Here are the two methods for creating a section.

Method 1: Creating a section from selected track #

1. Select the track for the section.

2. Right-click the selected track and click Create section. Or just click Create section on the ribbon.

Method 2: Creating a section from isolated track #

1. Right-click and isolate each connection.

A triangle indicates an isolated connection.

A natural endpoint does not require an isolator.

2. Right-click within the isolated tracks and select Create section.

The newly created section changes color:

TIP: Of course, you can also use the ribbon to create the section. Left-click one piece of track within the isolated tracks to select it, and click Create Section in the ribbon.

To change a section’s properties #

1. Left-click a piece of track in the section.

The ribbon opens the Track tab with a Section group:

2. Select or enter a Description and enter a Name.

The name appears on the layout.

The software tries to find the best way to position the text.

To change a section’s color #

1. In the ribbon Track tab, Section group, select Color.

A selection of colors appears. Click More colors… for more choices.

2. Select a color.

The section changes color.