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Design Entry HDL grid errors

tmd63
tmd63 over 12 years ago

 I have been trying to build a schematic and the grids are not loading properly.

 Under Tool, Options, Grids, I have set my grid to Decimal, Show Logic Grid - On, Size 0.025, Multiple 1.

But the console show my grid as size 0.024  1.

When I check the grid size I have dots at 0.012 pitch.???????

Can anyone enlighten as to why the grids are nothing like those required. And the components will not lock on the correct grid to make a clean schematic.

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  • Jerry GenPart
    Jerry GenPart over 12 years ago
    DEHDL does not allow odd number values for the grid setting. That’s why you’re seeing the “rounding” to

    an even value grid display.

    Jerry
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  • tmd63
    tmd63 over 12 years ago

     I have been told the grid has a default setting of 500. This gives a grid of 1/500 or 0.002".

    There is a setting you can place in an environment variable to change the default to 1000. Giving a grid of 1/1000 or 0.001".

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  • Jerry GenPart
    Jerry GenPart over 12 years ago
    I would be VERY cautious I changing the grid to this small of a resolution. Attempting to connect pin stubs to wires, place properties, etc. will be difficult after you change the value back to grid 0.1 5 (the default). The small resolution you mention below should only be used in rare circumstances and primarily by librarians who are adjusting graphics within a symbol view. It should be avoided by designers entering schematic data.

    Jerry G.
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