Chapter 4
Working with Parts
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Spacing Shapes and Parts
Shapes and parts can be spaced relative to each other on the board.
Complete the following steps to space shapes and/or parts:
1.
Select the elements to be spaced.
2.
Choose the following commands from the
Edit»Align
menu to space
the elements:
•
Space Across
—Spaces three or more objects beside each other
evenly.
•
Space Across Plus
—Increases horizontal space between two or
more objects.
•
Space Across Min
—Decreases horizontal space between two or
more objects.
•
Space Down
—Spaces three or more objects above each other
evenly.
•
Space Down Plus
—Increases vertical space between two or more
objects.
•
Space Down Min
—Decreases vertical space between two or
more objects.
Placing a Group Array Box
A group array box is used to place parts in an array, such as memory chips.
You create the array box first and then place the parts.
Complete the following steps to place a group array box:
1.
Select
Place»Group Array Box
. The
New group array properties
dialog box displays.
2.
Enter the desired
X Spacing
and
Y Spacing
for the array.
Or
If you wish to enter the number of rows and columns instead of the x-y
spacing, enable
Enter number of columns and rows
, and enter the
desired number of
Columns
and
Rows
.
3.
Optionally, enable
Use group centers (will use reference point
otherwise)
.
4.
Click
OK
and click and drag the mouse to place the array as desired.
