Parent page: PCB Commands
The following pre-packaged resources, derived from this base command, are available:
Applied Parameters: Source=PlaceMenu
Source=PlaceMenu
This command is used to add a new comment thread to a point, object, or area on a PCB document. Comments are a feature associated with Workspace projects and allow all users working on a document to comment and review the design (or part thereof) in real-time without actual modification of the document itself.
The commenting feature facilitates strong review and collaboration processes. Due to the Workspace nature of comments (they are stored on the Workspace and do not touch the design document in any way) they become invaluable when:
This command can be accessed from the PCB editor by:
Comments may be assigned to an object, a specific point, or an area on the active document. The command invokes the comment placement mode, where the cursor changes to a crosshair that detects and highlights objects for selection:
The placement action then opens a comment entry dialog that offers a field for entering the comment text, and also additional options for adding a freehand drawing to the comment () and including a 'mention' reference to a specific user or group (). Click to confirm the comment creation, which will associate the comment with a numbered pin marker on the document and also add a comment summary entry to the Comments panel.
The features available depend on your level of Altium Designer Software Subscription.