This procedure shows how to create a cell and manually define its size. Note that you must define the cell size prior to assigning it to a specific location in a PDB layout.
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In the Electrical Index, expand the folder hierarchy Electrical Equipment > Power Distribution Equipment > Power Distribution Boards > Buses.
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Right-click a bus and select New Cell.
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Accept the default item tag that is based on the naming convention for the cell or type your own item tag according to the naming convention. See Using Naming Conventions.
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Edit the other cell properties in the Properties window as required.
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It is essential that you define the cell size. This definition is required for PDB layout design. You can define the cell size manually or perform a procedure that will automate the cells sizing every time you create a cell. To define the cell size manually, in the Properties window, under Identification, type an appropriate value for Cell Height in Units and Cell Width in Units. Alternatively, you can type a Space Factor. The Cell Height in Units value equals double of the Space Factor value. The Space Factor value that you can type can only be incremented by 0.5, for example 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2,5, and so forth.
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For information on how to perform the procedure that automates cell size definition, see Automate Cell Size Definition.
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Now you can place this cell in a PDB layout drawing by dragging it from the Electrical Index to an appropriate place in the layout grid. See Design a Power Distribution Board Layout.
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We recommend that you redefine the cell naming conventions and use the available spatial properties of cells so that you can fully take advantage of the PDB layout functionality. Also note that the Row Name and Section Name cell properties are no longer in use.