Chapter 5
Working with Traces and Copper
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Complete the following steps to change a net’s topology.
1.
Select
Tools»Netlist Editor
and select the net from the
Net
drop-down
list in the
Net edit
dialog box.
2.
Click either
Shortest
,
Daisy chain
or
Star
in the
Topology
area and
click
OK
. The ratsnest placement on the workspace changes to reflect
the new topology.
•
Shortest
—When connections are made, the shortest distance
possible will be maintained. The order for the connection is not
considered. Refer to the figure below for an example.
•
Daisy chain
—The connection between pins is based on the order
in which the pins are selected. The connection distance between
pins is not considered. Refer to the figure below for an example.
•
Star
—Pins are connected with a reference point, which is the first
selected pin. Other pins will only be connected to the reference
source. The effect is like a star, with connections radiating out to
other pins. Orders in which the pins are selected or the distance
between pins are not considered. If the first pin is deleted from the