Chapter 1
User Interface
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Spreadsheet View: Nets Tab
Use the
Nets
tab to work with the net lists in your design. Refer to the
Pin Swap
If enabled, allows pins for like-parts to be swapped
during the routing process.
Gate Swap
If enabled, allows like-gates, to be swapped during the
routing process. You can choose
Internal Gates
Only
, which will swap gates within the same IC;
No
Swapping
; or
Advanced Swapping
, which will swap
gates between ICs (both devices must be set to
Advanced Swapping
).
Locked
Yes
indicates that the part cannot be moved.
No
indicates that the part can be moved.
Column
Description
(unlabelled)
The colored circle indicates whether the copper for
the net has been routed, that is, placed on the board
outline (bright green), or is awaiting placement (dark
green). Orange indicates the copper for the net has
been locked. You cannot lock the net until it has been
routed.
Net Name
The net’s unique identifier.
Locked
Yes
indicates that the net cannot be moved.
No
indicates that the net can be moved. You cannot lock
a net until it has been routed.
Trace Width
The “default” width of the trace that is placed during
routing. You can enter a value here, or use the
Group
Editor
. Refer to the
, section for more
information.
Max Width
The maximum width to which a trace will be laid
during routing. You can enter a value here, or use the
Group Editor
. Refer to the
of Chapter 3,
, section for
more information.
Column
Description
