I am having an issue when I try to use multiple placement in panel layout with my fuse symbol. I have fuse part numbers and I have fuse holder part numbers both are needed to get the desirable information on the schematic and on our labels that we use. The problem is that in order to get the fuse description information such as amps and voltage the fuse needs to be the primary part number in the schematic. When you do that the fuse holder is the part that is used to place the layout on the panel. Since the fuse is the primary part number it does not allow you to use multiple placement in panel layout, because the fuse holder is not the primary part number in the schematic. Is there a work around for this?
Hi Christopher.
Unknown said: Since the fuse is the primary part number it does not allow you to use multiple placement in panel layout, because the fuse holder is not the primary part number in the schematic.
Since the fuse is the primary part number it does not allow you to use multiple placement in panel layout, because the fuse holder is not the primary part number in the schematic.
Could you explain that part a little more? I inserted an FU symbol, assigned a fuse part number (FNQ-R1) as primary and a fuse holder part number (1491-N161) as a secondary. On the Insert Symbol By Device ID dialog while in Panel Layout Mode, I get a check box in the Multiple Symbols column and can set it and choose to place the symbol assigned to the fuse holder part number.
Chris McKinster
Engineering Assistant
Kohler Company
Yes, you could handle it that way. You may or may not think it is better than having to place the panel layout symbols individually like you are currently doing. I'm thinking it would involve the following:
Setup work:
To use in the project:
Things to consider with this method: