Manual Version 6 - Cadsoft

Table of Contents
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Pinswap and Gateswap...............................................................124
Power Supply.............................................................................124
Define Attributes........................................................................125
Global Attributes......................................................................125
Attributes for Elements............................................................126
ERC – Check and Correct Schematic...........................................128
Organize Schematic Sheets........................................................130
Points to Note for the Schematic Editor......................................131
Superimposed Pins...................................................................131
Open Pins when MOVEing.......................................................131
Duplicating a Section of the Schematic......................................131
With Consistent Layout............................................................131
Merge Different Schematic Files.................................................132
With Consistent Layout............................................................133
Multi-Channel Devices.............................................................133
6.2 Considerations Prior to Creating a Board...................................133
Checking the Component Libraries.............................................133
Agreement with the Board Manufacturer...................................134
Specifying the Design Rules.......................................................134
General Principles....................................................................135
Layers.......................................................................................136
Minimum Clearance and Distance............................................137
Sizes.........................................................................................137
Restring (Pad and Via Diameter).............................................138
Shapes......................................................................................141
Supply......................................................................................142
Masks.......................................................................................143
Misc..........................................................................................144
6.3 Create Board...............................................................................145
Without the Schematic Editor.....................................................145
Specify the Board Outline...........................................................146
Arrange Components..................................................................147
Attributes for Components and Global Attributes.......................149
Boards with Components on Both Sides.....................................149
Exchanging Packages..................................................................150
PACKAGE Command................................................................150
REPLACE command.................................................................151