Add Testpoint Attribute

The Add Testpoint Attribute allows you to add a testpoint attribute to an object on the canvas. It is displayed by clicking Net / Route> Testpoint > Testpoint split menu > Add Testpoint Attribute on the ribbon in eCADSTAR PCB Editor. This command is only available in 2D View mode.

Command dialog

Target Padstack

Value	Description
Padstack box	When the dialog is opened, padstacks are listed with a value of 0 for both Minimum conductor size and Minimum resist size, unless previously set.

Minimum conductor size

Value	Description
Real number greater than 0.	For padstacks where testpoints are generated, this is the minimum size of the test point land.

Minimum resist size

Value	Description
Real number greater than 0.	For padstacks where testpoints are generated, this is the minimum clearance of the resist.

Through hole pins

Value	Description
ON	Through hole pins are targeted.
OFF	Through hole pins are not targeted.

Surface mount pins

Value	Description
ON	Surface mount pins are targeted.
OFF	Surface mount pins are not targeted.

Vias

Value	Description
ON	Route vias are targeted.
OFF	Route vias are not targeted.

Select mode

Value	Description
Normal	On the canvas, select an object for which to add a testpoint attribute. Select multiple objects using the Ctrl key.
Net	On the canvas, select a net for which to add a testpoint attribute. Alternatively, click and select a net in the displayed Net dialog (multiple nets can be selected using the Ctrl or Shift keys).
Component	If selected, the Around component button is made available. On the canvas, select a component for which to add a testpoint attribute. Select multiple components using the Ctrl key.
Unconnected pin	On the canvas, select an unconnected pin for which to add a testpoint attribute. Alternatively, click and select an unconnected pin in the Unconnected pin dialog (multiple items can be selected using the Ctrl or Shift keys).

Around component

Value	Description
ON	If selection mode is set to component, a testpoint is generated in an area in the vicinity of the component.
OFF	If selection mode is set to component, a testpoint is generated within the component.

Testpoint side

When generating on component pins

Value		Description
Side A		Generated on side A.
Side B		Generated on side B.
Prioritize Side A/Prioritize Side B
	When the component placement side is side A	When there are pads (such as DIP components) on side B: Generated on side B.
		When there are no pads (such as surface mount components) on side B: Generated on side A.
	When the component placement side is side B	When there are pads (such as DIP components) on side A: Generated on side A.
		When there are no pads (such as surface mount components) on side A: Generated on side B.

For route vias

Value	Description
Side A	Generated on side A.
Side B	Generated on side B.
Prioritize Side A/Prioritize Side B	When there are pads on both sides	Generated on both sides.
	When there are pads on side A	Generated on side A.
	When there are pads on side B	Generated on side B.

DRC for testpoint

Value	Description
Detail	Displays the DRC for Testpoint dialog.

Reference name parameters

Value	Description
Detail	Displays the Reference name parameters dialog. This dialog allows you to generate testpoint reference names.

Highlight nets requiring a testpoint

Value	Description
ON	Nets are highlighted where the number of testpoints generated for the net is less than the number of required testpoints.
OFF	Nets are not highlighted where the number of testpoints generated for the net is less than the number of required testpoints.

 

Value	Description
Apply	Testpoints attributes are added. The Add Testpoint Attribute dialog remains open.
Exit	Closes the Add Testpoint Attribute dialog without adding testpoint attributes.