PCB Layout CAD : Various Convenient Functions

Toggling Corner Shape

The Corner Shape of Lines and Routes can be toggled between "Line (Angle)" and "Arc", and when the Corner Shape is "Arc", the Arc Length can be easily adjusted.

Toggling Corner Shape

You can toggle the Corner Shape between "Line (Angle)" and "Arc".

Method: In Line or Route Mode, [Right Click] Select => [Toggle Corner Shape] => [Toggle Corner Shape]

Line Arc

 


Change Arc Corner Radius

Change Arc Corner Radius
When the Corner Shape is "Arc", the Arc Length can be set to an arbitrary value.
(1) Enter Line or Routing Mode.
(2) Right click
Select => [Toggle Corner Shape]
=> [Change Arc Corner Radius].
(3) Input an Arc Length, and then click "OK".
  The Arc Length will be changed.

 


Increase Arc Corner Radius+/Decrease Arc Corner Radius-

When the Corner Shape is "Arc", the Arc Length can be adjusted in increments of "0.1" mm.

Method:

Increase Arc Corner Radius+: In Line or Route Mode, [Right Click] Select => [Toggle Corner Shape] => [Increase Arc Corner Radius+]
                       Shortcut Key: Shift + Up
Decrease Arc Corner Radius-: In Line or Route Mode, [Right Click] Select => [Toggle Corner Shape] => [Decrease Arc Corner Radius-]
                       Shortcut Key: Shift + Down

Line Arc

Change Example)

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