Dragging Parts; Shoving Parts - National Instruments Graphical User Interface Ultiboard User Manual

Shoving does not work if there is any copper connected to the part.
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Dragging Parts

To drag a part, click and drag it to the location where you want it placed,
and release the mouse button.
To specify the x/y coordinates to which the part is to move, press the * key
on the numeric keypad or use the x/y coordinates on the status bar to get a
precise reading on the location of the cursor. When you are on the exact
location of the part, release the mouse button.
Depending on your settings in the PCB Design tab of the Preferences
dialog box, design rule checking may be enabled while you drag. This
monitors for potential short circuits and clearance errors. If the move would
cause short circuits or clearance errors, the connections are not made. If
connections are lost, they can be restored by putting the part's pad back on
the trace to which it belongs (with the same net name).
Rubber Banding
When you move a part that has connected traces, its connections will be
maintained—this is called Rubber Banding.
Complete the following steps to enable rubber banding:
1. In the Autorouter Settings area of the General tab of the Trace
Properties dialog box, select Trace can be moved.
2. In the Part Drag area of the PCB Design tab of the Preferences
dialog box, select Re-route after move.
3. Unlock any locked traces by right-clicking on the trace and selecting
Unlock from the pop-up that appears.

Shoving Parts

Part shoving allows you to move one part and have Ultiboard automatically
push other parts on the board out of the way to create enough available
space for the part.
To toggle the shoving command on and off, choose Design»Part Shoving.
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Chapter 4 Working with Parts
NI Ultiboard User Manual