CrossProbeChoose

Applied Parameters: None

Summary

This command is used to cross probe from a chosen object on the current PCB document, to its corresponding counterpart on the relevant source schematic document. Cross-probing is a powerful searching tool to help locate objects in other editors by selecting the object in the current editor. Between the PCB and Schematic Editors, full cross-probing support is provided for documents, components, buses, nets and pins/pads(s).

Access

This command can be accessed from the PCB Editor by:

• Choosing the Tools » Cross Probe command from the main menus.
• Clicking the  button on the PCB Standard toolbar.

Use

There are two cross-probing modes available:

• Continuous Mode – this mode allows remaining in the source document, while cross-probing to different objects on the target document. Simply position the cursor over the required object within the workspace and click, or press Enter. The corresponding object will be highlighted on the target document. Continue cross-probing further objects, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

• Jump To Mode – this mode allows cross-probing to a single object ('single-shot cross-probing', if you will), making the target document the active document. Simply position the cursor over the required object within the workspace and Ctrl+click, or press Ctrl+Enter. The corresponding object will be highlighted on the target document, with that document becoming the active document.

Tips

1. When using the command repeatedly in Continuous Mode, the last object chosen will be the one displayed/highlighted. Cross-probe filtering is not cumulative.
2. The cross-probed objects on the target document will be displayed in accordance with the highlighting options defined on the System - Navigation page of the Preferences dialog. Highlighting will not be applied to the originating document.

Applied Parameters: Action=ToggleFastCrossSelect

Summary

This feature facilitates dynamic, bi-directional component cross-selection. It is used to select corresponding objects between PCB and schematic documents. That is, when you select an object on the PCB document, the same object on the source schematic document is also selected (and vice-versa).

Access

This feature is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Tools » Cross Select Mode command from the main menus.

Use

With this feature enabled, simply click to select one or more components within the PCB workspace - those same components will become selected on the relevant schematic sheet.

Tips

1. Cross Select Mode display behavior is controlled using the Cross Select Zoom Options and Zoom Precision controls, on the System - Navigation page of the Preferences dialog.
2. If a document is closed and then reopened, the project must be re-compiled before the feature will work correctly for affected objects on that document.