Power net portal is a special schematic object used to define a power or ground net. Power ports allow you to conveniently indicate a power net at any location in the design. Power nets of the same designator automatically connect throughout your design #portal #power
A generic fixed inductor for rapid developing circuit topology. *You can now change the footprint and 3D model at the top level anytime you want. This is the power of #generics
Here's how you can automatically layout your PCB in Flux:
Check out the Auto Layout feature. Using it, you can automatically route traces and optimize your component placement. Would you like to see the step-by-step instructions on how to activate and use the Auto Layout feature?
You can click the "Auto Layout" button on your PCB tab if it’s available. If you'd like detailed guidance or tips for layout optimization, let me know!
To activate the Auto Layout feature in Flux, follow these steps:
Ensure your schematic is finalized and your components are placed appropriately.
Verify any board constraints (dimensions, orientations, keep-out zones, etc.) are set.
Confirm that you have sufficient Copilot credits available, as the Auto Layout feature consumes credits based on complexity.
In the PCB tab, scroll to the bottom and click the Auto Layout (or auto-route) button.
Review the iterative layout preview that appears. Drag the scrubber to compare iterations, and when you find a satisfactory layout, click the apply (check) button to set that iteration as your board’s layout.
I can guide you through the process, but initiating Auto Layout must be done through the Flux PCB editor.
Go to your PCB tab.
Scroll down to locate the Auto Layout button.
Click the Auto Layout button to start the process.
After starting, you'll see an iterative layout preview. Once you find a layout that meets your needs, you can apply it. Let me know if you need any additional tips during this process!
Run Auto Layout
Initiate Auto Layout
Start Auto Layout Iterations
Execute Auto Layout
Passive Components
Resistor Power Rating
Beta
Checks that the power traveling across a given resistor is under its rating with 50% headroom.