Introduction

Branches and joints do not require their own cell, but are inserted into the respective cell of the step or transition.

If a branch or joint is placed in a cell that already contains a branch or joint an error message is returned (see also section Connection rules in the Reference manual).

A branch or joint which is placed connects automatically with the neighboring objects above and below if there are no free cells between them.

Placing branches or joints

Placing branches or joints:

Step

Action

1

Select the desired branch or joint, see also Selecting Branches and Joints.

2

Click the target cell in the SFC section.

or

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the target position, and press Enter.

Result: The selected branch or joint is inserted and the selection mode is active again.

3

To place further elements of the same type:

  • Click the target cell in the SFC section.

    or

    Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the target position, and press Enter.

  • To return to selection mode:

    Press the Esc key.

  • To insert other objects:

    Select the object you wish to insert.