Configuring Port-Instance Ports

Using the following shortcut menu port commands, you can configure Port-Instance Ports in Layout.

Create a Port-Instance Port on a Port Instance

1. Select a port instance with no nets associated.
2. Select Right-click > Port > Create.

A Port-Instance Port is created and selected; the property window displays the properties of the port.

Remove a Port-Instance Port from a Port Instance

1. Select a port instance or a port-instance port.
2. Select Right-click > Port > Remove

The port is removed.

Create Port-Instance Ports on a Component

1. Select component(s).
2. Select Right-click > Port > Create Ports on Component

Creates ports on all the unconnected port instances of the selected component(s).

Remove Port Instance Ports from a Component

1. Select a component.
2. Select Right-click > Port > Remove Ports From Component

Removes all Port-Instance Ports on the component.