Altium NEXUS Documentation
...
((Dialog Reference))_AD
Dialogs((A to F))_AD
PCB_Dlg-ZPositionFormChoose Height Above Board Top Surface_AD
Created: Februar 05, 2019 | Updated: Dezember 02, 2021
| Applies to versions: 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and 4
Now reading version 2.1. For the latest, read: PCB_Dlg-ZPositionForm((Choose Height Above Board Top Surface))_AD for version 5
The Choose Height Above Board Top Surface dialog
Summary
This dialog allows you to specify the height of a nominated point on a chosen 3D Body, relative to the board surface.
Access
This dialog is accessed in 3D Layout Mode from the PCB or PCB Library editor by clicking Tools » 3D Body Placement » Set Body Height from the main menus then double-clicking on the placed 3D Body.
Options/Controls
- Original – the current value for the height of the nominated point on the chosen 3D model in relation to the board's surface (top or bottom, depending on the current Board Side of the 3D Body).
- Board Surface – enable this option to have the nominated point on the chosen 3D model flush with (i.e. set 0 height) the board's surface (top or bottom, depending on the current Board Side of the 3D Body).
- Custom – enable this option to specify a custom height for the nominated point on the chosen 3D model above (positive value) or below (negative value) the board's surface (top or bottom, depending on the current Board Side of the 3D Body).