Modeling local projects > Handling simulation objects

This chapter describes how simulation objects can be used and interconnected.

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1. Adding objects

To add an object from the Toolbox to the modeling area, simply drag and drop the desired object from the Toolbox to any position in the modeling area (see Figure 1).

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Figure 1 - Adding objects to the modeling space

2. Copying objects

To copy an existing object, the desired object must first be selected with the mouse. The selected object can then be copied and pasted using one of the following options:

•Using the key combination [CTRL] + C and [CTRL] + V

•By clicking on the desired object, then holding down the [CTRL] key and dragging the object to another location

•Copying and pasting objects is also possible between several alternatives of the same project

3. Marking objects

To select an object, simply click on the desired object with the mouse. You can also select several objects by holding down the [CTRL] key.

By holding down the mouse button for longer ("long click") a frame can be drawn up to mark serval objects (see Figure 2).

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Figure 2 - Frame to mark multiple objects

4. Connecting objects

Objects can be connected to each other via connecting lines. Each object from the Toolbox has four possible connection points, marked by a circle (see Figure 3).

A connection to another object can be established by clicking and holding down the left mouse button. The connection automatically docks to one of the four possible connection points of the target object.

The possible connections for an object are indicated by a green frame in the modeling area (see Figure 4).

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Figure 3 - Connections points of an object

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Figure 4 - Possible connections

By clicking on the name of the connection the sidemenu opens as shown in figure 5, a click on the delete icon deletes the connection (see figure 6).

Here you can edit a description as well as information about the category, routing and layout of the connection.

In addition, a text can be stored in the comment field, which appears in the modeling interface as a tool tip (see Figure 6).

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Figure 5 - Editing the connection

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Figure 6 - Delete connection