PCB Layout CAD : Placing Components

Align Footprint

Align Footprint is a function for aligning Footprints outside the Board Outline according to Components so that they are easy to place.
Because it is possible to execute Align Selected Components only, by aligning before placing components, it is possible to reduce the work time needed for placement.

Align Footprint Example


Align Footprint
This is a function for aligning Footprints outside the Board Outline according to Components so that they are easy to place.
(1) Select [Edit]
=> [Align Footprint].
=> The "Align Footprint" screen will open.
(2) Specify Alignment Settings and Location.
* For details about the screen, refer to Explanation of the Align Footprint Screen.
(3) Click "OK".
  The components will be aligned.

 


Explanation of the Align Footprint Screen

Align Footprint Screen

Item Content

Number of Columns

Specifies the number of columns for components.

Classify by Component

Specifies whether to change the Row according to the Component Name.
When checked, only the same components are placed horizontally.
When not checked, placement is done sequentially regardless of the component.

Align Selected Components only

When there is a Selected Component, it is possible to select whether only the selected component is the target for alignment.

Location

It is possible to specify where to align outside the Board Outline.
If there is no Board Outline object, placement is done for the Origin Point.