SelectNext

Applied Parameters: None

Summary

This command is used to single select the next design object in a set of co-located (overlapping) objects, without utilizing a selection pop-up window.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor and the PCB Library Editor, by:

• Choosing the Edit » Select » Select Overlapped command from the main menus.
• Using the Tab keyboard shortcut.
• Clicking in the same position.

Use

First, select an object that is co-located in a 'stack' of overlapping objects. After launching the command, selection will cycle to the next object in that stack. Selection obeys the following fixed order priority, cycled through successive use of the command:

1. Pad
2. Via
3. Track/Arc
4. Component
5. Polygon
6. Region/Fill
7. Text.

Using the Tab key (or successive single left-clicks in the same position) to cycle through selection of co-located objects, in adherence with the defined fixed
selection order.

Tips

1. To use a graphical pop-up selection window, with which to select an object in an area of co-located objects, ensure the Display popup selection dialog option is enabled, on the PCB Editor - General page of the Preferences dialog.
2. Double-clicking on an area of co-located objects will always provide access to the pop-up selection window.
3. Using the Properties or Find Similar Objects commands on the right-click context menu, will open the corresponding properties dialog, or Find Similar Objects dialog respectively, for the currently selected object under the cursor.

Applied Parameters: SelectTopologyObjects = TRUE

Summary

With an initial object selected in the design, this command is used to extend the selection to include the next higher-level object (or objects), based on logical hierarchy.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor and the PCB Library Editor, by choosing the Edit » Select » Select Next command from the main menus.

Use

First, select your initial design object within the design workspace. After launching the command, the next higher-level object will also be selected, thus extending the selection based on the logical hierarchy.

The following cyclic logical selection 'flows' are supported:

• Track Segment ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on the Same Layer ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
• Connected Pad ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on the Same Layer ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net ---> Parent Component
• Unconnected Pad ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net ---> Parent Component
• Via ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on Layers Associated with Via ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
• Copper (Region/Polygon Pour/Fill) ---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net
• Free Pad/Via ---> All Connected (Contiguous) Track on the Same Layer as Pad, or on Layers Associated with Via---> All Connected Copper ---> All Electrical Objects in the Associated Net.

Example selection, extending from the initially selected track segment, up the higher-order logical hierarchy.