Preserve Angle Dragging

Now reading version 17.0. For the latest, read: Preserve Angle Dragging for version 18.0
Applies to Altium Designer versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0 and 17.1

The Preserve Angle Dragging dialog.
The Preserve Angle Dragging dialog.

Summary

 This dialog provides controls related to dragging tracks while preserving angle.

Access

Select a track, click, and start to drag its midpoint. Note that this cursor  is used during preserve angle dragging, instead of the regular crosshair cursor. When the midpoint is selected and the preserve angle dragging cursor is visible, Tab key to access this dialog.

Options/Controls

  • Ignore Obstacles - Enable this option to ignore existing objects (routing can be freely placed).
  • Avoid Obstacles (Snap Grid) - Enable this option to avoid obstacles and snap to grid while dragging.
  • Avoid Obstacles - Enable this option to avoid obstacles regardless of snap grid.
     
  • Unselected via/track - Set the default behavior of dragging an unselected via or track to be either a Move or Drag action.
  • Selected via/track - Set the default behavior of dragging a selected via or track to be either a Move or Drag action.
Note

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