To connect two points in the schematic without a wire between them you can do several differen things: Diptrace is a bit different in this respect. Yes, I have been a long time user of ExpressSCH/ExpressPCB as well and really like the way they implemented ports. I am sure there is a very simpe way to do this but I cannot figure it out yet. Then on other sheets I want to draw the specific circuits and be able to quickly place I/O pin symbols and connect to specific pin numbers (i.e. I am working with these Parallax Propeller chips so want to create a sheet that contains the header connectors for all 32 I/O pins (two 16-pin headers) plus connectors for Vin, V3.3, V5.0 and GND (4-pin connector). I am sure DipTrace can do the same I'm just having a hard time figuring out how to accomplish the same thing. You could then place another port symbol on another sheet and also enter in the same net name thereby connecting the two without a wire.

In ExpressPCB you could pick a 'Port' symbol and place it on the sheet then double click it and type in a 'Net' name. I am having a hard time figuring out how to recreate the equivalent to a 'Port' symbol in DipTrace.

Hi everyone - I am new to DipTrace and my only previous experience with schematic drawing software is by way of ExpressPCB Schematic.

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