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.
Inserting Routing Ranges
- 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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