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Hardware Shapes

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type. To begin a new line of text, press the Enter key.

To add text to a monitor's screen, subselect the screen, then type.

Control handles provide other shape actions. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


Custom Equipment

To add a custom network shape, draw the equipment or symbol, then copy it to the clipboard. Select this shape, choose Edit > Open Custom <Shape>, then paste the drawing in the window.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Device Symbols

To specify a 2-D or 3-D version of the symbol, right-click the shape, then choose Set 3-D Effect.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

Control handles provide other shape actions. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


Ring Topology

To set the topology type, right-click the shape, then choose Set Topology Type.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To add text, select the shape, then type. To move the text, drag the control handle [image].

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.

C   Drag to change the length or width.

D   Drag to resize proportionally.


Network Layout Shape

Use to represent a network layout.

To associate data with a shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, drag a control handle from this shape to create a connector.

To widen or lengthen, drag a side or top selection handle. To resize proportionally, drag a top or bottom selection handle.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.


Cloud

Use to represent a network or other system for which the details are not included in the drawing.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Telecommunication Signal

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a corner selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type. To begin a new line of text, press the Enter key.

Control handles provide other shape actions. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


Line Tag

To indicate the type of cable connecting the equipment, drop this shape on or near a connector.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To resize proportionally, drag a corner selection handle. To change the height or width, drag a side selection handle.


Information Outlet

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.


Room

Use to represent a conceptual room (for example, a department or a site) for grouping equipment in your network diagram. To create a building, stack several shapes.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to resize proportionally.

B   Drag to change the height or width.

C   Drag to change room depth.


Telecommunications Hardware

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type. To begin a new line of text, press the Enter key.

Control handles provide other shape actions. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


Callout - Bracket 2

Adds a label to a shape or area in a drawing. To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to change the way the bracket curves.

B   Drag to change bracket height.

C   Drag to resize the bracket proportionally.

D   Drag to change text block width.

E   Drag to change the vertical position of the text block.


Bracket Connector

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to change the length of the pointer and its position.

B   Drag to change the place where the pointer bends.

C   Drag to change the length of a bracket arm or its vertical position.

D   Drag to add another arm to the connector. You can add up to two arms.


Structural Rack

Details about particular racks appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Rack Enclosure

Details about particular rack enclosures appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil. Position the rack using the dashed lines within the enclosure.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Large Equipment Frame

To change the position of the shelves, drag the control handle [image]. To connect equipment shapes to the frames' shelves, glue an endpoint on equipment shape to a connection point [image] on the frames' shelves.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to change the position of the shelf.

B   Drag to resize the frame proportionally.


Cabling Extension

Details about particular cabling extensions appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil. To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Rack Accessories

Use to add shelves, drawers, keyboard trays, brackets, and other accessories to structural racks. Details about particular accessories appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To connect accessories to a rack, glue an endpoint on the accessory to a connection point [image] on the rack.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Patch Panels

Details about particular panels appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil. To connect a panel to a rack, glue an endpoint on the panel to a connection point [image] on the rack.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Equipment Mounting Bracket

Add this shape to a structural rack to mount equipment that can't be mounted directly onto the rack. Place the mounting bracket in the rack before placing the equipment you want to mount. Then, place the equipment on the bracket and adjust the bracket height.

To connect this shape to a structural rack, glue an endpoint on this shape to a connection point [image] on the structural rack.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Glue to connection points ( [image]) on the rack's sides.

B   Drag to adjust bracket height.

C   Drag to adjust bracket width.


Peer-to-Peer

Use to represent a peer-to-peer network topology.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Stackable Hub

Details about particular stackable hubs appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Chassis and Hubs

Details about particular chassis and hubs appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To add an expansion module to this shape, drop the module onto this shape such that the module's endpoints glue to the connection points [image] on the expansion slots.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Expansion Modules and Face Plates

Drop this shape into an expansion slot on an appropriate bridge, chassis, or hub. The shape's endpoints glue to the connection points [image] on the expansion slot. If this shape is glued to a bridge, chassis, or hub, resizing the bridge, chassis, or hub resizes the module or plate. Details about particular modules and plates appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Transceiver

Details about particular transceivers appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize a transceiver proportionally, drag any selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Switch

Details about particular switches appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Eazy Device Switch

Details about particular switches appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Switch Front Panel

Details about particular switches appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Bus

Use to represent a central point for a network.

To set the configuration, right-click the shape. To associate data with a shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, drag a control handle ( [image]) from this shape to create a connector.

To widen or lengthen, drag a side or top selection handle. To resize proportionally, drag a corner selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.


P-S / S-P Converter

Use to add a parallel to serial/serial to parallel interface converter to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect other shapes, glue an endpoint on this shape to a connection point ( [image]) on the other shapes.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Hardware Shape

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type. To begin a new line of text, press the Enter key. To add text to a monitor's screen, subselect the screen, then type.

Control handles provide other shape actions. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


Hardware Shape

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type. To begin a new line of text, press the Enter key. To add text to a monitor's screen, subselect the screen, then type.

Control handles provide other shape actions. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


Custom Equipment

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To add a custom network shape, draw the equipment or symbol, then copy it to the clipboard. Select this shape, choose Edit > Open Custom <Shape>, then paste the drawing in the window.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape. To enter configuration details, right-click the shape, then choose Properties. To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Custom Equipment

To add a custom network shape, draw the equipment or symbol, then copy it to the clipboard. Select this shape, choose Edit > Open Custom <Shape>, then paste the drawing in the window.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape. To enter configuration details, right-click the shape, then choose Properties. To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Cloud

Use to represent an unknown event, an external event, or a series of processes or events.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect this shape to other shapes, glue an endpoint on a 1-D shape to a connection point [image] on this shape.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Network Cable

To associate data with the shape, select the shape, then choose Properties.

To add text, select the shape, then type. To move the text, drag the control handle [image]. To connect other shapes, glue an endpoint on this shape to a connection point [image] on the other shapes.

With control handles, you can control how the variable connectors bend. To see what a control handle on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


APC Smart-UPS

To show or hide control handles, right-click the shape. To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Generic Computer Component

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag any selection handle. To add a text label, select a shape, then type the text.


Generic Equipment

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To adjust the shape's height or width, drag a side selection handle. To resize the shape proportionally, drag a corner selection handle.

To add a text label, select the shape, then type the text.


Workgroup Hubs and Transceivers

Details about particular hubs and transceivers appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To connect a hub or transceiver to other shapes, glue an endpoint on the hub or transceiver to a connection point [image] on the other shape.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Router

Details about particular routers appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To connect a router to other shapes, glue an endpoint on the router to a connection point [image] on the other shape.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Concentrator

Drop a concentrator into an expansion slot on the MMAC chassis. Glue the concentrator's endpoints to the connection points [image] on the expansion slots. Details about particular concentrators appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Printer

Details about particular printers appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize a printer proportionally, drag any selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Monitor

Details about particular monitors appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize a monitor proportionally, drag any selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Vectra PC

Details about particular computers appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize a personal computer proportionally, drag any selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Router Front Panel

Details about particular router front panels appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Workstation SPU Front Panel

Details about particular SPUs appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize an SPU proportionally, drag any selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Keyboard

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize the keyboard proportionally, drag any selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Building

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Room

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Token-Ring Network

Use to add a central point for a network.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.

C   Drag to change the length or width.

D   Drag to resize proportionally.


FDDI Ring Network

Use to add a central point for a network.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.

C   Drag to change the length or width.

D   Drag to resize proportionally.


Star Network

Use to add a central point for a network.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

A   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.

B   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.


Arcnet Network

Use to add a central point for a network.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.

C   Drag to change the length or width.

D   Drag to resize proportionally.


Ethernet Network

Use to add a central point for a network.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.


Bus Network

Use to add a central point for a network.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.


Curved Bus Network

Use to add a central point for a network.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

A   Drag to create connectors that you can glue to other shapes.

B   Drag to the center of the shape to delete the connectors.

C   Drag to change the length or width.

D   Drag to resize proportionally.


Cloud Network

Use to add a network or other system for which the details are not included to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To widen or lengthen, drag a side selection handle. To resize proportionally, drag a corner selection handle. To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Radio Communication

To alternate between a funnel-shaped communication channel and a straight-sided one, right-click the shape and choose a communication type from the menu. To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.


Comm-Link

Use to indicate a communications link.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect other network shapes, glue an endpoint on this shape to a connection point [image] on the other shapes.

To resize the shape, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Point-To-Point Connectors

To connect other shapes, glue an endpoint on this shape to a connection point [image] on the other shapes.

With control handles, you can control how the variable connectors bend. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.

To resize the shape, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Glue to a connection point on a shape.

B   Drag to control how the connector bends.


Stackable Hubs and Router Shapes

Use to add a stackable hub or router to a network diagram. Details about particular hubs and routers appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

A   Glue to connection points ( [image]) on structural racks, or to connection points on top of other stackable hubs or routers.

B   Available only when you right-click the shape and choose Show Control Handles from the menu. In a physical diagram, drag to adjust the horizontal position of the shape on a shelf.

C   Available only when you right-click the shape and choose Show Control Handles from the menu. In a logical diagram, drag to resize the shape proportionally.


City

Use to add a city or a wide area network (WAN) (for which the details are not included) to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to adjust the height or width.

B   Drag to resize proportionally.

C   Drag to offset the text block from the shape.


Flow Director

Place beside a connector shape to indicate the direction of flow.

To adjust the shape's length, drag an endpoint.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Standard Line Tag Shape

Drop onto a connector shape to tag the type of cable connecting the equipment in your network diagram.

To resize proportionally, drag a corner selection handle. To adjust the height or width, drag a side selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Database Equipment

Use to add a database, data source, or other data storage device to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Satellite Equipment

Use to add a satellite or similar telecommunications signal-relaying device to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


City

Use to add a city or a wide area network (WAN) (for which the details are not included) to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Satellite Antenna

Use to add a satellite dish or similar telecommunications signal-receiving device to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Radio Communication

Use to add a radio tower or similar broadcasting device to a network diagram.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Microwave Equipment

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.


Horizontal Baseline

Use to add as many as four horizontal baseline dimension lines to a network diagram. To create more dimension lines, drag the lower control handle (D) to the far side of the item you want to measure. To hide a baseline, drag the control handle beyond the left edge of the shape.

A   Drag to left edge of initial area to be measured.

B   Drag to right edge of initial area to be measured.

C   Drag to adjust extension line height.

D   Drag to right edge of each additional area to be measured.

E   Drag to adjust spacing between dimension lines to your drawing.


Vertical Baseline

Use to add as many as four vertical baseline dimension lines to your drawing. To create more dimension lines, drag the right-most control handle down to the far side of the item you want to measure. To hide a baseline, drag the control handle beyond the top edge of the shape.

A   Drag to top edge of initial area to be measured.

B   Drag to bottom edge of initial area to be measured.

C   Drag to adjust the extension line length.

D   Drag to bottom edge of each additional area to be measured.

E   Drag to adjust spacing between dimension lines on your drawing.


Horizontal

Use to add a single horizontal dimension line with the measurement between the extension lines. If the extension lines are close together, the arrows and text move outside the lines.

A   Drag to left edge of item to be measured.

B   Drag to right edge of item to be measured.

C   Drag to position dimension text.

D   Drag to adjust extension line height.


Horizontal - Outside

Use to add a single horizontal dimension line with the measurement outside the extension lines. Extension lines can be different lengths.

A   Drag to left edge of item to be measured.

B   Drag to right edge of item to be measured.

C   Drag to position dimension text.

D   Drag to adjust extension line height.


Vertical

Use to add a single vertical dimension line with the measurement between the extension lines. If the extension lines are close together, the arrows and text move outside the lines.

A   Drag to top edge of item to be measured.

B   Drag to bottom edge of item to be measured.

C   Drag to position dimension text.

D   Drag to adjust extension line height.


Vertical - Outside

Use to add a single vertical dimension line with the measurement outside the extension lines. Extension lines can be different lengths.

A   Drag to top edge of item to be measured.

B   Drag to bottom edge of item to be measured.

C   Drag to position dimension text.

D   Drag to adjust extension line height.


Callout Shape

Use this shape to label areas of your drawing.

To add text or replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

Control handles provide other shape actions. To see what a control handle [image] on a selected shape does, pause the pointer over the handle.


Circle Callout

Use this shape to label areas of your drawing.

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

To resize the circle, drag the control handle.


Break Line

Add to indicate cut-off, long, or repetitive features.

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to adjust the height of the "knock-out" area.

B   Drag to adjust the zigzag size.


Line Connector

Use to connect two 2-D shapes point-to-point or shape-to-shape with straight or curved lines. If you move 2-D shapes connected point-to-point, they maintain their point-to-point connection. If you move 2-D shapes connected shape-to-shape, the ends of the connector move to connect the shapes' closest points.

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Glue to a connection point on a shape (point-to-point) or press the Ctrl key while dragging to glue to the shape (shape-to-shape).

B   Drag to change the shape of the curve.


Universal Connector

Use to connect two 2-D shapes point-to-point or shape-to-shape with adjustable, bent lines. If you move 2-D shapes connected point-to-point, they maintain their point-to-point connection. If you move 2-D shapes connected shape-to-shape, the ends of the connector move to connect the shapes' closest points.

To change the arrowhead style, right-click the shape, then choose Change Arrowhead.

To add text, select the shape, then type.

A   Glue to a connection point on a 2-D shape (point-to-point). Or, press the Ctrl key while dragging and glue to the shape (shape-to-shape).

B   Drag to change where the connector bends.


Text Block

To replace existing text, select the text block, then type the new text. To change text block (not text) size and word wrapping, drag a selection handle.


2-D Word Balloon

To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to widen or lengthen the word balloon.

B   Drag to resize proportionally.

C   Drag to change pointer length and position.


Callout - Bracket 1

Use to add a label to a shape or area in a drawing. To replace existing text, select the shape, then type.

A   Drag to change the length of the pointer.

B   Drag to change the length of a bracket arm or its vertical position.

C   Drag to add another arm to the bracket. You can add up to four arms.


Comm-Link

Use to indicate a communications link.

To associate data with the shape, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To connect other network shapes, glue an endpoint on this shape to a connection point [image] on the other shapes.

To resize the shape, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Dimension Line

Use to add a dimension line with equal length extension lines for measuring an angled edge. To hide or show extension lines, right-click the shape, then choose Extension Lines. To change the precision and units of the displayed dimension, right-click the shape. To set the shape's precision and unit settings as the default for all dimension shapes on the page, right-click the shape, then choose Set As Page Default.

A  Drag to right edge of item to be measured.

B  Drag to left edge of item to be measured.

C  Drag to position dimension text.

D  Drag to change extension line height.


Rack-Mount Chassis

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To add an expansion module to this shape, drop the module onto this shape such that the module's endpoints glue to the connection points [image] on the expansion slots. To add this shape to a structural rack or equipment frame, glue this shape's endpoints to connection points [image] on the structural rack or equipment frame. If this shape is glued to a rack or frame, resizing the rack or frame resizes the chassis.

Details about particular stackable hubs appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Power Supply

Drop this shape into an expansion slot on an appropriate chassis. The shape's endpoints glue to the connection points [image] on the expansion slot. If this shape is glued to a chassis, resizing the chassis resizes the power supply. Details about particular power supplies appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Switching Hub

Drop this shape onto a structural rack or equipment frame. The shape's endpoints glue to the connection points [image] on the rack or frame. If this shape is glued to a rack or frame, resizing the rack or frame resizes the hub. Details about particular stackable hubs appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with a shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Back Panel

Drop this shape onto a structural rack or equipment frame to access additional expansion slots. The shape's endpoints glue to the connection points [image] on the rack or frame. If this shape is glued to a rack or frame, resizing the rack or frame resizes the panel. Details about particular panels appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Redundant Power Supply

Drop this shape into an expansion slot on an appropriate chassis, structural rack, or equipment frame. The shape's endpoints glue to the connection points [image] on the expansion slot. If this shape is glued to a chassis, rack, or frame, resizing the chassis, rack, or frame resizes the power supply. Details about particular power supplies appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag a selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.


Chassis Front Panel

Details about particular chassis panels appear in the status bar when you place the pointer over the shapes on the stencil.

To associate data with the shape or to view manufacturer data, right-click the shape, then choose Properties.

To resize proportionally, drag any selection handle.

To add text, select the shape, then type.