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Using the Pad-to-Pad Router
One of the tools included on the Tool Bar is the Route Padto-Pad Without Net Tool. This tool uses the Router settings
to automatically route a track between two pads (see
Chapter 7: Routing for more information). These settings
define the grid, track and via sizes used when routing and
the clearances the router will maintain as it makes connections. For this tutorial, you will use the default settings.
To connect components using the Route Pad-to-Pad
Without Net tool,
1
Select the Route Pad-to-Pad Without Net tool on the
Tool Bar.
2
Move the cursor to R1-2, click and hold the mouse
button. Pin 2 of R1 will be highlighted when you place
the tool over it.
3
Drag the cursor to the destination pad U2-1 and release
the mouse. TraxMaker connects the two pads, placing
vias as needed.
4
For practice, complete the following connections: U1-12
to U2-9 and U1-13 to U2-6. Your “routed” PCB should
now look similar to Figure 3.10.
Figure 3.10. The tutorial Board, after using the Route Padto-Pad Without Net tool.
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