Working With Test Points; Placing Test Points - National Instruments Graphical User Interface Ultiboard User Manual

Chapter 4 Working with Parts

Working with Test Points

NI Ultiboard User Manual
To control the coordinates for the jumper's starting and ending points, use
the following from the Line tab:
• X1—The X coordinate of the jumper's starting point.
• X2—The X coordinate of the jumper's ending point.
• Y1—The Y coordinate of the jumper's starting point.
• Y2—The Y coordinate of the jumper's ending point.
• Units—Units of measurement.
To control the jumper's wire and pin type, use the following in the Jumper
tab:
• Diameter—Sets the wire's diameter.
• Board Side buttons—Select the side of the board on which the jumper
appears.
• Pin Type box—Choose the type of technology for the jumper pins,
either Through Hole Technology or Surface Mount Technology.
• Units—Units of measurement.

Placing Test Points

Default test point pin settings are defined in the PCB Design tab of the
Preferences dialog box. The default pad settings are based on the settings
defined in the Pads/Vias tab of the PCB Properties dialog box. They can
be manually set to use the annular ring specification or pad diameter
settings by setting the properties of the pad when the test point has been
placed on the design.
Complete the following steps to place a test point:
1. Be sure a copper layer is selected.
2. Choose Place»Test Point.
3. Move the pointer over the design. The pointer now has a test point
attached.
4. Click to drop the test point on the design.
Test points can be moved, oriented, and aligned like parts. Refer to the
Tools to Assist Part Placement section for more information.
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