shape assign net

The following worked for me:

funckey B 'pop net list'

thank u, david for the reply.

 unfortunately it does not work, so wierd.

regards

masa

Hi Masa,

Here is a variation of a method to assign a net to your shape. You can change the function key to one that works for you. Note the function key you use is case sensitive. I use the letter s in this example.

funckey s "shape add;echo "CHOOSE A NET FOR YOUR SHAPE - Click Shape to asign net";setwindow form.mini;FORM mini dyns_netname_list" 

Best Regards.

thank u for the response, excellon1.

this funckey works to create a new shape.

this funckey does not work for existing shapes.

i would like to re-assign a different net for the exisitng shapes.

i definitely can use this funckey for a new shape, though.

regards

masa 

Hi Masa, yes indeed you are correct. That particular hotkey is actually the wrong one I meant to send you but it is still useful.

So to assign a net to an existing shape try the following. To do this we will use a script and also the hot key of your choice. The script part invokes the dialog so you can choose a net.

Copy this text to a text editor and save the file as Shape_Net.scr

#Macro to assign net to shape
setwindow form.mini
FORM mini netname_list  
fillin
setwindow pcb

Place the macro in your macro folder. I use here simply c:\cadence. To add a script path in allegro go to User Preferences > Paths > Config > ScriptPath.

Place the hotkey in your env file. You can change the hotkey to suit what works good for you. I'm using S. Keep in mind hot keys are case sensitive.

funckey S "shape assign net ; replay Shape_Net"

After you update your env file restart allegro so it loads the new env settings.

To try this out, Select your shape and click the hot key.

I think this could probably be done better with a skill routine so as to provide prompts etc, but hey in a pinch this works too.

All the best.