EditClasses

Applied Parameters: None

Summary

This command is used to access the Object Class Explorer dialog in which you can browse and manage the defined object classes for the current PCB document. A class is a logical collection of a particular type of design object. For example, a group of related components could be grouped into their own Component Class which could then be used as the basis for creating a targeted design rule.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Design » Classes command from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the Object Class Explorer dialog will open. Use this dialog to define new classes or edit/remove existing classes with respect to each of the following supported class categories:

• Net Classes
• Component Classes
• Layer Classes
• Pad Classes
• From To Classes
• Differential Pair Classes
• Design Channel Classes
• Polygon Classes
• Structure Classes
• xSignal Classes

Tips

1. A design object of a particular type can belong to (i.e. be a member of) any number of classes defined for that object type.
2. Default (system classes) are distinguished by their names being enclosed in <>. These classes cannot be renamed nor can they be deleted.
3. Whenever an applicable design object is created/placed in the design, it is added to the default <All> class for the respective class type.