Parent page: PCB Commands
The following pre-packaged resource, derived from this base command, is available:
Access Local Grid Editor
Applied Parameters: Action=ShowGridPropertiesUnderCursor
Summary
This command is used to quickly access the dedicated grid editor dialog for the snap grid currently under the cursor.
Access
With the cursor over the grid of interest, this command is accessed from the PCB Editor and PCB Library Editor by:
- Using the Ctrl+G keyboard shortcut.
- Using the G keyboard shortcut, then choosing the Grid Properties entry on the subsequent pop-up menu.
Use
After launching the command, the applicable grid editing dialog will open - either the Cartesian Grid Editor dialog or the Polar Grid Editor dialog. Use the dialog to make changes to the definition of the grid, as required.
Tips
- Hover the cursor over the grid of interest - do not click in the workspace prior to launching the command.
- Where a number of grids overlap, the highest priority grid will be the one accessed for editing. In the workspace, priority is distinguished by drawing order. The highest priority grid (priority
1
) will be drawn in front of all other grids, then the grid with priority level 2
, and so on, down to the default Global Board Snap Grid
, which is drawn behind all other custom grids.
- Grids for the workspace are managed through the Grid Manager section of the Properties panel (when no objects are currently selected in the design workspace).
- The visibility of all grids is controlled by the global Show Grid option in the View Configurations panel, View Options tab, General Settings section. (show image)