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by Tomg
01 Jan 2024, 05:50
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Sort components by ref designator in layout
Replies: 1
Views: 731

Re: Sort components by ref designator in layout

Not that I am aware of (could be wrong, of course). The following procedure might get you close to what you want, but be warned that a consequence of carrying it out will result in the renumbering of all same-prefix reference designators in both the schematic and PCB... 1) In the main menu of the PC...
by Tomg
22 Dec 2023, 16:09
Forum: Basic Schematic and PCB Design
Topic: How to re-generate de Design Cache with actual components
Replies: 1
Views: 1014

Re: How to re-generate de Design Cache with actual components

Updated 28 December 2023 There might be an easy and straight-forward way to regenerate the design cache, but I'm not aware of it. In the meantime, try the method below (back up your files first just in case things go awry)... 1) Make sure all layers are visible/active if you are working in the PCB ...
by Tomg
18 Dec 2023, 02:36
Forum: Bug reports
Topic: 3D zoom factor display bug
Replies: 1
Views: 4083

3D zoom factor display bug

Clicking on the [Reset View] button will reset the actual view to 100%, but it does not reset the zoom factor display to 100%...
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The zoom factor display does appear to respond to all other zoom change methods.
by Tomg
17 Dec 2023, 11:33
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Internal open areas getting filled in on DXF import?
Replies: 6
Views: 11060

Re: Internal open areas getting filled in on DXF import?

I see that you are trying to convert the DXF layer to " Top Pads ". That has never worked for me when I've tried it. I normally convert to " Top "... im2.png You might also consider setting the Import Mode to " Add " if you want to avoid creating an entirely new layout.
by Tomg
16 Dec 2023, 04:00
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Internal open areas getting filled in on DXF import?
Replies: 6
Views: 11060

Re: Internal open areas getting filled in on DXF import?

First, make sure both the " [x]Fill closed areas " and " [x]Embedded Polygons " options are enabled. The following example shows how these options can affect the result... idxf.png If that doesn't help, zoom in to your original drawing and look for any gaps between elements that ...
by Tomg
13 Dec 2023, 12:42
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: How do you "split" a wire?
Replies: 11
Views: 20422

Re: How do you "split" a wire?

First method... * Add a node or two (right-click on the wire and select " Add Node "; or just place the cursor over the desired location and hit " n "). You might have to temporarily turn off the snap to get the exact location(s) needed. Now right-click in the middle of the new w...
by Tomg
11 Dec 2023, 14:53
Forum: Other questions and issues
Topic: Grid color
Replies: 3
Views: 9368

Re: Grid color

Is there no "Colors..." option in the View drop-list?
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by Tomg
10 Dec 2023, 02:53
Forum: Other questions and issues
Topic: Grid color
Replies: 3
Views: 9368

Re: Grid color

* Setting colors in the Schematic Editor and Component Editor is done in the Schematic Editor (View > Colors...).

* Setting colors in the PCB Layout editor and Pattern Editor is done in the PCB Layout editor (View > Colors...).
by Tomg
02 Dec 2023, 15:53
Forum: DipTrace PCB Layout
Topic: Please define 'convert to' property for layers
Replies: 3
Views: 6864

Re: Please define 'convert to' property for layers

It looks like you are missing the layer to be converted.
by Tomg
01 Dec 2023, 03:25
Forum: DipTrace Schematic Capture
Topic: Can multi-part chips be spread across multiple sheets?
Replies: 2
Views: 5266

Re: Can multi-part chips be spread across multiple sheets?

...Does Diptrace 4.3 allow breaking up of a multiple part logic chip across multiple sheets?... Yes. See " Designing a multi-part component " in the ( DipTrace 4.3 ) tutorial. To find the first page... 1) Open the tutorial: main menu > " Help " > " DipTrace Tutorial "....