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Properties Panel

The Properties panel displays the properties associated with an object that is selected on the eCADSTAR Schematic Editor or Symbol Editor canvas, and allows you to change the properties where applicable. Toggle on the Properties panel by clicking View > Display > Property. Alternatively, click Property on the status bar.

When multiple objects of the same type are selected, the same items are displayed as when a single object is selected.
Properties of multiple objects can be changed simultaneously.

Component properties are displayed in the following order.

System defined properties, not including SPICE related properties.
User defined attributes
SPICE related properties

Item		Description
Property		Shows the properties associated with the object that you select on the canvas. User-defined attributes are also listed in eCADSTAR Schematic Editor. User-defined attributes are specified in the Attribute Manager dialog, in eCADSTAR Library Editor. The relevant values are set in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, User Part Attributes section.
Value		Shows the values associated with each property. The type of cell varies depending on the associated property. Set a value as follows for each type of cell. properties cannot be set when a command is running.
	Numerical field	A cell containing a real number or integer. Click the cell to set a value.
	Box	A cell containing multiple options. Select a value from the box.
	Text pad	A cell with a character string. Click the cell to enter a character string to the text pad.
		Enter a value directly, or select a value from the dialog that is displayed by clicking .

Note

For items that are split over multiple sheets, such as net sub circuits or multiple gated items: when adding a value, it is added only to the selected item, and not to the associated ones. For example, if you apply a design rule stack value to a sub circuit on sheet 001, it is not automatically applied to a sub circuit on sheet 002. It is recommended to add the value in Constraint Browser, which applies it to all relevant sub circuits, and gates. Alternatively, enter these values manually for each sheet and item. However, for a multi-gated part, the Fitted attribute applies to all gate components.
If you change the Reference Designator value for a gate component, then the value is updated for all parts in the design with that Reference Designator value.

The properties displayed in the Properties panel vary depending on the object that you select on the canvas. A selection of important properties are shown below.

When a component is selected

When a net or bus is selected

When a pin is selected

When a property viewer is selected

When text is selected

When a figure is selected

When a circle is selected

When a simulation frame is selected

When a text frame is selected

When a component is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the component selected on the canvas. If you specify SPICE attributes in the Library Editor Panel: Parts Tab or the Part Editor Panel: SPICE Tab for a part, then the specified values are shown in the relevant SPICE columns when the part is added to the canvas. For further information on SPICE attributes, see: Understanding SPICE Controller. Note The SPICE attributes that you specify in this panel are not added to the library. When simulating with parts, it is recommended to add them to the library instead. However, this is not necessary when simulating only with symbols.
	Reference Designator	Specify the reference of the component. If you update this value for a gate component, then the value is updated for all parts in the design with that Reference Designator value. Gate components are components that have the same Reference Designator value.
	Coordinates	Displays the X and Y coordinates of the component on the eCADSTAR Schematic Editor canvas.
	Angle	Allows you to specify the angle at which the component is displayed on the eCADSTAR Schematic Editor canvas.
	Mirror	Specify whether a selected component, connector or block is flipped in the vertical plane. ON: the selected component or connector is flipped in the vertical plane. OFF: selected component or connector is not flipped in the vertical plane.
	Scale	Allows you to specify the scale of the component.
	Part name	Displays the part name for a selected component. For sheet connectors, you can edit the Net Name (Part Name) value. For hierarchy connectors, you can edit the Pin Label (Part Name) value.
	Symbol name	Allows you to change the symbol name for a selected component, connector or block. Select a value using the Change Symbol dialog. This is displayed when you point the cursor in this box, and then click the displayed button.
	Symbol Alternate	For a selected component or connector, you can select an alternate symbol name if available. Select a value using the Change Symbol dialog. This is displayed when you point the cursor in this box, and then click the displayed button.
	Number of Pins	Displays the number of pins on the component.
	Component Type	Displays the component type.
	Bit Count	The total number of bits associated with the component.
	Color <DEF>	Allows you to specify the color of the component on the schematic sheet. Click to display the Select color dialog.
	Instance Net Label	Displays the instance net label associated with the component.
	Comment	Displays comments that are associated with the component.
	Block Name	Displays the name of the block
	Value	Displays the value that is specified for the component in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Value column.
	Description	Displays the description of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, Description column. This might include the type of component, and its specification. For a selected block, you can edit this value.
	Component Group	Define the name of a component group in this cell to associate the component with it. When you forward annotate into eCADSTAR PCB Editor, the specified component group appears in the Component Group Settings dialog. Component groups allow you to move multiple components as a single group on the eCADSTAR PCB Editor canvas.
	Placement Group	Define the name of a placement group in this cell to associate the component with it. The specified placement group is added to eCADSTAR PCB Editor when you forward annotate. Placement groups are used by the Gather Components command.
	Fitted	Specify whether a component is mounted on the board by selecting YES or No. Selecting YES specifies that it is mounted on the board. For a multi-gated part, the status of all gate components is updated.
	Part Number	Displays the part number of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Part Number column.
	Manufacturer	Displays the Manufacturer for the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Manufacturer column.
	Manufacturer Part Number	Displays the Manufacturer Part Number for the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Manufacturer Part Number column.
	Vendor	Displays the Vendor that is associated with the component in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Vendor column.
	Vendor Reference	Displays the Vendor Reference that is associated with the component in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Vendor Reference column.
	Tolerance	Displays the tolerance for the setting in the Value cell. The Tolerance setting is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Tolerance column.
	Wattage	Displays the electrical power of the component, expressed in watts, that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Wattage column.
	Frequency	Displays the frequency of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Frequency column.
	Voltage Rating	Displays the voltage rating of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Voltage Rating column.
	Current Rating	Displays the current rating of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Current Rating column.
	Max. Operating Temperature	Displays the maximum operating temperature of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Maximum Operating Temperature column.
	Min. Operating Temperature	Displays the minimum operating temperature of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Minimum Operating Temperature column.
	Dimensions	Displays the dimensions of the component that are specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Dimensions column.
	Package Type	Displays the type of package for the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Package Type column. A package type has a defined set of physical dimensions that the component has to conform to. Typically, the pitch spacing, height and general shape of the component is defined. for each package.
	Terminal Pitch	Displays the distance between the pins on the component that are specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Terminal Pitch column.
	Mounting Type	Displays the mounting type that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Mounting Type column. Mounting types for a component might include "through-hole" or "surface mount".
	Gender	Displays the gender of the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Gender column. The gender of a component can be specified as "male" (plug) or "female" (socket).
	Number of Rows	Displays the number of rows of pins on the component that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Number of Rows column.
	User-Defined Attributes	Displays the user-defined attributes that you specify in eCADSTAR Library Editor. User-defined attributes are specified in the Attribute Manager dialog. The relevant values are set in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, User Part Attributes section.
	Reference Designator Prefix	Displays the prefix for the reference designator of components. This is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, Reference Designator Prefix column.
	Start Value for Reference Designator	For a selected block, this field allows you to specify the start value of the reference designators of its associated components. This value is applied instead of the value in the Sheet Settings dialog, Properties tab, Start Value for Reference Designator field.
	Part Class	Displays the class that is specified for the part in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, Part Class column. The following values can be specified. Antenna Capacitor Connector Crystal Diode Filter Fixing Inductor Integrated Circuit Jumper Power Convertor Regulator Resistor StarPoint Switch TestPad
	Part Acceptance Status	Displays the approval status of the component. This is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, Part Acceptance Status column. The following values can be specified. Approved Unapproved
	Part Acceptance Reason	Displays the reason for the approval status that is displayed in the of the Part Acceptance Status column. This is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, Part Acceptance Reason column.
	Device Type	Displays the type of the device that is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Device Type column. The values Active or Passive may be displayed.
	Passive Type	Displays the type of passive component. These are specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, Passive Type column. The following values may be displayed. Capacitor: defines the selected part as a capacitor. Resistor: defines the selected part as a resistor. Inductor: defines the selected part as a inductor. Diode: defines the selected part as a diode. Other Passive: a passive type that has at least two nodes, and may contain a more or less complex inner circuitry. None: if selected, then passive series pins in the component are not considered. Undefined: if selected, then the part is not defined as a passive component.
	Passive Connectivity	If this value is specified in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, then a list of connected passive pin pairs are displayed that are separated by the "space" character.
	Allow Testpoints	Displays whether testpoints can be generated for the part. This value is specified in the Allow Testpoints field in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab.
	Solder Method	Displays whether the solder method for the part is restricted to "Reflow" or "Single Reflow", or whether it is set to "Any", to allow any method of soldering. This value is specified in the Solder Method field in the Library Editor Panel, Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel, Properties tab.
	Use in Schematic	Displays whether the part can be back annotated into eCADSTAR Schematic Editor. This value is specified in the Use in Schematic field, in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab.
	Use in Layout	Displays whether the part can be forward annotated into eCADSTAR PCB Editor. This value is specified in the Use in Layout field, in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab.
	Use in Parts List	Displays whether the part appears in the part lists that you generate in eCADSTAR. This value is specified in the Use in Parts List, in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab.
	XY location label	Displays the sheet connector for the part. This allows you to show the connected sheets for a sheet connector. See: Cross Reference.
	User-defined attributes	In eCADSTAR Schematic Editor, user-defined attributes are listed. User-defined attributes are specified in the Attribute Manager dialog, in eCADSTAR Library Editor. The relevant values are set in the Library Editor Panel: Parts tab, or the Part Editor Panel: Properties tab, User Part Attributes section.
	SPICE Element Name	In the SPICE circuit, the prefix of this value represents a specific SPICE element. For example, "IC1" (prefix "I") represents a current source in SPICE. To represent a subcircuit, change it to "XIC1" (prefix "X"). You can also specify a prefix using the SPICE Element Header attribute. For more information, see Understanding SPICE Controller, Simulation Properties for Components and Pins.
	SPICE Simulation Value	Allows you to specify the electrical characteristics of a passive device. For resistors, capacitors and coils, set values for resistance, capacitance and inductance, respectively. The value that you specify overrides the "Value" property for the device.
	SPICE Model Name	This is a dedicated LTspice property which defines the electrical characteristics of active elements. It provides the device model name that is used for analyzing active elements such as transistors or various types of IC. To be used in the analog unit, you must add the device model as an include file in the Schematic Editor: Application Settings dialog.
	SPICE Element Header	Adds a prefix to the Reference Designator property. In the SPICE circuit, the prefix represents a specific SPICE element. For example, "IC1" (prefix "I") represents a current source in SPICE. See Understanding SPICE Controller, Simulation Properties for Components and Pins.
	SPICE Substrate Connection Node	For BJT, JFET, or MOSFET devices, this specifies the net to connect to a substrate pin. Set the net name to specify a substrate (bulk) connection target. You cannot set it for a device model in subcircuit (.SUBCKT) format, even if the device type is BJT, JFET, or MOSFET.
	SPICE Parameter 1 - 10	Allow you to specify additional parameters, such as a temperature dependence for a resistor. These parameters are dependent on the device type. For example, the temperature coefficient for passive devices (up to the second order) is enabled. For active devices, physical information for semiconductors is enabled. The items that are enabled depend on the SPICE type or version. Many of these parameters can be omitted. For more information, see Understanding SPICE Controller, Simulation Properties for Components and Pins.
Value		For the component selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When a net or bus is selected in eCADSTAR Schematic Editor

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the net or bus selected on the canvas.
	Net label or Bus label	Displays the label that is associated with the net or bus.
	Instance Net Label	Displays the instance net label associated with the net or bus.
	Line Width	Allows you to select the line width of the net or bus. To edit the line width values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Width on the assist menu. The Line Width Tab dialog, Line Width tab is displayed
	Color	Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
	Net Type	Allows you to set the net or bus to one of the following options: SIGNAL: specifies that the net is not a power or ground net. POWER: specifies that the net is a power net. GROUND: specifies that the net is a ground net.
	Comment	In the Comment dialog, you can associate a comment with the net or bus. You can specify a value over multiple lines. This dialog is launched when you point the cursor in this box, and then click the displayed button.
	SPICE OP Voltage	The Operating Point voltage for the selected net on the schematic sheet. This is simulated by the LTspice application. Operating Point voltage is used for analog simulation control units. Use it to set a voltage value to create adjusted results from calculations.
Value		For the net or bus selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When a pin is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the pin selected on the canvas.
	ID	The symbol pin number. You can map this value to a footprint reference pin number in the Part Editor Panel.
	Pin Number	The footprint reference pin number. You can map this value to a symbol pin number in the Part Editor Panel.
	Pin Label	The notation that is displayed for the mapping of the selected pin. If a gate is selected from a part with only a single gate defined in the library, then the Label information is displayed from the library pin details. If the gate is selected from a part with multiple gates defined in the library, then the Gate Label information is displayed.
	Pin Type	Displays the pin type of the selected item. The following values may be displayed. INPUT: the selected item is an input pin. OUTPUT: the selected item is an output pin. BIDIRECT: the selected item is a bidirectional pin. POWER: the selected item is a power pin. GROUND: the selected item is a ground pin. NC: the selected pin is not connected. UNDEFINED: the selected pin is not defined.
	Coordinates	The coordinates of the pin on the canvas.
	Bit Count	Shows the number of bits associated with the pin. A bit count of more than one enables a single pin object to represent multiple pins.
	Implied Power Signal	In eCADSTAR Library Editor, this value is set in the Signal column for the pin. If the associated part is not instantiated into eCADSTAR Schematic Editor, then the value is allocated to the pin. If the part is instantiated into eCADSTAR Schematic Editor, then any signal that is connected to the pin will override this value.
	Pin Circuit Label	If implied power is specified for a part in eCADSTAR Library Editor, then the embedded signal is displayed that is associated with the relevant pin. This attribute is not available in eCADSTAR PCB Editor.
	Placement Group	Define the name of a placement group to associate the pin with it. The specified placement group is added to eCADSTAR PCB Editor when you forward annotate. Placement groups are used by the Gather Components command.
	Spice Pin Number	Allows you to specify the pin sequence order that is defined in the SPICE model. This can be specified in both the part library and the schematic.
Value		For the pin selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When a property viewer is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the property viewer that you select on the canvas.
	Coordinates	Displays the X and Y coordinates of the property viewer.
	property Name	Displays the property definition.
	Value	If appropriate, you can specify the text that is displayed in the property viewer.
	Angle	Allows you to specify the angle at which the text is displayed.
	Origin	Allows you to specify the origin of the property viewer by selecting an item in the Origin box. The position of the property viewer is defined in relation to its origin.
	Font	Allows you to specify the font of the property viewer. Select a font from the displayed values. To edit a displayed font, right-click in this box and select Edit Font on the assist menu. The Assignments dialog, Font tab is displayed.
	Color <DEF>	Allows you to specify the color of the property viewer. Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
Value		For the property viewer that is selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When text is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the text selected on the canvas.
	Coordinates	Displays the X and Y coordinates of the net node. This value cannot be edited.
	String	In the String dialog, you can specify the text string that is displayed, over multiple lines. This dialog is launched when you point the cursor in this box, and then click the displayed button.
	Angle	Sets the angle at which the text is displayed.
	Origin	Allows you to specify the origin of the text by selecting an item in the Origin box. The position of the property viewer is defined in relation to its origin
	Font	Select a font from the displayed values. To edit a displayed font, right-click in this box and select Edit Font on the assist menu. The Assignments dialog, Font tab is displayed.
	Color	Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
Value		For the text selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When a figure is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the figure selected on the canvas.
	Line Width	Allows you to select the line width of the figure. To edit the line width values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Width on the assist menu. The Line Width Tab dialog, Line Width tab is displayed.
	Line Type	Allows you to select the line type of the figure. To edit the line type values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Type on the assist menu. The Line Type Tab dialog, Line Type tab is displayed.
	Color	Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
Value		For the figure selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When a circle is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the circle selected on the canvas.
	Line Width	Allows you to select the line width of the figure. To edit the line width values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Width on the assist menu. The Line Width Tab dialog, Line Width tab is displayed.
	Line Type	Allows you to select the line type of the figure. To edit the line type values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Type on the assist menu. The Line Type Tab dialog, Line Type tab is displayed.
	Radius	Displays the radius of the circle.
	Color	Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
Value		For the circle selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When a simulation frame is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the simulation frame selected on the canvas.
	Coordinates	Displays the X and Y coordinates of the selected simulation frame. This value cannot be edited.
	Angle	Specify the angle at which the selected simulation frame is displayed.
	Frame Type	Displays the frame type as simulation.
	Line Width	Allows you to select the line width of the figure. To edit the line width values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Width on the assist menu. The Line Width Tab dialog, Line Width tab is displayed.
	Line Type	Allows you to select the line type of the figure. To edit the line type values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Type on the assist menu. The Line Type Tab dialog, Line Type tab is displayed.
	Color	Specify the color of the selected simulation frame. Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
	Simulation Frame Name	Enter an alphanumeric value for the name of the simulation frame.
Value		For the simulation frame that is selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

When a text frame is selected

Item		Description
Property		The properties are listed that are associated with the text frame selected on the canvas.
	Coordinates	Displays the X and Y coordinates of the selected text frame. This value cannot be edited.
	Angle	Specify the angle at which the selected text frame is displayed.
	Frame Type	Displays the frame type as text.
	Font	Select a font from the displayed values. To edit a displayed font, right-click in this box and select Edit Font on the assist menu. The Assignments dialog, Font tab is displayed.
	Text Color	Specify the color of the text in the frame. Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
	Line Width	Allows you to select the line width of the text frame. To edit the line width values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Width on the assist menu. The Line Width Tab dialog, Line Width tab is displayed.
	Line Type	Allows you to select the line type of the text frame. To edit the line type values, right-click in this box and select Edit Line Type on the assist menu. The Line Type Tab dialog, Line Type tab is displayed.
	Frame Color	Specify the color of the selected text frame. Click in the Value cell to display the Select color dialog.
	File Name	Displays the path to the text file that you select in the Add Text Frame dialog, Text File Name box.
Value		For the text frame that is selected on the canvas, the values are listed that are associated with each property.

Related Topics
Design Tree
Changing a Reference Designator
Changing Multiple Reference Designators
Understanding SPICE Controller

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