PCB Layout CAD : Net Operation

Adding Nets

Although Netlists can be read and Schematic Nets can be read using Transfer to PCB, there are cases when there is no Netlist or when a Net is added by adding a component, etc.

Net Information is very important. Therefore, handle it carefully.
The following will explain how to add Nets.

- Adding Using the "Add Net" Menu
- Specifying a Net Name to an Object

 

Adding Using the "Add Net" Menu
The following will explain how to add a Net using the "Add Net" menu.
(1) Select [Create PCB] => [Add Net].
(2) Click the connection source pad.
(3) Double-click the connection source pad.
  * It is also possible to make connections by clicking and determining it by double clicking.
(4) Input a Net Name and then click "OK".
  The Net is added and Rats is displayed.

 


Each Operation when Adding a Net

The following will explain each operation for adding a net.

Selecting the Add Net Menu
Exiting Add Net Mode

 

Selecting the Add Net Menu

Select [Create PCB] => [Add Net].

There are several other ways to perform this. Refer to About Executing Menus.

 

Exiting Add Net Mode

The following is the operation for exiting Add Net mode.

Right click, Select => [Cancel].
* Press "Escape" on the keyboard.

 


Specifying a Net Name to an Object
The following will explain how to add a Net by specifying a Net Name to an Object.
(1) Select the connection source pad and connection destination pad.
(2) From the Property Window, set the Net Name and determine it using Enter.
  The Net is added and Rats is displayed.