Setting Wiring Rules The setting of wiring rules involves specifying various specifications such as line width, spacing, and topology for the wiring. This step is typically set once and can be customized according to personal habits. The following points need to be reset when selecting Design-Rules:
Safe spacing (Clearance Constraint of Routing label) – Specifies the minimum distance that must be maintained between different networks’ traces, pads, and vias on the board.
Routing layers and directions – Sets the used routing layers and the main routing direction of each layer.
Via shape (Routing Via Style of Routing label) – Specifies the inner and outer diameters of vias automatically generated during routing.
Routing line width (Width Constraint of Routing label) – Specifies the width of the traces during routing, including network or net class line width settings.
Copper connection shape setting – Recommends using the Relief Connect method.
Automatic wiring and manual adjustment – Involves setting the automatic routing function and manual adjustment of wiring.
Preliminary manual adjustment of wiring – Involves thickening necessary wires, eliminating unnecessary vias, and checking wiring density.
Single-layer display mode – Under this mode, wires are pulled neatly and beautifully on each wiring layer.
Re-annotation and document processing – Involves re-annotating, updating schematic diagrams, and adding necessary information to the document.
Adding teardrops to vias and pads – Enhances their fastness, specifically important for patch and single panel boards.