>> 1. Try using a coarser grid. I'm not aware of a parameter which lets you >> specify the minimum distance b/w a track and a pad (although maybe >> someone >> else is). > > You can specify this with the DRC tool, under the clearance tab -- there > is > actually a setting for minimum distances between pads and traces, pads and > vias, vias and traces, etc, etc. Yes, of course. I guess it's been a few months since I did my last layout... :( > What it cannot do, and I have asked Eagle about this directly, is to use > more > spacing if it is available. If I specify 6mil spacing between pads and > traces, and it had 100 mils available, it will usually use 6mils. I > would've > preferred if it would use more spacing to reduce bridges etc at the PCB > house. Don't you normally reroute the tracks manually anyway? >> 3. You want Eagle to display names for ALL of your nets?! I think that >> would create too much clutter, use the Text tool instead. > > I believe you would the "label" command for this. But yes, this would get > cluttered and confusing fast. Another DUH, sorry.. Best regards, Vitaliy >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Kevin Lineberry" >> To: >> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 4:06 PM >> Subject: [OT] Eagle question >> >> >> Some questions: >> >> How can I instruct Eagle cad autorouter to keep tracks a certain distance >> away from pads. >> >> 2. Is it possible to determine wire widths in schematic, or do I need to >> work >> with the board editor. >> >> 3. In schematic, is it possible to have the net names displayed. This >> will >> help >> me to see which wire connect to each other, as I only use junctions. One >> way is to choose the 'name' command, this will highlight all junctions of >> one net, but it only does it one net at a time, and there is an annoying >> popup. >> >> tia. >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call >> rates. >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist