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Ratsnest minimization length

PcbAG

Hi

I am a new user of orcadpcb and would like to know if it is possible to minimize the length of the ratsnest during the placement of a component and not after it is placed.

Thanks

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  • tonyhuffman

    For many many many years now I have used tools (late 1980's) that have a dynamic rats nest as you move the part you are intending to place. Moving to a new tool (Cadence) took away this valuable feature that Cadence does not believe brings value. They tell me that it works just fine to show the closest connect point with I strongly beg to differ on that statement.


    A connect point can be a component pin, a via or a trace end (partially routed trace that is dangling) but this is not seen as valid points by the Cadence team. This would be so valuable aid when trying to do a quick placement of parts. One day maybe but perhaps one day too late.

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  • tonyhuffman

    For many many many years now I have used tools (late 1980's) that have a dynamic rats nest as you move the part you are intending to place. Moving to a new tool (Cadence) took away this valuable feature that Cadence does not believe brings value. They tell me that it works just fine to show the closest connect point with I strongly beg to differ on that statement.


    A connect point can be a component pin, a via or a trace end (partially routed trace that is dangling) but this is not seen as valid points by the Cadence team. This would be so valuable aid when trying to do a quick placement of parts. One day maybe but perhaps one day too late.

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