This procedure explains how to add a terminal to a terminal strip in the Electrical Index.
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In the Electrical Index, expand the hierarchy of the Electrical Equipment folder and then an individual equipment item and its terminal strips.
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Right-click a terminal strip and then select New Terminal.
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If the Terminal Properties dialog does not open automatically, right-click the new terminal and then on the shortcut menu, select Common Properties.
Smart Electrical opens the Common Properties dialog automatically after creating a new item if you selected the Common Properties dialog option on the General tab of the Preferences dialog.
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On the General tab of the Terminal Common Properties dialog, under Item tag, type a name for the new terminal as you require.
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Type a short description if you require.
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Select a terminal type that you require. You can define and customize types in Data Dictionary Manager.
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Select a terminal color that you require. You can define and customize terminal colors in Data Dictionary Manager.
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Under Sequence, type a value that sets the sequential number of the current terminal on its terminal strip.
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Select the Procurement tab.
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Select a manufacturer and a model as you require. You can define and customize these entries in Data Dictionary Manager.
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Type a store part number if you require.