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Automatic Port Distribution Settings

 

Feature Description

 

How to automatically arrange the ports on an object

 
eXpress can automatically arrange the ports on an object.  By default, eXpress forces ports to be placed on the side of the object, but keeps them on the same side as they were originally placed.  It is possible to reconfigure this behavior on one or more objects using the Port Auto-Distribute Settings dialog shown below. When Objects are linked to a lower level model the top level ports normally need to be re-arranged to distribute them into the top model in a manner that makes the model look good. Many times the Ports on Ajoining objects are not aligned properly so that the nets are opposite each other. eXpress can Auto align these using
 
 
 
 
Automatic Port Distribution Settings
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Port Distribution

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1. Port Distribution 
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How to Configure Port Distribution Settings

 
Allow Port Dragging -
Allows the Analyst to manually adjust port placement (when disabled, port positions are locked down).
Place at Edge - Ports are forced to the nearest side.
 
Distribute Evenly - For each side, ports are moved so that they are evenly spaced.
 
Alphabetize - For each side, ports are rearranged so that they are in alphabetical order.
 
Place According to Lower Level - On assemblies, ports are arranged to correspond to the positions of the I/O flags in the lower-level design.
 
Do Not Place Automatically - Disables automatic port placement, allowing the Analyst to position ports anywhere within the object.