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How to set shortcut key to cycle through predefined trace width settings

Dutch2
Dutch2 over 5 years ago

I'd like to assign a shortcut key to select a trace width from a predefined list while routing.

For example, I'd like to select between 0.082mm, 0.127mm, and 0.254mm.

Any suggestions on how to do this, or where to find more information on how to do it would be greatly appreciated!

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    Dale Peterson over 5 years ago

    Dutch,--- Just use this to assign your keys "funckey q FORM mini acon_line_width .2" The q is the key assignment and .2 is the routing width in mm. So just change both of these to meet your needs. Also clone it and assign other keys and widths.

    All of my widths are assigned of the QWERTY keys. Which makes it easy for me to rip through widths before routing something.

    cheers

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  • Dale Peterson
    Dale Peterson over 5 years ago

    Dutch,--- Just use this to assign your keys "funckey q FORM mini acon_line_width .2" The q is the key assignment and .2 is the routing width in mm. So just change both of these to meet your needs. Also clone it and assign other keys and widths.

    All of my widths are assigned of the QWERTY keys. Which makes it easy for me to rip through widths before routing something.

    cheers

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    Dutch2 over 5 years ago in reply to Dale Peterson

    Hi Dale,

    That works just fine. (I used key 1..4) It's the toggle that I can't get to work.

    Thanks.

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