Gather Components

The Gather Components command allows you to place proximity placement components in the vicinity of a major component. Launch this command by clicking Component > Placement > Gather Components Gather Components on the ribbon in eCADSTAR PCB Editor.

 

Command dialog

Placement side

Value Description
Same Proximity placement components are placed on the same side as the moved component. For example, if a component on side A is moved, proximity placement components are also placed on side A.
Reverse Proximity placement components are placed on the reverse side, with reference to the side where the moved component is placed.
For example, if a component on side A is moved, proximity placement components are placed on side B.
Value Description
Apply Proximity components are placed. The Gather Components dialog remains open.
Exit Closes the Gather Components dialog without placing proximity components.