Chapter 1 User Interface
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Spreadsheet View: SMT Pads Tab
Use the SMT Pads tab to work with pad information for surface-mount
devices.
Routing
Priority
The routing priority for the selected net group. 1 is the
highest priority, 2 the second highest, etc. Leave as
None if priority routing is not required. This feature is
not available in all versions of Ultiboard.
Locked Yes indicates that the part cannot be moved. No
indicates that the part can be moved.
Max Via
Count
This is the maximum number of vias allowed in the
net group.
Column Description
Pad Name The unique identifier for the pad, by RefDes and Pin
Number. For example, U1, P1 is pin number one of
the device with RefDes U1.
Pad Shape The shape of the pad as set in the SMT Pin
Properties dialog box. Refer to the Viewing and
Editing SMT Pin Properties section of Chapter 4,
Working with Parts, for more information.
Pad Radius The radius of the pad as set in the SMT Pin
Properties dialog box. Refer to the Viewing and
Editing SMT Pin Properties section of Chapter 4,
Working with Parts, for more information.
Pad Width The width of the pad as set in the SMT Pin
Properties dialog box. Refer to the Viewing and
Editing SMT Pin Properties section of Chapter 4,
Working with Parts, for more information.
Pad Height The height of the pad as set in the SMT Pin
Properties dialog box. Refer to the Viewing and
Editing SMT Pin Properties section of Chapter 4,
Working with Parts, for more information.
Column Description