Routing ranges are part of the routing path network. In routing ranges, connections are not routed along a routing path, but always it is the shortest possible and direct connection that is routed. This way, for example, it possible to implement wiring on the back of a mounting panel.
- The placement of routing ranges is similar to that of locked areas.
- A cuboid with transparent representation is generated.
- No items may be located in or protrude into routing ranges, because they are not taken into account during routing. This condition is checked by a check run (P026036).
- Routing ranges placed next to each other are not connected with each other automatically. The connection must be established through manual routing paths that terminate at the edges.
- Select the menu items Insert > Routing range.
The status bar shows a prompt "Starting point of the routing range". When determining the starting and end point, you can use the Placement options popup menu item, and use the relative coordinate input. - Place the starting point of the routing range on an activated area. The status bar shows a prompt "End point of the routing range".
- Pull the routing range apart in the desired direction like a rectangle.
- Place the end point freely, or capture another point. The routing range is inserted as a transparent cuboid on the activated area.
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