National Instruments Graphical User Interface Ultiboard - Manual (Page 51)

Chapter 1 User Interface
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Spreadsheet View: Nets Tab
Use the Nets tab to work with the net lists in your design. Refer to the Using
the Nets Tab section for more information.
Pin Swap If enabled, allows pins for like-parts to be swapped
during the routing process.
Gate Swap If enabled, allows like-gates, to be swapped during the
routing process. You can choose Internal Gates
Only, which will swap gates within the same IC; No
Swapping; or Advanced Swapping, which will swap
gates between ICs (both devices must be set to
Advanced Swapping).
Locked Yes indicates that the part cannot be moved. No
indicates that the part can be moved.
Column Description
(unlabelled) The colored circle indicates whether the copper for
the net has been routed, that is, placed on the board
outline (bright green), or is awaiting placement (dark
green). Orange indicates the copper for the net has
been locked. You cannot lock the net until it has been
routed.
Net Name The net’s unique identifier.
Locked Yes indicates that the net cannot be moved. No
indicates that the net can be moved. You cannot lock
a net until it has been routed.
Trace Width The “default” width of the trace that is placed during
routing. You can enter a value here, or use the Group
Editor. Refer to the
Working with the Group Editor of
Chapter 3, Setting Up a Design , section for more
information.
Max Width The maximum width to which a trace will be laid
during routing. You can enter a value here, or use the
Group Editor. Refer to the
Working with the Group
Editor of Chapter 3, Setting Up a Design , section for
more information.
Column Description