I'm currently in the process of checking off my pcb connections with my schematic.
This is a slow time consuming task where i individually am ticking off each node to each component on the schematic as i work my way though the netlist generated from the pcb commections.
Is there an easier way to do this task reliably - Can protel do it for me?
I do have some minor changes between the 2 documents, ie jumpers.
Re: How to check Protel DXP PCB connections against schemati
1. Did you import your netlist into Protel?
2. If so, did you run a design rule check?
A DRC (found under Tools / Design Rule Check... I think) will go through and validate all your design rules AND point out if you have unconnected / split nets.
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P.S. I've only used Altium 2004 a few times and haven't figured out how to import netlists. In Protel 99SE, it's under Design / Load Nets. Anyone want to fill me in?
Re: How to check P*otel DXP PCB connections against schemati
IBNobody said:
P.S. I've only used @ltium 2004 a few times and haven't figured out how to import netlists. In P*otel 99SE, it's under Design / Load Nets. Anyone want to fill me in?
Re: How to check Protel DXP PCB connections against schemati
Thanks for the help people.
Since I already use the DRC function to check connected nets, I think I'll also stick to this old method of mine.
Every now and then I miss a junction point or a connection point in the schematic and this problem carries on to the PCB. The DRC won't help me with these sorts of issues.
How to check P*otel DXP PCB connections against schematic
assuming that u update ur netlist from schematic to ur pcb, u could check the connections using cross probe..however, u do need to compile the project first..but for me, i prefer to use 'highlight the lines' method..