Chapter 1
User Interface
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You can also right-click an item to display a popup that contains
Copy
;
Clear Results
;
Go to
.
Spreadsheet View: Parts Tab
Use the
Parts
tab to work with the parts in your design. Refer to the
the Parts Tab in the Spreadsheet View
, for more information.
Column
Description
(unlabelled)
The colored circle indicates whether the part has been
placed on the board outline (bright green), or is off to
the side awaiting placement (dark green). Orange
indicates the part has been locked.
RefDes
The part’s Reference Designator (unique identifier).
Value
The part’s value, for example, 150 pF for a capacitor.
Shape
The physical footprint of the part.
Locked
Yes
indicates that the part cannot be moved.
No
indicates that the part can be moved.
Trace
Clearance
This is the minimum spacing allowed between the
part and any trace. You can enter a value here, or use
the
Group Editor
. Refer to the
section of Chapter 3,
, for more information.
Part Spacing
This is the minimum spacing allowed between parts.
You can enter a value here, or use the
Group Editor
.
Refer to the
section of
, for more information.
