In this article, we will show you how to use Zuken E3 Viewer to open, navigate, print and modify electrical schematics. You will also learn how to use some of the advanced features of Zuken E3 Viewer, such as cross-referencing, searching, filtering and exporting.
How to open a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer
To open a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer, you need to have the .e3s file that contains the schematic data. You can obtain the .e3s file from the original author of the schematic, or from a shared folder or cloud storage service.
Once you have the .e3s file, you can launch Zuken E3 Viewer by double-clicking on the file icon, or by right-clicking on the file and selecting "Open with Zuken E3 Viewer". Alternatively, you can open Zuken E3 Viewer from the Start menu or desktop shortcut, and then use the File > Open command to browse for the .e3s file.
When you open a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer, you will see the main window that consists of four main areas: the menu bar, the toolbar, the project tree and the drawing area. The menu bar contains various commands for working with the schematic. The toolbar contains buttons for quick access to some of the most common commands. The project tree shows the structure of the schematic project, including sheets, devices, connectors and wires. The drawing area displays the graphical representation of the schematic.
How to navigate a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer
To navigate a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer, you can use the following methods:
Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the drawing area.
Use the scroll bars or the arrow keys to pan across the drawing area.
Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to switch between sheets in the project tree.
Use the Home and End keys to jump to the first and last sheet in the project tree.
Use the Tab key to cycle through devices, connectors and wires in the drawing area.
Use the Enter key to select a device, connector or wire in the drawing area.
Use the Esc key to deselect a device, connector or wire in the drawing area.
Use the F2 key to rename a device, connector or wire in the drawing area.
Use the F3 key to search for a device, connector or wire by name or number in the project tree or drawing area.
Use the F4 key to cross-reference a device, connector or wire in the project tree or drawing area.
How to print a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer
To print a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer, you can use the File > Print command from the menu bar. This will open a dialog box where you can choose various printing options, such as printer name, paper size, orientation, margins, scale and quality. You can also preview how your schematic will look on paper before printing it. You can print all sheets in your project, or select specific sheets to print. You can also print multiple copies of your schematic if needed.
How to modify a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer
Zuken E3 Viewer allows you to make some basic modifications to your schematic, such as adding or deleting devices, connectors and wires; changing device properties; moving or rotating devices; copying or pasting devices; and adding text annotations. However, you cannot change the structure of your project tree, add or delete sheets, or modify any graphical symbols. To make these changes, you need to use Zuken E3.series software.
To modify a schematic with Zuken E3 Viewer, you can use the following methods:
To add a device, connector or wire to your schematic, use
the Insert > Device/Connector/Wire command from
the menu bar. This will open a dialog box where you can choose
the type and properties of
the element you
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