Edit PCB Rule (from Schematic)

Now reading version 15.1. For the latest, read: Edit PCB Rule (from Schematic) for version 21
Applies to Altium Designer versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0 and 17.1

  

A few variations of the Edit PCB Rule (From Schematic) dialog: Max-Min Width, Routing Layers, Solder-Mask Expansion, and Clearance Rules.   

A few variations of the Edit PCB Rule (From Schematic) dialog: Max-Min Width, Routing Layers, Solder-Mask Expansion, and Clearance Rules. 

Summary

The Edit PCB Rule (From Schematic) dialog allows you to define the constraints for a PCB rule from a schematic document.

Access

The dialog is accessed by completing the following steps:

  1. In a schematic, click Place » Directives » PCB Layout.
  2. Place the directive where desired on the schematic using normal placement techniques.
  3. Double-click the placed directive, then double-click the desired rule in the resulting Parameters dialog.
  4. Click the Edit Rule Values button in the resulting Parameter Properties dialog, then double-click the desired rule type in the resulting Choose Design Rule Type dialog. 

Options/Controls

The specific controls of this dialog are dependent upon the selected design rule. For detailed information regarding PCB Design Rules and constraints, click here.

Image Region (If Displayed)

  • Click on the available controls in the image (editable measurements are in blue text) to edit the desired areas. If a table also is displayed in the dialog, the table will automatically update after making changes in the image. 
  • Select the desired options and use the associated drop-downs adjacent to the image to set the desired contraint(s). 

Table Region (If Displayed)

  • Click on the data you need to edit then enter the desired data directly. The image above (if displayed) will automatically update. 

Additional Controls

  • Measurement Units - use the drop-down to select Metric or Imperial units.

 

Note

The features available depend on your level of Altium Designer Software Subscription.