PCB Layout CAD : Placing Components

Toggle Footprint Shape

This is a function for changing the registered Footprint Shape when multiple footprints are registered to a component.

Changing Before Placing

Method Details

Changing the Active Footprint from the Schematic

(1) From the Component Window, select the footprint that you want to make active.
(2) Right click and select [Set as Active].

Changing from the Right Click Menu While Placing

While placing, right click and select [Alternate].

Changing from the Property Window while Placing


Changing After Placing

Method Details

Changing from the Component Screen

Changing from the Property Window