PCB_Dlg-PasteSpecialPaste Special_AD
Created: Juli 28, 2015 | Updated: Juni 19, 2017
| Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0 and 17.1
Now reading version 17.1. For the latest, read: PCB_Dlg-PasteSpecial((Paste Special))_AD for version 22
Summary
This dialog allows designers to specify special paste options for an object.
Access
In the PCB Editor, select Edit » Paste Special from the toolbar.
Options/Controls
Paste attributes
- Paste on current layer - enable this option to paste objects onto the current layer.
- Keep net name - enable this option to keep the original net names for the objects.
- Duplicate designator - enable this option to paste a component with the same designator without auto-incrementing.
- Add to component class - enable this option to have the pasted component added to the same component class as the source component.
Buttons
- Paste - Click to paste the object with all specified attributes.
- Paste Array - Click to open the Setup Paste Array dialog, where the designer can set up options for array paste. See the Setup Paste Array dialog page for more options.