This command allows you to draw a single track segment. When you have finished drawing the segment, the tool closes automatically.
To draw a track
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Choose the PCB » Track » Segment command or click the
tool in the toolbar.
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Specify the starting point.
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Complete the track segment by specifying its end point. You can use the pointing device or you can open the dialog box for entering values. In the dialog box, the coordinates of the endpoint can be specified as follows:
By typing the point coordinates directly.
By specifying the offset from the starting point.
Specifying the inclination of the line relative to the horizontal axis and its length.
To draw a track at a certain angle, press A and specify the angle.
If the track starts on a pad, the routing style set for the class of the connection to which the pad belongs is used, otherwise the current routing style is used.
If the DRC is active and the track you are drawing violates the design rules, an error message appears highlighting the track and/or contact point. See To activate the DRC in the track drawing.
Commands and options
To repeat the command press the SPACEBAR.
To close the tool without drawing the track press ESC.
To draw a track at a certain angle, press A and specify the angle.
To specify the coordinates of the points or the value of the lengths you can use the pointing device or you can press INS to open the dialog box for entering values.