datatip information

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hello 
 
 is there a way to show the length of a particular net as the datatip information?

i checked the length value on the datatip customization setting but it shows only the cline length on the current layer. 
 
 on the datatip info, i would like to see the total length of a particular net accumulated thru all layers. 
 
 regards 
 masa

steve · Accepted Answer

Hi Masa - Look in the list on the left hand side. Net is 6 lines below Cline....

DavidJHutchins · Answer

Hi Masa - it works for me with both Allegro PCB Designer & OrCAD PCB Designer Standard, maybe it's something with APD?

excellon1 · Answer

Hi Masa, 
 It is possible to determine the net length by using a data tip, However it only works if the Net is routed. If the net is UN-routed then the net length will be zero. In the Data Tip for net, check the following. NET - Length, Name & Value "Check both boxes" NET - Unroute Connection Count, Name & Value "Check both boxes" Click Ok to save that Data Tip. 
 In your find filter choose "Net" Hover over a cline that is routed. The data tip should display the net length. I checked this in 16x, 17x of Orcad / Allegro. Looks to work fine here Best Regards.

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