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How to run interactive routing in Altium Designer?
Run the Route » Interactive Routing command ( Ctrl+W ) then click on an object that has a net attribute to start routing. This can be a pad, a connection line, an existing via, a track end on a partially routed net, in fact, any object that belongs to the net.
How to change via width in Altium Designer?
You can change the width of the via that you are using with routing in the same way that you changed the width of your track. Altium Designer gives you a similar amount of options for via size preference as it did with the routing width, and you can toggle between these by pressing the “4” key while routing.
Why does Altium not auto-complete a connection?
If it does not auto-complete, it does not mean the connection cannot be routed. It could be that the distance is too far or it could be that the termination point is on another layer. Press Shift+F1 to display a list of in-command shortcuts.
How does the net analyzer work in Altium?
The net analyzer monitors all the objects attached to a net, for example, when a connection is routed, the connection line between those two pads is automatically removed by the net analyzer. Or if a net is partially routed, then a shorter connection line will be displayed between the two closest route points on the net.
How to determine the width of a track in Altium Designer?
There are several ways that Altium Designer will determine the width of the track that you are currently routing; by the minimum design rule, the preferred rule, the maximum rules, or by users choice. You can toggle between these options by pressing the “3” key while you are routing.
How does via stitching work in Altium Designer 21?
Via stitching is run as a post-process, filling free areas of copper with stitching vias. For via stitching to be possible, there must be overlapping regions of copper that are attached to the specified net, on different layers. Supported regions of copper include Fills, Polygons and Power Planes.
How does stagger alternate rows work in Altium?
If the Stagger alternate rows option is enabled, alternate rows of stitching vias are offset by half of the Grid value. The Same Net Clearance options control the clearance between stitching vias and vias and pads on the same net.