This Properties option is available on a selected Pad, Via or Mounting Hole. Use it to change the Star Point status or name.
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 Star Points
Star Points can be created either from this dialog, or using Insert Star Point, or using Change Star Point
Using The Star Point Properties Dialog
Select a via (or several) or Pad or Mounting Hole and enter Properties. Choose the Star Point tab and the following dialog is shown:
The Name edit control can be used to give the star point a unique name. Selecting the check box will enable the name to be displayed in the design.
The Add and Delete buttons allow you to add nets to the star point or to remove them. This can be useful if a Via or Pad for example, have been used a star point in PCB where the star point has not been transferred from the Schematic design.
If the via is not already a star point you can make it one by right clicking and selecting the Change Star Point option. It will be given the next available star point name but this can be changed if required. Use this same option to uncheck the star point name to remove it as a star point.
Related Topics
Change Star Point | Insert Star Point | star Point Defaults | Properties Overview | Properties Star Point Symbol