Smooth dragged segments - when enabled, the router attempts to merge Pads/vias in a clean way, avoiding acute angles and jagged breakout Loop removal works locally (only between the startĪutomatic neckdown - when enabled, the router tries to break out New track ensures same connectivity as an already existing one, the old Remove redundant tracks - removes loops while routing (e.g. Jump over obstacles - when enabled, the router tries to moveĬolliding traces behind solid obstacles (e.g. Shove vias - when disabled, vias are treated as un-movable objects Mode - select how the router handles DRC violation (shoving, walking The fabrication layers are primarily used for documentation purposes to convey information to, for example, the PCB maker or the assembly house. Used to show how much space a component physically takes on the PCB. All pads should appear on one of these layers (SMT) or both (for through hole) to prevent the varnish from covering the pads. That’s where you draw things like component polarity, first pin indicator, reference for mounting, … Solder Mask (F.Mask and B.Mask) They are the layers where the drawings of the components appear. Usually only surface mount pads occupy these layers. Pads of surface mount components, generally before reflow soldering. Used to produce a mask to allow solder paste to be placed on the To the circuit board, generally before wave soldering. These are used in the application of adhesive to stick SMD components Useful for working on multi-layer circuits.Īccess to microwaves tools. Layer is displayed normally, all the other layers are displayed Show only outlines of filled areas in zonesĭisplay of tracks in outline mode on/off. Polar display of the relative co-ordinates on the status bar on/off.ĭisplay/entry of coordinates or dimensions in inches or millimeters.ĭisplay general rats nest (incomplete connections between footprints).ĭisplay footprint rats nest dynamically as it is moved.Įnable/Disable automatic deletion of a track when it is redrawn. Turn grid display on/off Note: a small grid may not be displayed Is off incorrect connections can be made. The left hand-side toolbar provides display and control options that Offset adjust for drilling and place files. Of the upper toolbar allows the cancellation of the last item Set of priorities tracks, text, footprint). Pointed to, priority is given to the smallest (in the decreasing When Deleting, if several superimposed elements are not the copper layer).ĭraw Alignment Marks (appearing on all layers). not a copper layer).ĭraw Dimensions on technical layers (i.e. not a copper layer).ĭraw Arcs on technical layers (i.e. not a copper layer).ĭraw Circles on technical layers (i.e. Placement of keepout areas ( on copper layers ).ĭraw Lines on technical layers (i.e. Highlight net selected by clicking on a track or pad.ĭisplay local ratsnest (Pad or Footprint). This toolbar gives access to the editing tool to change the PCB