PCB Layout Attribute Checks Query Functions in Altium Designer

Summary

Returns component objects whose count of "big" columns of pads complies with the Query. In this context, each "big" column of pads contains at least four pads.

Syntax

BigColumnCount : Number

Example Usage

BigColumnCount = 8
Returns all components that have exactly 8 'big' columns of pads.

BigColumnCount Between 6 And 10
Returns all component objects that have between 6 and 10 'big' columns of pads.

BigColumnCount <= 4
Returns all objects except component objects that have more than 4 'big' columns of pads.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose count of "big" rows of pads complies with the Query. In this context, each "big" row of pads contains at least four pads.

Syntax

BigRowCount : Number

Example Usage

BigRowCount = 8
Returns all components that have exactly 8 'big' rows of pads.

BigRowCount Between 6 And 10
Returns all component objects that have between 6 and 10 'big' rows of pads.

BigRowCount <= 4
Returns all objects except component objects that have more than 4 'big' rows of pads.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of columns of pads complies with the Query.

Syntax

ColumnCount : Number

Example Usage

ColumnCount = 8
Returns all components that have exactly 8 columns of pads.

ColumnCount Between 6 And 10
Returns all components that have between 6 and 10 columns of pads (inclusive).

ColumnCount < 4
Returns all objects except components that have 4 columns of pads, or more.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompCenterOfPadsX : Number

Example Usage

CompCenterOfPadsX = 1200
Returns all component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is equal to 1200mil.

CompCenterOfPadsX >= 1500
Returns all component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is greater than, or equal to, 1500mil.

CompCenterOfPadsX Between 1000 And 1400
Returns all component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is greater than, or equal to, 1000mil, and less than, or equal to, 1400mil.

CompCenterOfPadsX < 800
Returns all objects except component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is greater than, or equal to, 800mil.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompCenterOfPadsY : Number

Example Usage

CompCenterOfPadsY = 1200
Returns all component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is equal to 1200mil.

CompCenterOfPadsY >= 1500
Returns all component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is greater than, or equal to, 1500mil.

CompCenterOfPadsY Between 1000 And 1400
Returns all component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is greater than, or equal to, 1000mil, and less than, or equal to, 1400mil.

CompCenterOfPadsY < 800
Returns all objects except component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of their pads is greater than, or equal to, 800mil.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompCenterX : Number

Example Usage

CompCenterX = 1200
Returns all component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is equal to 1200mil.

CompCenterX >= 1500
Returns all component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is greater than, or equal to, 1500mil.

CompCenterX Between 1000 And 1400
Returns all component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is greater than, or equal to, 1000mil, and less than, or equal to, 1400mil.

CompCenterX < 800
Returns all objects except component objects when the X-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is greater than, or equal to, 800mil.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompCenterY : Number

Example Usage

CompCenterY = 1200
Returns all component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is equal to 1200mil.

CompCenterY >= 1500
Returns all component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is greater than, or equal to, 1500mil.

CompCenterY Between 1000 And 1400
Returns all component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is greater than, or equal to, 1000mil, and less than, or equal to, 1400mil.

CompCenterY < 800
Returns all objects except component objects when the Y-Coordinate of the centroid of all of their child objects is greater than, or equal to, 800mil.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of pads complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompPinCount : Number

Example Usage

CompPinCount = 10
Returns all component objects whose number of pads is equal to 10.

CompPinCount Between 20 And 30
Returns all component objects whose number of pads is greater than, or equal to, 20, and less than, or equal to, 30.

CompPinCount <= 8
Returns all objects except component objects whose number of pads is greater than 8.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of pads on the Bottom Layer complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompPinCount_Bottom : Number

Example Usage

CompPinCount_Bottom = 10
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Bottom Layer is equal to 10.

CompPinCount_Bottom Between 20 And 30
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Bottom Layer is greater than, or equal to, 20, and less than, or equal to, 30.

CompPinCount_Bottom <= 8
Returns all objects except component objects whose number of pads on the Bottom Layer is greater than 8.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of pads on the internal signal layers (Signal Layer 1-30) complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompPinCount_Internal : Number

Example Usage

CompPinCount_Internal = 10
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the internal signal layers (Signal Layer 1-30) is equal to 10.

CompPinCount_Internal Between 20 And 30
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the internal signal layers (Signal Layer 1-30) is greater than, or equal to, 20, and less than, or equal to, 30.

CompPinCount_Internal <= 8
Returns all objects except component objects whose number of pads on the internal signal layers (Signal Layer 1-30) is greater than 8.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of pads on the Top and Bottom signal layers complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompPinCount_Surface : Number

Example Usage

CompPinCount_Surface = 10
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Top and Bottom signal layers is equal to 10.

CompPinCount_Surface Between 20 And 30
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Top and Bottom signal layers is greater than, or equal to, 20, and less than, or equal to, 30.

CompPinCount_Surface <= 8
Returns all objects except component objects whose number of pads on the Top and Bottom signal layers is greater than 8.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of pads on the Multi-Layer complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompPinCount_ThruHole : Number

Example Usage

CompPinCount_ThruHole = 10
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Multi-Layer is equal to 10.

CompPinCount_ThruHole Between 20 And 30
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Multi-Layer is greater than, or equal to, 20, and less than, or equal to, 30.

CompPinCount_ThruHole <= 8
Returns all objects except component objects whose number of pads on the Multi-Layer is greater than 8.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of pads on the Top Layer complies with the Query.

Syntax

CompPinCount_Top : Number

Example Usage

CompPinCount_Top = 10
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Top Layer is equal to 10.

CompPinCount_Top Between 20 And 30
Returns all component objects whose number of pads on the Top Layer is greater than, or equal to, 20, and less than, or equal to, 30.

CompPinCount_Top <= 8
Returns all objects except component objects whose number of pads on the Top Layer is greater than 8.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns objects whose violation state is True. This occurs when a violation of one or more design rules has been detected that involves the object concerned.

Syntax

HasViolations : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

HasViolations
HasViolations = True
HasViolations = 'True'
Returns all objects that are currently in violation of defined design rules.

Not HasViolations
HasViolations = False
HasViolations = 'False'
Returns all objects except objects that are currently in violation of defined design rules.

Summary

Returns the object(s) specified by the Query.

Syntax

Id = ObjectIdentifying_String

ObjectIdentifying_String must be one of the strings that is listed within the various PCB Object Lists of the Query Helper dialog, and it needs to be preceded and followed by single quote characters ('). Which strings are actually listed depends on the objects that currently exist on the PCB/PCBLIB document being edited. The following object lists are presented:

• Channel Classes
• Coordinates
• Components
• Component Classes
• Differential Pair
• Differential Pair Classes
• Dimensions
• From-To
• From-To Classes
• Layer Classes
• Net Classes
• Nets
• Pad Classes
• Pads
• Polygon Classes
• Polygons
• Rules
• Text
• Violations

Example Usage

Id = 'GND'
Returns the Net object whose Net property is GND.

Id = 'C3-1'
Returns the pad object(s) whose full Name property is C3-1.

Id = 'Text[3510mil,3800mil]'
Returns the text object(s) whose point is at 3510mil,3800mil.

Id = 'D3'
Returns the component object(s) whose Designator property is D3.

Id = 'Dimension[4800mil,3800mil]'
Returns the dimension object(s) whose insertion point is at 4800mil,3800mil.

Id = 'Coordinate[3500mil,3800mil]'
Returns the coordinate object(s) whose insertion point is at 3500mil,3800mil.

Id = 'My Top Side Layers'
Returns the (layer) class object whose Name property is My Top Side Layers.

Id = 'Rule[0mil,0mil]'
Returns all of the design rule objects (as these all have the same identifying string assigned to them).

Id = 'GND (ZZ4-2 : ZZ3-2)'
Returns the from-to object whose Net property is GND, From Pad property is ZZ4-2, and To Pad property is ZZ3-2.

Id = 'Violation[0mil,0mil]'
Returns all of the violation objects (as these all have the same identifying string assigned to them).

Summary

Use this keyword to quickly return all components and their child primitives.

Syntax

InAnyComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InAnyComponent
InAnyComponent = True
InAnyComponent = 'True'
Returns all component objects and their associated primitives.

Not InAnyComponent
InAnyComponent = False
InAnyComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except component objects and their associated primitives.

Summary

Use this keyword to quickly return all differential pair objects and their associated primitives.

Syntax

InAnyDifferentialPair : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InAnyDifferentialPair
InAnyDifferentialPair = True
InAnyDifferentialPair = 'True'
Returns all differential pair objects and their associated primitives.

Not InAnyDifferentialPair
InAnyDifferentialPair = False
InAnyDifferentialPair = 'False'
Returns all objects except differential pair objects and their associated primitives.

Summary

Use this keyword to quickly return all nets and their associated primitives (i.e. design objects that have a Net property).

Syntax

InAnyNet : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InAnyNet
InAnyNet = True
InAnyNet = 'True'
Returns all nets and their associated primitives.

Not InAnyNet
InAnyNet = False
InAnyNet = 'False'
Returns all objects except nets and their associated primitives.

Summary

Use this keyword to quickly return all objects associated with all xSignals defined for the design.

Syntax

InAnyxSignal : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InAnyxSignal
InAnyxSignal = True
InAnyxSignal = 'True'
Returns all objects associated with all xSignals defined for the design.

Not InAnyxSignal
InAnyxSignal = False
InAnyxSignal = 'False'
Returns all objects except objects associated with xSignals defined for the design.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a BGA nature. Such a component contains at least 10 rows of pads and at least 10 columns of pads, the (absolute) difference between the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads is less than 6. The total pad count is at least half of the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads, and all of the pads are of a surface-mount nature.

Syntax

InBGA : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InBGA
InBGA = True
InBGA = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of BGA components.

Not InBGA
InBGA = False
InBGA = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of BGA components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a DIP nature. At least one (and typically all) of the pads of such a component are of a through-hole nature, and the total pad count is equal to the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads. Such a component also has either exactly two rows of pads and at least three columns of pads, or else has exactly two columns of pads and at least three rows of pads.

Syntax

InDIP : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InDIP
InDIP = True
InDIP = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of DIP components.

Not InDIP
InDIP = False
InDIP = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of DIP components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of an Edge Connector nature. All of the pads of such a component are of a surface-mount nature, and these are located on both sides of the PCB. All of the pads reside in either the same row or the same column, the number of pads on either side of the PCB is less than three times the number of pads on the opposite side of the PCB, and the total number of pads is at least 4.

Syntax

InEdgeConnector : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InEdgeConnector
InEdgeConnector = True
InEdgeConnector = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of Edge Connector components.

Not InEdgeConnector
InEdgeConnector = False
InEdgeConnector = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of Edge Connector components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a Surface Mount LCC nature. Such a component contains 2 rows of pads (which each contain at least 4 pads), and 2 columns of pads (which each contain at least 4 pads), and all of the pads are of a surface-mount nature.

Syntax

InLCC : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InLCC
InLCC = True
InLCC = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of LCC components.

Not InLCC
InLCC = False
InLCC = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of LCC components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a PGA nature. Such a component contains at least 6 rows of pads and at least 6 columns of pads. The (absolute) difference between the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads, is less than 6. The total pad count is at least half of the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads, and at least one (and typically all) of the pads are of a through-hole nature.

Syntax

InPGA : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InPGA
InPGA = True
InPGA = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of PGA components.

Not InPGA
InPGA = False
InPGA = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of PGA components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Use this keyword to quickly return all polygon pours and their child primitives.

Syntax

InPoly : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InPoly
InPoly = True
InPoly = 'True'
Returns all polygon pours and their child primitives.

Not InPoly
InPoly = False
InPoly = 'False'
Returns all objects except polygon pours and their child primitives.

Note

• This function is an alias for the InPolygon function.
• Only polygon pours placed on signal layers are returned.

Summary

Use this keyword to quickly return all polygon pours and their child primitives.

Syntax

InPolygon : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InPolygon
InPolygon = True
InPolygon = 'True'
Returns all polygon pours and their child primitives.

Not InPolygon
InPolygon = False
InPolygon = 'False'
Returns all objects except polygon pours and their child primitives.

Note

• This function is an alias for the InPoly function.
• Only polygon pours placed on signal layers are returned.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a SIP nature. Such a component contains at least four pads, and all of its pads are located in either the same row or the same column. Additionally, at least one (and typically all) of these pads are of a through-hole nature.

Syntax

InSIP : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InSIP
InSIP = True
InSIP = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of SIP components.

Not InSIP
InSIP = False
InSIP = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of SIP components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a Surface Mount SIP nature. Such a component contains at least four pads, and all of its pads are located in either the same row or the same column. Additionally, all of these pads are of a surface-mount nature.

Syntax

InSMSIP : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InSMSIP
InSMSIP = True
InSMSIP = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of SMSIP components.

Not InSMSIP
InSMSIP = False
InSMSIP = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of SMSIP components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of an SMT nature. All of the pads of such a component are of a surface-mount nature.

Syntax

InSMTComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InSMTComponent
InSMTComponent = True
InSMTComponent = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of SMT components.

Not InSMTComponent
InSMTComponent = False
InSMTComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of SMT components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a Surface Mount DIP (SOIC) nature. All of the pads of such a component are of a surface-mount nature, and the total pad count is equal to the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads. Such a component also has either exactly two rows of pads and at least three columns of pads, or else has exactly two columns of pads and at least three rows of pads.

Syntax

InSOIC : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InSOIC
InSOIC = True
InSOIC = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of SOIC components.

Not InSOIC
InSOIC = False
InSOIC = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of SOIC components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns child objects of components that are of a Thru-Hole nature. At least one (and typically all) of the pads of such a component are of a through-hole nature.

Syntax

InThruComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

InThruComponent
InThruComponent = True
InThruComponent = 'True'
Returns all associated child primitives of Thru-Hole components.

Not InThruComponent
InThruComponent = False
InThruComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except the associated child primitives of Thru-Hole components.

Note

• The parent component objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns components that are of a BGA nature. Such a component contains at least 10 rows of pads and at least 10 columns of pads, the (absolute) difference between the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads is less than 6. The total pad count is at least half of the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads, and all of the pads are of a surface-mount nature.

Syntax

IsBGA : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsBGA
IsBGA = True
IsBGA = 'True'
Returns all BGA components.

Not IsBGA
IsBGA = False
IsBGA = 'False'
Returns all objects except BGA components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a chamfered rectangle pad shape.

Syntax

IsChamferedRectanglePad : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsChamferedRectanglePad
IsChamferedRectanglePad = True
IsChamferedRectanglePad = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a chamfered rectangle pad shape.

Not IsChamferedRectanglePad
IsChamferedRectanglePad = False
IsChamferedRectanglePad = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a chamfered rectangle pad shape.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a chamfered rectangular pad shape on the specified layer.

Syntax

IsChamferedRectangularPadOnLayer(Layer : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsChamferedRectangularPadOnLayer('Top Layer')
IsChamferedRectangularPadOnLayer('Top Layer') = True
IsChamferedRectangularPadOnLayer('Top Layer') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a chamfered rectangular pad shape on the Top Layer.

Not IsChamferedRectangularPadOnLayer('Bottom Layer')
IsChamferedRectangularPadOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = False
IsChamferedRectangularPadOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a chamfered rectangular pad shape on the Bottom Layer.

Note

The single quote characters (') at the start and end of Layer are mandatory.

Summary

Returns all child primitive objects associated with components in the design.

Syntax

IsComponentPrimitive : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsComponentPrimitive
IsComponentPrimitive = True
IsComponentPrimitive = 'True'
Returns all child primitives of component objects.

Not IsComponentPrimitive
IsComponentPrimitive = False
IsComponentPrimitive = 'False'
Returns all objects except child primitives of component objects.

Summary

Returns all child primitive objects associated with currently selected components in the design.

Syntax

IsComponentSelected : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsComponentSelected
IsComponentSelected = True
IsComponentSelected = 'True'
Returns all child primitives of currently selected component objects.

Not IsComponentSelected
IsComponentSelected = False
IsComponentSelected = 'False'
Returns all objects except child primitives of currently selected component objects.

Summary

Returns components that are of a DIP nature. At least one (and typically all) of the pads of such a component are of a through-hole nature, and the total pad count is equal to the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads. Such a component also has either exactly two rows of pads and at least three columns of pads, or else has exactly two columns of pads and at least three rows of pads.

Syntax

IsDIP : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsDIP
IsDIP = True
IsDIP = 'True'
Returns all DIP components.

Not IsDIP
IsDIP = False
IsDIP = 'False'
Returns all objects except DIP components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns components that are of an Edge Connector nature. All of the pads of such a component are of a surface-mount nature, and these are located on both sides of the PCB. All of the pads reside in either the same row or the same column, the number of pads on either side of the PCB is less than three times the number of pads on the opposite side of the PCB, and the total number of pads is at least 4.

Syntax

IsEdgeConnector : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsEdgeConnector
IsEdgeConnector = True
IsEdgeConnector = 'True'
Returns all Edge Connector components.

Not IsEdgeConnector
IsEdgeConnector = False
IsEdgeConnector = 'False'
Returns all objects except Edge Connector components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all net objects whose Net property is not set to No Net.

Syntax

IsElectrical : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsElectrical
IsElectrical = True
IsElectrical = 'True'
Returns all net objects whose Net property is not set to No Net.

Not IsElectrical
IsElectrical = False
IsElectrical = 'False'
Returns all objects except net objects whose Net property is not set to No Net.

Summary

Returns all free design objects. An object is free if it is not a component (or its associated primitives and 3D body(ies)), or if it is not a net object. In addition, a net object is considered to be free if its Net property is set to No Net.

Syntax

IsFree : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsFree
IsFree = True
IsFree = 'True'
Returns all free design objects.

Not IsFree
IsFree = False
IsFree = 'False'
Returns all objects except free design objects.

Summary

Returns component objects whose Component Type property is Graphical. These components do not have electrical properties, are not synchronized (you must manually place them in both editors), and are not included in the BOM. An example is a company logo.

Syntax

IsGraphicalComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsGraphicalComponent
IsGraphicalComponent = True
IsGraphicalComponent = 'True'
Returns all component objects whose Component Type property is set to Graphical.

Not IsGraphicalComponent
IsGraphicalComponent = False
IsGraphicalComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except component objects whose Component Type property is set to Graphical.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns horizontal tracks, i.e. those tracks whose Y1 and Y2 properties are identical.

Syntax

IsHorizontal : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsHorizontal
IsHorizontal = True
IsHorizontal = 'True'
Returns all horizontal tracks.

Not IsHorizontal
IsHorizontal = False
IsHorizontal = 'False'
Returns all objects except horizontal tracks.

Summary

Returns component objects whose Component Type property is Jumper. These components are used to include wire links in a PCB design, for example on a single-sided PCB that cannot be fully routed on one layer. For this component type the component footprint and pins are synchronized between the schematic and PCB but the net assignments are not, and the component is included in the BOM. As well as selecting this option at the component level, both of the pads in the component must have their JumperID set to the same non-zero value. Jumper-type components do not need to be wired on the schematic, they only need to be included on the schematic if they are required in the BOM. If they are not required in the BOM they can be placed directly in the PCB, where the Component Type is set, the JumperIDs are set, and the Nets manually assigned for the pads.

Syntax

IsJumperComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsJumperComponent
IsJumperComponent = True
IsJumperComponent = 'True'
Returns all component objects whose Component Type property is set to Jumper.

Not IsJumperComponent
IsJumperComponent = False
IsJumperComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except component objects whose Component Type property is set to Jumper.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all Keepout - Arc, Keepout - Fill, Keepout - Solid Region, and Keepout - Track objects.

Syntax

IsKeepOut : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsKeepOut
IsKeepOut = True
IsKeepOut = 'True'
Returns all Keepout - Arc, Keepout - Fill, Keepout - Solid Region, and Keepout - Track objects.

Not IsKeepOut
IsKeepOut = False
IsKeepOut = 'False'
Returns all objects except Keepout - Arc, Keepout - Fill, Keepout - Solid Region, and Keepout - Track objects.

Summary

Returns components that are of a Surface Mount LCC nature. Such a component contains 2 rows of pads (which each contain at least 4 pads), and 2 columns of pads (which each contain at least 4 pads), and all of the pads are of a surface-mount nature.

Syntax

IsLCC : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsLCC
IsLCC = True
IsLCC = 'True'
Returns all LCC components.

Not IsLCC
IsLCC = False
IsLCC = 'False'
Returns all objects except LCC components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns pad and via objects that are linked to any Pad Via Library (*.PvLib), that is, those whose Library property makes reference to such a library.

Syntax

IsLinkedToAnyPadViaLibrary : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsLinkedToAnyPadViaLibrary
IsLinkedToAnyPadViaLibrary = True
IsLinkedToAnyPadViaLibrary = 'True'
Returns all pad and via objects that are linked to any Pad Via Library.

Not IsLinkedToAnyPadViaLibrary
IsLinkedToAnyPadViaLibrary = False
IsLinkedToAnyPadViaLibrary = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad and via objects that are linked to any Pad Via Library.

Summary

Returns pad and via objects that are linked to the Pad Via Library (*.PvLib) specified as part of the Query, that is, those whose Library property makes reference to such a library.

Syntax

IsLinkedToPadViaLibrary(PadViaLibraryName : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsLinkedToPadViaLibrary('ExamplePVLib.PvLib')
IsLinkedToPadViaLibrary('ExamplePVLib.PvLib') = True
IsLinkedToPadViaLibrary('ExamplePVLib.PvLib') = 'True'
Returns all pad and via objects that are linked to the Pad Via Library ExamplePVLib.PvLib.

Not IsLinkedToPadViaLibrary('ExamplePVLib.PvLib')
IsLinkedToPadViaLibrary('ExamplePVLib.PvLib') = False
IsLinkedToPadViaLibrary('ExamplePVLib.PvLib') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad and via objects that are linked to the Pad Via Library ExamplePVLib.PvLib.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of the PadViaLibraryName string are mandatory.

Summary

Returns pad or via objects that are using the Pad or Via template specified as part of the Query, that is, those whose Template property makes reference to such a template.

Syntax

IsLinkedToPadViaTemplate(TemplateName : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsLinkedToPadViaTemplate('c152hn127')
IsLinkedToPadViaTemplate('c152hn127') = True
IsLinkedToPadViaTemplate('c152hn127') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects that use the pad template c152hn127.

Not IsLinkedToPadViaTemplate('v127h71')
IsLinkedToPadViaTemplate('v127h71') = False
IsLinkedToPadViaTemplate('v127h71') = 'False'
Returns all objects except via objects that use the via template v127h71.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of the TemplateName string are mandatory.

Summary

Returns component objects whose Component Type property is Mechanical. These components do not have electrical properties, are not synchronized (you must manually place them in both editors), and are included in the BOM. An example is a heatsink.

Syntax

IsMechanicalComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsMechanicalComponent
IsMechanicalComponent = True
IsMechanicalComponent = 'True'
Returns all component objects whose Component Type property is set to Mechanical.

Not IsMechanicalComponent
IsMechanicalComponent = False
IsMechanicalComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except component objects whose Component Type property is set to Mechanical.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns net-aware objects (arcs, fills, pads, polygon pours, solid regions, tracks, and vias) whose Net property corresponds to the currently selected Net object(s).

Syntax

IsNetSelected : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsNetSelected
IsNetSelected = True
IsNetSelected = 'True'
Returns all net-aware objects (arcs, fills, pads, polygon pours, solid regions, tracks, and vias) whose Net property corresponds to the currently selected Net object(s).

Not IsNetSelected
IsNetSelected = False
IsNetSelected = 'False'
Returns all objects except net-aware objects (arcs, fills, pads, polygon pours, solid regions, tracks, and vias) whose Net property corresponds to the currently selected Net object(s).

Note

• The selected Net objects are not returned, nor are the child primitives of any polygon pour objects which are returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose Component Type property is either Net Tie, or Net Tie (In BOM). These components are used to short two or more different nets together. They are always synchronized between the schematic and PCB (the footprint, pins/pads, and net assignments must all match). Net Tie (In BOM) type components are included in the BOM, while Net Tie type components are not. They differ from a Standard component in that connectivity created by copper within the footprint is not checked - it is this copper that allows the nets to be shorted.

Syntax

IsNetTieComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsNetTieComponent
IsNetTieComponent = True
IsNetTieComponent = 'True'
Returns all component objects whose Component Type property is set to either Net Tie, or Net Tie (In BOM).

Not IsNetTieComponent
IsNetTieComponent = False
IsNetTieComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except component objects whose Component Type property is set to either Net Tie, or Net Tie (In BOM).

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns component objects whose Component Type property is Standard (No BOM). These components possess standard electrical properties, are always synchronized between the schematic and PCB (the footprint, pins/pads, and net assignments must all match), and are not included in the BOM. An example is a testpoint component, that you wish to exclude from the BOM.

Syntax

IsNoBOMComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsNoBOMComponent
IsNoBOMComponent = True
IsNoBOMComponent = 'True'
Returns all component objects whose Component Type property is set to Standard (No BOM).

Not IsNoBOMComponent
IsNoBOMComponent = False
IsNoBOMComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except component objects whose Component Type property is set to Standard (No BOM).

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns tracks of a diagonal nature (+/- 45 Degree angles), i.e. those tracks for which the absolute value of the difference between their Y1 and Y2 properties is equal to the absolute value of the difference between their X1 and X2 properties.

Syntax

IsOblique : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsOblique
IsOblique = True
IsOblique = 'True'
Returns all +/-45 Degree tracks.

Not IsOblique
IsOblique = False
IsOblique = 'False'
Returns all objects except +/-45 Degree tracks.

Summary

Returns -45 Degree angled tracks, i.e. those tracks for which the difference between their Y1 and Y2 properties is opposite in sign to, but otherwise equal to, the difference between their X1 and X2 properties.

Syntax

IsObliqueNegative : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsObliqueNegative
IsObliqueNegative = True
IsObliqueNegative = 'True'
Returns all -45 Degree tracks.

Not IsObliqueNegative
IsObliqueNegative = False
IsObliqueNegative = 'False'
Returns all objects except -45 Degree tracks.

Summary

Returns +45 Degree angled tracks, i.e. those tracks for which the difference between their Y1 and Y2 properties is equal (including in sign) to the difference between their X1 and X2 properties.

Syntax

IsObliquePositive : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsObliquePositive
IsObliquePositive = True
IsObliquePositive = 'True'
Returns all +45 Degree tracks.

Not IsObliquePositive
IsObliquePositive = False
IsObliquePositive = 'False'
Returns all objects except +45 Degree tracks.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with an octagonal pad shape.

Syntax

IsOctagonalPad : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsOctagonalPad
IsOctagonalPad = True
IsOctagonalPad = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with an octagonal pad shape.

Not IsOctagonalPad
IsOctagonalPad = False
IsOctagonalPad = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with an octagonal pad shape.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with an octagonal pad shape on the specified layer.

Syntax

IsOctagonalPadShapeOnLayer(Layer : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsOctagonalPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer')
IsOctagonalPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = True
IsOctagonalPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with an octagonal pad shape on the Top Layer.

Not IsOctagonalPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer')
IsOctagonalPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = False
IsOctagonalPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with an octagonal pad shape on the Bottom Layer.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of Layer are mandatory.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with an oval pad shape. An oval pad shape is formed from a Round pad shape, when the X-Size and Y-Size properties are set to be non-equal.

Syntax

IsOvalPad : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsOvalPad
IsOvalPad = True
IsOvalPad = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with an oval pad shape.

Not IsOvalPad
IsOvalPad = False
IsOvalPad = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with an oval pad shape.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with an oval pad shape on the specified layer. An oval pad shape is formed from a Round pad shape when the X-Size and Y-Size properties are set to be non-equal.

Syntax

IsOvalPadShapeOnLayer(Layer : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsOvalPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer')
IsOvalPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = True
IsOvalPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with an oval pad shape on the Top Layer.

Not IsOvalPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer')
IsOvalPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = False
IsOvalPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with an oval pad shape on the Bottom Layer.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of Layer are mandatory.

Summary

Returns components that are of a PGA nature. Such a component contains at least 6 rows of pads and at least 6 columns of pads. The (absolute) difference between the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads, is less than 6. The total pad count is at least half of the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads, and at least one (and typically all) of the pads are of a through-hole nature.

Syntax

IsPGA : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsPGA
IsPGA = True
IsPGA = 'True'
Returns all PGA components.

Not IsPGA
IsPGA = False
IsPGA = 'False'
Returns all objects except PGA components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a rectangular pad shape.

Syntax

IsRectangularPad : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsRectangularPad
IsRectangularPad = True
IsRectangularPad = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a rectangular pad shape.

Not IsRectangularPad
IsRectangularPad = False
IsRectangularPad = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a rectangular pad shape.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a rectangular pad shape on the specified layer.

Syntax

IsRectangularPadShapeOnLayer(Layer : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer')
IsRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = True
IsRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a rectangular pad shape on the Top Layer.

Not IsRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer')
IsRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = False
IsRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a rectangular pad shape on the Bottom Layer.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of Layer are mandatory.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a rounded rectangular pad shape.

Syntax

IsRoundedRectangularPad : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsRoundedRectangularPad
IsRoundedRectangularPad = True
IsRoundedRectangularPad = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a rounded rectangular pad shape.

Not IsRoundedRectangularPad
IsRoundedRectangularPad = False
IsRoundedRectangularPad = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a rounded rectangular pad shape.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a rounded rectangular pad shape on the specified layer.

Syntax

IsRoundedRectangularPadShapeOnLayer(Layer : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsRoundedRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer')
IsRoundedRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = True
IsRoundedRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a rounded rectangular pad shape on the Top Layer.

Not IsRoundedRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer')
IsRoundedRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = False
IsRoundedRectangularPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a rounded rectangular pad shape on the Bottom Layer.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of Layer are mandatory.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a round pad shape.

Syntax

IsRoundPad : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsRoundPad
IsRoundPad = True
IsRoundPad = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a round pad shape.

Not IsRoundPad
IsRoundPad = False
IsRoundPad = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a round pad shape.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a round pad shape on the specified layer.

Syntax

IsRoundPadShapeOnLayer(Layer : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsRoundPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer')
IsRoundPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = True
IsRoundPadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a round pad shape on the Top Layer.

Not IsRoundPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer')
IsRoundPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = False
IsRoundPadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a round pad shape on the Bottom Layer.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of Layer are mandatory.

Summary

Returns all objects that are currently selected in the design workspace.

Syntax

IsSelected : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSelected
IsSelected = True
IsSelected = 'True'
Returns all objects that are currently selected in the design workspace.

Not IsSelected
IsSelected = False
IsSelected = 'False'
Returns all objects except objects that are currently selected in the design workspace.

Summary

Returns components that are of a SIP nature. Such a component contains at least four pads, and all of its pads are located in either the same row or the same column. Additionally, at least one (and typically all) of these pads are of a through-hole nature.

Syntax

IsSIP : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSIP
IsSIP = True
IsSIP = 'True'
Returns all SIP components.

Not IsSIP
IsSIP = False
IsSIP = 'False'
Returns all objects except SIP components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns components that are of a Surface Mount SIP nature. Such a component contains at least four pads, and all of its pads are located in either the same row or the same column. Additionally, all of these pads are of a surface-mount  nature.

Syntax

IsSMSIP : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSMSIP
IsSMSIP = True
IsSMSIP = 'True'
Returns all SMSIP components.

Not IsSMSIP
IsSMSIP = False
IsSMSIP = 'False'
Returns all objects except SMSIP components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns components that are of an SMT nature. All of the pads of such a component are of a surface-mount nature.

Syntax

IsSMTComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSMTComponent
IsSMTComponent = True
IsSMTComponent = 'True'
Returns all SMT components.

Not IsSMTComponent
IsSMTComponent = False
IsSMTComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except SMT components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all pad objects that are Surface Mount in nature, that is, those whose Hole Size property is set to 0.

Syntax

IsSMTPin : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSMTPin
IsSMTPin = True
IsSMTPin = 'True'
Returns all surface mount pads.

Not IsSMTPin
IsSMTPin = False
IsSMTPin = 'False'
Returns all objects except surface mount pads.

Summary

Returns components that are of a Surface Mount DIP (SOIC) nature. All of the pads of such a component are of a surface-mount nature, and the total pad count is equal to the product of the number of rows of pads and the number of columns of pads. Such a component also has either exactly two rows of pads and at least three columns of pads, or else has exactly two columns of pads and at least three rows of pads.

Syntax

IsSOIC : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSOIC
IsSOIC = True
IsSOIC = 'True'
Returns all SOIC components.

Not IsSOIC
IsSOIC = False
IsSOIC = 'False'
Returns all objects except SOIC components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a square pad shape. A square pad shape is formed from a Rounded Rectangle pad shape, when the X-Size and Y-Size properties are set to be equal

Syntax

IsSquarePad : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSquarePad
IsSquarePad = True
IsSquarePad = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a square pad shape.

Not IsSquarePad
IsSquarePad = False
IsSquarePad = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a square pad shape.

Summary

Returns all pad objects with a square pad shape on the specified layer. A square pad shape is formed from a Rounded Rectangle pad shape when the X-Size and Y-Size properties are set to be equal.

Syntax

IsSquarePadShapeOnLayer(Layer : String) : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSquarePadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer')
IsSquarePadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = True
IsSquarePadShapeOnLayer('Top Layer') = 'True'
Returns all pad objects with a square pad shape on the Top Layer.

Not IsSquarePadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer')
IsSquarePadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = False
IsSquarePadShapeOnLayer('Bottom Layer') = 'False'
Returns all objects except pad objects with a square pad shape on the Bottom Layer.

Note

• The single quote characters (') at the start and end of Layer are mandatory.

Summary

Returns component objects whose Component Type property is Standard. These components possess standard electrical properties, are always synchronized between the schematic and PCB (the footprint, pins/pads, and net assignments must all match), and are included in the BOM. An example is a standard electrical component, such as a resistor.

Syntax

IsStandardComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsStandardComponent
IsStandardComponent = True
IsStandardComponent = 'True'
Returns all component objects whose Component Type property is set to Standard.

Not IsStandardComponent
IsStandardComponent = False
IsStandardComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except component objects whose Component Type property is set to Standard.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all subnet jumper objects.

Syntax

IsSubnetJumper : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsSubnetJumper
IsSubnetJumper = True
IsSubnetJumper = 'True'
Returns all subnet jumper objects.

Not IsSubnetJumper
IsSubnetJumper = False
IsSubnetJumper = 'False'
Returns all objects except subnet jumper objects.

Summary

Returns components that are of a Thru-Hole nature. At least one (and typically all) of the pads of such a component are of a through-hole nature.

Syntax

IsThruComponent : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsThruComponent
IsThruComponent = True
IsThruComponent = 'True'
Returns all Thru-Hole components.

Not IsThruComponent
IsThruComponent = False
IsThruComponent = 'False'
Returns all objects except Thru-Hole components.

Note

• The associated child primitive objects are not returned by this Query.

Summary

Returns all pad objects that are Thru-Hole in nature, that is, those whose Hole Size property is set to a value other than 0.

Syntax

IsThruPin : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsThruPin
IsThruPin = True
IsThruPin = 'True'
Returns all Thru-Hole pads.

Not IsThruPin
IsThruPin = False
IsThruPin = 'False'
Returns all objects except Thru-Hole pads.

Summary

Returns all design objects placed manually by the user.

Syntax

IsUserRouted : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsUserRouted
IsUserRouted = True
IsUserRouted = 'True'
Returns all design objects placed manually by the user. All objects placed as a result of an Autorouting process are not returned.

Not IsUserRouted
IsUserRouted = False
IsUserRouted = 'False'
Returns all objects except design objects placed manually by the user.

Summary

Returns vertical tracks, i.e. those tracks whose X1 and X2 properties are identical.

Syntax

IsVertical : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsVertical
IsVertical = True
IsVertical = 'True'
Returns all vertical tracks.

Not IsVertical
IsVertical = False
IsVertical = 'False'
Returns all objects except vertical tracks.

Summary

Returns all arc and track objects on the signal layers (Top Layer, Signal Layer 1-30, Bottom Layer) and Multi-Layer.

Syntax

IsWire : Boolean/Boolean_String

Example Usage

IsWire
IsWire = True
IsWire = 'True'
Returns all arc and track objects on the signal layers (Top Layer, Signal Layer 1-30, Bottom Layer) and Multi-Layer.

Not IsWire
IsWire = False
IsWire = 'False'
Returns all objects except arc and track objects on the signal layers (Top Layer, Signal Layer 1-30, Bottom Layer) and Multi-Layer.

Summary

Returns tracks whose Manhattan Length complies with the Query.
The Manhattan Length of a track is determined by adding the absolute value of the difference between its X1 and X2 properties, to the absolute value of the difference between its Y1 and Y2 properties. The terminology is derived from Manhattan Island, in New York City, where the streets are laid out in a rectangular pattern.

Syntax

ManHat : Number

Example Usage

ManHat = 300
Returns all tracks whose Manhattan Length is equal to 300mil.

ManHat >= 500
Returns all tracks whose Manhattan Length is greater than, or equal to, 500mil.

ManHat > 400
Returns all tracks whose Manhattan Length is greater than 400mil.

ManHat Between 30 And 40
Returns all tracks whose Manhattan Length is greater than, or equal to, 30mil and less than, or equal to, 40mil.

ManHat <> 500
Returns all tracks whose Manhattan Length is is not equal to 500mil.

Summary

Returns Net objects where the total length of arcs and tracks in those nets complies with the Query.

Syntax

NetLength : Number

Example Usage

NetLength = 30000
Returns all Net objects where the total length of arcs and tracks in those nets is equal to 30000mil.

NetLength >= 15000
Returns all Net objects where the total length of arcs and tracks in those nets is greater than or equal to 15000mil.

NetLength <> 5500
Returns all Net objects where the total length of arcs and tracks in those nets is not equal to 5500mil.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying Net objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns Net objects where the total number of pads in those nets complies with the Query.

Syntax

NetPinCount : Number

Example Usage

NetPinCount Between 12 And 30
Returns all Net objects where the total number of pads in those nets is greater than or equal to 12 and less than or equal to 30.

NetPinCount > 10
Returns all Net objects where the total number of pads in those nets is greater than 10.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying Net objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns Net objects where the total number of vias in those nets complies with the Query.

Syntax

NetViaCount : Number

Example Usage

NetViaCount Between 8 And 20
Returns all Net objects where the total number of vias in those nets is greater than or equal to 8 and less than or equal to 20.

NetViaCount < 6
Returns all Net objects where the total number of vias in those nets is less than 6.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying Net objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns component objects whose number of rows of pads complies with the Query.

Syntax

RowCount : Number

Example Usage

RowCount = 8
Returns all components that have exactly 8 rows of pads.

RowCount Between 6 And 10
Returns all components that have between 6 and 10 rows of pads (inclusive).

RowCount < 4
Returns all objects except components that have 4 rows of pads, or more.

Note

• The associated child objects of the complying component objects are also returned.

Summary

Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness complies with the Query.

Syntax

TraceCopperHeight : Number

Example Usage

TraceCopperHeight = 1.4
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is equal to 1.4mil.

TraceCopperHeight Between 1.1 And 1.5
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is greater than, or equal to, 1.1mil, and less than, or equal to, 1.5mil.

TraceCopperHeight >= 1.2
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is greater than, or equal to, 1.2mil.

TraceCopperHeight < 1.3
Returns all objects except arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is greater than, or equal to, 1.3mil.

TraceCopperHeight = 2.8 || (IsArc Or IsFill Or IsTrack && OnMultiLayer)
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is equal to 2.8mil, and all arc, fill and track objects on the Multi-Layer.

Note

• This function is an alias for the TraceHeight function.

Summary

Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness complies with the Query.

Syntax

TraceHeight : Number

Example Usage

TraceHeight = 1.4
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is equal to 1.4mil.

TraceHeight Between 1.1 And 1.5
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is greater than, or equal to, 1.1mil, and less than, or equal to, 1.5mil.

TraceHeight >= 1.2
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is greater than, or equal to, 1.2mil.

TraceHeight < 1.3
Returns all objects except arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is greater than, or equal to, 1.3mil.

TraceHeight = 2.8 || (IsArc Or IsFill Or IsTrack && OnMultiLayer)
Returns all arc, fill, and track objects, on signal layers whose copper thickness is equal to 2.8mil, and all arc, fill and track objects on the Multi-Layer.

Note

• This function is an alias for the TraceCopperHeight function.

Summary

Returns arc and track objects on signal layers, whose length complies with the Query.

Syntax

TraceLength : Number

Example Usage

TraceLength Between 400 And 1800
Returns all arc and track objects that have a length between 400mil and 1800mil (inclusive).

TraceLength > 300
Returns all arc and track objects that have a length that is greater than 300mil.

IsTrack AND OnTopLayer AND (AsMM(TraceLength) < 1)
Returns all track objects that are on the Top Layer and have a length less than 1mm.