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How do you read a schematic drawing?

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The main purpose of a schematic diagram is to emphasize circuit elements and how their functions relate to each other. Schematics are an extremely valuable troubleshooting tool that identify which components are in series or parallel and how they connect to one another.Jul 19, 2020');})();(function(){window.jsl.dh('_miZ3YObIFZ-w0PEPq5WN6As44','
How To Make a Schematic Diagram
  1. Create the First Symbol. From (File > New) under Name: type Schematic. ...
  2. Use the Pick tool to select both lines, and press Ctrl + D to duplicate them. ...
  3. Right-click on the selected lines and select Symbol > New Symbol. ...
  4. Add More Symbols. ...
  5. Lay out the Symbols. ...
  6. Connect the Circuit. ...
  7. Add Text.
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More simply, a schematic diagram is a simplified drawing that uses symbols and lines to convey important information. For example, if you are taking the subway you may see a \u201cmap\u201d showing you all the stations along a subway line, but that map will not show all the roads and buildings you may pass along the way.Jan 29, 2019
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In North America the symbol for the resistor is a zigzag line like this the international standardMoreIn North America the symbol for the resistor is a zigzag line like this the international standard is to draw it as a rectangle like this the on/off switch is drawn like this here.

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