Layout Window

The Layout Window provides a graphical representation of the board component layout. Connectivity between components is shown using a logical representation of connectivity known as “rubber bands”. Rubber bands only represent the I/O connectivity between the components on the layout, not their physical implementation.

Figure 10-3. Layout Window

Select Pin/Net Mode

This mode is used to select multiple pins and nets in the Layout Window in order to run appropriate actions on the whole selection; for example, to unravel selected nets for the selected component. To activate this mode, click the icon in the toolbar. Click the required component and then:

• Use the left mouse button to select individual pins and nets.

• CTRL + click to select multiple pins and nets.

• Drag a rectangle around the required pins and nets.

Show Traces

This mode allows you to show or hide physical traces between objects imported directly from the PCB layout. To activate this mode, click the icon in the toolbar.

Figure 10-4. Show/Hide Traces

Show Netlines

This mode allows you to show or hide netlines. Netlines order is imported from PCB layout. MST and custom orders are indicated by different net colors. To activate this mode, click the icon in the toolbar.