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Comparing Virtual Symbols and Virtual Nets
Virtual symbols and nets are features only of schematic designs. They are logical representations for communicating the connectivity of the design. For example, a net bus is a virtual net that represents a collection of nets. It is used to simplify the drawing of those nets as a single entity. Excluding them limits the comparison to the physical objects on the circuit board. Compare virtual symbols and nets for a more complete comparison of the schematic design.