Parent page: PCB Commands
The following pre-packaged resource, derived from this base command, is available:
Applied Parameters: None
This command is used to create a vertex (or break) in a track segment at the current cursor position.
This command can be accessed from the PCB Editor and PCB Library Editor by:
After launching the command, the cursor will change to a crosshair and you will be prompted to select a track. Position the cursor over the required track segment at the specific point along the segment where you want to insert a break then click or press Enter. A vertex is inserted, effectively breaking the original segment into two.
Move the vertex to the required position then click or press Enter to place. The attached track segments behave according to the setting of the Preserve Angle When Dragging option on the PCB Editor - Interactive Routing page of the Preferences dialog:
Continue breaking more track segment or right-click or press Esc to exit.
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