Starpoints

Starpoints allow you to connect several nets together whilst avoiding the standard electrical checks that would otherwise take place had you simply laid a piece of copper across different signalled items.

Creation of Starpoints

All Starpoints names must use the naming convention of starting with 'STARPOINTNF'

- When creating a Starpoint component they must adhere to the following rules;

     1. All the pins should have the same position

     2. There should be a minimum of two pins

     3. All pins must use the same pad code

     4. All pins must have the same orient angle

     5. All pins must be on the same side

     6. All pins must have the same exit direction

- When creating a Starpoint symbol it must be given at least two pins.

- When creating a Starpoint part the library editor will check that the symbol does not have more pins than the component, and that both symbol and component are Starpoints.

Adding Starpoints to Designs

To add a Starpoint to a PCB or Schematic design click 'Add -> Starpoint';

The following dialog appears listing all available Starpoints, select the required Starpoint from the list and click 'Add'