single layer pcb design using protel

[wisely77]

single layer pcb designing

hi,

is anyone know how to design a single layer pcb in protel.

i try to switch off the top layer and only using the bottom layer to route. the result is very messy and it difficult for hand-make pcb.

it there any way to set the rules so that i only draw on one layer and use via plus jumper wayer to connect between tracks.

as i know, eagle come with one sample of single layer pcb just like what i need.

hope someone can give me some hints.
thank you.

wisely

 

[richmon74]

single layer pcb with protel

just go to the rules, under design layers select top layer: NOT USED, botom layer: ANY. that works

enjoy urself

 

[neuralc]

But, if you whant to autoroute single layer PCB , I hope that you use Spec.ctra...

NeuralC

 

[richmon74]

specctra

where can one find specctra?

 

[wisely77]

hi,

i think richmon74 misunderstanding my question. i do disable the top layer and only enable bottom layer to any direction. i'm successfully route my board in only one layer. but the problem is that the tracks look very messy.

i hope to config p*otel to route only in one layer with vias + jumper wires.

it is possible to do this in p*otel.

i don't have specctra and i hope i don't need so many software to do a simple job like this

thank for advice.

wisely

 

[synq]

when u are doing single layer pcb...it is always better to manual route the board..

placement of jmpers can be more handy and afterall..iam not expecting a complex net structure u planning to implement on single layer.. :idea:

so why not spoiling time for autorouter..u could have fininsh ur job by this time..

 

[amsbhole07]

hi,


i have one query regarding the two layer board.

Please tell m the rules to avoid the shorting of tracks when i am trying to autoroute most of the track are shorted. Please help me out.