This allows you to change or set the rules for a particular Pin Type. These rules are used by the Electrical Rules Checker in both batch and Online ERC modes.
Shortcuts
Menu: Setup
Default Keys: T
Command: Technology
Locating this option
Available from: Setup menu > Technology option > Pin Type Rules tab > Edit> button
Editing Pin Type Pair Rules
The dialog Title shows the name of the Pin Type for which the rule being defined.
Select a Pin Type from the list, this will show the current state of the rule using one of three radio buttons on the right.
There are three possible radio buttons to choose:
- Ignore - this means the Pin Type will be ignored.
- Warning - this means the Pin Type could be in violation and should be checked. You may use this state if the pin can be used but requires checking at the time of use.
- Error - this means the connection cannot be made as this would result in a Pin Type violation. With OnLine ERC enabled, the option will flag and error and ask you to choose another legal pin to end the connection on. In batch mode from the Tools menu, the ERC option will flag an error with a ERC marker
This can be repeated for all the pin type pair combinations that you want to change.
Related Topics
Edit Pin Type Pair Rule | Electrical Rules Check | ERC Error Markers