Move an MT1 Connector in the SIMIT Component Type Editor
To reposition an MT1 connector in SIMIT, enable its movable setting in the component type's connector editor, then hold Alt and drag the connector along the component edge on the instance. Siemens' Component Type Editor manual documents this interaction. The exact SIMIT version in the question is not stated, so check the installed version's help if the controls differ.
Table of Contents
- Enable connector movement
- Move the connector on the instance
- Verification
- Limitations and Operational Precautions
- Engineer FAQ
- Technical References
- Related Articles
- Related Tags
Enable connector movement
Open the component type in the SIMIT Component Type Editor and select its Connectors editor. Find the MT1 connector and enable the connector's movable property. Save the component type; the manual describes this setting as determining whether the connector may be moved on the outer edge of a component instance.
Move the connector on the instance
- Open the chart containing the component instance.
- Hold
Altand drag the connector with the mouse to its required position on the component edge. - Release the mouse and inspect the placement.
- Save the chart and verify the connector stays in position after reopening or updating the instance.
Verification
Confirm the connector remains attached to the intended component, retains its direction and connection type, and can still connect to compatible connectors. Save the component type and chart.
Limitations and Operational Precautions
The cited manual is dated 2014 and the ticket does not identify the installed SIMIT release. The connector must be configured as movable; do not assume instance-level dragging is enabled by default.
Engineer FAQ
How do I move an MT1 connector in SIMIT CTE? Enable the connector's movable property in the connector editor, then hold Alt and drag it on the component instance.
Must connector movement be enabled first? Yes. The manual describes the movable property as the control for instance-level connector movement.
Does Alt-drag change the connector's function? It is documented as moving the graphical position; verify direction and connection type remain correct.
Why might Alt-drag fail? Check whether the connector is enabled as movable and confirm you are editing the correct component instance.
Can I set a connector position by coordinates? The cited manual confirms connector properties, but coordinate editing can vary by release; check the installed version's documentation.
Do I need to save the component type? Yes. Save the type and chart, then reopen them to confirm the placement persists.
Does the method apply to all SIMIT versions? The source does not identify its release. The cited CTE manual is from 2014, so newer-version controls should be checked.
Does the connector remain the same type after moving? The movement changes its placement, but verify the connector's type and direction and test compatible interconnections.
Can I move connectors on component instances? The manual documents movement on the outer edge of an instance when the connector is configured as movable.
What property enables moving a connector? The connector editor's Connector is moveable property.