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Altium Circut Studio Questions

SGT_BEAR

Hi all,

I'm using circuit studio from atlium now for quite a while and i really like the tool. I came from EAGLE

 

But i have a few things that I have questions about and did not find any info on my own here

 

 

1.) Change the Designators of Parts  / Change all Layers?

In EAGLE, there was a feature where you could select all items on a layer (eg. Top Overlay) and then use a command to Edit content. The problem is, that when using different libraries and text, its likely that the font size and thickness is not all the same. I did not find a feature in Altium Circuit Studio to change all text on the Top Overlay to a desired value, ending in editing alot of text by hand.

 

Can this be achieved by another way?

 

 

2.) Low Ohm GND Via-ing

When operating with HF-Design (GSM,GPS etc) it is common to use alot of vias to connect gnd polygons with other gnd polygons. This is used because its lower resistance then a big central via. I saw quite a few altium circuit studio desings that were made like this, and the via placement looked like it was did automatic. Is this a feature? And if yes, where do i find it?

 

3.) Auto Space at Board edge

When using poligons in eagle, they were automatically doing a space section to the next board edge or hole or dimension layer item. In Circuit Studio when i place the Poligon, it goes right to the board edge. Sure it is possible to draw a slightly smaller poligon, but when using a 4-Layer and you change board dimensions, you have to adjust all the polygons by hand. Can this be automated?

 

 

Thanks for any answers!

  • Hi JF,

     

    For #1; Altium Designer has the find similar features function.  So for example, you could use filters to find all text on top overlay layer with arial font, size 10 with a string R1* and then edit it to a different font or size.  You end up having to pick each instance and move it about anyway but at least you can bulk select and edit quickly.

     

    Please up vote the find similar features thread from a couple of days ago so hopefully we will all get this in the future.

     

    Sadly, even if you can change text size and font at one time on many objects you still have to place and nudge them around to where they fit on the PCB, as you probably know.

  • 1) Designators

    Please see this knowledge base article - it is possible to mass edit designator text.

     

    2) Via Stitching

    Automated stitching is not supported in CS.

     

    3) Board edge clearance

    I would suggest placing a copy of the board shape onto the Keepout layer and set appropriate design rules.

  • in reply to e14softwareuk

    To the original poster; you can use the View tab and PCB Filter to enable the filter selection window.

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    Then choose Object as Text and Layer as Silkscreen Top or other layer.  <Sigh, layer name should match the actual layer name of Top Overlay in this window>

    This would let you separate tracks and lines from the text on legend or assembly layers.

     

    Now, there is something that confused me a bit at first.  You cannot simply mouse drag select the text.  You need to hold the CTRL key down and drag select.  Other objects seem to work differently so you may need to experiment to see what works using drag with SHIFT or CTRL.  I suspect it is related to whether they are objects on the layer in the PCB or are on the layer but are associated with a component (that is they are not free objects).

     

    Then you can use the Object Inspector window to view and edit the individual parameters you want; change font, size, etc.

     

    Hello Peter,

    Is there is a link you intended to activate in your reply for item #1?

    BTW, thanks for your patience and support of us all.

    I just found the trove of information at Altium CircuitStudio Knowledge Base

  • in reply to tarribred61

    Hi Thomas - thanks for noting the missing link, here it is.

    Making mass changes to designator text properties

    It's a pleasure to support the community image.