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Foundation Schematic: How to replace a symbol without deleting nets


Record #2081

Product Family:  Software

Product Line:  Aldec

Problem Title:
Foundation Schematic: How to replace a symbol without deleting nets


Problem Description:
Keywords: symbol net wire foundation schematic
Urgency:  Standard

Normally when you delete a symbol, all the wires connected to
the symbol also get deleted.  Is it possible to leave the
wires in place so a new symbol can be placed and connected?


Solution 1:

To replace a symbol on the schematic without deleting the
wires:

1. Select the symbol on the schematic.

2. Click on the Disconnect Symbol icon in the horizontal
   toolbar.

3. Delete the disconnected symbol.

4. Place the new symbol so that its pins touch the
   existing wires.

5. Select the new symbol and click on the Connect Symbol
   icon in the horizontal toolbar. The wires will be
   automatically connected.

If some wires do not line up exactly with the new symbol,
connect them manually by selecting the end of the wire and
dragging it over the symbol pin.



End of Record #2081