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The symbol userware has a number of functions which are used to create, maintain and add the appropriate properties on the symbols created. This ensures consistency whenever a new symbol is created or an existing one is modified.

All the items required to create a symbol are located under the MT Lms pulldown menu and the SYMBOL palette.

 [symbol_palette]


List of functions:

List of function keys and strokes:

The following table lists predefined function keys, control keys, mouse buttons and strokes with their function names and a description of the action they perform.

Key Name Description
$key_lmbc()
Control-LMB
Selects pins in the area defined by the dynamic rectangle.
$stroke_78963()
Stroke 78963
Rotates 90 degrees selected objects around the basepoint. If a single instance is selected it will be first disconnected and reconnected after rotating.
$stroke_36987()
Stroke 36987
Rotates -90 degrees selected objects around the basepoint. If a single instance is selected it will be first disconnected and reconnected after rotating.


Userware Version: v8.5_4.13
Last Modified: 27 November 1997 -- [mailto] webmaster@eda.com.au