This tab allows you to set the default layers used when editing tracks.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: Shift+D
Default Menu: Setup
Command: Design Settings
Locating this option
Available from:
Setup menu > Design Settings option > Defaults > Track page
Setup menu > Technology option > Design Settings > Defaults > Track page
Using the Track Defaults Tab
Track Layer
Select the default Track Layer, when possible, this is the default electrical layer for tracks. Obviously, if you are routing from another item (such as a surface mount pad), then the layer of that item will be used.
Change From Layer List
Using the list of electrical layers, you can define the default layer to be used when changing layer from that layer. Again, other factors may require another layer (such as when using Layer Spans).
When routing interactively, there is an option (Change Layer) to use the alternate layer defined here, or use the previous layer.
Related Topics
Net styles Defaults | Routing Options | Layers | Layer Spans