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Putting testpoint out of the board by a script

Leotordo
Leotordo over 3 years ago

Hello everybody

I'm looking for a script to put a testpoint (via smd bottom) on alla net outside the board. I want to place it manually on the board.

I do same thing in Pads Layout and in Altium

Something like this

Thanks

Regards

Stefano

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  • DavidJHutchins
    DavidJHutchins over 3 years ago

    In order to get ratsnests displayed like in your image you will need to add the testpoints as single pin components on each net,

    which requires adding the components & connecting each to the net.

    Below is an screen capture from the prototype I wrote this morning:

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