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Harald Friedrich: /* General */

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General

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	The grid value in the '''schematic''' shall remain at '''25 mil''' which is 1/40 inch which is 0.635 mm. It is because all of the TARGET 3001! components are based on this grid. '''"cursor snaps on grid [F6]"''' should also remain activated in the schematic!<br><br>		The grid value in the '''schematic''' shall remain at '''25 mil''' which is 1/40 inch which is 0.635 mm. It is because all of the TARGET 3001! components are based on this grid. '''"cursor snaps on grid [F6]"''' should also remain activated in the schematic!<br><br>
	In the '''PCB layout''' you may use different values, for example for SMD componnents 4 mil which is ~~raound~~ about 0.1 mm. Smaller grids normally are not reasonable. If you have to hit off-grid items, please type key [+] to catch the coodinates.<br><br>		In the '''PCB layout''' you may use different values, for example for SMD componnents 4 mil which is round about 0.1 mm. Smaller grids normally are not reasonable. If you have to hit off-grid items, please type key [+] to catch the coodinates.<br><br>

	== The Grid-Tool ==		== The Grid-Tool ==

Harald Friedrich: /* General */

2024-03-12T09:06:46Z

General

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	The grid is the important placement aid which should be used to reach exact placement of packages and tracks. It also is crucial to establish connections of signal Tracks to pins/pads properly. Also the drawing of components is easier when using a grid. Never switch off the grid! Sure you can do it but you shouldn't. The question which '''unit''' (metric or imperial, millimeters or mil, meters or inch) shall be used in the complete project is set in the grid dialog.<br><br>		The grid is the important placement aid which should be used to reach exact placement of packages and tracks. It also is crucial to establish connections of signal Tracks to pins/pads properly. Also the drawing of components is easier when using a grid. Never switch off the grid! Sure you can do it but you shouldn't. The question which '''unit''' (metric or imperial, millimeters or mil, meters or inch) shall be used in the complete project is set in the grid dialog.<br><br>

	~~A good~~ grid value ~~for~~ the schematic is '''~~0,635 mm~~''' which is 1/40 inch which is ~~25 mil~~. It is because ~~most~~ of the TARGET 3001! components are based on this grid. '''"cursor snaps on grid [F6]"''' should also remain activated in the schematic!<br><br>		The grid value in the '''schematic''' shall remain at '''25 mil''' which is 1/40 inch which is 0.635 mm. It is because all of the TARGET 3001! components are based on this grid. '''"cursor snaps on grid [F6]"''' should also remain activated in the schematic!<br><br>
	In the layout you may use different values, for example 0,~~635mm and alternatively 0,05mm~~.<br><br>		In the '''PCB layout''' you may use different values, for example for SMD componnents 4 mil which is raound about 0.1 mm. Smaller grids normally are not reasonable. If you have to hit off-grid items, please type key [+] to catch the coodinates.<br><br>


	== The Grid-Tool ==		== The Grid-Tool ==

Markus Friedrich at 12:02, 14 October 2019

2019-10-14T12:02:56Z

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	You can select the appropriate length unit: '''Inch ("), mil, µm and mm'''. (1 inch = 1" = 25,4 mm; 1 mil = 1 thou = 1/1000" = 0,0254 mm). Each value between 0,001 mm and 10 mm can be entered as a grid value. The value doesn't need to be dividable by 0,001 mm (for example: 0,378512769). The grid can be displayed either as lines,as points or invisible. A grid set invisible is not turned off. Depending on the "cursor snaps on grid" entry, the 90° cross hair cursor snaps on the grid. The distance of the grid reference point to the absolute zero coordinate (Abs 0\|0) is set by the Offset X/Y values. This is an advantage if you e.g. need to place a connector on a metric euro-size-PCB (160 x 100mm) exactly at the small side where the grid unit is set to inch.<br>		You can select the appropriate length unit: '''Inch ("), mil, µm and mm'''. (1 inch = 1" = 25,4 mm; 1 mil = 1 thou = 1/1000" = 0,0254 mm). Each value between 0,001 mm and 10 mm can be entered as a grid value. The value doesn't need to be dividable by 0,001 mm (for example: 0,378512769). The grid can be displayed either as lines,as points or invisible. A grid set invisible is not turned off. Depending on the "cursor snaps on grid" entry, the 90° cross hair cursor snaps on the grid. The distance of the grid reference point to the absolute zero coordinate (Abs 0\|0) is set by the Offset X/Y values. This is an advantage if you e.g. need to place a connector on a metric euro-size-PCB (160 x 100mm) exactly at the small side where the grid unit is set to inch.<br><br>

	'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. Ticking "Then x 10" does the same when zooming out far. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>		'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. Ticking "Then x 10" does the same when zooming out far. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>
	Decide, whether the grid should be in the '''foreground''' or in the '''background''' by ticking the box.<br>

			'''Relative'''- button: If you set a relative origin (key [Pos1] or [Home] at cursor position), the absolute grid is still used. Only if you press the "Relative" button the grid will refer to the relative origin. If you press the [Pos1] or [Home] key twice, the absolute zero is used again and accordingly the absolute grid. In case you still have a weird offset then please delete it fromn the dialog.<br><br>

			Decide, whether the grid should be in the '''foreground''' or in the '''background''' by ticking the box.<br><br>

	''Crosshairs:''' Either a 90° cross or an additional 45° cross can be added. While layouting: Press functional key [F8] multiple times to toggle the modes.<br>		''Crosshairs:''' Either a 90° cross or an additional 45° cross can be added. While layouting: Press functional key [F8] multiple times to toggle the modes.<br>

	During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>		During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>


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	[[Image:e_PushOnGridDlg.jpg\|none]]<br><br>		[[Image:e_PushOnGridDlg.jpg\|none]]<br><br>
	Pad No. 1 or the handle of the package can be taken as reference point regarding displacement. Anyway the component is moved less than one grid step in X- and Y-direction.<br><br>		Pad No. 1 or the handle of the package can be taken as reference point regarding displacement. Anyway the component is moved less than one grid step in X- and Y-direction.<br><br>


	== Autorouter result not on the grid ==		== Autorouter result not on the grid ==
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	[[File:pushongrid_1.jpg]]<br><br>		[[File:pushongrid_1.jpg]]<br><br>



	Right mouseclick (='''[[M2]]''') upon one of the black vertices opens a context dialog from which you choose option "Snap vertex onto grid".<br><br>		Right mouseclick (='''[[M2]]''') upon one of the black vertices opens a context dialog from which you choose option "Snap vertex onto grid".<br><br>
	'''Result:'''<br><br>		'''Result:'''<br><br>


	[[File:pushongrid_2.jpg]]<br><br>		[[File:pushongrid_2.jpg]]<br><br>

	The same you can do with components: '''[[M2]]''' upon handle, similar dialog... ~~<br><br>~~<br><br>		The same you can do with components: '''[[M2]]''' upon handle, similar dialog... <br><br>

	== Alternate grid values ==		== Alternate grid values ==
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	== Snap point ==		== Snap point ==


	Please see here: [[Snap Point]]		Please see here: [[Snap Point]]

Markus Friedrich: /* Package not on the grid */

2019-03-26T07:51:10Z

Package not on the grid

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	== Package not on the grid ==		== Package not on the grid ==

	see Layout [[Menu Actions]]<br><br>		see Layout [[Menu Actions]]/Push onto the grid...<br><br>

	It can happen, that package components not are placed exactly to the grid. Push the package to the closest point of the grid using this function.<br><br>		It can happen, that package components not are placed exactly to the grid. Push the package to the closest point of the grid using this function.<br><br>

Markus Friedrich at 07:47, 26 March 2019

2019-03-26T07:47:58Z

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	Or [[Menu View]] / "Grid"<br>		Or [[Menu View]] / "Grid"<br>

	~~Never switch off the grid! Sure you can do it but you shouldn't.~~ The grid is the important placement aid which should be used to reach exact placement of packages and tracks. It also is crucial to establish connections of signal Tracks to pins/pads properly. Also the drawing of components is easier when using a grid. The question which '''unit''' (metric or imperial, millimeters or mil, meters or inch) shall be used in the complete project is set in the grid dialog.<br><br>		The grid is the important placement aid which should be used to reach exact placement of packages and tracks. It also is crucial to establish connections of signal Tracks to pins/pads properly. Also the drawing of components is easier when using a grid. Never switch off the grid! Sure you can do it but you shouldn't. The question which '''unit''' (metric or imperial, millimeters or mil, meters or inch) shall be used in the complete project is set in the grid dialog.<br><br>

	A good grid value for the schematic is '''0,635 mm''' which is 1/40 inch which is 25 mil. It is because most of the TARGET 3001! components are based on this grid. '''"~~snap-~~on-grid"''' should also remain activated in the schematic!<br><br>		A good grid value for the schematic is '''0,635 mm''' which is 1/40 inch which is 25 mil. It is because most of the TARGET 3001! components are based on this grid. '''"cursor snaps on grid [F6]"''' should also remain activated in the schematic!<br><br>
	In the layout you may use different values, for example 0,~~5mm~~ and alternatively 0,05mm.<br><br>		In the layout you may use different values, for example 0,635mm and alternatively 0,05mm.<br><br>

Markus Friedrich: /* The Grid-Tool */

2018-12-12T15:16:35Z

The Grid-Tool

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	'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. Ticking "Then x 10" does the same when zooming out far. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>		'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. Ticking "Then x 10" does the same when zooming out far. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>
			Decide, whether the grid should be in the '''foreground''' or in the '''background''' by ticking the box.<br>

			''Crosshairs:''' Either a 90° cross or an additional 45° cross can be added. While layouting: Press functional key [F8] multiple times to toggle the modes.<br>

	~~Ob das Raster im~~ ''~~'Vordergrund''' steht oder im '''Hintergrund''' entscheiden Sie durch Setzen des Hakens in der Checkbox am Fuße des Dialogs.<br>~~

	~~'''Fadenkreuz zuschalten~~:''' ~~Entweder ein~~ 90° ~~Kreuz oder~~ 45° ~~hinzu~~. ~~Im Layoutprozess~~: ~~Mehrfach Funktionstaste~~ [F8] ~~drücken.<br>~~

	'''Alternatives Raster:''' Im Schaltplan arbeitet man z.B. häufig mit 0,635mm. Im Layout bei bedrahteten Gehäusen im 0,635mm Raster, bei SMD Gehäusen vielleicht lieber im 0,1mm Raster. Stellen Sie die Rasterweiten hier ein. Zum schnellen Wechsel zwischen beiden drücken Sie die Tastenkombination [Shift]+[F6].<br>~~<br>~~


	During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>		During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>

Markus Friedrich at 14:47, 12 December 2018

2018-12-12T14:47:31Z

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	[[Image:~~e_WinGrid~~.jpg\|none]]		[[Image:WinGrid_e.jpg\|none]]


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	'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. Ticking "Then x 10" does the same when zooming out far. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>		'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. Ticking "Then x 10" does the same when zooming out far. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>



			Ob das Raster im '''Vordergrund''' steht oder im '''Hintergrund''' entscheiden Sie durch Setzen des Hakens in der Checkbox am Fuße des Dialogs.<br>

			'''Fadenkreuz zuschalten:''' Entweder ein 90° Kreuz oder 45° hinzu. Im Layoutprozess: Mehrfach Funktionstaste [F8] drücken.<br>

			'''Alternatives Raster:''' Im Schaltplan arbeitet man z.B. häufig mit 0,635mm. Im Layout bei bedrahteten Gehäusen im 0,635mm Raster, bei SMD Gehäusen vielleicht lieber im 0,1mm Raster. Stellen Sie die Rasterweiten hier ein. Zum schnellen Wechsel zwischen beiden drücken Sie die Tastenkombination [Shift]+[F6].<br><br>


	During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>		During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>

Markus Friedrich: /* The Grid-Tool */

2018-06-08T10:00:40Z

The Grid-Tool

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	You can select the appropriate length unit: '''Inch ("), mil, µm and mm'''. (1 inch = 1" = 25,4 mm; 1 mil = 1 thou = 1/1000" = 0,0254 mm). Each value between 0,001 mm and 10 mm can be entered as a grid value. The value doesn't need to be dividable by 0,001 mm (for example: 0,378512769). The grid can be displayed either as lines,as points or invisible. A grid set invisible is not turned off. Depending on the "cursor snaps on grid" entry, the 90° cross hair cursor snaps on the grid. The distance of the grid reference point to the absolute zero coordinate (Abs 0\|0) is set by the Offset X/Y values. This is an advantage if you e.g. need to place a connector on a metric euro-size-PCB (160 x 100mm) exactly at the small side where the grid unit is set to inch.<br>		You can select the appropriate length unit: '''Inch ("), mil, µm and mm'''. (1 inch = 1" = 25,4 mm; 1 mil = 1 thou = 1/1000" = 0,0254 mm). Each value between 0,001 mm and 10 mm can be entered as a grid value. The value doesn't need to be dividable by 0,001 mm (for example: 0,378512769). The grid can be displayed either as lines,as points or invisible. A grid set invisible is not turned off. Depending on the "cursor snaps on grid" entry, the 90° cross hair cursor snaps on the grid. The distance of the grid reference point to the absolute zero coordinate (Abs 0\|0) is set by the Offset X/Y values. This is an advantage if you e.g. need to place a connector on a metric euro-size-PCB (160 x 100mm) exactly at the small side where the grid unit is set to inch.<br>

	'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>		'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. Ticking "Then x 10" does the same when zooming out far. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>

	During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>		During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>

Markus Friedrich: /* The Grid-Tool */

2013-08-26T08:16:28Z

The Grid-Tool

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	'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>		'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>

	During the layout process it might be good to have an ~~additional~~ grid of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>		During the layout process it might be good to have an '''alternative grid''' of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>

	== Package not on the grid ==		== Package not on the grid ==

Markus Friedrich: /* The Grid-Tool */

2013-08-26T08:15:48Z

The Grid-Tool

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	'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>		'''"Grid view as of"''' means that the grid is only displayed if between the grid points on screen there is minimum the amount of pixels set. This protects the computer to fill the screen with grid lines or points which makes it difficult to be separated from each other. You can also decide here, if TARGET should draw each grid point or '''show every''' 2nd or 4th or whatever. The following settings have proved to be good: '''Grid: 0,635mm = 1/40, invisible, cursor snaps on grid, Offset X/Y = 0/0, Grid view as of 3 pixel, show every 2nd grid.'''<br><br>

	During the layout process it might be good to have an additional grid of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>		During the layout process it might be good to have an additional grid of a different width you can easily switch to. Set the alternative value in the dialog and toggle between both grids using the '''[Shift]+[F6]''' key [[Grid#Alternate grid values\|see below...]]<br><br>

	== Package not on the grid ==		== Package not on the grid ==