Routing - Routing Layers
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Rule category: Routing
Rule classification: Unary
Summary Copy Link Copied
This rules specifies which layers are allowed to be used for routing.
Constraints Copy Link Copied
- Enabled Layers - each of the signal layers currently defined for the design, as defined by the layer stackup, are listed. Use the associated Allow Routing option to enable/disable routing on a layer, as required.
How Duplicate Rule Contentions are Resolved Copy Link Copied
All rules are resolved by the priority setting. The system goes through the rules from highest to lowest priority and picks the first one whose scope expression matches the object(s) being checked.
Rule Application Copy Link Copied
Online DRC, Batch DRC, during interactive routing, and while autorouting.
Note Copy Link Copied
When using the Autorouter, the routing direction for each enabled signal layer in the design is defined as part of the Situs Autorouter setup. Directions are specified in the Layer Directions dialog, accessed by clicking the Edit Layer Directions button in the Situs Routing Strategies dialog.