PCB Layout CAD : Routing Work

Parallel Routing

It is possible to pull multiple routes together.

Before Parallel Routing After Parallel Routing

 


Parallel Routing
The following will explain how to perform Parallel Routing.
(1) Select [Create PCB]
=> [Parallel Routing].
(2) Select the pad and route for which you want to pull Parallel Routing.
(3) Right click
Select => [Start Parallel Routing].

Shortcut: "Return (Enter)" key
(4) Input a Route Pitch.
(5) Click the "OK" button.
 

The route can be pulled at the specified Route Pitch from the selected pad.

By selecting the route from procedure (2), it is also possible to pull Parallel Routing from the route.

Parallel Wire from the Middle of the Route

 


Next, the following will explain convenient settings when using Parallel Routing.

Toggle Parallel Routing Reference
Toggle Parallel Routing Guide Snap
Change Parallel Routing Pitch
Toggle Straight Routing from Pad
Via Placement Type

Toggle Parallel Routing Reference

It is possible to change the reference point (cursor position) while drawing Parallel Routing.

While executing Parallel Routing, right-click and execute [Toggle Parallel Routing Reference].

Toggle Parallel Routing Reference After Switching

 


Toggle Parallel Routing Guide Snap

It is possible to toggle whether to place route configuration points for Parallel Routing on the GUIDE.
When enabled, configuration points are placed on the GUIDE. When invalid, Parallel Routing is executed while maintaining the Pitch Interval or Route Clearance.

During Parallel Routing, right-click and execute [Toggle Parallel Routing Guide Snap].

Parallel Routing Guide Snap Enabled Parallel Routing Guide Snap Invalid

 


Change Parallel Routing Pitch

Changes the Parallel Routing pitch interval.

While executing Parallel Routing, right-click and execute [Change Parallel Routing Pitch].

Route Pitch 0.5 Route Pitch 0.6

Toggle Straight Routing from Pad

By toggling the route pull direction from the pad, it is possible to pull the routing in a straight line so that the route in the pad bends as little as possible.
Toggle the setting if the route deteriorates when pulling Parallel Routing.

During Parallel Routing, right-click and execute [Toggle Straight Routing from Pad].

Straight Routing from Pad Enabled Straight Routing from Pad Invalid

Via Placement Type

It is possible to specify the pattern for placing Vias.

Single Row Houndstooth Check