Chapter 4
Working with Parts
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Viewing and Editing Test Point Properties
Complete the following steps to edit a test point’s properties:
1.
Select the test point and select
Edit»Properties
. The
Testpoint
Properties
dialog appears.
2.
Select the
Test Point
tab.
3.
In the
Wire
area, set the following as desired:
•
Drill Diameter
•
Board Side
—The side of the board on which the test point
appears. Select
Top
or
Bottom
.
•
Rotation
—The angle of rotation of the test point.
4.
In the
Pin Type
area, choose either
Through Hole Technology
or
Surface Mount Technology
.
5.
Click
OK
.
To edit a test point’s attributes, use the
Attributes
tab. Refer to the
section for more information.
Working with Dimensions
Placing Dimensions
Dimensions can be placed on a silkscreen (top or bottom) layer.
To set dimension parameters, including arrow style, text style, position,
orientation, and alignment, choose
Options»Global Preferences
and
select the
Dimensions
tab.
Complete the following steps to place a dimension on the board:
1.
Be sure you have selected the silkscreen (top or bottom) layer.
2.
Choose
Place»Dimension
and choose the type of dimension to be
placed:
•
Standard
—If the dimension is to be placed at an angle.
•
Horizontal
—If the dimension is to be placed horizontally.
•
Vertical
—If the dimension is to be placed vertically.
3.
Click to define the starting point of the dimension.
4.
Move the pointer to the end point of the dimension. Ultiboard
measures as you move the pointer.
