• Introduction
    • Using This Manual
    • Tutorial Videos
      • General
      • Parts
      • Schematics
      • PCBs
      • 3D
      • Graphics
    • Project, Parts and Artwork
    • Requirements
    • Limitations
    • About AutoTRAX
    • Acknowledgments
  • What's New
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
  • Roadmap
  • Getting Started
    • Quick Start
    • Sample Projects
      • The Serial Back-Pack
      • The DEX UNO
      • The Amplifier
      • The Diagram
      • The CPU Diagram
      • The Car Harness
      • The Flowchart Design
      • The Front Panel
    • Running AutoTRAX for the First Time
    • Demonstration Video
    • A Simple Resistor Ladder
    • Installing AutoTRAX
      • Downloading AutoTRAX
        • File Associations
      • Where are the AutoTRAX  files?
    • Updating Your Version
    • Your Account Settings
    • Authorizing Your Copy
    • Authorizing Your Copy Machine Independent
    • Getting Your Key Online
    • Unauthorizing Your Copy
    • Firewalls
    • Closing AutoTRAX
    • Removing AutoTRAX
    • Manually Removing AutoTRAX
    • Disaster Recovery
      • Restoring Previous Designs
      • Update the Graphics Card Driver
      • Reinstall .NET
      • Restore Points
      • Preventing Disasters
    • Design Modes
    • Web Tutorial
    • The Users Forum
  • Application Layouts
    • The User Interface
    • The Application Layout
      • The File Menu
      • Ribbon Menu
      • Quick Access Toolbar
      • Auto-Repeat command
      • Halloween with AutoTRAX
      • Themes
      • The Workspace Setttings
      • Workspaces
      • The File Settings
      • The Color Bar
      • The Status Bar
    • The Ribbon Menu
      • The Home Ribbon Page
      • The Help Ribbon Page
      • The Panels Ribbon Page
      • The Symbol Ribbon Page
      • The Schematic Ribbon Page
      • The Footprint Ribbon Page
      • The PCB Ribbon Page
      • The Route Ribbon Page
      • The View/Snap Ribbon Page
      • The Edit Ribbon Page
      • The Add Ribbon Page
      • The Parts Ribbon Page
      • The Layout Ribbon Page
      • The Simulate Schematic Page
      • The Tools Ribbon Page
      • The 3D Ribbon Page
      • The 4 Ribbon Layout Modes
      • Popup Settings
        • The Add Parts Popup
        • The CAM Settings Popup
        • The Copper Pour Settings Popup
        • The Cutouts Popup
        • The Design Rules Popup
        • The Dimension Settings Popup
        • The Fiducial Popup
        • The File Settings Popup
        • The Layout Settings Popup
        • The Page Settings Popup
        • The Router Settings Popup
        • The Selection Settings Popup
        • The Shapes Default Popup
        • The Snap Settings Popup
        • The Tracks Popup
        • The Track Via Settings Popup
        • The Undo Popup
        • The Wire and Bus Settings Popup
        • The Workspace Popup
      • Menu Shortcuts
    • The Panels
      • The Checklist Panel
      • The Part Builder Panel
      • The Project Panel
      • The Properties Panel
      • The Properties Popup Panel
      • The Spice Model Properties Popup Panel
      • The Library Panel
      • The Layers Panel
      • The Design Rules Checker Panel
      • The Navigator Panel
      • The Settings Panel
      • The Source View Panel
      • The Parts Bin Panel
      • The Netlist Panel
      • The Parts List Panel
      • The Route Panel
      • The System Info. Panel
    • Viewports
      • Cross Cursors
      • The Diagonal Cursor
      • Arranging Viewports
      • Rulers
      • The Origin Box
      • Tabbed Viewports
      • Tiled and Cascaded Viewports
      • Zooming In and Out
      • Smart Panning
      • The Viewport Context Menu
      • Switch Between Schematic and PCB Views
    • Grids Views
      • Grouping
      • Auto Filter Row
      • Columns
      • Column Header
      • Column Header Context Menu
      • Column Header Panel
      • Customization Form
      • Data Row
      • Filter Button
      • Fixed Panel Divider
      • Footer Cell
      • Footer Context Menu
      • Group Expand Button
      • Group Footer
      • Group Panel
      • Group Panel Context Menu
      • Group Row
      • Group Row Check Box Selector
      • Group Row Context Menu
      • Multiple Row Selection
      • Header Panel Button
      • Zoom Button
      • Preview Section
      • Row Cell
      • Row Indicator Panel
      • Row Separator
      • Sort Glyph
      • View Footer
      • Summaries
      • Data Navigator
      • Find Panel
      • New Item Row/Card
      • Filter Panel
      • Filter Panel Close Button
      • View's MRU (Most Recently Used) Filter List
      • Edit Filter Button
      • Filter Editor
      • Column's Filter DropDown
      • View Caption
      • Filter and Search
      • Advanced Filter and Search Concepts
  • Projects
    • Schematics
    • The PCB
    • Creating Projects
    • Setting The Default Project
    • Schematic-PCB Cross Selection
    • Saving Projects
    • Opening Projects
    • Automatic Backups
    • Restoring Backups
    • Sheets
      • Setting Sheet Sizes
      • Schematic Sheets
      • Text Sheets
      • Hierarchical Layout
      • Sub-Systems
        • Adding New Sub-Systems
        • Opening Sub-systems
        • Adding Terminals to a Sub-system Reference
        • Editing Sub-Systems
        • Sub-Systems Names
        • Using Sub-Systems
          • Adding Sub-Systems References
      • Graphical Sheets
        • Page Borders
        • The Grid Reference
        • The Title Block
        • Sheet Settings
        • Page Scale
        • Customizing Sheet Colors
        • Customizing Symbols
        • Customizing Schematic Wires
        • The Wire and Bus Settings Popup
        • Customizing Schematic Joins and Cross-overs
        • Customizing All Schematic Wires
    • The PCB
      • Viewing the PCB in 3D
    • Units
      • The Origin
  • Parts
    • What is a part
    • Tutorials
      • Overview of Parts
      • Parametric Parts
      • Creating a Capacitor
      • Creating a part for an ATMEGA16U2
      • Importing 3D Models To Use in a PCB Part
      • Automatic Generation of 3D model PCB Header
      • Renumbering Pads for PCB parts
      • Create a PCB Footprint by Tracing From a PDF
      • Creating a Part for a Button Battery
      • Creating a Custom SOT223 Transistor
      • Add a Thermal Pad to a Footprint
      • Creating a Power Mosfet Part in DEX-PCB
      • Creating round, rectangular and polygonal pads and offsetting pad holes
      • Creating a custom potentiometer part
      • Creating a part with 4 schematic symbols (Split part)
      • Customizing a parametric footprint
      • Capturing Pin Details from a PDF
      • How to modify a placed part using the library
    • Don't Trust Part Libraries
    • The Parts Catalog
    • Downloading Parts from SnapEDA
    • Setting The Default Part
    • Virtual Parts
    • Creating a Virtual Part
    • Parametric Parts
      • The  Manufacturers Model
      • The Deliverable
      • The AutoTRAX Model
      • Datasheet
      • Schematic Symbol
      • Attributes
      • Package Placement Point
      • Package Silkscreen
      • Package Courtyard
      • Package Reference
      • Package Value
      • Package Color
      • Pads
      • Type Selection
        • The Part Builder
          • Using the Part Wizard
          • Customizing The Part
            • Customizing The Symbol
            • CustomizingThe Footprint
              • Adding Pads to Parametric Footprints
              • Adding Vias to Parametric Footprints
              • Adding Graphics to Parametric Footprints
              • Adding Copper Areas to Parametric Footprints
              • Editing the Part Value
              • Editing the Part Reference
              • Adding 3D to Parametric Footprints
          • DIP Parts
          • SOIC Parts
          • QUAD Parts
          • BGA Parts
          • Header Parts
          • Axial Parts
          • Radial Parts
          • Chip Parts
          • SOD 323 Parts
          • TO-92 Transistors
          • SOT-23 Transistors
          • SOT-353 Transistors
          • SOT-89 Transistors
          • SOT-143 Transistors
          • SOT-223 Transistors
          • Metal Can Parts
          • Antenna Parts
          • Inductor Parts
          • Package Symbols
        • Arial
          • Device Overview
          • Antenna Parameters
        • Axial
          • Device Overview
          • Axial Parameters
        • BGA
          • Device Overview
          • BGA Parameters
        • Block
        • Block - Crystal
        • Castellated PCB
        • Chip
          • Device Overview
          • Chip Parameters
        • DIP
          • Device Overview
          • Dip Parameters
        • Disc
        • Generic
        • Header
          • Device Overview
          • Header Parameters
        • Inductor
          • Inductor Parameters
          • Device Overview
        • LED
        • Metal Can
          • Device Overview
          • Metal Can Parameters
        • MELF
        • QUAD
          • Device Overview
          • QUAD Parameters
        • Radial
          • Device Overview
          • Radial Parameters
        • SOIC
          • Device Overview
          • SOIC Parameters
        •  SOT-223
        • SOT 23
          • Device Overview
          • SOT-23 Parameters
        • SOD 323
          • Device Overview
          • SOD 323 Parameters
        • SOT 89
          • SOT-89 Parameters
          • Device Overview
        • SOT 143
          • Device Overview
          • SOT-143 Parameters
        • SOT 223
          • Device Overview
          • SOT-223 Parameters
        • SOT 353
          • Device Overview
          • SOT-353 Parameters
        • TO 3 / TO 66
        • TO 220
        • Edge Connector Parts
        • Wizard
        • Custom Parts
        • Castellated PCB Parts
        • TO 92
          • TO-92 Parameters
          • Device Overview
    • Creating Parts
      • Parts
      • Symbols
        • Terminals
          • Terminal-Graphics
          • Terminal Names
          • Terminal Pin Names
          • Assigning Pads to Symbol Terminals
        • Reference
        • Border
        • Value
      • Footprints/Land Patterns
        • Courtyard
        • Placement Point
        • Silkscreen Pattern
        • Pads
      • Creating a NewPart
    • Creating Parts
      • Creating Parts on Schematics
      • Editing Parts on Schematics
      • Saving Your Part
    • Using the Extended Part Builder
    • Symbols
      • Symbol Borders (Terminal Magnets)
        • Editing Symbol Borders (Terminal Magnets)
      • Symbol References
      • Symbol Values
      • Symbol Terminals
        • Adding Terminals
        • Terminal Graphics
        • Terminal Names
        • Terminal Pin Names/Numbers
        • Terminal Connection Points
        • EditingTerminals
        • Capturing Pin Details from a PDF
        • No Connection Required
      • Editing Symbols in Schematics
        • Reordering Terminals
        • Adding Graphics to Symbols
        • Symbol Editor
      • Multiple Symbols
    • Spice Models
      • Bipolar Transistors (BJT)
      • Capacitors
      • Diodes
      • Voltage and Current Sources
        • Voltage Sources
          • Independent  DC Voltage Sources
          • Independent Sinusoidal Voltage Sources
          • Independent Pulse Voltage Sources
          • Independent Single Frequency FM Voltage Sources
          • Independent Piece-Wise Linear Voltage Sources
          • Independent Exponential Voltage Sources
        • Current Sources
          • Independent DC Current Sources
          • Independent Pulse Current Sources
          • Independent Sinusoidal Current Sources
          • Independent Single Frequency FM Current Sources
          • Independent  Piece-Wise Linear Current Sources
        • Controlled Sources
          • Current Controlled Current Sources
          • Current Controlled Voltage Sources
          • Voltage Controlled Current Sources
          • Voltage Controlled Voltage Sources
      • Inductors
      • Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFET)
      • MESFETs
      • MOSFETs
      • Resistors
      • Switches
      • Transformers
      • Transmission Lines
        • Lossless Transmission Lines
        • Lossy Transmission Lines (LTRA)
        • Lossy Transmission Lines (URC)
    • Custom
    • Footprints
      • TPH Technology
      • SMT Technology
      • Pads
        • Pad Shapes
        • Creating Pads
        • Setting Pad Numbers
        • Editing Pads
        • Automatic 3D Pins
      • Placement Points
      • Silkscreens
      • Footprint Values
      • Footprint Reference IDs
      • The Footprint Viewport
      • 3D Footprints
      • The Footprint Reference
        • Editing Footprint References
      • Footprint Values
        • Editing Footprint Values
      • Courtyards
        • Editing Courtyards
      • Silkscreen Rectangles
      • The Footprint Placement Point
        • Editing Footprint Placement Points
      • Adding 3D objects
      • Adding Graphics to Footprint
      • Customizing a Parametric Footprint
    • 3D Packages
    • The Parts Library
    • Searching for Part Prices and Datasheets
    • Gold Plating
    • Suppliers
  • Graphics
    • Lines
      • Adding Lines
      • Context Menu
      • Editing Lines
    • Arcs
      • Adding Arcs
      • Editing Arcs
    • Polylines
      • Adding Polylines
      • Editing Polylines
    • Polygons
      • Adding Polygons
      • Editing Polygons
    • Rectangles
      • Adding Rectangles
      • Editing Rectangles
    • Curves
      • Adding Curves
      • Editing Curves
    • Ellipses and Circles
      • Adding Ellipses and Circles
      • Editing Ellipses and Circles
    • Text
      • Adding Text
      • Editing Text
    • Notes
      • Adding Notes
      • Editing Notes
    • Images
      • Adding Images
      • Editing Images
    • Shapes
      • Creating Shapes
      • Editing Shapes
    • Blocks
    • Editing Colors
      • The Color Swatch
      • RGB
      • HSL
      • The Color Wheel
    • Line Styles
    • Fonts
    • Fill Styles
      • No Fill
      • Solid Fill
      • Hatch Fill
      • Radial Fill
      • Linear Fill
    • Default Graphics Settings
  • Drawing Aids
    • Coordinates
      • Adding Coordinates
      • Editing Coordinates
    • Guides
      • Vertical Guides
      • Horizontal Guides
      • Point Guides
        • Adding Point Guides
        • Editing Point Guides
      • Angled Guides
        • Adding Angled Guides
        • Editing Angled Guides
    • Snaps and the Grid
      • The Grids
      • Setting the Snaps per Grid
      • Rotation Snap
      • Snapping to Guides
      • Snapping to Objects
      • Snap Settings
      • Symbol and Wire Grid
    • Measuring Distances and Angles
    • The Origin
  • Dimensions
    • Adding Aligned Dimensions
    • Adding Linear Dimensions
    • Editing Dimensions
    • Dimension Settings
  • Arranging and Editing Objects
    • Undoing and Redoing Your Changes
    • Selecting Items
    • Selection Settings
    • Locking Objects
    • Deleting Objects
    • Moving Objects to the Clipboard
    • Clearing Sheets and the PCB
    • Copying Objects
    • Pasting Items from the Clipboard
    • Rotating Objects
    • Mirroring Objects
    • Scaling Objects
    • Aligning Objects
    • Grouping Objects
    • Distributing Objects
    • Reordering Objects
    • Creating Arrays of Objects
      • Creating Rectangular Arrays
      • Creating Circular Arrays
    • Arranging Terminals on a Symbol
  • Artworks
    • Adding Artwork to the Library
    • Setting The Default Artwork
  • Schematics
    • Adding Parts
      • Using the Menu
      • Using the Library Panel
      • Adding Resistors
    • Hierarchical Design
      • Sub-Systems
        • Ports
          • Adding Ports
          • Editing Ports
        • Referencing a Sub-System
        • Adding a Sub-System
        • Editing a Sub-System
      • Refactor
    • Wiring Parts Together
      • Adding Wires
      • Automatic Wiring
      • Automatic Jumpers
      • Wire and Bus Junctions
      • Editing Wires
      • Using Buses
        • Adding Buses
        • Editing Buses
      • Beveling Wire to Buss Connections
      • Inter-Wire Connectors
        • Adding Inter-Wire Connectors
        • Editing Inter-Wire Connectors
      • Marking a Terminal as No Connection Required
      • Nodes and Nets
      • Nodes
      • Wires
      • Style Guide
      • Wire Settings
    • Renumbering Parts
    • Reference Designators
    • Standard Reference Designators
    • Saving Designs for Re-use
  • Circuit Simulation
    • Simulation Samples
      • Bridge Rectifier
    • Adding Circuit Elements
      • Adding a Resistor
      • Adding a Capacitor
      • Adding an Inductor
      • Adding a Transformer
      • Adding a Diode
      • Adding Transmission Lines
        • The Lossless Transmission Line
        • The Lossy Transmission Line 1
        • The Lossy Transmission Line 2
      • Adding Transistors
        • Adding a BJT Transistor
        • Adding a JFET Transistor
        • Adding a MOSFET Transistor
        • Adding a MESFET Transistor
        • Adding a Switch
        • Adding a Custom Device
    • Adding Voltage and Current Sources
      • Adding Independent Sources
    • Adding Instruments
      • Adding a Power Supply
      • Adding a Signal Generator
      • Adding an Oscilloscope
      • Adding a Chart
    • Always Add a Ground
    • The Analysis Probe
    • The Spice Reference Manual
      • Introduction
        • Types of Analysis
        • Analysis at Different Temperatures
        • Convergence
      • Circuit Description
        • Circuit Elements and Models
          • Transistors and Diodes
            • Introduction
            • Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
            • BJT Models (NPN/PNP)
            • Diode Model
            • JFET Models (NJF/PJF)
            • Junction Diodes
            • Junction Field-Effect Transistors (JFETs)
            • MESFET Models (NMF/PMF)
            • MESFETs
            • MOSFET Models (NMOS/PMOS)
            • MOSFETs
          • Transmission Lines
            • Lossless Transmission Lines
            • Lossy Transmission Line Model (LTRA)
            • Lossy Transmission Lines
            • Uniform Distributed RC Lines (Lossy)
            • Uniform Distributed RC Model (URC)
          • Voltage and Current Sources
            • Independent Sources
              • Exponential
              • Independent Sources
              • Piece-Wise Linear
              • Pulse
              • Single Frequency FM
              • Sinusoidal
            • Linear Dependent Sources
              • Introduction
              • Current-Controlled Current Sources
              • Current-Controlled Voltage Sources
              • Voltage-Controlled Current Sources
              • Voltage-Controlled Voltage Sources
            • Non-Linear Dependant Sources
          • Capacitors
          • Coupled (Mutual) Inductors
          • Inductors
          • Resistors
          • Semiconductor Capacitor Model
          • Semiconductor Capacitors
          • Semiconductor Resistor Model
          • Semiconductor Resistors
          • Switch Model
          • Switches
        • Combining Files. .include lines
        • Device Models
        • GENERAL STRUCTURE AND CONVENTIONS
        • SubCircuits
        • Title Line, Comment Lines and .end line
      • Analysis and output Control
        • DC or Small-Signal AC Sensitivity Analysis
        • DC Transfer Function
        • Distortion Analysis
        • Fourier Analysis
        • Initial Conditions
        • Noise Analysis
        • Operating Point Analysis
        • PLOT Lines
        • Pole-Zero Analysis
        • PRINT Lines
        • SAVE Lines
        • Analysis Options
        • Simulator Variables
        • Small-Signal AC Analysis
        • Transfer Function Analysis
        • Transient Analysis
    • Independent Sources for Voltage or Current
      •  Exponential Sources
  • Text Document Sheets
    • Adding Text  Document Sheets
  • The PCB
    • How PCBs Are Made
    • Design for manufacturability
    • PCB Standards
    • Panelised PCBs
      • Creating a PCB Panel
      • PCB Breakaway Panels
      • Tab Routed Arrays
      • Adding V-Grooves
      • Adding Fiducials
      • Adding Tooling Holes
      • Assembly Rails
      • The Panel Header
      • The Panel's Pick and Place File
    • Viewing the PCB
    • Viewing the PCB in 3D
      • The 3D Viewport Menu Commands
      • Floating the 3D Viewport
      • 3D View Control
      • The 3D Viewport
        • Importing a 3D Model
        • 3D Exporting
          • Exporting a STL File
          • Export a Wavefront OBJ File
          • Exporting a Collada 3D File
          • Exporting and Rendering with POVRAY
        • Multiple 3D Viewports
      • Adding 3D Objects
      • Moving, Rotating and Scaling 3D Objects
    • Semi-Transparent PCBs
    • PCB Internals
    • The PCB Border
      • Creating a Rectangular PCB
      • Creating a Circular/Elliptical PCB
      • Creating a Polygonal PCB
      • Adding Holes to a PCB
      • Adding Cutouts to a PCB
      • Adding a Rectangular PCB Cutout
      • Adding a Circular/Elliptical PCB Cutout
      • Adding a Polygonal PCB Cutout
      • Editing the PCB Border
    • PCB Layers
      • PCB-Layers
      • Editing the PCB Layers
      • Solder Mask Differences
      • Split Power Planes
      • Editing Split Power Regions
    • Pads
      • Adding Pads
      • Editing Pads
    • Vias
      • Track Vias
      • Automatic Vias
      • Manually Created Vias
      • Tented Vias
    • PCB Sheet Editor
    • Setting All Track Widths
    • Fiducials
      • Adding Fiducials
      • Adding  A Fiducial
        • Automatically Addding Global Fiducials
        • Adding Global Fiducials
      • Adding Fiducials to a Footprint
      • Fiducial Properties Editor
      • Fiducial Settings Editor
      • Fiducials in the Pick and Place File
      • Renumbering All Fiducials
    • Nets
      • Adding Nets
      • Editing Nets
      • Track Settings
    • Tracks
      • Changing a track segments layer index
      • Jumpers
    • Routing
      • Manual Routing
      • Interactive Routing
      • More Manual Routing
      • Track Jumpers
      • Swapping Layers
      • Teardrops
      • Manually Routing a Track
      • Electra
        • Running Electra
        • The Electra Autorouter
        • Initializing-Electra
        • Differential pair routing
        • Length Constrained Autorouting
        • The Electra View
        • Using Electra Interactively
        • Electra Router Settings
        • The Electra DO Commands
        • Importing Electra Route File
        • Route Report
      • Automatic Routing
      • Keep Out Regions
        • Adding Keep Out Regions
        • Editing Keep Out Regions
      • Router Settings
        • Manual Router Settings
        • Internal Router Settings
      • Snap To Pad
    • Auto-Layout
      • An Insight into PCB Auto-Layout
    • Copper Pour Regions
      • Adding Copper Pour Regions
      • Editing Copper Pour Regions
      • Copper Pour Settings
    • The Solder Mask
      • Adding Solder Mask Cutouts
      • Editing Solder Masks
      • Changing a Solder Mask Cutout's Shape
        • Rectangular Cutouts
        • Elliptical/Circular Cutout
        • Polygonal/Curved Cutouts
      • Setting The Solder Mask Margin
      • Solder Mask Viewing Options
      • Adding Solder Paste to a Solder Mask Cutout
      • Adding Solder Mask Cutout to Footprints
      • Pad Solder Mask Cutout
      • Solder Mask Cutouts by Combining Shapes
    • Adding Solder Paste
      • Solder Paste
      • Adding Solder paste to SMT pads
      • Adding Solder paste to no mask areas
      • Adding custom solder paste areas
      • Viewing the solder paste
    • Checking Your PCB Design
      • Unrouted Tracks
      • Minimum Track Width
      • Track Intersections
      • Track to Track Clearance
      • Track to Pad Clearance
      • Track to Via Clearance
      • Track to Hole Clearance
      • Track to Cutout Clearance
      • Track to Keepout Clearance
      • Track to Border Clearance
      • Minimum Pad hole Diameters
      • Minimum Pad Annular Ring Size
      • Pad to Pad Clearance
      • Pad to Via Clearance
      • Pad to Hole Clearance
      • Pad to Cutout Clearance
      • Pad to Border Clearance
      • Minimum Via Hole Diameters
      • Minimum Via Annular Ring Size
      • Via to Via Clearance
      • Via to Hole Clearance
      • Via to Cutout Clearance
      • Via to Keep Out Clearance
      • Via to Border Clearance
      • Hole to Hole Clearance
      • Hole to Cutout Clearance
      • Hole to Border Clearance
      • Cutout to Cutout Clearance
      • Cutout to Border Clearance
      • Courtyard to Courtyard Clearance
      • Courtyard to Holes Clearance
      • Courtyard to Cutouts Clearance
      • Courtyard to Border Clearance
      • Silkscreen to Pad Clearance
    • 3D
      • Adding 3D objects
      • Adding Internal 3D Objects
      • Adding External 3D Objects
      • 3D Models
      • External Designs
    • Creating Complex Shapes
    • Drilling
  • Printing and Plotting
    • Printing
    • Plottings
    • Print Menu
    • Watermarks
      • Text Watermarks
      • Picture Watermarks
  • Manufacturing Your PCB
    • Plotting Your PCBs
    • True-type fonts
    • Previewing Your Gerber Files
    • Generating Gerber Files
    • Generating Drill Files
    • Creating a Pick and Place File
    • Your Bill of Materials
      • Items in a Bill of Materials
    • Putting It All Together in a Zip File
    • Manufacturing Settings
      • Design Rules
  • Getting Support
    • Find Out About Your Version
    • What's New
    • Subscribing to the NewsLetter
    • The AutoTRAX Website
    • Getting the Latest Version
    • Downloading Older Versions
    • Sending Feedback
    • Adding to Your Wish List
    • Getting Daily Tips
    • Reporting Problems
    • The User Group
    • Using Graphic Symbols Fonts
    • Contacting Us
  • Importing Files
    • Importing Your AutoTRAX EDA Designs
    • Importing Your AutoTRAX EDA Library
    • Importing AutoCAD DXF Files
    • Importing Eagle Projects
    • Importing Eagle Libraries
    • Importing 3D
  • Exporting Data
    • CNC
      • Creating a CNC File
      • CNC Viewer
    • Creating a DXF File
    • Creating a PDF File
    • Creating a IDF File
    • Creating a SVG File
    • Creating a Spice Deck File
    • Creating a Net List File
    • Saving to an Image File
    • Exporting 3D to Collada
    • Creating a STL File
  • Scriptiing
    • The Scripting Panel
    • The DEX API
      • The Window Variable
      • The Design Variable
        • Design Structure
          • Design
            • Schematic Sheets
              • Symbols
                • The Symbol Reference
                • The Symbol Value
              • Nodes
            • The Pcb
              • Footprints
                • The Footprint Reference
                • The Footprint Value
              • Nets
            • Graphical Objects
              • Lines
              • Rectangles
              • Ellipses and Circles
              • Text
              • Images
          • Geometry
      • The ui Variable
      • Built-in variables
        • pcb
    • Python
      • An Informal Introduction to Python
      • Comments
      • Control Statement
        • The If Statement
        • Loops and Iterations
        • The For Statement
        • The While Statement
      • Functions
    • CookBook
      • Save Parts List
    • .NET Integration
    • The Python Tutorial
  • The AutoTRAX Data Stucture
    • Project
    • Part
    • The DEX File Format
  • The Software License
    • Refund Policy
  • Appendix
    • The IPC
    • Device Package Types
    • Packages
    • Through-Hole Mounting (THM)
    • Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
    • Through-Hole vs. Surface Mount
    • Solder
    • Colors
  • About the Author
  • Glossary