The following controls also are available that allow you to define the X and/or Y step sizes directly from within the PCB design space. The link will display a broken chain – – and the Step Y field will be available for editing. To break this link and enter step sizes individually, click the chain link. In this state, whatever you specify for the Step X field will be copied and used for the Step Y field. The Cartesian Grid Editor dialog will open presenting options with which to define the grid.Įxample Cartesian grid definition, using the Cartesian Grid Editor dialog, and resulting appearance in the design space.īy default, the two fields are linked as indicated by the continuous chain depicted on the button to the right of the fields –.

To edit the grid, double-click on its entry or select its entry and click the button.

A new grid entry will appear in the list, initially with the default name New Cartesian Grid. The software supports the creation of the following two custom grid types:Ĭartesian Grid - create a new grid of this type using the Add Cartesian Grid command (available from the button).

The Grid Manager region of the Properties panel is command central for defining and organizing the grids for use with your board. Use the controls available to define custom local grids by which to place design objects - especially components - with greater precision. Refer to the Working with the Cursor-Snap System page to learn more.Īny number of user-defined grids can be configured for the design space with all grid management performed from within the Grid Manager region of the Properties panel (accessed when there are no design objects currently selected in the design space). Together, these features are referred to as the Unified Cursor-Snap System. As well as snap grids and snap guides, the PCB editor includes a number of additional snap features, designed to help you accurately position and align design objects.

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