Commands Available for the Customize Function
The following commands can be assigned to the Quick Access Toolbar and ribbons. You can also create user commands and assign them to various operations in eCADSTAR.
General File or Tool Functions
View Functions
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| Canvas View Settings | Configure canvas view settings. |
| Canvas Angle (0-degree) | Change the view angle to 0 degrees (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Canvas Angle (90-degree) | Change the view angle to 90 degrees (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Canvas Angle (180-degree) | Change the view angle to 180 degrees (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Canvas Angle (270-degree) | Change the view angle to 270 degrees (only available in 2D View mode). |
| 3D View | Switch between 2D and 3D view modes. |
| Mirror X-axis | Reverse the active canvas horizontally. |
| Mirror Y-axis | Reverse the active canvas vertically. |
| Preset View (Top) | Display the whole from the upper side in 3D view. |
| Preset View (Bottom) | Display the whole from the lower side in 3D view. |
| Preset View (Front) | Display the whole from the front side in 3D view. |
| Preset View (Back) | Display the whole from the rear side in 3D view. |
| Preset View (Left) | Display the whole from the left side in 3D view. |
| Preset View (Right) | Display the whole from the right side in 3D view. |
| Preset View (Isometric) | Display the whole from the oblique upper side in 3D view. |
| Scale | Show the scale on the canvas. |
| Show Pin Number | Show the pin number on the canvas. |
| Error Mark | Show error marks. |
| Attributes | Attributes for the height of the component area are displayed by text strings on the canvas. |
| Fill drawing area background | Fill the drawing area background in the specified color. |
| Frame View | Zoom in or out to view the specified area. |
| Zoom In | Zoom in to the cursor position by a fixed amount. |
| Zoom Out | Zoom out from the cursor position by a fixed amount. |
| View All | View all data that is located within the extents of a design or schematic sheet. Launch this command by selecting View > Zoom > View All on the ribbon. Note that MCAD data is not displayed using this command in eCADSTAR PCB Editor. |
| View All Data | View all data that is associated with a design, including data that is located outside the extents of the design. Launch this command by selecting View > Zoom > View All Data on the ribbon in eCADSTAR PCB Editor or Footprint Editor. An area containing this data is displayed on the canvas. |
| Smooth Zoom | Zoom by dragging the mouse. |
| Smooth Rotate | Rotate by dragging the mouse in 3D view. |
| Smooth Pan | Pan by dragging the mouse. |
| Save Display Area (1) | Save the canvas display area as No.1. |
| Save Display Area (2) | Save the canvas display area as No.2. |
| Save Display Area (3) | Save the canvas display area as No.3. |
| Save Display Area (4) | Save the canvas display area as No.4. |
| Save Display Area (5) | Save the canvas display area as No.5. |
| Load Display Area (1) | Restore the display area saved as No.1. |
| Load Display Area (2) | Restore the display area saved as No.2. |
| Load Display Area (3) | Restore the display area saved as No.3. |
| Load Display Area (4) | Restore the display area saved as No.4. |
| Load Display Area (5) | Restore the display area saved as No.5. |
| Previous View | Restore the last canvas display area. |
| Zoom In | Zoom in to the center of the canvas by a fixed amount. |
| Zoom Out | Zoom out from the center of the canvas by a fixed amount. |
| Display Command Balloon | Enable the command balloon. |
| Active Layer | Display the Active Layer dialog. |
| Show Grid | Display the grid. |
| Snap Grid | Snap input coordinates to grid. |
| Grid Settings | Set the grid. |
| Mini Canvas | Show the mini canvas. |
| Layer Settings Panel | Show the Layer Settings panel. |
| Properties Panel | Show the Properties panel. |
| Pan Up | Pan up the canvas view area. |
| Pan Down | Pan down the canvas view area. |
| Pan Left | Pan left the canvas view area. |
| Pan Right | Pan right the canvas view area. |
| Pan/Rotate Up | In 2D View mode, pan up. In 3D View mode, rotate up. |
| Pan/Rotate Down | In 2D View mode, pan down. In 3D View mode, rotate down. |
| Pan/Rotate Left | In 2D View mode, pan left. In 3D View mode, rotate left. |
| Pan/Rotate Right | In 2D View mode, pan right. In 3D View mode, rotate right. |
| Rotate (Up) | In 3D view, rotate the front side upward on the horizontal direction. |
| Rotate (Down) | In 3D view, rotate the front side downward on the horizontal direction. |
| Rotate (Right) | In 3D view, rotate the front side rightward on the vertical direction. |
| Rotate (Left) | In 3D view, rotate the front side leftward on the vertical direction. |
| Rotate (Clockwise) | In 3D view, rotate the board clockwise. |
| Rotate (Counterclockwise) | In 3D view, rotate the board counter-clockwise. |
| Smart Zoom | Zoom in to the defined zoom ratio, or zoom out using the original zoom ratio. |
| Store Smart Zoom Area | Store the current zoom ratio for smart-zoom. |
Select Functions
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| Select by Area | Select all figures intersecting the input area (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Select Section | Select a section for line and area fill. |
| Deselect All | Clear all selections. |
| Next | Select another object that is overlapped with the selected object. |
| Previous | Select another object that is overlapped with the selected object. |
| Select Preview Next | Change the preview target which the cursor is on (Ascending). |
| Select Preview Previous | Change the preview target which the cursor is on (Descending). |
| Select Only Active Layer | Select figures that are only on the active layer. |
| Select Segments/Vertices | Select segments and vertices. |
| Object Filter | Show the Object Filter dialog. |
| Change Object Filter | Show the dialog to change the object filter. |
| Snap | Snap to vertices (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Next Snap Point |
Switch between overlapping snap points. |
| Enlarge Trap Area | Enlarge the selectable range using the arrowhead of the mouse. |
| Reduce Trap Area | Reduce the selectable range using the arrowhead of the mouse. |
| Another Section | Reselect the opposite section of a selected section. |
Input Functions
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| Padstack | Add a padstack (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Pad | Add a pad (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Area Fill (Polygon) | Add an area fill (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Area Fill (Rectangle) | Add a rectangular area fill (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Area Fill (Circle) | Add a circular area fill (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Cutout (Polygon) | Add a cutout (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Cutout (Rectangle) | Add a rectangular cutout (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Cutout (Circle) | Add a circular cutout (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Round Hole | Add a round hole (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Slot Hole | Add a slot hole (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Line (Polyline) | Add a line (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Line (Rectangle) | Add a rectangular line (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Line (Circle) | Add a circular line (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Text | Add text (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Linear Dimension (Single) | Add linear dimensions (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Linear Dimension (Series) | Add linear dimensions in series (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Linear Dimension (Parallel) | Add linear dimensions from the reference point in parallel (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Linear Dimension (Increment) | Add linear dimensions from the reference point in series (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Dimension Line (Diameter) | Add diameter dimensions (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Dimension Line (Radius) | Add radius dimensions (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Angle Dimension (Angle) | Add angle dimensions (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Angle Dimension (Arc Length) | Add arc length dimensions (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Leader Dimension (Polygonal Line) | Add leader dimensions of polygonal line (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Leader Dimension (Circle) | Add leader dimensions of circular line. |
| Component Area (Polygon) | Add a component area (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Component Area (Rectangle) | Add a rectangular component area (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Component Area (Circle) | Add a circular component area (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Drawing Area Auto-Settings | Automatically set the size and position of the drawing area. |
| Pin Settings (Individual) | Configure pin settings for the selected object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Pin Settings (All) | Configure pin settings at one time (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Release | Clears the pin settings for a specified object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Move Reference Point of Pin | Move the pin reference point (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Move Origin | Move the origin to an arbitrary position (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Parametric Generation (BGA/PGA) | Generate shapes for BGA/PGA based on parameter settings (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Parametric Generation (DIP/SOP) | Generate shapes for DIP/SOP based on parameter settings (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Parametric Generation (Axial) | Generate shapes for Axial based on parameter settings (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Parametric Generation (QFP) | Generate shapes for QFP based on parameter settings (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Parametric Generation (Transistor) | Generate shapes for Transistor based on parameter settings (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Parametric Generation (Connector/ZIP) | Generate shapes for Connector/ZIP based on parameter settings (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Parametric Generation (Can Package) | Generate shapes for Can Package based on parameter settings (only available in 2D View mode). |
Edit Functions
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| Undo | Undo the last operation. |
| Redo | Redo the last operation. |
| Cut | Cut the selected object and store it to clipboard (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Copy | Copy the selected object to the clipboard (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Paste | Add the object that is stored on the clipboard (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Reshape | Edit the object shape continuously (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Move | Move an object to the specified position (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Rotate | Rotate an object, specifying the center coordinates and angle (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Flip Horizontally | Flip an object along the Y axis (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Flip Vertically | Flip an object along the X axis (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Move (Layer) | Specify the destination layer to move an object to (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Move Section | Move the selected section. |
| Offset | Add an offset figure for the selected object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Merge | Add a figure that is merged from a selected object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Divide | Divide a selected object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Subtract | Subtract an object by the specified mode (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Fillet | Fillet the corner of a selected object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Delete Fillet | Change the tangent arc of the selected object to a corner shape. |
| Chamfer | Chamfer the corner of a selected object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Reshape | Edit an object shape. |
| Delete | Delete a selected object (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Move Layer | Specify the destination layer to move an object to (only available in 2D View mode). |
General File or Tool Functions
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| New Tab | Create a new tab. |
| New Horizontal Tab Group | Create a new horizontal Tab Group. |
| New Vertical Tab Group | Create new vertical Tab Group. |
| Move to Previous Tab Group | Move to the previous Tab Group. |
| Move to Next Tab Group | Move to the next Tab Group. |
| New (Footprint) | Create a new footprint. |
| Open (Footprint) | Open footprint data. |
| Close | Close the active data. |
| Save | Save the active data. |
| Save As | Save the active file with a different name. If you execute this command in a High Speed design without a High Speed license, then any High Speed attributes are made unavailable in the created design. If you open the created design with a High Speed license, then the High Speed attributes are made available. |
| Import (DXF) | Import DXF to the active document. |
| Import (Data Resource) | Import a data resource from file. |
| Import Layer View | Update layer views of documents from the layerview resource. |
| Import Layer Set | Update layer sets of the active document, loading the layer set resource. |
| Export (Data Resource) | Export a data resource to file. |
| Export Layer View | Export a layer view to the layerview resource. |
| Export Layer Set | Export all layer sets of the active document to the layer set resource. |
| Print the active file. | |
| Shortcut Key Settings | Configure shortcut key settings. |
| User Command Settings | Add or edit user commands. |
| Mouse Settings | Configure mouse settings. |
| Macro | Display the window to record or playback a macro. |
| Exit | Exit the application. |
| Help | Display online help. |
| Release Number | Display information about Footprint Editor. |
| eCADSTAR OnLine | Load the eCADSTAR homepage. |
| Check for Updates | Check online for software updates. |
| Customize Quick Access Toolbar | Customize the Quick Access Toolbar. |
| Customize the Ribbon | Customize the Ribbon. |
| Open in Default Browser | Open the current web page in your default browser. |
| Download Manager | Show the download manager. |
| Back | Go back one step in web history. |
| Forward | Go forward one step in web history. |
| Refresh | Refresh the web page. |
| Stop | Stop loading the web page. |
| Start Page | Show the Start Page. |
| Find Within Page | Open the Find Dialog for use in web pages. |
| Close | Close the active tab. |
| Close All | Close all tabs. |
Utility Functions
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fix | Fix data or a selection. |
| Datacheck | Check data integrity. |
| Reference Dialog | Display the reference dialog. |
| Measure | Measure a distance on the canvas (only available in 2D View mode). |
| Input Coordinate | Display the dialog to input coordinates. |
| Design Defaults | Open the Defaults dialog. |
Functions that Help Commands
The following are general-purpose auxiliary functions to operate commands. They can be executed while running almost any command.
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| Exit | Fix and exit the command. |
| Undo | If a command is running, undo a single step. |
| Cancel | Cancel a command. |
The following are command-specific auxiliary functions. You can check whether they can be started by opening the assist menu.
| Command name | Description |
|---|---|
| Rotate | Rotate when dragging. |
| Insert Arc | Insert an arc while adding track, area fill or area. |
User Commands
In addition to built-in commands, you can define user commands and assign customized functions to them.
