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The Smart Paste dialog allows you to convert textual information into objects. You can copy objects or Windows-based text then paste it into your design as Ports, Net labels Buses, Harnesses, or groups of objects, such as a port with wire and net label.
The Smart Paste dialog can be accessed by clicking Edit » Smart Paste from the main menus or by using the shortcut key Shift + Ctrl + V.
Count
- specifies the number of columns you want in your paste array. Each column is separated by the Column Spacing setting.Spacing
- enter positive or negative values for spacing to determine whether the array is pasted to the right or left for horizontal placement, or upwards or downwards for vertical placement.Count
- specifies the number of rows you want in your paste array. Each row is separated by the Row Spacing setting.Spacing
- enter positive or negative values for spacing, to determine whether the array is pasted to the right or left for horizontal placement, or upwards or downwards for vertical placement.Direction
- select which method you would like to use to increment strings (such as designators) on the copies you are pasting. You can select from the following options:
None
- do not increment. Each copy will have the same strings.Horizontal First
- increment strings by increasing the value of a string from its predecessor by the Primary amount. The successor string to increment is found by finding the next string in the sequence immediately to the right. Once a row has been re-sequenced, move to the start of the next row above. Pins can also be incremented using the Secondary setting.Vertical First
- increment strings by increasing the value of a string from its predecessor by the Primary amount. The successor string to increment is found by finding the next string in the sequence immediately above. Once a column has been re-sequenced, move to the start of the next column to the right. Pins can also be incremented using the Secondary setting.Primary
- strings are incremented/decremented from its predecessor by the Primary amount. Pins can also be changed using the Secondary setting.Secondary
- strings are incremented/decremented from its predecessor by the Primary amount. Pins can also be changed using the Primary setting.Remove Leading Zeroes
- enable this option to remove the leading zeroes from the text string. For example, 000ABC is transformed as ABC if this option is enabled.Contact our corporate or local offices directly.