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Design Rules Tab
To set this option for an individual part, go to the Part tab of that part's properties
Tip
dialog box. Refer to the
information.
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Complete the following steps to rename layers:
1.
Click Rename in the Layer Names area. The Select Layer for
Renaming dialog box appears.
2.
Select the layer that you wish to rename and click OK. The Layer
dialog box appears.
3.
Enter the new Layer Name and click OK.
Complete the following steps to set the design rules for the PCB:
1.
Click on the Design Rules tab.
2.
In the Design Rule Default Values area, set the following as desired:
•
Trace Width Settings—Set trace width and minimum and
maximum trace width.
•
Trace Length Settings—Set minimum and maximum trace
length.
•
Trace Neck Settings—Set minimum and maximum trace neck
length.
•
Clearance Settings—Set clearance to traces, pads, vias and
copper areas. For all of these clearances to be active, and display
in the Spreadsheet View, the Use multiple clearances checkbox
must be selected. Otherwise, only clearance to traces will be
operational.
•
Part Spacing Settings—Set minimum distance between parts.
This setting only applies to the spacing during part shoving.
Shoving Parts
•
Pin & Gate Swapping Settings—Set parameters for pin and gate
swapping.
•
Thermal Relief—Set the thermal relief shape.
•
Drill Technology—Set the minimum tool size for slot drilling.
For information on any setting, select it in the Design Rule Default Values
area. A description appears in the field at the bottom of the dialog.
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