How do I change layers while routing Altium?
There are two approaches to interactively change layers during routing:
- Press the * key on the numeric keypad. Each press of that key will move you down to the next available signal layer.
- Use the Ctrl+Shift+Wheel Scroll shortcut combination.
What is active routing in Altium?
ActiveRoute is an automated interactive routing technology that delivers efficient multi-net routing algorithms, which is applied to the specific nets or connections selected by the designer.
How do I mirror a component in Altium schematic?
You have to press X or Y key while you’re holding the left-click mouse button pressed on the component and it will flip. To be more explicit: Left-click on the component you want to flip, keep the mouse button pressed (like when you want to move a component with the mouse) and press X or Y key to flip.
What is active routing?
Abstract: Active routing permits individual customers, network managers, or network owners to control the paths that their data takes through the network. Active routing creates a free market system where network providers compete to sell their resources and implementers compete to sell their active routing programs.
How to switch layers during routing in Altium Designer 19?
Learn how you can quickly change and switch between layers during interactive routing. To learn more about Altium Designer 19, listen to Altium Engineer David Marrakchi discuss this latest Altium Designer release with Judy Warner on the OnTrack Podcast.
How to auto complete a route in Altium?
A click of the mouse button will place all hatched track segments, Ctrl+Click to auto-complete the route. Press Shift+F1 while routing to display a menu of available in-command shortcuts.
How to change track width in Altium Designer?
To change the track width source while routing, press the 3 key on the keyboard. When you change the track width mode, you move between the values defined in the applicable design rule (min/preferred/max), and user choice. If you select User Choice, the track width will be:
How to use interactive router in Altium Designer?
Press Shift+F1 while routing to display a menu of available in-command shortcuts – you can use the shortcut key strokes, or you can select a command from the menu. An important part of understanding the interactive router is to first understand how connectivity is managed in the PCB Editor.