Stack at a Component Node

A stack of component graphics comprises a set of overlapping graphics, such as line segments, polylines, and polygons.

You can use the “Validate node component graphics layering” Design Rule Check (DRC) or the Set Layer Order Dialog Box to verify that all component graphics and layer orders match in the stack at the selected node. See also Verifying the Order Matching.

Figure 275: Example Stack on a Bundle

A stack exists at a component node if the following conditions are met:

• The following components have a Layer attribute defined. Clip

Grommet

Multi-location component (MLC)

Other components

• “Secondary” components are present at the node, where secondary components include: Bundle insulation (any insulation which includes the node in its path)

Spot tape

• Secondary components have a Layer attribute defined.

• The following components have a Layer property defined: Device

Splice

Note

For node components (multi-location components, clips, grommets, and other components), the layer number must be specified as a Layer attribute. For insulation (including spot tape), the existing Layer attribute is used.

The “Validate node component graphics layering” DRC uses the following 3D axis system from the node location on the diagram to determine the stack orientation:

• Origin — node location

• x axis — direction of the bundle

• y axis — direction perpendicular to the bundle

Figure 276: 3D Axis System

Parent Topic:

Component Graphic and Layer Order Matching

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