Multiple Net Names in Altium

[soner86]

Hi all,

In a big schematic design, there are several net labels connected to the same node.

When I upload sch to pcb, one is selected arbitrarily. Therefore I may see 'ENABLE_XXYY' label on traces/vias/pads etc. instead of 'GND' for my global gnd.

How can I select the one I want?

Thank you.

 

[ArticCynda]

What exactly do you mean with a "node"?

In Altium, every net should have a unique net label, otherwise such conflicts might arise. You will be warned about this when you compile your schematic design though. A notable exception are nets connected to Power Ports, they automatically get the same name as their respective Ports.

 

[marce]

Nets should only ever have one name! the software should only allow for one net name, some don't which is dangerous.

 

[soner86]

Sorry for the late reply,

Assigning a unique net name for all the traces ultimately getting together is of course a logical way.
If I connect two net names to each other, altium selects one of them as a common net name. The question is: How can I select it? Not Altium. In hierarchical designs, it is inevitable.

Sorry but I later found the same problem discussed in the forum: https://www.edaboard.com/threads/270803/#post1164647

with no clear answer.

Thanks,