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Templates and CM default values (PCB Designer 16.5)

B Price

Right now, the Constraints Manager (PCB Designer 16.5) populates all the entries with default values (for example, 5 mil spacing minimums for everything).  Is there a way to change these defaults?

On a related note, as I understand it there are several different template files that can be used:

.brd board files

.tcf technology files

.prm parameter files

 

My general understanding is that using a .brd template would include all the .tcf information and some/all of the .xml parameter information.  Can anyone clarify this?

Ideally, by setting up the right template I'll be able to preload all the desired settings for things like minimum trace widths, class colors, thermal relief specs, grid sizes, etc...

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  • B Price

    I created a .brd board template but when I start a new board and try to load a template, nothing shows up (aside from .brd files in the current directory).  I can't browse to the correct location.  Database is unchecked and Library is checked (both grayed out).

    I assumed I was missing a path in the User Preferences Editor, but I can't find any reference to .brd templates.  It's probably an easy answer, but what do I need to do? 

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  • B Price

    I created a .brd board template but when I start a new board and try to load a template, nothing shows up (aside from .brd files in the current directory).  I can't browse to the correct location.  Database is unchecked and Library is checked (both grayed out).

    I assumed I was missing a path in the User Preferences Editor, but I can't find any reference to .brd templates.  It's probably an easy answer, but what do I need to do? 

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