Net Bridges; Creating A Net Bridge - National Instruments Graphical User Interface Ultiboard User Manual

Chapter 5 Working with Traces and Copper

Net Bridges

NI Ultiboard User Manual
The net bridge functionality permits connections between different nets
(for example, digital and analog grounds) without losing the properties of
either net.

Creating a Net Bridge

Complete the following steps to create a net bridge:
1. Select Tools»Database»Database Manager.
2. Click the Create New Part button in the Parts area, select Net bridge
and click OK. The Net Bridge Edit Layer displays on your
workspace.
3. Select Place»Net Bridge Pins to display the Place Net Bridge Pin
dialog box.
4. Enter the desired parameters for the first pin of the net bridge, click
OK and place the pin on the workspace.
5. Select Place»Pins again, enter the parameters for the second pin of the
net bridge, click OK and place the pin on the workspace in the desired
location.
6. Connect the two pins by selecting Place»Shape»Rectangle and
drawing a rectangle between them, being sure to overlap the two pins.
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