To change the pattern assigned to a component, P-CAD 2006 allows you to select from multiple pattern graphics pre-assigned to a component, or to browse and select from a list of patterns with matching pad counts. When swapping patterns a new component is created on-the-fly and replaces the original one. The component has the same gate and pin designations as the original, and its attributes can be viewed, changed, deleted, or added before it is saved. In this manner, P-CAD 2006 further supports the philosophy of adding data whenever it becomes available.
For better placement results, connection lines are dynamically optimized when components are placed or moved so you can instantly determine the best component positions.
When reconnecting nets, you can optionally add a system-assigned net name to 'free copper' when the copper connects two or more non-net nodes (nodes not already assigned to a net).
ECOs generated when splitting nets will only remove copper tracks local to the change to minimize re-routing.
The features above are just some of the powerful PCB editing features that make P-CAD 2006 the smart choice for PCB professionals.
Editing features highlights:
- Extensive cut/copy/paste support includes support for copying complete circuits
- To change the pattern assigned to a component, P-CAD 2006 allows you to select from multiple pattern graphics pre-assigned to a component
- Parametric pattern graphics allow automatic selection of different graphic based on component orientation, layer and solder flow direction
- Ability to fully lock in place arcs, lines, pads, vias, test points, copper pours and components
- Reloading netlist adds or deletes components, reconnects existing copper; allows net class and attribute override control
- Component pads ghosted during placement
- Hot key to change component reference designator during placement
