Working with a Module Entry Object on a Multi-board Schematic Document in Altium Designer
Parent page: Multi-board Schematic Objects
Summary
A Module Entry is a graphical object that is automatically or manually placed on Module in a multi-board Design document to represent a connection point (such as a header or plug/socket) of a child PCB project design. Module Entries are connected to entries on other Modules using virtual connections, such as Wires.
Availability
Module Entries are available for placement in the multi-board schematic editor as follows:
- Choose the Place » Entry command from the main menu.
- Click the button on the Active Bar located at the top of the design space.
- Right-click in the drawing design space then select Place » Entry from the context menu.
Placement
After launching the command, the Module Entry graphic will be attached to the cursor, ready for placement. Then:
- Hover the cursor over the target Module to locate a suitable position and click to complete placement.
- Continue placing further Entries or right-click or press Esc to exit the placement mode.
Graphical Editing
This method of editing allows a placed Module Entry object to be selected in the design space and graphically edit its location.
Select a Module by clicking on its graphic then drag the Entry around the Module's perimeter to a suitable location. Note that the Entry name can be independently dragged to a different position.
Non-Graphical Editing
Properties page: Module Entry Properties
The non-graphical method of editing a Module Entry is available in the Multi-board Properties panel, which provides editable property fields for the item that is currently selected in the design space.
To open the Properties panel and access the properties of a placed Module:
- Double-click on the Module Entry object.
- Right-click on the Module Entry then select Item Properties from the context menu.
If the Properties panel is already active:
- Click on the Module Entry to access its properties in the panel.