Hello All, I have cracked into how to make component height rules, here is how I did it for 99SE sp6
I have created virtual components. The virtual component outlines consist of lines drawn on any Mech layer. The first component is as large as my work area. For the first component it is as lage as a C size sheet. This component is named Height 0-100 (HT1). I do the same for more components but the rest may be smaller size ( sometimes custom sizes are required) The next compont is called Height200 (HT2) then next is hieght300 (HT3), etc. This gives me a range to work with, Height 200 allows for a component up to 200 mils. I place these components in the areas that have height restrictions ie bottom side. I use a hybrid naming convention for ICs, Instead of using SOIC-8 my names consist of SO8P1.27W6.2H.42 where Pitch, Max width, and Height information is contained in the footprint information. This allows me to id parts easily. I create several component classes, Class 1 may contain SMD resistors, class2 may contain SO8P1.27W6.2H.42 (SOICs) , Now go into design rules and create placement rules not allowing components classes to overlay virtual components, HT1, HT2, HT3. you need to check the box (multilayer check). It works, another non feature in DXP Did I confuse everyone? Mike Reagan EDSI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
