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Hide a schematic net name

Neil1234

Hi, I would like to be able to name a net in OrCAD Capture, and then hide it so it doesn't show on the schematic (or, at least in the exported PDF of the schematic). I have previously used PCAD that allowed me to do this simply by ticking a box in the net properties. The net name could then be viewed by hovering over the net.

I found this a useful feature, as it allows me to name nets that are short (maybe only one grid length) on the schematic, but are fairly long or require special constraints on the PCB, but without cluttering the schematic itself.

I'm using 17.2-2016 S043 currently, but would happy go to S046 if it happened to have this feature!

Thanks.

  • Neil1234

    I think I might have just worked it out myself... If I change the name colour to white, it won't show on the schematic (and won't even be drawn over the grid or other components). The only problem is if it needs to be edited in the future, there's no way of knowing it's there unless you happen to select it or the net line it is accociated with. I can't seem to edit the net name by going into the net properties, I have to edit the net name itself. Dragging to highlight everything in an area shows it's location though, so it's not impossible to find.

    Bit of a hacky soloution though, if anyone has any better ideas it would be welcome.

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