Split PLC Module/Connector Reference

Use this tool to split blocks or parametric connectors into 2 separate block definitions (for example, parent and a child or a child and another child).

Split PLC Module

Find
 Command entry:  AESPLITPLC

Select the block to split and specify the split point.

Split Connector

Find
 Command entry:  AESPLIT

Select the connector to split and specify the split point.

Child Base Point

Specifies the origin point for the new block. The default is in-line with the first set of pins on the split-off piece. If you do not want to accept the default, enter the coordinates or click Pick Point and select the origin point on the drawing.

Break Type

Specifies the break type: no lines, straight lines, jagged lines, or draw it. The default is set to jagged lines. Click Draw to manually draw the break type on the drawing.

Layer

Specifies the layer for the child block. You can accept the default or click List to select the layer from a list of existing layers.

Reposition Child Block

Specifies to reposition the child block to move it as part of this command.