There are various scenarios and purposes of object behaviors on a diagram, each of which assist the user to perform particular functions..


  • Flipping / Mirroring the horizontal position of graphical elements

 This is done by using the Flip tool on the Main Toolbar or by pressing the Space Bar while dragging.


  • Indication of valid mates on a Diagram


If you attempt to mate connectors that are not valid mates, a ⬜ Red Rectangle will appear and the connectors will not snap together. 


If you mate connectors that are valid mates, a ⬜  Green Rectangle appears and the connectors will snap together.


See Mating and Unmating Connectors


  • Unmating Connectors

Hold down the Shift key, click one connector of the mated pair, and drag to unmate the connector.


See Mating and Unmating Connectors


  • Connecting Conductors to Connector Contacts, Terminals, and Conductor Attach Points 


When you want to connect a Conductor to a connector contact terminal, or conductor attach point, a  ⬜  Green Rectangle will appear if the connection is valid.


  • Re-routing Conductors


At times a connection may become skewed, crooked or jagged.  The connection may be re-routed by clicking on it then pressing CTRL+R.



Related Topics:


Adding a Conductor to a Diagram


Adding a Cable to a Diagram


Shortcut Keys