CS issues

6 Feb 2019

I'm new user of CS (version 1.5.1) and have the following problems:

1. On PCB layout, when I draw a track, i want a hot key to change layer and to put automatically a VIA. I couldn't locate a such key (shortcut) within my CS installation.

2. If i press accidentally the "Windows Start" key while i draw a track (it lies exactly next to the CTRL key on the keyboard and the CTRL is used very often), then CS gets stuck. The only way to escape is a forced termination of CS from Windows and lost of everything was designed so far.

3. I try to apply copper pour areas to create a GND plane on bottom layer, but except the GND net are also merged all other tracks on that layer.

Thanks for any help

ErikZ over 2 years ago

Regarding point 1: When you are routing and want to change the layer, hold SHIFT+CTRL and use your Mouse wheel to scroll through the signal layers
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gustluiz over 5 years ago

Hi,

"1. On PCB layout, when I draw a track, i want a hot key to change layer and to put automatically a VIA. I couldn't locate a such key (shortcut) within my CS installation."

Try to use * key on numeric keypad.
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