Using Reduce Matrix > Join Selected Terminals

The Join Selected Terminals reduction lets you connect two or more source terminals which are then treated as if they were a single object. This operation does not unite sources across nets.

To join terminals:

  1. Click Q3D Extractor > Reduce Matrix > Join Selected Terminals.

    The Reduce Matrix - Join Selected Terminals window appears, with a list of sources in the left pane.

    Reduce Matrix, Join Selected Terminals

  2. Select the terminals you want to join. As soon as you click a source, it is removed from the terminal list and added to the Reduced Net List.
    Tip:

    Press Ctrl+A to select all terminals.

  3. If you have a long list of terminals, you can filter the list by entering search criteria and clicking Filter. Use multiple search criteria with a comma separator (for example, "Redsource*, BlueSource*").
  4. Enter a New source name. This name should be unique.
  5. Click one of the following:
    • Save and Create to save and leave the Reduce Operation window open to add an additional operation. You must select the next operation from the drop-down menu before clicking this button.
    • Save and Close to save the current operation and close the window.
    • Cancel to close the window without making changes.

    Operations that have been performed appear in the Project Manager:

    Reduce Matrix Tree