetState_ReadOnlyState Write SetState_ReadOnlyState;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
ParamType property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property ParamType : TParameterType Read GetState_ParamType Write SetState_ParamType;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
NameIsReadOnly property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property NameIsReadOnly : Boolean Read GetState_NameIsReadOnly;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
Name property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property Name : WideString Read GetState_Name Write SetState_Name;
Description
The Name property determines the name for the parameter object.
Example
ParamName := Parameter.Name;
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
Description property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property Description : WideString Read GetState_Description Write SetState_Description;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
AllowLibrarySynchronize property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property AllowLibrarySynchronize : Boolean Read GetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize Write SetState_AllowLibrarySynchronize;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
AllowDatabaseSynchronize property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property AllowDatabaseSynchronize : Boolean Read GetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize Write SetState_AllowDatabaseSynchronize;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
IsSystemParameter property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property IsSystemParameter : Boolean Read GetState_IsSystemParameter;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
IsRule property
(ISch_Parameter interface)
Syntax
Property IsRule : Boolean Read GetState_IsRule;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Parameter interface
ISch_ParameterSet Interface
Overview
The ISch_ParameterSet interface is a group of parameters as a design parameter set directive for a wire or a net on the schematic document that can be transferred to its corresponding PCB document.
Notes
The ISch_ParameterSet interface hierarchy is as follows
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParametrizedGroup
ISch_ParameterSet
| ISch_ParameterSet methods SetState_Orientation SetState_Name GetState_Orientation GetState_Name |
ISch_ParameterSet properties Orientation Name |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
Methods
SetState_Name method
(ISch_ParameterSet interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Name (AValue : WideString);
Description
The SetState_Name procedure sets the new name for the parameterset object.
Example
ParameterSet.SetState_Name(‘Specific Name’);
See also
ISch_ParameterSet interface
GetState_Orientation method
(ISch_ParameterSet interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Orientation : TRotationBy90;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_ParameterSet interface
GetState_Name method
(ISch_ParameterSet interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Name : WideString;
Description
The GetState_Name function gets the new name for the parameter set object.
Example
Name := ParameterSet.GetState_Name;
See also
ISch_ParameterSet interface
SetState_Orientation method
(ISch_ParameterSet interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Orientation(AValue : TRotationBy90);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_ParameterSet interface
Properties
Orientation property
(ISch_ParameterSet interface)
Syntax
Property Orientation : TRotationBy90 Read GetState_Orientation Write SetState_Orientation;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_ParameterSet interface
Name property
(ISch_ParameterSet interface)
Syntax
Property Name : WideString Read GetState_Name Write SetState_Name;
Description
The Name property determines the Parameter Set obejct’s name. This property is supported by the GetState_Name and SetState_Name methods.
Example
ParamSetName := ParameterSet.Name;
See also
ISch_ParameterSet interface
ISch_ParametrizedGroup Interface
Overview
The ISch_ParametrizedGroup is an immediate ancestor interface for ParameterSet, Port, Pin, Component and SheetSymbol interfaces. This interface deals with positions of parameters of such objects..
Notes
The ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface hierarchy is as follows
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParameterizedGroup
| ISch_ParametrizedGroup methods Import_FromUser_Parameters ResetAllSchParametersPosition |
ISch_ParametrizedGroup properties |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject ancestor interface
ISch_ParameterSet descendent interface
ISch_Port descendent interface
ISch_Pin descendent interface
ISch_Component descendent interface
ISch_RectangularGroup descendent interface
ISch_SheetSymbol descendent interface
Methods
Import_FromUser_Parameters method
(ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface)
Syntax
Function Import_FromUser_Parameters : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
ResetAllSchParametersPosition method
(ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface)
Syntax
Procedure ResetAllSchParametersPosition;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
ISch_Pie Interface
Overview
Pie objects are unfilled or filled graphic elements.
Notes
The ISch_Pie interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Arc
ISch_Pie
| ISch_Pie methods GetState_IsSolid SetState_IsSolid |
ISch_Pie properties IsSolid |
See also
ISch_Arc interface.
Methods
GetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_Pie interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsSolid : Boolean;
Description
The GetState_IsSolid function returns a Boolean value whether the pie object has a solid internal fill or not.
Example
If Pie.GetState_IsSolid Then
Pie. AreaColor := 0; // black fill
See also
ISch_Pie interface
SetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_Pie interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsSolid(B : Boolean);
Description
The SetState_IsSolid procedure sets a Boolean value which denotes that the pie object has a solid internal fill or not.
Example
Pie.SetState_IsSolid(True);
Pie.AreaColor := 0;
See also
ISch_Pie interface
Properties
IsSolid property
(ISch_Pie interface)
Syntax
Property IsSolid : Boolean Read GetState_IsSolid Write SetState_IsSolid;
Description
The IsSolid property denotes whether the pie object has a solid fill or not. This property is supported by the GetState_IsSolid and SetState_IsSolid methods.
Example
Pie.IsSolid := True;
See also
ISch_Pie interface
ISch_Pin Interface
Overview
Pins are special objects that have electrical characteristics and are used to direct signals in and out of components. Pins connect directly to other pins, wires, net labels, sheet entries or ports.
Notes
The ISch_Pin interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParameterizedGroup
ISch_Pin
| ISch_Pin methods SetState_Name SetState_Designator SetState_Orientation SetState_Width SetState_FormalType SetState_DefaultValue SetState_Description SetState_ShowName SetState_ShowDesignator SetState_Electrical SetState_PinLength SetState_IsHidden SetState_HiddenNetName SetState_Symbol_Inner SetState_Symbol_Outer SetState_Symbol_InnerEdge SetState_Symbol_OuterEdge SetState_SwapIdPart SetState_SwapIdPin SetState_SwapIdPartPin SetState_UniqueId GetState_Name GetState_Designator GetState_Orientation GetState_Width GetState_FormalType GetState_DefaultValue GetState_Description GetState_ShowName GetState_ShowDesignator GetState_Electrical GetState_PinLength GetState_IsHidden GetState_HiddenNetName GetState_Symbol_Inner GetState_Symbol_Outer GetState_Symbol_InnerEdge GetState_Symbol_OuterEdge GetState_SwapIdPart GetState_SwapIdPin GetState_SwapIdPartPin GetState_UniqueId OwnerSchComponent FullDesignator |
ISch_Pin properties Name Designator Orientation Width FormalType DefaultValue Description ShowName ShowDesignator Electrical PinLength IsHidden HiddenNetName Symbol_Inner Symbol_Outer Symbol_InnerEdge Symbol_OuterEdge SwapId_Part SwapId_Pin SwapId_PartPin UniqueId |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
Methods
GetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_UniqueId : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Symbol_OuterEdge method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Symbol_OuterEdge : TIeeeSymbol;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Symbol_Outer method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Symbol_Outer : TIeeeSymbol;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Symbol_InnerEdge method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Symbol_InnerEdge : TIeeeSymbol;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Symbol_Inner method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Symbol_Inner : TIeeeSymbol;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_SwapIdPin method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SwapIdPin : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_SwapIdPartPin method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SwapIdPartPin : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_SwapIdPart method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SwapIdPart : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Name method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Name (AValue : WideString);
Description
The SetState_Name procedure sets the new name for the Pin object.
Example
Pin.SetState_Name(‘40’);
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Designator method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Designator (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Width method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Width (AValue : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Symbol_OuterEdge method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Symbol_OuterEdge(AValue : TIeeeSymbol);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Symbol_Outer method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Symbol_Outer (AValue : TIeeeSymbol);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Symbol_InnerEdge method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Symbol_InnerEdge(AValue : TIeeeSymbol);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Symbol_Inner method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Symbol_Inner (AValue : TIeeeSymbol);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_SwapIdPart method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_SwapIdPart (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_ShowName method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowName (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_ShowDesignator method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowDesignator (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_PinLength method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_PinLength (AValue : TCoord);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Orientation (AValue : TRotationBy90);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_IsHidden method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsHidden (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_HiddenNetName method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_HiddenNetName (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_FormalType method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_FormalType (AValue : TStdLogicState);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Electrical method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Electrical (AValue : TPinElectrical);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_Description method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Description (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_DefaultValue method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_DefaultValue (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_UniqueId (AValue : WideString);
Description
The SetState_UniqueID procedure sets the new ID for the pin. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current pin. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Pin.SetState_UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_SwapIdPin method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_SwapIdPin (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SetState_SwapIdPartPin method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_SwapIdPartPin (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Width method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Width : Integer;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_ShowName method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowName : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_ShowDesignator method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowDesignator : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_PinLength method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_PinLength : TCoord;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Orientation : TRotationBy90;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Name method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Name : WideString;
Description
The GetState_Name function gets the name for the Pin object.
Example
PinName := Pin.GetState_Name;
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_IsHidden method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsHidden : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_HiddenNetName method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_HiddenNetName : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_FormalType method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_FormalType : TStdLogicState;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Electrical method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Electrical : TPinElectrical;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Designator method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Designator : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_Description method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Description : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
GetState_DefaultValue method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DefaultValue : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Properties
Width property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Width : Integer Read GetState_Width Write SetState_Width ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
OwnerSchComponent method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function OwnerSchComponent : ISch_Component;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Orientation property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Orientation : TRotationBy90 Read GetState_Orientation Write SetState_Orientation ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Name property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Name : WideString Read GetState_Name Write SetState_Name ;
Description
The Name property determines the name for the Pin object. This property is supported by the GetState_Name and SetState_Name methods.
Example
PinName := Pin.Name;
See also
ISch_Pin interface
FullDesignator method
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Function FullDesignator : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
FormalType property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property FormalType : TStdLogicState Read GetState_FormalType Write SetState_FormalType ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Designator property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Designator : WideString Read GetState_Designator Write SetState_Designator ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Description property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Description : WideString Read GetState_Description Write SetState_Description ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
DefaultValue property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property DefaultValue : WideString Read GetState_DefaultValue Write SetState_DefaultValue ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
UniqueId property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property UniqueId : WideString Read GetState_UniqueId Write SetState_UniqueId ;
Description
The UniqueID property sets the new ID for the pin. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current sheet symbol. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Pin.UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Symbol_OuterEdge property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Symbol_OuterEdge : TIeeeSymbol Read GetState_Symbol_OuterEdge Write SetState_Symbol_OuterEdge;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Symbol_Outer property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Symbol_Outer : TIeeeSymbol Read GetState_Symbol_Outer Write SetState_Symbol_Outer ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Symbol_InnerEdge property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Symbol_InnerEdge : TIeeeSymbol Read GetState_Symbol_InnerEdge Write SetState_Symbol_InnerEdge;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Symbol_Inner property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Symbol_Inner : TIeeeSymbol Read GetState_Symbol_Inner Write SetState_Symbol_Inner ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SwapId_Pin property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property SwapId_Pin : WideString Read GetState_SwapIdPin Write SetState_SwapIdPin ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SwapId_PartPin property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property SwapId_PartPin : WideString Read GetState_SwapIdPartPin Write SetState_SwapIdPartPin ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
SwapId_Part property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property SwapId_Part : WideString Read GetState_SwapIdPart Write SetState_SwapIdPart ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
ShowName property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property ShowName : Boolean Read GetState_ShowName Write SetState_ShowName ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
ShowDesignator property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property ShowDesignator : Boolean Read GetState_ShowDesignator Write SetState_ShowDesignator ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
PinLength property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property PinLength : TCoord Read GetState_PinLength Write SetState_PinLength ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
IsHidden property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property IsHidden : Boolean Read GetState_IsHidden Write SetState_IsHidden ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
HiddenNetName property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property HiddenNetName : WideString Read GetState_HiddenNetName Write SetState_HiddenNetName ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
Electrical property
(ISch_Pin interface)
Syntax
Property Electrical : TPinElectrical Read GetState_Electrical Write SetState_Electrical ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Pin interface
ISch_Polygon Interface
Overview
Polygons are multi-sided graphical elements. The vertices of a polygon object denote the link of lines to describe its outline.
The ISch_Polygon interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Polygon interface
| ISch_Polygon methods SetState_LineWidth SetState_IsSolid SetState_Vertex SetState_VerticesCount SetState_Transparent GetState_LineWidth GetState_IsSolid GetState_Vertex GetState_VerticesCount GetState_Transparent InsertVertex RemoveVertex ClearAllVertices |
ISch_Polygon properties IsSolid LineWidth Vertex VerticesCount Transparent |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Polyline interface
ISch_Wire interface
ISch_Bus interface
TLocation values
TSize enumerated values
Methods
SetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineWidth (AValue : TSize);
Description
This SetState_LineWidth procedure sets the width of the border line around the polygon. The width is determined by the TSize type.
Example
Polygon.SetState_LineWidth(eSmall);
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Polygon interface
SetState_VerticesCount method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_VerticesCount(AValue : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
SetState_Vertex method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Vertex (i : Integer; ALocation : TLocation);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
SetState_Transparent method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Transparent (B : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
SetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsSolid (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
GetState_VerticesCount method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_VerticesCount : Integer;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
GetState_Vertex method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Vertex(i : Integer) : TLocation;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
GetState_Transparent method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Transparent : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
GetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineWidth : TSize;
Description
This GetState_LineWidth procedure gets the width of the border line around the line. The width is determined by the TSize type.
Example
LineWidth := Polygon.GetState_LineWidth;
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
GetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsSolid : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
RemoveVertex method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Function RemoveVertex (Var Index : Integer) : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
InsertVertex method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Function InsertVertex ( Index : Integer) : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
ClearAllVertices method
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Procedure ClearAllVertices;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
Properties
VerticesCount property
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Property VerticesCount : Integer Read GetState_VerticesCount Write Setstate_VerticesCount;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
Transparent property
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Property Transparent : Boolean Read GetState_Transparent Write SetState_Transparent;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
LineWidth property
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the border width of the polygon with one of the following values from the TSize enumerated type. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
Polygon.LineWIdth := eSmall;
See also
TSize type
ISch_Polygon interface
IsSolid property
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Property IsSolid : Boolean Read GetState_IsSolid Write SetState_IsSolid;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
Vertex property
(ISch_Polygon interface)
Syntax
Property Vertex[i : Integer] : TLocation Read GetState_Vertex Write SetState_Vertex;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polygon interface
TLocation type
ISch_BasicPolyline Interface
Overview
Lines are graphical drawing objects with any number of joined segments.
Notes
The ISch_BasicPolyline interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Polygon
ISch_BasicPolyline
ISch_Polyline
| ISch_BasicPolyline methods SetState_LineStyle GetState_LineStyle |
ISch_BasicPolyline properties LineStyle |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Polygon interface
ISch_Polyline interface
Methods
GetState_LineStyle method
(ISch_BasicPolyline interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineStyle : TLineStyle;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_BasicPolyline interface
SetState_LineStyle method
(ISch_BasicPolyline interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineStyle(AValue : TLineStyle);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_BasicPolyline interface
Properties
LineStyle property
(ISch_BasicPolyline interface)
Syntax
Property LineStyle : TLineStyle Read GetState_LineStyle Write SetState_LineStyle;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_BasicPolyline interface
ISch_Polyline Interface
Overview
Lines are graphical drawing objects with any number of joined segments.
Notes
The ISch_Polyline interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Polygon
ISch_BasicPolyline
ISch_Polyline
| ISch_Polyline methods GetState_StartLineShape SetState_StartLineShape GetState_EndLineShape SetState_EndLineShape GetState_LineShapeSize SetState_LineShapeSize |
ISch_Polyline properties StartLineShape EndLineShape LineShapeSize |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Polygon interface
ISch_BasicPolyline interface
Methods
GetState_StartLineShape method
(ISch_Polyline interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_StartLineShape : TLineShape;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polyline interface
GetState_EndLineShape method
(ISch_Polyline interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_EndLineShape : TLineShape;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polyline interface
GetState_LineShapeSize method
(ISch_Polyline interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineShapeSize : TSize;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polyline interface
SetState_StartLineShape method
(ISch_Polyline interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_StartLineShape(AValue : TLineShape);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polyline interface
SetState_EndLineShape method
(ISch_Polyline interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_EndLineShape (AValue : TLineShape);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polyline interface
SetState_LineShapeSize method
(ISch_Polyline interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineShapeSize (AValue : TSize);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polyline interface
Properties
LineStyle property
(ISch_Polyline interface)
Syntax
Property LineStyle : TLineStyle Read GetState_LineStyle Write SetState_LineStyle;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Polyline interface
ISch_Port Interface
Overview
A port is used to connect a net on one sheet to Ports with the same name on other sheets. Ports can also connect from child sheets to Sheet entries, in the appropriate sheet symbol on the parent sheet.
The port cross referencing information for ports on different schematics linked to sheet entries of a sheet symbol can be added to schematic sheets by executing the Reports » Port Cross Reference » Add To Sheet or Add to Project command within Schematic Editor in Altium NEXUS.
Notes
To obtain the cross reference field of a port, the design project needs to be compiled first and then port cross-referencing information added to the project or the sheet.
Port cross references are a calculated attribute of ports, they can not be edited and are not stored with the design.
The location of each port reference is determined by the location of the port on the sheet and the position of the connecting wire.
The CrossReference property returns the name of the sheet the port is linked to and the grid where the port is located at. Example : 4 Port Serial Interface [3C].
The ISch_Port hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParametrizedGroup
ISch_Port
| ISch_Port methods SetState_Name SetState_Style SetState_IOType SetState_Alignment SetState_TextColor SetState_Width SetState_CrossRef SetState_UniqueId SetState_ConnectedEnd SetState_OverrideDisplayString GetState_Name GetState_Style GetState_IOType GetState_Alignment GetState_TextColor GetState_Width GetState_CrossRef GetState_UniqueId GetState_ConnectedEnd GetState_OverrideDisplayString IsVertical |
ISch_Port properties Name Style IOType Alignment TextColor Width CrossReference UniqueId ConnectedEnd OverrideDisplayString |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
Methods
SetState_Width method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Width (AValue : TCoord);
Description
This SetState_Width procedure sets the width of the port object in a TCoord value. Use one of the following conversion functions to convert from a unit value to a TCoord value. For example MilsToCoord or DXPsToCoord functions.
Example
Port.SetState_Width(MilsToCoord(50));
See also
TCoord type.
Conversion functions
ISch_Port interface
SetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_UniqueId (AValue : WideString);
Description
The SetState_UniqueID procedure sets the new ID for the port. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current port. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Port.SetState_UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Port interface
SetState_TextColor method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_TextColor (AValue : TColor);
Description
The SetState_TextColor procedure sets the color (a value of TColor type) for the Port’s Name string.
Notes
The TColor value specifies a 6 digit hexadecimal number of the $FFFFFF format. For example the color blue would be RGB:0,0,255 and Hex:FF0000 therefore the converted decimal value would be 16711680. The following formula may be used to calculate the required value, R+256*(G+(256*B)).
Example
Port.SetState_TextColor(0); // sets the text color to black.
See also
TColor type
ISch_Port interface
SetState_Style method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Style (AValue : TPortArrowStyle);
Description
The SetState_Style procedure sets the style of the port. This style is determined by the TPortArrowStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the port.
Example
Port.SetState_Style(ePortLeft);
See also
TPortArrowStyle type
ISch_Port interface
SetState_Name method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Name (AValue : WideString);
Description
The SetState_Name procedure sets the new name for the Port object.
Example
Port.SetState_Name(‘Port Name’);
See also
ISch_Port interface
SetState_IOType method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IOType (AValue : TPortIO);
Description
The SetState_IOType procedure defines the electrical properties of the port with the TPortIO type. Available Port IO types are: Input, Output, Bi-directional and Unspecified.
The setting of this IO Type does not influence the connectivity of the circuit, but is considered during the running of an electrical rules check, which can be set to detect incompatible port directions.
Example
Port.SetState_IOType(ePortBidirectional);
See also
ISch_Port interface
SetState_CrossRef method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_CrossRef (AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Port interface
SetState_ConnectedEnd method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ConnectedEnd(AValue : TPortConnectedEnd);
Description
The SetState_ConnectedEnd procedure sets the ConnectedEnd type of the port object which determines how the port is graphically connected.
Example
Port.SetState_ConenctedEnd(ePortConnectedEnd_Origin);
See also
TPortConnectedEnd;
ISch_Port interface
SetState_Alignment method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Alignment (AValue : THorizontalAlign);
Description
The SetState_Alignment function determines how the port’s Name is aligned with respect to the ends of the port itself. The Name string can be left justified, centered or right justified with respect to the port object.
Example
Port.SetState_Alignment(eHorizontalCentreAlign);
See also
THorizontalAlign type
ISch_Port interface
SetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_OverrideDisplayString(AValue : WideString);
Description
The SetState_OverrrideDisplayString function sets the override display string which overrides the Name string.
Example
Port.SetState_OverrideDisplayString(‘Override Name’);
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_Style method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Style : TPortArrowStyle;
Description
The GetState_Style procedure gets the style of the port. This style is determined by the TPortArrowStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the port object.
Example
Port.GetState_Style(ePortLeft);
See also
TPortArrowStyle type
ISch_Port interface
GetState_Name method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Name : WideString;
Description
The GetState_Name procedure gets the name for the port object.
Example
PortName := Port.GetState_Name;
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_Width method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Width : TCoord;
Description
The GetState_Width function gets the width of the port in TCoord type. Use one of the following conversion functions to convert from a TCoord value to one of these Unit values. For example CoordToMils or CoordToDxps functions.
Example
Port.Width(DXPsToCoord(50));
See also
Conversion functions
ISch_Port interface
GetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_UniqueId : WideString;
Description
The GetState_UniqueID procedure gets the ID for the port. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current port. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := Port.GetState_UniqueID;
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_TextColor method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_TextColor : TColor;
Description
The GetState_TextColor procedure gets the color (a value of TColor type) from the Port’s Name string.
Notes
The TColor value specifies a 6 digit hexadecimal number of the $FFFFFF format. For example the color blue would be RGB:0,0,255 and Hex:FF0000 therefore the converted decimal value would be 16711680. The following formula may be used to calculate the required value, R+256*(G+(256*B)).
Example
Color := Port.GetState_TextColor;
See also
TColor type
ISch_Port interface
GetState_IOType method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IOType : TPortIO;
Description
The GetState_IOType function retrieves the electrical properties of the port of the TPortIO type. Available Port IO types are: Input, Output, Bi-directional and Unspecified.
The setting of this IO Type does not influence the connectivity of the circuit, but is considered during the running of an electrical rules check, which can be set to detect incompatible port directions.
Example
IOType := Port.GetState_IOType;
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_CrossRef method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_CrossRef : WideString;
Description
The GetState_CrossRef function returns the text of the parameter associated with the port. The Parameter has a Name of ‘CrossRef’.
Example
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_ConnectedEnd method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ConnectedEnd : TPortConnectedEnd;
Description
The GetState_ConnectedEnd procedure gets the ConnectedEnd type of the port object which determines how the port is graphically connected.
Example
ConnectedEnd := Port.GetState_ConnectedEnd;
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_Alignment method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Alignment : THorizontalAlign;
Description
The GetState_Alignment function determines how the port’s Name is aligned with respect to the ends of the port itself. The Name string can be left justified, centered or right justified in respect to the port object.
Example
Align := Port.GetState_Alignment;
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_OverrideDisplayString : WideString;
Description
The GetState_OverrrideDisplayString function returns the override display string which overrides the Name string.
Example
DisplayString := Port.GetState_OverrideDisplayString;
See also
ISch_Port interface
IsVertical method
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Function IsVertical : Boolean;
Description
This function returns a Boolean value that determines whether the port object is aligned vertically or not.
Example
Vertical := Port.IsVertical;
See also
ISch_Port interface
Properties
Width property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property Width : TCoord Read GetState_Width Write SetState_Width ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Port interface
UniqueId property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property UniqueId : WideString Read GetState_UniqueId Write SetState_UniqueId ;
Description
The UniqueID property sets the new ID for the port. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current port. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
Port.UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_Port interface
TextColor property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property TextColor : TColor Read GetState_TextColor Write SetState_TextColor;
Description
The TextColor property determines the color (a value of TColor type) of the Port’s Name string. This property is supported by the GetState_TextColor and SetState_TextColor methods.
Notes
The TColor value specifies a 6 digit hexadecimal number of the $FFFFFF format. For example the color blue would be RGB:0,0,255 and Hex:FF0000 therefore the converted decimal value would be 16711680. The following formula may be used to calculate the required value, R+256*(G+(256*B)).
Example
Color := Port.TextColor;
See also
TColor type
ISch_Port interface
Style property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property Style : TPortArrowStyle Read GetState_Style Write SetState_Style ;
Description
The Style property determines the style of the port object. This style is determined by the TPortArrowStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the port object.
Example
Port.Style := ePortLeft;
See also
TPortArrowStyle type
ISch_Port interface
Name property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property Name : WideString Read GetState_Name Write SetState_Name ;
Description
The Name property determines the name for the port object. This property is supported by the GetState_Name and SetState_Name methods.
Example
PortName := Port.Name;
See also
ISch_Port interface
IOType property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property IOType : TPortIO Read GetState_IOType Write SetState_IOType ;
Description
The IOType property defines the electrical properties of the port with the TPortIO type. Available Port IO types are: Input, Output, Bi-directional and Unspecified.
The setting of this IO Type does not influence the connectivity of the circuit, but is considered during the running of an electrical rules check, which can be set to detect incompatible port directions.
Example
PortIOType := Port.IOType;
See also
TPortIO type
ISch_Port interface
CrossReference property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property CrossReference : WideString Read GetState_CrossRef Write SetState_CrossRef ;
Description
Port Cross References are text that show which schematic sheets the ports are linked to with the zone reference information in brackets. For example a port with A[0..2] name on 4 Port UART and Line Drivers.SchDoc will have a string with "ISA and Address Decoding[4C]" and the 4C string represents the location (reference zone markers around the schematic sheet) of the matching port on ISA and Address Decoding.SchDoc. The string in the [] bracket is dependent on the Port Cross References options in the Schematic - General page of the Preferences dialog.
Port Cross References are generated from the Reports » Port Cross Reference » Add to Sheet or Reports » Port Cross Reference » Add to Project commands in the Schematic Editor.
The CrossReference property is supported by the GetState_CrossRef and SetState_CrossRef methods. The CrossRef string is also represented as a parameter associated with this port object AFTER the port cross reference command from the Reports menu has been invoked.
Example
Var
Port : ISch_Port;
CurrentSheet : ISch_Document;
Iterator : ISch_Iterator;
Report : TStringList;
ReportDocument : IServerDocument;
S : WideString;
Begin
// Obtain the current schematic sheet interface.
CurrentSheet := SchServer.GetCurrentSchDocument;
If CurrentSheet = Nil Then Exit;
Report := TStringList.Create;
Iterator := CurrentSheet.SchIterator_Create;
Iterator.AddFilter_ObjectSet(MkSet(ePort));
Try
Port := Iterator.FirstSchObject;
While Port <> Nil Do
Begin
If Port.Getstate_CrossRef <> '' Then
Report.Add('Port:' + Port.Name + '''s cross reference: ' + Port.GetState_CrossRef)
Else
Report.Add('Port:' + Port.Name + ' does not have a cross reference.');
Port := Iterator.NextSchObject;
End;
Finally
CurrentSheet.SchIterator_Destroy(Iterator);
End;
S := 'C:\PortReport.Txt';
Report.SaveToFile(S);
Report.Free;
ReportDocument := Client.OpenDocument('Text', S);
If ReportDocument <> Nil Then
Client.ShowDocument(ReportDocument);
End;
See also
ISch_Port interface
GetState_CrossRef and SetState_CrossRef methods of ISch_Port interface.
ConnectedEnd property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property ConnectedEnd : TPortConnectedEnd Read GetState_ConnectedEnd Write SetState_ConnectedEnd;
Description
The ConnectedEnd property determines how a port object is connected graphically with the TPortConnectedEnd type. This property is supported by the GetState_ConnectedEnd and SetState_ConnectedEnd methods.
Example
Port.ConnectedEnd := ePortConnectedEnd_Extremity; // connected at the other end
See also
TPortConnectedEnd type
ISch_Port interface
Alignment property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property Alignment : THorizontalAlign Read GetState_Alignment Write SetState_Alignment;
Description
The Alignment property determines how the port’s Name is aligned with respect to the ends of the port itself. The Name string can be left justified, centered or right justified. This property is supported by the GetState_Alignment and SetState_Alignment methods.
Example
Port.Alignment := eHorizontalCentreAlign;
See also
THorizontalAlign type
ISch_Port interface
OverrideDisplayString property
(ISch_Port interface)
Syntax
Property OverrideDisplayString : WideString Read GetState_OverrideDisplayString Write SetState_OverrideDisplayString;
End;
Description
The OverrrideDisplayString property determines the override display string which overrides the Name string. This property is supported by the GetState_OverrideDisplayString and SetState_OverrideDisplayString methoes.
Example
DisplayString := SheetEntry.GetState_OverrideDisplayString;
See also
ISch_Port interface
ISch_PowerObject Interface
Overview
Power ports are special symbols that represent a power supply and are always identified by their net names. The Text property is the net name of the power object.
Notes
The ISch_PowerObject interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_PowerObject
| ISch_PowerObject methods SetState_Style GetState_Style SetState_ShowNetName GetState_ShowNetName |
ISch_PowerObject properties Style ShowNetName |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Label interface
Methods
SetState_ShowNetName method
(ISch_PowerObject interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowNetName(AValue : Boolean)
Description
Example
See also
ISch_PowerObject interface
SetState_Style method
(ISch_PowerObject interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Style(AStyle : TPowerObjectStyle);
Description
The SetState_Style procedure sets the style of the power object. This style is determined by the TPowerObjectStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the power object. Available styles are: Circle, Arrow, Wave, Bar, Power Ground, Signal Ground and Earth. Note: The graphical style of a power object has no influence on the net to which it is assigned and does not define any electrical characteristics of the object.
Example
PowerObject.SetState_Style(ePowerGndEarth);
See also
ISch_PowerObject interface
GetState_Style method
(ISch_PowerObject interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Style : TPowerObjectStyle;
Description
The GetState_Style function gets the style of the power object. This style is determined by the TPowerObjectStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the power object. Available styles are: Circle, Arrow, Wave, Bar, Power Ground, Signal Ground and Earth. Note: The graphical style of a power object has no influence on the net to which it is assigned and does not define any electrical characteristics of the object.
Example
PowerStyle := PowerObject.GetState_Style;
See also
TPowerObjectStyle type
ISch_PowerObject interface
GetState_ShowNetName method
(ISch_PowerObject interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowNetName : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_PowerObject interface
Properties
Style property
(ISch_PowerObject interface)
Syntax
Property Style : TPowerObjectStyle Read GetState_Style Write SetState_Style;
Description
This property denotes the style of the power object. This property is supported by the GetState_Style and SetState_Style methods.
Example
See also
ISch_PowerObject interface
TPowerObjectStyle type
ShowNetName property
(ISch_PowerObject interface)
Syntax
Property ShowNetName : Boolean Read GetState_ShowNetName Write SetState_ShowNetName;
Description
This property denotes the visibility of the net name of the power object. This property is supported by the GetState_ShowNetName and SetState_ShowNetName methods.
Example
See also
ISch_PowerObject interface
TPowerObjectStyle type
ISch_Probe Interface
Overview
A probe is a special marker which is placed on a schematic document to identify nodes for digital simulation.
Notes
The ISch_Probe interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParametrizedGroup
ISch_ParameterSet
ISch_Probe
| ISch_Probe methods | ISch_Probe properties |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
ISch_ParameterSet interface
ISch_Rectangle Interface
Overview
Rectangles are drawing objects which are unfilled or filled graphic elements.
Notes
The ISch_Rectangle interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Rectangle interface
| ISch_Rectangle methods SetState_Corner SetState_LineWidth SetState_IsSolid SetState_Transparent GetState_Corner GetState_LineWidth GetState_IsSolid GetState_Transparent |
ISch_Rectangle properties Corner LineWidth IsSolid Transparent |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
Methods
SetState_Transparent method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Transparent(B : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
SetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineWidth (ASize : TSize);
Description
The SetState_LineWidth procedure sets the line width for the border of the rectangle object. The Line width is determined by the TSize type.
Example
Rectangle.SetState_LineWidth(eSmall);
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Rectangle interface
SetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsSolid (B : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
SetState_Corner method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Corner (ALocation : TLocation);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
GetState_Transparent method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Transparent : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
GetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineWidth : TSize;
Description
The GetState_LineWidth function returns the line width of the rectangle’s border. The line width is determined by the TSize type.
Example
Width := Rectangle.GetState_LineWidth;
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Rectangle interface
GetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsSolid : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
GetState_Corner method
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Corner : TLocation;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
Properties
LineWidth property
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the border width of the rectangle with one of the following values from the TSize enumerated type. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
Rect.LineWidth := eSmall;
See also
TSize type.
ISch_Rectangle interface
IsSolid property
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Property IsSolid : Boolean Read GetState_IsSolid Write SetState_IsSolid;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
Corner property
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Property Corner : TLocation Read GetState_Corner Write SetState_Corner;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
Transparent property
(ISch_Rectangle interface)
Syntax
Property Transparent : Boolean Read GetState_Transparent Write SetState_Transparent;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Rectangle interface
ISch_RectangularGroup Interface
Overview
The ISch_RectangularGroup interface represents a group rectangular object with the size of the object with XSize and YSize dimensions. The Origin of the rectangular object is the Location property from the ISch_GraphicalObject interface.
The ISch_RectangularGroup interface is an ancestor interface for the ISch_SheetSymbol, ISch_HarnessConnector and IOpenBus_Component interfaces.
Notes
The interface hierarchy for the ISch_RectangularGroup interface is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParametrizedGroup
ISch_RectangularGroup
| ISch_RectangularGroup methods SetState_XSize SetState_YSize GetState_XSize GetState_YSize |
ISch_RectangularGroup properties XSize YSize |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
IOpenBus_Component interface
ISch_HarnessConnector interface
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
Methods
SetState_YSize method
(ISch_RectangularGroup interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_YSize(Value : TCoord);
Description
This function sets the YSize dimension of the rectangular group object such as the sheet symbol.
Example
SheetSymbol.SetState_XSize(MilsToCoord(150));
SheetSymbol.SetState_YSize(MilsToCoord(50));
See also
SetState_XSize method
ISch_RectangularGroup interface
SetState_XSize method
(ISch_RectangularGroup interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_XSize(Value : TCoord);
Description
This function sets the XSize dimension of the rectangular group object such as the sheet symbol.
Example
SheetSymbol.SetState_XSize(MilsToCoord(150));
SheetSymbol.SetState_YSize(MilsToCoord(50));
See also
GetState_YSize method
ISch_RectangularGroup interface
GetState_YSize method
(ISch_RectangularGroup interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_YSize : TCoord;
Description
This function retrieves the YSize dimension of the rectangular group object such as the sheet symbol. THis function is used by the YSize property.
Example
AXSize := SheetSymbol.SetState_XSize;
AYSize := SheetSymbol.SetState_YSize;
See also
GetState_YSize method
ISch_RectangularGroup interface
GetState_XSize method
(ISch_RectangularGroup interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_XSize : TCoord;
Description
This function retrieves the XSize dimension of the rectangular group object such as the sheet symbol. THis function is used by the XSize property.
Example
AXSize := SheetSymbol.SetState_XSize;
AYSize := SheetSymbol.SetState_YSize;
See also
ISch_RectangularGroup interface
Properties
YSize property
(ISch_RectangularGroup interface)
Syntax
Property YSize : TCoord Read GetState_YSize Write SetState_YSize;
Description
Example
SheetSymbol.SetState_XSize(MilsToCoord(150));
SheetSymbol.SetState_YSize(MilsToCoord(50));
See also
ISch_RectangularGroup interface
XSize property
(ISch_RectangularGroup interface)
Syntax
Property XSize : TCoord Read GetState_XSize Write SetState_XSize;
Description
The XSize property sets or gets the XSize dimension of the rectangular group object such as a sheet symbol. The XSize and YSize values determines the size of the rectangular group object in the X and Y directions.
The Location property from the ISch_GraphicalObject interface determines the origin of the rectangular group object.
Example
SheetSymbol.XSize := MilsToCoord(150);
SheetSymbol.YSize := MilsToCoord(50);
See also
SetState_XSize method
SetState_YSize method
ISch_RectangularGroup interface
ISch_RoundRectangle Interface
Overview
Rounded rectangles are drawing objects which are unfilled or filled graphic elements.
Notes
The ISch_RoundRectangle interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Rectangle
ISch_RoundRectangle
| ISch_RoundRectangle methods SetState_CornerXRadius SetState_CornerYRadius GetState_CornerXRadius GetState_CornerYRadius |
ISch_RoundRectangle properties CornerXRadius CornerYRadius |
Methods
SetState_CornerXRadius method
(ISch_RoundRectangle interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_CornerXRadius(ADistance : TDistance);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_RoundRectangle interface
GetState_CornerYRadius method
(ISch_RoundRectangle interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_CornerYRadius : TDistance;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_RoundRectangle interface
GetState_CornerXRadius method
(ISch_RoundRectangle interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_CornerXRadius : TDistance;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_RoundRectangle interface
SetState_CornerYRadius method
(ISch_RoundRectangle interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_CornerYRadius(ADistance : TDistance);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_RoundRectangle interface
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Rectangle interface
Properties
CornerYRadius property
(ISch_RoundRectangle interface)
Syntax
Property CornerYRadius : TDistance Read GetState_CornerYRadius Write SetState_CornerYRadius;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_RoundRectangle interface
CornerXRadius property
(ISch_RoundRectangle interface)
Syntax
Property CornerXRadius : TDistance Read GetState_CornerXRadius Write SetState_CornerXRadius;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_RoundRectangle interface
ISch_SheetEntry Interface
Overview
A sheet entry within a Sheet Symbol object creates a connection between the net touching on the parent sheet, to a Port with the same name on the child sheet.
Notes
The ISch_SheetEntry interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_SheetEntry
| ISch_SheetEntry methods GetState_DistanceFromTop GetState_IOType GetState_Name GetState_OverrideDisplayString GetState_OwnerSchSheetSymbol GetState_OwnerSchSheetSymbol GetState_Side GetState_Style GetState_TextColor SetState_DistanceFromTop SetState_IOType SetState_Name SetState_OverrideDisplayString SetState_Side SetState_Style SetState_TextColor IsVertical |
ISch_SheetEntry properties DistanceFromTop IOType Name OverrideDisplayString OwnerSheetSymbol Side Style TextColor |
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
Methods
SetState_Style method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Style (Value : TPortArrowStyle);
Description
The SetState_Style procedure sets the style of the sheet entry. This style is determined by the TPortArrowStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the sheet entry only if the I/O Type property is set to Unspecified. The IO Type of the Sheet Entry overrides the Style property if the I/O Type is set to one of the specified IO types then changing the Style will not update the graphical content of the sheet entry.
Example
SEntry.SetState_Style(ePortLeft);
See also
TPortArrowStyle type
ISch_SheetEntry interface
SetState_Side method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Side(Value : TLeftRightSide);
Description
The SetState_Side procedure sets the orientation of the sheet entry in respect to the associated Sheet symbol.
Example
SheetEntry.SetState_Side(eLeftSide);
See also
TLeftRightSide type.
ISch_SheetEntry interface.
SetState_Name method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Name(Value : WideString);
Description
The SetState_Name procedure sets the new name for the Sheet Entry.
Example
SheetEntry.SetState_Name(‘HarnessType2’);
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
SetState_DistanceFromTop method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_DistanceFromTop(Value : TCoord);
Description
The SetState_DistanceFromTop function sets the distance from this sheet entry to the top edge of the sheet symbol in a value that’s dependent on the grid units. For example if the grid was in DXP Defaults (10 DXP units = 100 mils for example) and the Entry is 10 Units away from the Top part of the Sheet Symbol then you would use the DxpToCoords function to translate the 10 grid units into a coordinate value.
Example
SheetEntry.SetState_DistanceFromTop(DxpsToCoord(10));
See also
DXPsToCoord function
Measurement Conversion functions
ISch_SheetEntry interface
SetState_TextColor method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_TextColor(Value : TColor);
Description
The SetState_TextColor procedure sets the color (a value of TColor type) for the Sheet Entry’s Name string.
Notes
The TColor value specifies a 6 digit hexadecimal number of the $FFFFFF format. For example the color blue would be RGB:0,0,255 and Hex:FF0000 therefore the converted decimal value would be 16711680. The following formula may be used to calculate the required value, R+256*(G+(256*B)).
Example
SheetEntry.SetState_TextColor(0); // sets the text color to black.
See also
TColor type
ISch_SheetEntry interface
SetState_IOType method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IOType (Value : TPortIO);
Description
The SetState_IOType procedure sets the IO of the sheet entry. This IO Type defines the electrical properties of the sheet entry. Available IOs are: Input, Output, Bi-directional and Unspecified. The IO setting does not influence the connectivity of the circuit, but is considered during the running of an electrical rules check, which can be set to detect incompatible port directions.
Note, the I/O Type of the Sheet Entry overrides the Style property. If the I/O Type is set to Unspecified you can set the appropriate Style for this sheet entry. However if the I/O Type is set to one of the specified I/O types then changing the Style will not update the graphical content of the sheet entry.
Example
SheetEntry.SetStateIOType(ePortBidirectional);
See also
IPortIO type
ISch_SheetEntry interface
SetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_OverrideDisplayString(Value : WideString );
Description
The SetState_OverrideDisplayString procedure sets a new value consisting of alph-numeric characters for the Override Display string.
Example
SheetEntry.SetState_OverrideDisplayString(‘New Override String’);
See also
ISch_HarnessEntry interface
GetState_TextColor method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_TextColor : TColor;
Description
The GetState_TextColor function returns the color of the text used for the Name of the Sheet Entry.
Example
Color := SheetEntry.GetState_TextColor;
See also
TColor type
ISch_SheetEntry
GetState_Style method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Style : TPortArrowStyle;
Description
The GetState_Style function gets the style of the sheet entry. This style is determined by the TPortArrowStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the sheet entry only if the I/O Type property is set to Unspecified. The IO Type of the Sheet Entry overrides the Style property if the I/O Type is set to one of the specified IO types then changing the Style will not update the graphical content of the sheet entry.
Example
Style := SEntry.GetState_Style;
See also
TPortArrowStyle type.
ISch_SheetEntry interface
GetState_Side method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Side : TLeftRightSide;
Description
The GetState_Side function returns the orientation of the sheet entry in respect to the associated sheet symbol as a TLeftRightSide type.
Example
Side := SheetEntry.GetState_Side;
See also
TLeftRightSide type
ISch_SheetEntry interface
GetState_SchOwnerSheetSymbol method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SchOwnerSheetSymbol : ISch_SheetSymbol;
Description
The GetState_SchOwnerSheetSymbol function returns the sheet symbol interface (ISch_Sheet Symbol) that this sheet entry is associated with.
Example
OwnerSheetSymbol := SheetEntry.GetState_SchOwnerSheetSymbol;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
GetState_Name method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Name : WideString;
Description
The GetState_Name function returns the name of the sheet entry. Normally the name is a number but can be alphanumeric.
Example
EntryName := SheetEntry.GetStateName
See also
Name property.
ISch_SheetEntry interface
GetState_IOType method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IOType : TPortIO;
Description
The GetState_IOType procedure gets the IO type of the sheet entry. This IO Type defines the electrical properties of the sheet entry. Available IOs are: Input, Output, Bi-directional and Unspecified. The IO setting does not influence the connectivity of the circuit, but is considered during the running of an electrical rules check, which can be set to detect incompatible port directions.
Note, the I/O Type of the Sheet Entry overrides the Style property. If the I/O Type is set to Unspecified you can set the appropriate Style for this sheet entry. However if the I/O Type is set to one of the specified I/O types then changing the Style will not update the graphical content of the sheet entry.
Example
IOType := SheetEntry.GetState_IOType;
See also
TPortIO type
ISch_SheetEntry interface
GetState_DistanceFromTop method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_DistanceFromTop : TCoord;
Description
The GetState_DistanceFromTop function returns the distance from this sheet entry to the top edge of the sheet symbol in a value that’s dependent on the grid units. For example if the grid was in DXP Defaults (10 DXP units = 100 mils for example) and the Entry is 10 Units away from the Top part of the Sheet Symbol.
Example
Distance := SheetEntry.GetState_DistanceFromTop;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
ISch_SheetSymbol interface.
GetState_OverrideDisplayString method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_OverrideDisplayString : WideString;
Description
The GetState_OverrrideDisplayString function returns the override display string which overrides the Name string.
Example
DisplayString := SheetEntry.GetState_OverrideDisplayString;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
IsVertical method
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Function IsVertical : Boolean;
Description
This function returns a Boolean value that determines whether the sheet entry is aligned vertically or not.
Example
Vertical := SheetEntry.IsVertical;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
Properties
TextColor
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property TextColor : TColor Read GetState_TextColor Write SetState_TextColor;
Description
The TextColor property defines the color (a value of TColor type) for the Harness Entry’s Name string. This property is supported by the GetState_TextColor and SetState_TextColor methods.
Notes
The TColor value specifies a 6 digit hexadecimal number of the $FFFFFF format. For example the color blue would be RGB:0,0,255 and Hex:FF0000 therefore the converted decimal value would be 16711680. The following formula may be used to calculate the required value, R+256*(G+(256*B)).
Example
SheetEntry.TextColor := 0; // sets the name color to black.
See also
TColor type
ISch_SheetEntry interface
Style property
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property Style : TPortArrowStyle Read GetState_Style Write SetState_Style;
Description
The Style property determines the style of the sheet entry and is determined by the TPortArrowStyle type. This style defines the graphical style of the sheet entry only if the I/O Type property is set to Unspecified. The IO Type of the Sheet Entry overrides the Style property if the I/O Type is set to one of the specified IO types then changing the Style will not update the graphical content of the sheet entry.
Example
SEntry.Style := ePortLeft;
See also
TPortArrowStyle type
ISch_SheetEntry interface
Side
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property Side : TLeftRightSide Read GetState_Side Write SetState_Side;
Description
The Side property defines the orientation of the sheet entry in respect to the associated sheet symbol. This property is supported by the GetState_Side and SetState_Side methods.
Example
SheetEntry.Side := eLeftSide;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
OwnerSheetSymbol property
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property OwnerSheetSymbol : ISch_SheetSymbol Read GetState_SchOwnerSheetSymbol;
Description
The OwnerSheetSymbol property retrieves the Sheet Symbol interface this Sheet entry is associated with. This property is supported by the GetState_OwnerSheetSymbol method.
Example
SheetSymbol := SheetEntry.GetState_OwnerSheetSymbol;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
Name
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property Name : WideString Read GetState_Name Write SetState_Name;
Description
The Name property defines the name of the sheet entry. Normally the name property is a number but can be alphanumeric. This property is supported by the GetState_Name and SetState_Name methods.
Example
SheetEntry.Name := ‘EntryType_2’;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
IOType property
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property IOType : TPortIO Read GetState_IOType Write SetState_IOType;
Description
The IOType property determines the IO of the sheet entry. This IO Type defines the electrical properties of the sheet entry. Available IOs are: Input, Output, Bi-directional and Unspecified. The IO setting does not influence the connectivity of the circuit, but is considered during the running of an electrical rules check, which can be set to detect incompatible port directions.
Note, the I/O Type of the Sheet Entry overrides the Style property. If the I/O Type is set to Unspecified you can set the appropriate Style for this sheet entry. However if the I/O Type is set to one of the specified I/O types then changing the Style will not update the graphical content of the sheet entry.
Example
SheetEntry.IOType := ePortOutput;
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
DistanceFromTop
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property DistanceFromTop : TCoord Read GetState_DistanceFromTop Write SetState_DistanceFromTop;
Description
The DistanceFromTop property defines the location of the sheet entry in respect to the associated sheet symbol. This property is supported by the GetState_DistanceFromTop and SetState_DistanceFromTop methods.
Example
SheetEntry.DistanceFromTop := DxpsToCoord(10);
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
OverrideDisplayString property
(ISch_SheetEntry interface)
Syntax
Property OverrideDisplayString : WideString Read GetState_OverrideDisplayString Write SetState_OverrideDisplayString;
Description
The OverrideDisplayString property defines the OverRideDisplayString property. This property is supported by the GetState_OverrirdeDisplayString and SetState_OverrirdeDisplayString methods.
Example
SheetEntry.OverrideDisplayString(‘Display String overridden.’);
See also
ISch_SheetEntry interface
ISch_SheetFileName Interface
Overview
A sheet filename object is part of a complex text object interface and is attached to the sheet symbol object.
Notes
The ISch_SheetFileName interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_ComplexText
ISch_SheetFileName
| ISch_SheetFileName methods | ISch_SheetFileName properties |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Label interface
ISch_ComplexText interface
ISch_SheetName Interface
Overview
A sheetname is part of a complex text object interface and is associated with a sheet symbol object.
Notes
The ISch_SheetName interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Label
ISch_ComplexText
ISch_SheetName
| ISch_SheetName methods | ISch_SheetName properties |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Label interface
ISch_ComplexText interface
ISch_SheetSymbol Interface
Overview
Sheet symbols represent other schematic sheets (often referred to as a child sheet). The link between a sheet symbol and other schematic sheets is the FileName attribute, which must be the same as the name of the child sheet.
Notes
The ISch_SheetSymbol interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_ParametrizedGroup
ISch_RectangularGroup
ISch_SheetSymbol
| ISch_SheetSymbol methods SetState_UniqueId SetState_LineWidth SetState_IsSolid SetState_ShowHiddenFields GetState_UniqueId GetState_LineWidth GetState_IsSolid GetState_ShowHiddenFields GetState_SchSheetFileName GetState_SchSheetName |
ISch_SheetSymbol properties UniqueId LineWidth IsSolid ShowHiddenFields SheetFileName SheetName |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_ParametrizedGroup interface
ISch_RectangularGroup interface
Methods
SetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_UniqueId (Value : WideString);
Description
The SetState_UniqueID procedure sets the new ID for the sheet symbol. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current sheet symbol. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
SheetSymbol.SetState_UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
SetState_ShowHiddenFields method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowHiddenFields(Value : Boolean);
Description
The SetState_ShowHiddenFields procedure determines the visibility of the text fields associated with the sheet symbol, such as its name and filename. If the Value is true, the hidden fields of the sheet symbol will be displayed on the schematic sheet. If the value is False, the hidden text fields are not shown on the schematic.
Example
SSheet.SetState_ShowHiddenFields(True); //shows hidden text fields for this sheet symbol.
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
SetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineWidth (Value : TSize);
Description
This SetState_LineWidth procedure sets the width of the border line around the sheet symbol. The width is determined by the TSize type.
Example
SSheet.SetState_LineWidth(eSmall);
See also
TSize type.
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
SetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsSolid (Value : Boolean);
Description
The SetState_IsSolid procedure sets a Boolean value which denotes that the sheet symbol object has a solid internal fill or not.
Example
SSymbol.SetState_IsSolid(True);
SSymbol.AreaColor := 0;
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
GetState_UniqueId method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_UniqueId : WideString;
Description
The GetState_UniqueID function retrieves the Unique ID for the sheet symbol. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current sheet symbol. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := SheetSymbol.GetState_UniqueID;
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
GetState_ShowHiddenFields method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowHiddenFields : Boolean;
Description
The GetState_ShowHiddenFields procedure determines the visibility of the text fields associated with the sheet symbol, such as its name and filename. If the Value is true, the hidden fields of the sheet symbol will be displayed on the schematic sheet. If the value is False, the hidden text fields are not shown on the schematic.
Example
ShowHiddenFields := SSheet.GetState_ShowHiddenFields;
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
GetState_SchSheetName method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SchSheetName : ISch_SheetName;
Description
The GetState_SchSheetName function returns the ISch_SheetName interface object which represents the Designator object associated with the sheet symbol. The ISch_Sheetname interface is inherited from the ISch_ComplexText and ISch_Label interfaces.
Example
SheetName := SSheet.GetState_SchSheetName;
If SheetName <> Nil Then
Showmessage(SheetName.Text);
See also
ISch_SheetName interface;
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
GetState_SchSheetFileName method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_SchSheetFileName : ISch_SheetFileName;
Description
The GetState_SchSheetFileName function returns the ISch_SheetFileName interface object which represents the FileName text object associated with the sheet symbol. The ISch_SheetFileName interface is inherited from the ISch_ComplexText and ISch_Label interfaces.
Example
SheetFileName := SSheet.GetState_SchSheetFileName;
If SheetFileName <> Nil Then
Showmessage(SheetFileName.Text);
See also
ISch_SheetFileName interface;
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
GetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineWidth : TSize;
Description
The GetState_LineWidth function returns the size of the border of the sheet symbol. The Size value is of TSize type.
Example
LineWidth := SSheet.GetState_LineWidth;
See also
TSize type
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
GetState_IsSolid method
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsSolid : Boolean;
Description
The GetState_IsSolid function returns a Boolean value whether the sheet symbol object has a solid internal fill or not.
Example
If Pie.GetState_IsSolid Then
Pie. AreaColor := 0; // black fill
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
Properties
ShowHiddenFields property
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Property ShowHiddenFields : Boolean Read GetState_ShowHiddenFields Write SetState_ShowHiddenFields;
Description
The ShowHiddenFields property determines the visibility of the text fields associated with the sheet symbol, such as its name and filename. If the Value is true, the hidden fields of the sheet symbol will be displayed on the schematic sheet. If the value is False, the hidden text fields are not shown on the schematic.
Example
SSheet.ShowHiddenFields := True;
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
SheetName property
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Property SheetName : ISch_SheetName Read GetState_SchSheetName;
Description
The SchSheetName property denotes the Designator Name text object which is represented by the ISch_SheetName interface object associated with the sheet symbol. The ISch_SheetName interface is inherited from the ISch_ComplexText and ISch_Label interfaces. This property is supported by GetState_SchSheetname method.
Example
SheetName := SSheet.SchSheetName;
If SheetName <> Nil Then
Showmessage(SheetName.Text);
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
SheetFileName property
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Property SheetFileName : ISch_SheetFileName Read GetState_SchSheetFileName;
Description
The SchSheetFileName property denotes the FileName text object which is represented by the ISch_SheetFileName interface object associated with the sheet symbol. The ISch_SheetFileName interface is inherited from the ISch_ComplexText and ISch_Label interfaces. This property is supported by GetState_SchSheetFileName method.
Example
SheetFileName := SSheet.SchSheetFileName;
If SheetFileName <> Nil Then
Showmessage(SheetFileName.Text);
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
LineWidth property
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the border width of the sheet symbol with one of the following values from the TSize enumerated type. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
TSize type
IsSolid property
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Property IsSolid : Boolean Read GetState_IsSolid Write SetState_IsSolid;
Description
Description
The IsSolid property denotes whether the sheet symbol object has a solid fill or not. This property is supported by the GetState_IsSolid and SetState_IsSolid methods.
Example
SScheet.IsSolid := True;
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
UniqueId property
(ISch_SheetSymbol interface)
Syntax
Property UniqueId : WideString Read GetState_UniqueId Write SetState_UniqueId;
Description
The SetState_UniqueID property sets the new ID for the sheet symbol. All parameters, sheet symbols, ports, pins, components, openbus links, openbus ports and openbus components have Unique IDs. Unique IDs are used to maintain design synchronization in design projects.
The Unique ID (UID) is an system generated value that uniquely identifies this current sheet symbol. It is used for linking to a PCB document and for project management. Enter a new UID value or click the Reset button to generate a new UID for this design object from the Change Properties dialog. You can also globally reset UIDs of components and sheet symbols from the Schematic Editor’s Tools » Convert » Reset Component Unique IDs menu.
Example
UID := WSM.DM_GenerateUniqueID; // interface and method from Workspace Manager API.
SheetSymbol.UniqueID(UID);
See also
ISch_SheetSymbol interface
ISch_Symbol Interface
Overview
The symbol objects are special markers used for components in the Schematic Library.
Notes
Descended from ISch_GraphicalObject
| ISch_Symbol methods SetState_Orientation SetState_Symbol SetState_IsMirrored SetState_LineWidth SetState_ScaleFactor GetState_Orientation GetState_Symbol GetState_IsMirrored GetState_LineWidth GetState_ScaleFactor |
ISch_Symbol properties Orientation Symbol IsMirrored LineWidth ScaleFactor |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
Methods
SetState_Symbol method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Symbol (AValue : TIeeeSymbol);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
SetState_ScaleFactor method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ScaleFactor(AValue : TCoord);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
SetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Orientation(AValue : TRotationBy90);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
SetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_LineWidth (AValue : TSize);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
SetState_IsMirrored method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_IsMirrored (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
GetState_Symbol method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Symbol : TIeeeSymbol;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
GetState_ScaleFactor method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ScaleFactor : TCoord;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
GetState_Orientation method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Orientation : TRotationBy90;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
GetState_LineWidth method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_LineWidth : TSize;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
GetState_IsMirrored method
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_IsMirrored : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
Properties
Symbol property
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Property Symbol : TIeeeSymbol Read GetState_Symbol Write SetState_Symbol ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
ScaleFactor property
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Property ScaleFactor : TCoord Read GetState_ScaleFactor Write SetState_ScaleFactor;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
Orientation property
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Property Orientation : TRotationBy90 Read GetState_Orientation Write SetState_Orientation;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
LineWidth property
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Property LineWidth : TSize Read GetState_LineWidth Write SetState_LineWidth ;
Description
The LineWidth property defines the border width of the circle with one of the following values from the TSize enumerated type. This property is supported by the GetState_LineWidth and SetState_LineWidth methods.
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
TSize type
IsMirrored property
(ISch_Symbol interface)
Syntax
Property IsMirrored : Boolean Read GetState_IsMirrored Write SetState_IsMirrored ;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Symbol interface
ISch_Template Interface
Overview
The schematic templates represent the sheet border, title block and graphics for a schematic document.
Notes
The ISch_Template interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Template
| ISch_Template methods SetState_FileName GetState_FileName |
ISch_Template properties FileName |
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
Methods
SetState_FileName method
(ISch_Template interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_FileName(AValue : WideString);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Template interface
GetState_FileName method
(ISch_Template interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_FileName : WideString;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Template interface
Properties
FileName property
(ISch_Template interface)
Syntax
Property FileName : WideString Read GetState_FileName Write SetState_FileName;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Template interface
ISch_TextFrame Interface
Overview
Text frames hold multiple lines of free text.
Notes
ISch_TextFrame interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Rectangle
ISch_TextFrame
- The FontID property denotes the font type of the TextFrame object. Windows True Type fonts are fully supported. The FontID value denotes which font has been used. The FontID is the index to an entry in the font table in the Schematic editor. Each font used in the Schematic editor has its own FontID.
- When a new font is used (through a Change Font dialog), a new FontID is added to the internal table in the Schematic editor. The FontID value can be extracted from the following Schematic objects (TextField, Sheet, Annotation, TextFrame and NetLabel objects).
| ISch_TextFrame methods SetState_FontId SetState_TextColor SetState_Alignment SetState_WordWrap SetState_ShowBorder SetState_ClipToRect GetState_FontId GetState_TextColor GetState_Alignment GetState_WordWrap GetState_ShowBorder GetState_ClipToRect |
ISch_TextFrame properties FontId TextColor Alignment WordWrap ShowBorder ClipToRect Text |
See also
Methods
SetState_WordWrap method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_WordWrap (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
SetState_TextColor method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_TextColor (AValue : TColor);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
SetState_ShowBorder method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ShowBorder (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
SetState_FontId method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_FontId (AValue : Integer);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
SetState_ClipToRect method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_ClipToRect (AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
SetState_Alignment method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_Alignment (AValue : THorizontalAlign);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
GetState_WordWrap method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_WordWrap : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
GetState_TextColor method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_TextColor : TColor;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
GetState_ShowBorder method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ShowBorder : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
GetState_FontId method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_FontId : Integer;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
GetState_ClipToRect method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_ClipToRect : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
GetState_Alignment method
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_Alignment : THorizontalAlign;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
Properties
FontId property
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Property FontId : Integer Read GetState_FontId Write SetState_FontId;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
WordWrap property
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Property WordWrap : Boolean Read GetState_WordWrap Write SetState_WordWrap;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
TextColor property
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Property TextColor : TColor Read GetState_TextColor Write SetState_TextColor;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
Text property
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Property Text : WideString Read GetState_Text Write SetState_Text;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
ShowBorder property
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Property ShowBorder : Boolean Read GetState_ShowBorder Write SetState_ShowBorder;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
ClipToRect property
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Property ClipToRect : Boolean Read GetState_ClipToRect Write SetState_ClipToRect;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
Alignment property
(ISch_TextFrame interface)
Syntax
Property Alignment : THorizontalAlign Read GetState_Alignment Write SetState_Alignment;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_TextFrame interface
ISch_Wire Interface
Overview
Wires are straight line segments which are placed on a schematic document to create the electrical connections.
Notes
The ISch_Wire interface is descended from the immediate ancestor ISch_BasicPolyline interface and the interface hierarchy is as follows:
ISch_GraphicalObject
ISch_Polygon
ISch_BasicPolyline
ISch_Wire
| ISch_Wire methods GetState_CompilationMaskedSegment SetState_CompilationMaskedSegment |
ISch_Wire properties CompilationMaskedSegment |
Fetch the vertices of existing wires example
Procedure FetchVertices();
Var
Index : Integer;
Wire : ISch_Wire;
Iterator : ISch_Iterator;
WireCount : Integer;
ALocation : TLocation;
SchDoc : ISch_Document;
Document : IServerDocument;
ReportList : TStringList;
Begin
If SchServer = Nil Then Exit;
SchDoc := SchServer.GetCurrentSchDocument;
If SchDoc = Nil Then Exit;
// Set up an iterator to look for port objects only.
Iterator := SchDoc.SchIterator_Create;
Iterator.AddFilter_ObjectSet(MkSet(eWire));
WireCount := 0;
ReportList := TStringList.Create;
ReportList.Add('Wires'' Vertex report:');
ReportList.Add('______________________');
ReportList.Add('');
// Using a Try Finally block to avoid exception errors.
Try
Wire := Iterator.FirstSchObject;
While Wire <> Nil Do
Begin
Inc(WireCount);
ReportList.Add('Wire #' + IntToStr(WireCount));
For Index := 1 To Wire.VerticesCount Do
Begin
ALocation := Wire.Vertex[Index];
ReportList.Add('X: ' + IntToStr(ALocation.X) + ', Y: ' + IntToStr(ALocation.Y));
End;
ReportList.Add('');
Wire := Iterator.NextSchObject;
End;
Finally
SchDoc.SchIterator_Destroy(Iterator);
End;
ReportList.SaveToFile('C:\WireVertexReport.Txt');
ReportList.Free;
// Display the report containing parameters for each component found.
Document := Client.OpenDocument('Text','C:\WireVertexReport.txt');
If Document <> Nil Then
Client.ShowDocument(Document);
End;
See also
ISch_GraphicalObject interface
ISch_Polygon interface
ISch_BasicPolyline interface
Methods
GetState_CompilationMaskedSegment method
(ISch_Wire interface)
Syntax
Function GetState_CompilationMaskedSegment(AIndex : Integer) : Boolean;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Wire interface
SetState_CompilationMaskedSegment method
(ISch_Wire interface)
Syntax
Procedure SetState_CompilationMaskedSegment(AIndex : Integer; AValue : Boolean);
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Wire interface
Properties
CompilationMaskedSegment property
(ISch_Wire interface)
Syntax
Property CompilationMaskedSegment[AIndex : Integer] : Boolean Read GetState_CompilationMaskedSegment Write SetState_CompilationMaskedSegment;
Description
Example
See also
ISch_Wire interface