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Data Editor (Tools\Data Editor) – A form that contains all of the data from the project separated by different fields and allows you to search/replace, sort, and edit the data across the whole project. This allows modification of Device IDs, Attribute Text, Signal Names, and Field Settings amongst others.

ECS_Align toolbar- top, bottom, left, or right align any objects by selecting them.

Control Center (Start-up, ECS toolbar, Tools\Control Center) - project and catalog manager.

Select Line Type (ECS_Draw toolbar) - Allows different layers to be selected for different types of wire. Useful for different wire numbering methods used later in the automatic settings.

Choose Polyline (ECS_Draw toolbar) - Allows different layers to be selected for different types of poly line.

Multi-Polyline (ECS_Draw toolbar) - Allows for quick drawing of multiple poly lines splayed out at both ends of a multi-connector drawing.

Control (show ECS_Display Settings toolbar) - Provides a shortcut for the page error control functions.

Replace Page Header Text (Tools\Replace\ Replace Page Header Text) – Displays a page variable dialog box to easily change the variables.

Display Shortened Part Numbers (System Settings\Display Settings) – Now you have the option to display the first part number assigned to a symbol followed by an ellipsis (part1,…)

Draw Wire Number on Line (Project Settings\Project Parameter) – Now you have the option to draw the wire number on line instead of just above it. When printed this shows a break in the wire just around the wire number for clarity and saves valuable space on the page.

MDI Support (Multi-document interface) –You are able to open as many pages as you want at the same time.

Names files removed – The files are now stored differently. Each project is now given the actual project name and page given the exact page name instead of the '_' underscore names files.

Directory structure modified – Application data is now stored in 'Documents & Settings' (by default) rather than in the main application program files folder. These can of course be located anywhere on your system as always.

Scoot command – You can use this to slide symbols along wires.

Resize Logical Field – You can now resize a logical field by right-clicking and selecting re-size.

Multi-Wire-Numbers – You can now manually assign wire numbers to multi-wires by specifying a start wire and number, and then picking the required wires to be numbered in the required order.

Simplified Dialogue Boxes – Many of the standard dialogue boxes have been re-designed to reduce the number of clicks needed to enter data.

Multi-Wire-Numbers Automatically – You can select a group of wires to assign numbers to. Select a starting wire and number and click an end point to assign wire numbers between these 2 points.

User Definable Wire Layers - You can create custom wire layers and map each wire layer to a size/colour/additional attributes. After mapping has been complete, run the Automatic wire number function. This will automatically assign the wire size/colour/additional attributes based on the wire layer used in the schematic.

Short Circuits – Now when you delete a symbol from a wire that would result in a short circuit you have the choice of leaving a gap in the wires so that they do not connect together. This way you can avoid short circuiting wires.

Right Click “Select Symbol” – This feature allows you to right click on a symbol and choose “Select symbol” to place another symbol just like this one. It immediately appears at the cursor for placement.

Easy Field Setting Editing when copying pages – When copying pages that have fields on them the software displays a dialog listing all the fields so that you can specify the new field settings for all the fields at one time rather than being prompted separately for each one.

Replace Page Header Texts – This command used to be called page variables and was located under the manage menu.

Replace Cable Text – This command allows you to edit the cable text for a specific cable.

Renumber Component – This used to be the Replace Device ID command.


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	Data Editor (Tools\Data Editor) – A form that contains all of the data from the project separated by different fields and allows you to search/replace, sort, and edit the data across the whole project. This allows modification of Device IDs, Attribute Text, Signal Names, and Field Settings amongst others. ECS_Align toolbar- top, bottom, left, or right align any objects by selecting them. Control Center (Start-up, ECS toolbar, Tools\Control Center) - project and catalog manager. Select Line Type (ECS_Draw toolbar) - Allows different layers to be selected for different types of wire. Useful for different wire numbering methods used later in the automatic settings. Choose Polyline (ECS_Draw toolbar) - Allows different layers to be selected for different types of poly line. Multi-Polyline (ECS_Draw toolbar) - Allows for quick drawing of multiple poly lines splayed out at both ends of a multi-connector drawing. Control (show ECS_Display Settings toolbar) - Provides a shortcut for the page error control functions. Replace Page Header Text (Tools\Replace\ Replace Page Header Text) – Displays a page variable dialog box to easily change the variables. Display Shortened Part Numbers (System Settings\Display Settings) – Now you have the option to display the first part number assigned to a symbol followed by an ellipsis (part1,…) Draw Wire Number on Line (Project Settings\Project Parameter) – Now you have the option to draw the wire number on line instead of just above it. When printed this shows a break in the wire just around the wire number for clarity and saves valuable space on the page. MDI Support (Multi-document interface) –You are able to open as many pages as you want at the same time. Names files removed – The files are now stored differently. Each project is now given the actual project name and page given the exact page name instead of the '_' underscore names files. Directory structure modified – Application data is now stored in 'Documents & Settings' (by default) rather than in the main application program files folder. These can of course be located anywhere on your system as always. Scoot command – You can use this to slide symbols along wires. Resize Logical Field – You can now resize a logical field by right-clicking and selecting re-size. Multi-Wire-Numbers – You can now manually assign wire numbers to multi-wires by specifying a start wire and number, and then picking the required wires to be numbered in the required order. Simplified Dialogue Boxes – Many of the standard dialogue boxes have been re-designed to reduce the number of clicks needed to enter data. Multi-Wire-Numbers Automatically – You can select a group of wires to assign numbers to. Select a starting wire and number and click an end point to assign wire numbers between these 2 points. User Definable Wire Layers - You can create custom wire layers and map each wire layer to a size/colour/additional attributes. After mapping has been complete, run the Automatic wire number function. This will automatically assign the wire size/colour/additional attributes based on the wire layer used in the schematic. Short Circuits – Now when you delete a symbol from a wire that would result in a short circuit you have the choice of leaving a gap in the wires so that they do not connect together. This way you can avoid short circuiting wires. Right Click “Select Symbol” – This feature allows you to right click on a symbol and choose “Select symbol” to place another symbol just like this one. It immediately appears at the cursor for placement. Easy Field Setting Editing when copying pages – When copying pages that have fields on them the software displays a dialog listing all the fields so that you can specify the new field settings for all the fields at one time rather than being prompted separately for each one. Replace Page Header Texts – This command used to be called page variables and was located under the manage menu. Replace Cable Text – This command allows you to edit the cable text for a specific cable. Renumber Component – This used to be the Replace Device ID command.