Defining CAM Editor Film Box Preferences for Altium NEXUS

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Parent page: Accessing, Defining & Managing System Preferences

The CAM Editor - Film Box page of the Preferences dialogThe CAM Editor - Film Box page of the Preferences dialog

Summary

The CAM Editor – Drawing Modes page of the Preferences dialog provides controls for controlling your film box name, display, and dimensions.

Access

This page is part of the main Preferences dialog that is accessed by clicking the  control in the upper-right corner of the design space then selecting the Film Box entry under the CAM Editor folder.

Options/Controls

Box Name

  • Box Name - use this drop-down to select one of the following values from the box name. This field must contain a valid name (e.g. "box1").

Box Size (Inch)

  • X - enter the desired X-axis box size in inches.
  • Y - enter the desired Y-axis box size in inches.

Lower Left Corner (Inch)

  • X - enter the desired X-axis lower-left corner size in inches.
  • Y - enter the desired Y-axis lower-left corner size in inches.

Display

Display Box At Start Up - enable this option if you want the film box to appear when the CAM Editor starts up.

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