| What's
it called? |
What
does it do? |
Why
do I need it? |
| Activ-45 |
Routes
connections using DRC limits automatically in 45 Degree mode
auto completing when a pin is reached |
Increases
the speed of manual routing, increasing productivity. |
| Constraint
Manager |
Allows
all net constraints and final results to be viewed in spreadsheet
form. |
Allows
the user to see immediately if design limitations have been
achieved saves time, Right first time design saves time. |
| Component
push-aside and springback |
Enables
components to be pushed aside automatically in dense designs.
|
Saves
time by reducing the need to alter placements. |
| Trim
and merge shapes |
Trims
and / or merges shapes quickly. |
Allows
creation of unusual board outlines. |
| ODB++
output |
Outputs
full design information in industry-standard format. |
Industry-standard
format enable increased accuracy in the output. |
| Lined
grids |
Draws
lined grids not dots. |
Assists
with visual alignment. |
| Multiple
width route codes |
Allows
user to change track width just while adhering to pre-defined
limit. |
Quick,
efficient track width changes for as many different widths as
required. |
| Uneditable
attributes |
Allows
specified attributes to be set so only specified users may edit
them. |
Stops
the problem of the BOM being different from the design. |
| Full
part reload |
Reloads
all / specified parts from one dialog in a spread sheet style
format. |
All
parts displayed in one dialog and selection of parts for reload
is simplified, therefore, the design always matches the library. |
| Full
part Replace |
Replaces
all / specified parts from one dialog in a spread sheet style
format. |
All
parts displayed in one dialog and selection of parts for replace
is simplified. Implementation of ECOs is easier. |
| Part
links |
Allows
links to PDF documents and special assembly requirements to
be associated to a part. |
Easy
to use links. |
| Resize
handles |
Provides
graphical handles to use to modify a shape. |
Quick
method of resizing a shape without redrawing it. |
| User-defined
Scaling |
Provides
a precise method of resizing / scaling a shape. |
Enables
greater control for resizing and scaling. |
| Datasheet
Publisher |
Creates
an HTML document of the details of any / all parts in a library.
|
For
online publication of any / all parts on an intranet / internet
site for rapid identification of available parts in your existing
library. Only need a web browser to view these files. |
| Partial
route gate and pin swap |
Where
allowed, will swap connections between pins and gates on partially
routed connections. |
Save
time by not having to unroute portions of the design. |
| Definable
Auth Level |
Allows
user in a network environment to reqeust a certain level of
authorization upon opening the router. |
Provides
greater user flexibility |
| Design
Lowlight PRED |
Sets
all nets not selected to a different color. |
Allows
for quick identification of route path on dense designs. |
| Minimum
force indicator |
Highlights
the best position for a component based on the connection density
to adjoining components. |
Allows
for quick identification of best placement locations. |
| Layer
build editor |
Allows
for the layer build to be modified in the route editor. |
If
some limitations are not achievable the layer build can be modified
to check if changes will give a better result. |
| Footprinting
of components enhanced |
Creates
a breakout pattern for components with dense pin configurations. |
Very
fast method of getting connections from the component pads to
a routable position. |
