To Change Cross-Reference Text to Multi-Line Text

Convert a long string of relay coil or source/destination cross-reference text to a multiline text entity (MTEXT).

The underlying attribute value is maintained, but flipped to visible. The MTEXT entity is created at the same XY location as the underlying attribute. The MTEXT entity updates, scoots, and behaves as if it is an attribute tied to the component block.

1. Click Schematic tabEdit Components panelModify Component Cross-Reference drop-downChange Cross-Reference to Multiple Line Text. Find
2. Select the text string to change.
3. Type a new text string for the selected text.

   Use the Text Formatting dialog box to change the text style and size. You can also right-click and select from the menu options.

4. Use the grips or double-click the text to bring up text formatting options to reformat the reference string into multiple lines.
5. Click OK.