This tab allows you to setup parameters which define how you will navigate a PCB design.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: O
Default Menu: Tools
Command: Options
Locating this option
Available from: Tools menu > Options > Pan & Zoom > page
Using the Pan & Zoom Options Tab
Mouse
Drag Sensitivity - Use this to tune the drag responsiveness of the mouse when used in the design window. This is the distance the mouse has to be dragged before Pulsonix recognises the operation as a mouse drag and acts accordingly. The reason for this option is to help avoid getting mouse drags when you are trying to perform a click whilst the mouse is slightly being moved.
The Reset button sets it to the in-built value that we think gives the correct distinction between mouse clicks and drags.
Zoom
Sensitivity - Use this to tune the amount you want the window view to change when using the Zoom commands. Low means the view changes very little
The Reset button sets it to the in-built value that we think gives the best general result.
Reversed Mouse Zoom causes the zoom operation to be reversed when using the mouse wheel. So rolling the wheel backwards or forwards will be reversed with respect to zooming in or out.
Zoom at Cursor also re-centres window causes the window view to also always be re-centred about the zoom position.
Pan
Sensitivity - Use this to tune the amount you want the window view to change when using the pan commands. Low means the view changes very little
The Reset button sets it to the in-built value that we think gives the best general result. The default causes the currently selected point to move to the centre of the screen.
Reversed Mouse Pan causes the pan operation to be reversed when using the mouse. So during pan, mouse movement backward, forward, left or right will cause the pan to be in the opposite direction.
Auto Pan
Enabling this option allows you to pan across a design by moving your mouse to the edge, or corner, of the design window.
Delay - Use this to tune the amount of time taken before auto panning begins once you have moved your cursor within the outer threshold of the design window.
Speed - Use this to describe how quickly you want to pan across your design once auto panning has begun.
Middle Mouse
Rolling Wheel Does Zoom In/Out - Unchecking this option allows the scroll wheel to move the viewing area up and down (instead of zooming in and out). Holding down the Shift key whilst scrolling will move the viewing area right and left. Holding the Ctrl key down whilst scrolling will zoom in and out of the viewing area.
Middle Button Does Pan - Unchecking this option stops any panning occurring when holding down the middle mouse button.
Other Options Tabs
| General Options: | Design Backups | Display | Edit Shape | File Extensions | Find | Folders | General | In-Place Names | Macros | Move | Multi-Screen | Resolve Net Names | Select | Synchronisation | Tooltips | Warnings |
| PCB Options: | Edit Track | Interaction | Online DRC | Track Length Limits |
| Schematics Options: | Edit Connection | Interaction | Online ERC |
| Footprint Options: | Edit Breakout |
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