PowerPCB Tutorial I - Session 2 SYSTEM BASICS. This section describes the use of popular Commands & Menus. Chapter Description Page

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1 PowerPCB Tutorial I - Session 2 SYSTEM BASICS This section describes the use of popular Commands & Menus Chapter Description Page 1 Object Verb / Verb Object Modes Pan & Zoom Controls Color Display Query Mode Preference Menus Filter D-Line Exercise Find Command Tool Boxes Modeless and Key Board Commands Status Dialog Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

2 Control-menu box Program Title bar Close button Menu bar (MB) Main Tool Bar (MTB) Restore button Tool Box (TBX) Minimize button Cursor Scroll Bar Scroll Box Trace Width Grid Cursor Location Scroll Arrow Status Bar Relative Location When Moving an Object 2.2 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

3 0.1 LMB [Select Start] LMB [Select Programs PADS-PowerPCB PowerPCB] LMB [MB - File/Open] 0.6 or 0.7 LMB [Select file - Demo.pcb] (C:\Padspwr\Files\Start\Demo.pcb) 0.8 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

4 1. OBJECT VERB/VERB OBJECT MODES Object/Verb The Object/Verb mode allows the user to select any item found in the database and then apply an action to that object. Use the Right Mouse Button first to filter your selection between components, routes & documentation. Then select the object of your choice and the selection should highlight. The Right Mouse Button will give you a list of action Verbs to apply to the selected object, or use the Verbs found in the Tool Boxes to apply action to the object. If you use the Tool Box Verbs, only that single action will apply, and the Tool Box selection will default back to the Select Mode after the action is completed. This mode is very useful for performing multiple tasks in different categories, like jumping around a design going from moving one part, to fixing it s reference designator, then rerouting the traces that go to the moved part. Verb/Object The Verb/Object mode is available through the use of the 4 Tool boxes. Use this mode when you want to do a series of actions that are similar. IE: Placing lots of Components, manually Routing a lot of traces, etc. Select a Verb Icon in any Tool Box before selecting an Object and a V will appear at the cursor. This is to identify that the user is in the Verb mode. The Verb/Object mode is also used for inserting 2D-Lines & Copper. NOTE: When finished using the VERB Mode, go back to Select Mode (Object/Verb) as soon as you have completed the Verb task. It is not a good practice to stay in the VERB Mode, and then decide to open the Decal Editor for instance. Always be in the Select Mode when entering into other menu driven program features. Both modes are available throughout PADS PowerPCB and can be interchangeably used depending on the application. 2.4 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

5 2. PAN & ZOOM CONTROLS 2.1 MAIN TOOL BAR ZOOM 2.2 LMB [MTB - ZOOM] (to turn zoom on) LMB [Select an object to zoom in] 2.5 RMB [Select an object to zoom out] 2.6 LMB - CD [Move mouse up to zoom in window] LMB - CD [Move mouse down to zoom out window] MMB [Select object to center on] 2.11 LMB [MTB - ZOOM] (to turn zoom off) LMB (Select View/Board) LMB (Select View/Extents) 2.16 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

6 2.17 LMB (Select View/Previous View) MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON ZOOM 2.20 MMB - CD [Move mouse up to zoom in window] MMB - CD [Move mouse down to zoom out window] MMB [Select an object will center the view] 2.25 USING KEYBOARD 2.26 (use the Number Keypad, NUMLOCK On) 2.27 HOME (will fit the board to the screen) 2.28 END (will redraw or repaint) or Main Tool Bar MTB 2.29 PAGE UP (zoom in on cursor location) 2.30 PAGE DOWN (zoom out on cursor location) 2.31 INSERT (center the view on cursor location) 2.32 DELETE (ON NUMBER PAD) [Drag Mouse and LMB to complete Zoom area] 2.33 (Left Arrow) pan to left 2.34 (Right Arrow) pan to right 2.35 (Up Arrow) pan up 2.36 (Down Arrow) pan down 2.6 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

7 KEYBOARD Center Fit Board Redraw at Cursor in Window Double Left Zoom In Mouse Click Back Delete (Carriage Return) Space Selected Zoom Out (CR) Space Bar Single LMB Move 1 Grid Unit Control KEYPAD COMMANDS WITH NUMLOCK LIGHT OFF Fit Board in Window Move 1 Grid Unit Zoom In Zoom Out Redraw Center at Cursor Delete Selected Double Left Mouse Click KEYPAD COMMANDS THAT CHANGE IF NUMLOCK LIGHT IS ON Pan Left Draw Zoom in Box Pan Up Pan Right Pan Down Precision Zoom Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

8 3. COLOR DISPLAY 3.1 LMB [MB - Setup/Display Colors] or Ctrl+Alt+C LMB [Select Turn on Visible Only] 3.4 LMB - CD [Color by Layer - Scroll Box (view all layers)] 3.5 LMB [Select - Palette] LMB [Select - Define Custom Colors] 2.8 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

9 LMB [Color Scroll Bar - to change default colors or assign custom colors] 3.10 LMB [Select - Cancel] LMB [Configuration - Select - Save] 3.13 Type - 4Layer LMB [OK] 3.16 LMB [Apply] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

10 3.17 LMB [Select Checked Boxes to the right of Inner Layer 2 & Inner Layer 3] 3.18 This turns off the two inner layers LMB [Configuration - Select - Save] 3.21 Type - 4Layer LMB [OK] 3.24 LMB [Apply] 2.10 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

11 3.25 LMB [Configuration - Scroll - Select 4Layer] LMB [Select - OK] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

12 3.29 LMB [MB Setup] 3.30 Notice the color configurations used show up at the bottom of the Dialog Box (This allows you to quickly switch to different commonly use color configurations.) 3.33 ESC 3.34 (Important: In order to open a color configuration your existing layering definition must match your saved color configuration layer definition. Consider - if you want to create a new color configuration you must duplicate this color configuration for each layer definition. That is why the color configurations should be named after the different layering definitions i.e. LAYER4A, LAYER6B etc. See Page for Cadpro layer configurations) 3.35 Below is an error message that you will get if your color configuration you try to use do not match the layer definition of you existing design Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

13 4. QUERY/MODIFY MODE The Query Item allows the user to display (and possibly change) the properties that are associated with a particular item. The Query command can be activated by selecting an item and then turn on the Query Modify mode. There are 5 different ways to turn on Query, after an item has been selected: 1. After selecting ~ Left Mouse Button ~ Double Click on a drafting or component (with silkscreen turned on) item, or select the item and hit ENTER. (The Enter Key is a Left Mouse Button Double Click) Note: Left Mouse Button ~ Double Click on net list items (i.e. vias, pins & rats nest) turns on route mode. 2. Right Mouse Button ~ Query/Modify 3. CTRL Q 4. Select the Query Icon located in the middle of the tool bar and is displayed as a lower case i. 5. Menu Bar: Edit / Query/Modify The Query Dialog Box changes in regards to the selected item. The following is a list of the different Query Dialog Boxes: 4.1 COMPONENT (also used for Ref Des) 4.2 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

14 4.3 COMPONENT REFERENCE DESIGNATOR DIMENSION TEXT DIMENSION EXTENSION Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

15 4.9 DRAFTING DRAFTING CORNER DRAFTING EDGE Drafting & Drafting Edge are used for 2D-Lines, Copper & Board Outline. Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

16 4.16 NET PAD STACK Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

17 4.20 PIN PIN PAIR 4.23 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

18 4.24 TACK TEAR DROP TEXT Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

19 4.30 TRACE TRACE CORNER VIA 4.35 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

20 5. PREFERENCE MENUS 5.1 LMB [MB Setup/Preferences] or Ctrl+Alt+G Edit the following Dialog Boxes on screen to match these in this section. 5.4 LMB [Select Global] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

21 5.6 LMB [Select Design] LMB [Select Routing] 5.9 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

22 5.10 LMB [Select Thermals] LMB [Select Pad Shape - Change to Square] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

23 5.14 LMB [Select Pad Shape Change to Rectangle] LMB [Select Pad Shape Change to Oval] Note: Drilled Thermals = Through hole component Pads & Vias Note: Non-Drilled Thermals = Surface mount pads Note: Width = Spoke Width. Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

24 5.21 LMB [Select Auto Dimensioning] LMB [Select General Settings Change to Alignment and Arrows] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

25 5.25 LMB [Select Alignment and Arrows Change to Text] LMB [Select Teardrops] 5.28 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

26 5.29 LMB [Select Drafting] LMB [Select Grids] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

27 5.33 LMB [Select Split/Mixed Plane] LMB [Select Split/Mixed Plane] 5.36 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

28 5.37 LMB [Select - OK] 5.38 ESC 5.39 LMB [Select - Tools\Decal Editor] LMB [MB Setup/Preferences ] Edit the following menus to match the below dialog boxes 2.28 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

29 LMB [Select Design Tab] 5.46 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

30 5.47 LMB [Select Routing Tab] LMB [Select Auto Dimensioning Tab] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

31 5.51 LMB [Select General Settings Change to Alignment and Arrows] LMB [Select Alignment and Arrows Change to Text] 5.54 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

32 5.55 LMB [Select Drafting Tab] LMB [Select Grids Tab] LMB [OK] 2.32 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

33 5.60 LMB [Select File\Exit Decal Editor] LMB [Select No ] ESC Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

34 6. FILTER 6.1 RMB [Select - Filter] LMB [Select Nothing] 6.4 LMB - CD [Drag filter dialog box to the right side of screen] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

35 6.6 RMB [Select - Select Anything] ( watch the filter dialog box change ) Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

36 6.9 RMB [Select - Select Components] ( watch the filter dialog box change ) ( Continue selecting different sub filters while watching the filter dialog ) 6.12 ( Note: SELECT DOCUMENTATION is used to select a piece, edge or corner of a 2D Line, copper or copper pour outline. It is also used to select Text. SELECT SHAPE is used to select the entire shape of a 2D Line, copper or copper pour. It is not used for text.) 6.13 RMB [Select - Select Shape ] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

37 6.15 LMB [Select Title Block outline] RMB [Select Query/Modify] Notice how you can change line width & layer 6.21 LMB [OK] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

38 6.22 ESC 6.23 RMB [Select - Documentation] LMB [Select The top edge of Title Block outline] RMB [Select Query/Modify] Notice the difference in the Query dialog box 2.38 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

39 LMB [OK] 6.32 ESC Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

40 6.33 2D-LINE EXERCISE 6.34 The difference between SELECT SHAPE & SELECT DOCUMENTATION is SELECT SHAPE will select entire polygon or entire path. Used to move the entire polygon shape and to QUERY MODIFY the line width and layer of the polygon. SELECT DOCUMENTATION will select an edge or corner of a polygon. Used to move an edge or corner of a polygon and to QUERY MODIFY the coordinates of the edge. Also used to move or QUERY MODIFY TEXT Let s add 4 different 2D-LINE shapes 6.36 LMB [MTB - Drafting] TBX [2D-LINE] L ENTER 6.43 W ENTER 6.46 G ENTER 6.49 GD ENTER 6.52 RMB [Diagonal] 2.40 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

41 RMB [Polygon] LMB [Digitize an irregular polygon in your database, and Double Click to end or close the polygon] 6.57 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

42 6.58 RMB [Rectangle] LMB [Digitize a rectangle in your database] RMB [Circle] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

43 6.64 LMB [Select The center of the circle] 6.65 Mouse [Drag To size Circle] 6.66 LMB [Select - Circle Edge size] RMB [Path] LBM [Digitize a line path in your database. Double Click to end the path.] LMB [TBX - Select] RMB [Select Shapes] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

44 (Use CTRL to select multiple shapes then use CTRL to deselect) 6.77 LMB [Select one of the edges of the 2D-Line polygon. The entire polygon will highlight.] 6.78 LMB-CD [The polygon to move it.] 6.79 Note: You can lift your finger off the LMB after the polygon starts to move LMB [To drop the polygon] 6.81 ESC 6.82 RMB [Select Documentation] LMB [Select the same edge of the 2D-Line polygon. Only that edge will highlight.] 6.85 LMB-CD [The edge to move it.] 6.86 Note: You can lift your finger off the LMB after the edge starts to move LMB [To drop the edge] 6.88 ESC 2.44 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

45 6.89 RMB [Select Shapes] LMB - DC [The polygon to QUERY MODIFY the polygon] Notice in the QUERY DIALOG BOX that you are able to change the line width and layer LMB [Cancel] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

46 6.95 RMB [Notice your options: MOVE, ROTATE, SPIN, MIRROR, ADD/DELETE MITERS, SAVE TO LIBRARY] ESC 6.98 RMB [Select Documentation] LMB - DC [An edge of the polygon to QUERY MODIFY the edge] 2.46 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

47 6.101 Notice the documentation QUERY DIALOG BOX is different than the shape QUERY BOX LMB [Select - Parent] to go to the shape Query/Modify Drafting LMB [Cancel] LMB [Cancel] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

48 6.107 RMB [Notice that the options have changed to: Move, Rotate 90, Rotate Group 90, Spin, Mirror, Add Miters, Delete Miters, Save to Library] Try each one of the above options on your Shape ESC ESC 2.48 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

49 7. FIND COMMAND 7.1 RMB 7.2 LMB [Select - Find] RMB [Select the down arrow to the right of Ref. Designator] LMB [Select - Ref. Designator] 7.8 LMB [Select Action: down arrow] Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

50 LMB [Select Select] 7.11 LMB [Cancel] 7.12 ESC Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

51 8. TOOL BOXES DRAFTING DESIGN AUTODIM ECO Select Select Select Select 2D Line Move Auto Add Connection Copper Radial Move* Horizontal Add Route Copper Cut Out Rotate Vertical Add Component Copper Pour Spin Aligned Rename Net Copper Pour Cut Out Board Outline Cut Out Swap Part Move Reference Designator* Rotated Angular Rename Component Change Component Keepout View Cluster Arc Delete Connection Text Add Corner Leader Delete Net Flood Split Preferences Delete Component From Library Add Route Swap Pin Plane Area* Dynamic Route Swap Gate Plane Area Cut Out* Auto Plane Separate* Sketch Route Auto Route Setup Rules Auto Renumber Hatch Bus Route* Auto Swap Pin Add New Label Add Jumper Auto Swap Gate Preferences Add Test Point* Auto Terminator Assign Included in Decal Editor Make Like Reuse Add Reuse Terminal Preferences Preferences Wizard * Tool Boxes added to version 2.0 Tool Boxes added to version 3.0 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

52 9. MODELESS and KEY BOARD COMMANDS GRID SETTINGS G (sp) <X> Changes Working Grid & Via Grid, where X & Y are the same value. G (sp) <X> (sp) <Y> (CR) Changes Working Grid & Via Grid, where X is different than Y. GD (sp) <X> Display Grid, where X & Y are the same value. GD (sp) <X> (sp) <Y> (CR) Display Grid, where X is different than Y. * GP (CR) Polar Grid on and off, Use the polar grid for Radial Move. GR (sp) <X> Changes Working Grid, where X & Y are the same value. GR (sp) <X> (sp) <Y> (CR) Changes Working Grid, where X is different than Y. GV (sp) <X> Changes Via Grid, where X & Y are the same value. GV (sp) <X> (sp) <Y> (CR) Changes Via Grid, where X is different than Y. Fractional grid example: 8-1/3 = 8.33 SEARCH COMMANDS S (sp) <X>(sp)<Y>(CR) Search for coordinate based on origin S (sp) <Ref. Des.>(CR) Search for Ref. Des. Example: search for U6 S U6, search for U6 pin 3 S U6.3 SS (sp) <Ref. Des.>(CR) Search and Select Example: SSC11 SS (sp) <Ref. Des.>*(CR) Search and Select Group Example SS C* will highlight all C Ref. Des. SX (sp) <X>(CR) Search X only SY (sp) <Y>(CR) Search Y only SR (sp) <X>(sp)<Y>(CR) Search based on previous cursor location. SRX (sp) <X>(CR) Search Relative X only SRY (sp) <Y>(CR) Search Relative Y only GLOBAL SETTINGS D (CR) Toggles display last layer mode on and off DO (CR) Toggles drill outline on and off L (sp) <layer> (CR) Sets layer selected as current layer LD (CR) Toggles layer router direction H to V N (sp) <netname> (CR) Highlight Netname O (CR) Toggles Outline Mode for true transparent width of pads and traces OH (CR) Outline with high resolution OL (CR) Outline with low resolution PO (CR) Toggle the Pour data on and off R (sp) <X> (CR) Sets the Real Width Mode for filled line data T (CR) Toggle Transparent Mode on and off W (sp) <width> (CR) Changes Trace width X (CR) Toggle Text Box Outline on and off XP (CR) Toggle pixel pick ROUTING E (CR) Toggle the Trace Via End Mode PL (sp) <A> (sp) <B> (CR) Selects layer A and B as routing pair layers V (sp) <via type> (CR) Sets the via type to be used VA (CR) Turns on the auto via selection mode VP (CR) Turns on the manual selection of partial via types VT (CR) Turns on the manual selection of through via types Note: * New feature available in Version 2.0 New feature available in Version Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

53 SET ANGLES AA (CR) AD (CR) AO (CR) Any Angle Mode Sets Diagonal Angle Mode Sets Orthogonal Angle Mode DRAFTING SHAPES HC (CR) HH (CR) HP (CR) HR (CR) Circle Shape Draw Mode Path Shape Draw Mode Polygon Shape Draw Mode Rectangle Shape Draw Mode DESIGN RULE CHECKS * DRP Prevent * DRW Warn * DRI Ignore Clearance * DRO Turn off DRC Mode PLANES * SPD (CR) Displays generated plane data * SPI (CR) Displays plane thermal indicators * SPO (CR) Displays plane polygon outlines NOTEPAD or WordPad F (sp) <file name> (CR) MEASURING Q (CR) Quick Measure (Put cursor at start, press Q (CR), move cursor to measure * QL (CR) Quick Length (Select the routes you want to measure and press enter) HELP? (CR) Shows Modeless Commands On-Line Help REDO / UNDO RE (sp) <N> (CR) Sets the N levels of Redo UN (sp) <N> (CR) Sets the N levels of Undo MOUSE FUNCTIONS SPACE BAR ENTER M Left Mouse Button when adding corners & selecting items Left Mouse Button Double Click Right Mouse Button Note: * New feature available in Version 2.0 New feature available in Version 3.0 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

54 MACROS BMW BLT Media Wizard - Records all of your actions in a PowerPCB session and writes it to a log file. To shut off BMW edit the powerpcb.ini - while PowerPCB is NOT running. Look for the following in the file: [macros] LOGMode=1 Change the 1 to a 0 Save the change and your set. Log Test - Will play back what you recorder with BMW. You send the log file to PADS if they need it to reproduce a problem you are having. MISCELLANEOUS * C (CR) Toggles Complementary format. To view thermals and antipads on the plane layers. I (CR) Checks the Integrity of the Database SH (CR) Toggles Shove Mode on and off BACKSPACE Backspace Key, backs cursor one coordinate BACKSPACE Rip up last trace routed ESC Escape Key Cancel TAB Cycle pick FUNCTION KEYS F1 On Line Help F2 Route - Reroute F3 Dynamic Route F4 Layer Toggle - Auto Route F5 Select Pin Pair F6 Select Net * F7 AutoRoute selected * F8 Macro Mouse Move Compression F9 Macro Toggle Abs/Rel F10 Macro End Recording Note: * New feature available in Version 2.0 New feature available in Version Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

55 CONTROL KEYS CTRL-A Save As CTRL-B View Board CTRL-C Edit Copy CTRL-D Redraw CTRL-E Edit Move CTRL-F Flip Side * CTRL-G Create union CTRL-H Edit Highlight CTRL-I Spin Selected CTRL-J Route Loop * CTRL-K Create cluster CTRL-L Align Component CTRL-M Length Minimization CTRL-N File New CTRL-O File Open CTRL-P (reserved for Print) CTRL-Q Edit Query / Modify CTRL-R Rotate Selected CTRL-S File Save * CTRL-T Not used CTRL-U Edit Un-Highlight CTRL-V Edit Paste CTRL-W View Zoom Mode CTRL-X Edit Cut CTRL-Y Stretch command CTRL-Z Edit Undo CTRL-BACK Edit Redo CTRL+ALT+C Display the Display Colors Setup dialog box CTRL+ALT+D Design tab of the Preferences dialog box CTRL+ALT+E View Extents CTRL+ALT+F Selection Filter CTRL+ALT+G Global tab of the Preferences dialog box * CTRL+ALT+J Add jumper CTRL+ALT+M Toggle Menu Bar * CTRL+ALT+N View nets CTRL+ALT+P View Previous CTRL+ALT+S Status Window * CTRL+ALT+T Teardrop tab in the Preferences dialog box * CTRL+SHIFT+P Record prompt windows toggle (macros) CTRL+PgDn Quick Measure CTRL+LMB End SHIFT+LMB Add Via LMB Add Corner LMB+LMB Complete Trace BACKSPACE Backspace Key, backs cursor one coordinate BACKSPACE Rip up last trace routed SPACE BAR Left mouse button ENTER Left Mouse Button Double Click ESC Escape Key - Cancel TAB Cycle pick Note: * New feature available in Version 2.0 New feature available in Version 3.0 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

56 KEYBOARD Center Fit Board Redraw at Cursor in Window Double Left Zoom In Mouse Click Back Delete (Carriage Return) Space Selected Zoom Out (CR) Control Move 1 Grid Unit KEYPAD COMMANDS WITH NUMLOCK LIGHT OFF Fit Board in Window Move 1 Grid Unit Zoom In Zoom Out Redraw Center at Cursor Delete Selected Double Left Mouse Click KEYPAD COMMANDS THAT CHANGE IF NUMLOCK LIGHT IS ON Pan Left Draw Zoom in Box Pan Up Pan Right Pan Down Precision Zoom 2.56 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

57 MODELESS COMMANDS AA Mode Any Angle DRI Ignore Clearance AD Sets Diagonal Angle Mode DRO Mode Turn off DRC AO Sets Orthogonal Angle Mode DRP DRC Prevent BLT Format Bug Log Test DRW DRC Warn BMW Bug Media Wizard Format E Toggle the Trace Via End Mode C Complementary format F Bring file to the screen for review. View file (Notepad) D Toggles display last layer mode on and off G Changes Working Grid DO Toggles drill outline on and off GD Display Grid Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

58 GP Toggles Polar grid on and off LD Toggles layer routing direction H to V GR only Design Grid N Highlight Netname GV Via Grid only O Displays a transparent outline of pads and traces HC Circle Shape Draw Mode PL Selects layer A and B as routing pair layers HH Path Shape Draw Mode PO Toggle the Pour data on and off HP Polygon Shape Draw Mode Q Quick Measure (Put cursor at start, press Q, move cursor to measure) HR Rectangle Shape Draw Mode QL Quick Length I Checks the Integrity of the Database? Shows Modeless Commands On-Line Help L Sets layer selected as current layer R Sets the Real Width Mode for filled line data If trace width is under this number, route is displayed as a 1 pixel centerline. This saves display memory & speeds redraw Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

59 RE Sets the N levels of Redo SS Search and select by reference designator S Search (n n) or (refdes/pin) SX Search X only SH Shove SY Search Y only SPD Displays generated plane T Toggle Transparent Mode on and off SPI Displays plane thermal indicators UN Sets the N levels of Undo SPO Displays plane polygon outlines V Sets the via type to be used SR Search for grid based on previous cursor location VA Turns on the auto via selection mode SRX Search Relative X only VP Turns on the manual selection of partial via types SRY Search Relative Y only VT Turns on the manual selection of through via types Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

60 W Changes Trace width XP pick Toggles pixel X Toggle Text Box Outline on and off M Button Right Mouse 2.60 Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)

61 10. STATUS DIALOG Current Command Part Type Snap to Grid On/Off Nudge Off; Set nudge placement (part overlap prevention) to automatically space any overlap violations, to prompt for violations, or to Off. Reference Designator Decal Mounting Side Diagonal; Toggles line direction constraints when you are using line draw or trace editing commands. Layer Pair; To jump between these layers when inserting a via. Postage Stamp locator Orthogonal DRC Prevent Any Angle DRC Warn Nudge Auto Nudge Warning Rev ACUCAD ~ 1011 Glacier Pkwy, Algonquin, IL Voice (847) FAX (847)