Adding inputs and outputs to a Group block

You can add ports to a Group block directly to the block or add them to the internal algo within the Group block.

Adding a port to the Group block

To add ports to a Group block:

1. Right-click on the block and navigate to the type of connector and value type to pass through the port.

   

   The new port is added to the Group block.

   

2. Double-click the Group block to open it and notice the new input block.

   

3. Connect the new input block to the desired port.

   

Adding a port from inside a Group block

To add ports to a Group block from within the block:

1. Double-click the group block to open it.

   

2. Anywhere on the ADL canvas (not on a block or edge), right-click to display the context menu; then select the type of connector and value type.

   

   The new port is added to the canvas.

   

3. Connect the new port to a block, if desired.

   

4. Return to the parent algo to see the new port on the block.