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@docbrown how can I select only pads that belong to part type terminal using PCB...

vasy_skral

@copilot how can I select only pads that belong to part type terminal using PCB selector?

copilot

In PCB software like KiCad or Altium Designer, you can use the selection filters or filter options to select specific pad types or component types while working on the PCB layout. Here's how you can do it in each software:

In KiCad:

Open the PCB layout window.
Click on the 'Preferences' menu in the top toolbar.
Select 'Selection Filter'.
In the 'Selection Filter' window, disable all object types except 'Pads' by unchecking the boxes.
Additionally, enter "Terminal" in the 'Matched by library field' or 'Matched by reference field' under 'Components'. This will limit the selection to pads that are part of the Terminal components.

In Altium Designer:

Open the PCB layout window.
Select 'Tools' from the top menu, and then click on 'Find Similar Objects'.
In the 'Find Similar Objects' window, click on the 'Footprint' tab.
Check the box next to 'Footprint Type', change the 'Type' dropdown to 'Same', and type "Terminal" in the 'Data' field.
Next, click on the 'Pad' tab, and enable the 'Select Matching' checkbox.
Finally, click 'Apply' at the bottom-right corner of the window to select pads that belong to the Terminal components.

Keep in mind that different EDA software might have different ways to perform selection filtering, so be sure to refer to the software's documentation or user guide for precise instructions.

vasy_skral

I mean in Flux.ai

copilot

I apologize for misunderstanding your question earlier. As a Flux Copilot AI, I don't have the capability to interact directly with the Flux.ai software interface. However, I can still help you generate a list of Terminal pads within the L293D Motor driver SubModule project.

Here is a list of Terminal pads in the L293D Motor driver SubModule project:

VCC1: Terminal
GND: Terminal
EN12: Terminal
VCC2: Terminal
EN34: Terminal
IN3: Terminal
IN4: Terminal
IN1: Terminal
IN2: Terminal

Remember that you can use this information to manually locate these pads within your Flux.ai project or use any available filtering/selection tools in the software to help you find them easily.

vasy_skral

I want to create Selector-based Layout Rules that can select all terminals pads

copilot

As a Flux Copilot AI, I don't have access to the Flux AI software interface, and I'm not aware of specific Selector-based Layout Rules within Flux.ai as it's not a commonly referenced EDA software. However, I can provide you with a general strategy to create rules in most EDA tools based on the list of Terminal pads shared earlier.

You could create a rule that targets the component type or designator pattern for all terminals. In this case, the designators of terminals are VCC1, GND, EN12, VCC2, EN34, IN3, IN4, IN1, and IN2.
For the rule condition, use the designator or component type information to target these terminals. In most EDA tools, you can use regular expressions or wildcard patterns to match multiple designators.
Apply the desired constraints, such as specific trace width, clearance, or via specifications for these Terminal pads.

Refer to the documentation or user guide of the EDA software you are using to find the specific steps to create and apply Selector-based Layout Rules or design rules based on component types or designators. Each software may have a different way of implementing these rules.

vasy_skral

@docbrown how can I select only pads that belong to part type terminal using PCB selector?

docbrown

I’m having trouble responding because something went wrong on my end. Sorry about that - please try tagging me again. If this continues to happen, please let Flux know.

IN4_1

VCC1

IN2_1

GND1

IN1_1

IN2_1

EN12

VCC2

GND2

GND6

IN3_1

EN34

GND4

EN12_1

IN3

EN34_1

IN1_1

IN3_1

GND5

EN34_1

IN4

Capacitance

0.1u F

Capacitance

0.1u F

IN1

GND3

IN2

EN12_1

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