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
To remove unused traces in your PCB layout on Flux:
Identify Unused Traces: Start by identifying traces that are not connected to any components or are not part of any circuit. These could be traces left over from previous design revisions or mistakenly created during the routing process.
Manual Deletion:
Click on the trace you wish to remove. This will select the trace.
Press the "Delete" key on your keyboard or use the right-click context menu to choose a delete option.
Use the Design Rule Check (DRC): Run a DRC to identify any floating traces or nets that are not connected to anything. The DRC can highlight issues like unrouted nets, but it can also help you spot traces that are no longer needed.
To run a DRC, look for a DRC option in the tool menu or toolbar depending on the Flux interface. Once the DRC completes, review the warnings or errors related to floating traces or nets.
Address each highlighted issue by selecting the trace and removing it as described above.
Inspect Your Work: After removing unused traces, it's wise to inspect your board layout carefully. Ensure that you haven't accidentally removed any necessary connections. You may want to rerun the DRC to confirm that your layout still meets all design rules without the deleted traces.
Cleaning Up: If you are finishing up, consider using copper pour areas to fill unused spaces on your PCB. This can help with electromagnetic compatibility and the overall aesthetics of your board.
Please note, while removing traces, you should maintain awareness of your circuit's functionality and avoid deleting traces that are essential for the correct operation of your design.
Remember to save your work frequently during this process to avoid any accidental loss of progress.
To remove the LED from your project in Flux, you'll follow these general instructions:
Locate the LED in your schematic or PCB layout. This can involve finding where you've placed the LED component on your workspace.
Select the LED by clicking on it. In schematic mode, the LED would be represented as a symbol, whereas in PCB layout mode, it would be its footprint.
Delete the LED by either pressing the delete key on your keyboard or right-clicking on the LED and selecting the delete or remove option from the context menu.
Remember to adjust any components (such as resistors or jumper wires) that were connected to the LED, as their connection points might need to be updated or removed following the LED's removal.
For instance, if you had a 220-ohm resistor connected to the LED as described in the documentation, you would need to either remove this resistor as well or repurpose it within your schematic.
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