What's the point of an off-page bus connector?

I notice busses named the same connecto together through the design, even without using off-page bus connectors.
Is there any reason to even use the connectors since they add to the cluster of my designs?
Thanks.

They are good for documentation purposes when you have a multi-page design (hence the name).  When looking at the schematics, the off-page connector lets the viewer know that the bus continues on to another section of the design.    

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    “Did you just wish to have some dialog, or do you have a specific question or suggestion about things? I am kind of confused at this point sorry. ;-)”
    It just seemed odd to me when I kept hearing these Adobe evangelists getting excited about the ability to use so many apps. I came here since I was hoping Adobe could explain why having apps in so many fields that you are not talented in is a good deal. So far I am still waiting for Adobe to answer that question.
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    Yes, it is but perhaps most importantly is the issue of time dedicated to learning a new craft. I have a good amount of design work so looking into a career change at this point doesn’t make sense for me. If I changed my career I would have to turn down design work that I currently have  coming in and that would be a little silly.

  • What's the point when most browsers are NOT Safari ?

    I’m using a Mac of course (since 1996) but also have other browsers installed like Firefox, SeaMonkey & Camino (formerly Mozilla).
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    Try for yourself, visit www.dpkmusic.com on Safari to see what it’s supposed to look like. Then visit it on any other browser. You’ll see what I’m talking about. Unless I’m horribly mistaken and I’m doing something terribly wrong...
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    (And yes, I did use the Apple Feedback link already about this matter.)
    dpk

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