Reuse Tracks and Vias

Bill Smock's PCB Filter Tip

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This one of my favorite PCB Filters. This filter simplifies reuse of existing tracks and vias.

Steps:

Select a group of components with the traces and vias.

Enter the next line in to the PCB Filter Panel:

Not( (ObjectKind = 'Component')) And IsSelected

In the Filter Options: 

Object passing the filter check the "Select" box. 

and

Objects not passing the filter check the "Deselect" and choose "Normal" in the drop down box.

This will deselect the components and leave all of the other primitives selected so they can be copied without copying the components to be used on another group of parts.

Bill, Thank you for sharing. 

When I have more time, I'll try to Script this Filter and then assign it to a Hot Key.


Related Links:

Best methods for layout design re-use - Altium Forum