Parent page: Schematic Commands
The following pre-packaged resources, derived from this base command, are available:
Applied Parameters: Kind=Area
This command is used to add a new comment thread to a defined area of the active document. Comments are a feature associated with Managed Projects and allows all users working on a document to comment and review the design (or part thereof) in real-time, without actual modification of the document itself.
The commenting feature facilitates strong review and collaboration processes. Due to the server nature of comments (they are stored on the server and do not touch the design document in any way) they become invaluable when:
This command can be accessed from the Schematic Editor by:
After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair and you will enter comment placement mode. Placement is made by performing the following sequence of actions:
Applied Parameters: Kind=Point
This command is used to add a new comment thread to a specified point in the active document. Comments are a feature associated with Managed Projects and allows all users working on a document to comment and review the design (or part thereof) in real-time, without actual modification of the document itself.
Applied Parameters: None
This command is used to add a new comment thread to a selected component in the active document. Comments are a feature associated with Managed Projects and allows all users working on a document to comment and review the design (or part thereof) in real-time without actual modification of the document itself.
This command can be accessed from the Schematic Editor when a component is selected in the workspace by:
After launching the command, the Comments panel will appear ready to enter a new comment. Type your comment then click the Post button. The comment will be committed and appear in the panel and also in the workspace linked to the component by a reference line. A rectangular bounding line is drawn around the component encompassing its symbol (including pins) and designator.
This command is used to add a new comment thread to an object or area in the active document using a line 'drawing'. Comments are a feature associated with Managed Projects and allows all users working on a document to comment and review the design (or part thereof) in real-time without actual modification of the document itself.
This command can be accessed from the Schematic Editor of a managed project by:
After launching the command, the cursor will change to a crosshair and you will enter freehand placement (drawing) mode. Placement is made by performing the following sequence of actions:
'[user] commented on [object]'
'[user] commented on [document.SchDoc]'
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