.. _Connect Instance Ports by Name:

Connect Instance Ports by Name
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You can easily convert the port connections of a instance from positional to named.

Place the cursor on an instance and press :kbd:`Ctrl+1`, select **Connect instance ports by name** from the list of quick assist proposals and press  :kbd:`Enter`.

.. figure:: ../../images/common/sv_quick_assist_refactor_instance_ports_to_named.png


The instance ports are connected by name.

.. figure:: ../../images/common/sv_quick_assist_after_connect_ports_by_name.png


.. tip:: 

 You can also :kbd:`Right+Click` in the editor and go to **Refactor** > **Connect Instance Ports by Name**.

.. figure:: ../../images/common/sv_quick_assist_refactor_instance_ports_right_click_2.png


