Symbols · HA2S1_REF

Standalone source cross-reference

A source cross-reference identifies the originating side of a diagram continuation relationship.

Schematic · HA2S1_REFStandalone source cross-reference: original educational illustration
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What it represents

A source cross-reference identifies the originating side of a diagram continuation relationship. This is a navigation and association element linking a circuit or signal to its continuation. Its source role is meaningful only when the matching destination reference is present.

Use consistent reference text, sheet identifiers and locations at both ends. Cosmetic source shapes do not create different circuit functions.

How to read it

  • Provide the matching destination reference, sheet and location information.
  • Rectangle, hexagon and ellipse presentation styles are kept as one source-reference concept.

Information to show or reference

  • Identify the associated device, circuit or diagram boundary.
  • Provide the matching destination reference, sheet and location information.
  • Cross-reference the equipment data, terminal mapping or operating-state legend needed to interpret the form.

A distinction that matters

Rectangle, hexagon and ellipse presentation styles are kept as one source-reference concept.

Sources you can follow

These public references support the explanation and provide further detail. Their graphics and downloadable files remain with their publishers.

Autodesk IEC-60617 preview: Standalone source and destination cross-references

Official public publisher family name and reference context; vendor identifiers and graphics are distinct from licensed IEC database content.

Autodesk · Public reference checked 14 October 2026 · Link only

About this graphic

This illustration was authored independently by Elora Grid to explain the concept. It is not reproduced from a customer drawing, an official standard graphic or a manufacturer CAD file. Its correspondence to an exact IEC or IEEE symbol identifier has not been certified.

SVG and DXF downloads contain this original artwork. DXF uses unscaled drawing units; a GA envelope supplies no product dimensions, clearances or fabrication information. Original artwork is available under CC BY 4.0. Third-party references retain their own terms.

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