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How to Customize Wire Crossing Symbols.

ARES Electrical, Wire Crossing, Electrical Settings, Wires, Schematics, Cross Gap Bump

Kevin Silvério Ferreira avatar
Written by Kevin Silvério Ferreira
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Overview

In schematic diagrams, wire crossings can now be represented using different symbols. Previously, only the default Cross option was available. With the new settings, users can choose from three different Wire Crossing Types to improve readability and match drafting standards.

Wire Crossing Types

When wires intersect, you can now select one of the following representations:

  • Cross – the traditional representation where wires simply cross each other.

  • Gap – creates a visible gap whenever one wire passes over another.

  • Bump – creates a small arc (or “bump”) on the wire passing over the other.

Adjusting Wire Crossing Length

In addition to the symbol type, users can also control the size of the gap or bump. This is defined by the Wire Crossing Length parameter.

Where to Find the Settings

  1. Go to Manage tab > Customization > Electrical Settings...

  2. In the Wires > General section, look for:

    • Wire Crossing Type

    • Wire Crossing Length

  3. Adjust the settings as needed.

Once changed, the new configuration will apply as the default for the entire project.

Example Scenario

An engineer working on complex control diagrams may prefer to use the Bump crossing style to make overlapped wires more visually distinct. By adjusting the Wire Crossing Length, they can increase the bump size for better clarity in dense schematics.

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