This Properties option is available on a selected Via. Use it to change the branch point status and name. If a via is a branch point it will have a name and can be used when defining signal paths and differential pairs.

Shortcuts

Default Keys: I or Alt+Enter

Default Menu: Edit

Command: Properties

Locating this option

Available from: Edit menu > Properties option

Available from: Context menu > Properties option

Available from: Shortcut key > I

Creating Branch Points

Branch Points can be created either from this dialog, or using Insert Branch Point, or using Change Branch Point

Using The Branch Point Properties Dialog

Select a via (or several) and enter properties. Choose the Branch Point tab and the following dialog is shown:-

If the via is not already a branch point you can make it one by checking the Branch Point control. It will be given the next available branch point name.

If the via is already a branch point you can make it no longer one by unchecking the Branch Point control.

The Name edit control can be used to give the branch point a new unique name.

Change Branch Point | Insert Branch Point | Branch Point Defaults | Properties Overview