
Chapter 4 Working with Parts
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Viewing and Editing Shape/Graphics Properties
As with parts and traces, the properties of shapes can be viewed and edited.
Complete the following steps to edit the properties of a shape that you have
placed on the design:
1. Select the shape.
2. Choose Edit»Properties.
Or
Right-click, and select Properties from the context menu that appears.
The name of the dialog box that appears varies, depending on the
selected shape.
To edit a shape’s attributes, use the Attributes tab.
Refer to the Attributes section for more information about editing
properties in the Attributes tab.
Depending on the shape/graphic selected, the General tab lets you change
the width and the clearance of the selected element and define the units of
measurement; or change the line style, color and width.
To change the layer on which a shape exists, use the following from the
Position tab:
•Layer drop-down list—Use to select the desired layer.
•Locked checkbox—Locks the shape to the layer.
The fourth tab is used to change the selected shape’s size. The name and
contents of this tab change depending on the shape selected.
Placing Other ElementsThis section explains about placing the following elements:
•Placing Mounting Holes and Connectors
•Placing Holes
•Placing Shapes and Graphics
•Working with Jumpers
•Working with Test Points
•Working with Dimensions