The objective is for the system to be able to place the logical cursor onto sensible and useful coordinates without the user needing to specify these in a high-resolution way. 'Cursor-snap' is the process whereby the physical mouse cursor's pixel position on the screen drives the position of a 'logical cursor' in the coordinate space of a design document such as a PCB. Together, these features are referred to as the Unified Cursor-Snap System. Snap grids can also be restricted to Components or Non-Components.Īs well as the snap grid, the software includes a number of additional snap features, designed to help you accurately position and align design objects. Snap grids are prioritized, with the highest priority grid available at the current location, being applied automatically. Multiple snap grids can be defined, and these can be restricted to a specified area if required. Let’s add a couple of connections.The PCB Editor is a grid-based design environment - design objects are placed on what is referred to as the placement, or snap grid. You can easily access it using the Active Bar or Place > Wire from the main menus or by using the Ctrl+W hotkey. Place Wire ( ) is the main tool for making schematic connections. Now let's add the electrical connections to the sheet. However, competent setup of the schematic will save you from possible errors and save you time and money. All created connections will be transferred to the PCB after project validation. Each drawn connection on the schematic sheet will become a complete metal connection on your PCB, so use the utmost care when designing and placing connections. These connections are needed to determine the relationship between the components and show CAD which component pins should be connected. The development of connections starts with the schematic. These tools allow novice users to develop electrical circuits at the professional level, without the need for in-depth training or knowledge. Intuitive tools are what sets Altium Designer apart from its competitors.

Altium schematic