Adding Components to a Circuit

You use this tool to add compatible components to an existing circuit.

You can also add a component that is currently assigned to a different circuit. The component is removed from the original circuit and re-assigned to the circuit being edited.

  1. Select a component in an existing circuit, and click Electrical Circuits tabSystem Tools panel Edit Circuit.

    All components except those in the selected circuit are dimmed in the drawing area and the Circuit Editor toolbar displays.

  2. Click Edit Circuit tabEdit Circuit panel Add To Circuit.
  3. In the drawing area, select the components that you want to include in the existing circuit.
    Note: You can use a pick box to select multiple components.
  4. Click Finish Editing Circuit to apply your changes or click Cancel to discard your changes.

    See Creating Permanent Wiring.