CADSTAR P.R.Editor XR - Functionality Matrix
The matrix below is a subset of the total features available with the P.R.Editor XR range.
Feature |
XR 5000 |
XR 5000 |
XR 2000 |
XR 2000 |
XR 2000 |
XR 2000 L6 / XR 2000 L4 |
XR 2000 |
Layer Limitation |
Unlimted |
Unlimted |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimted |
6 / 4 respectively |
Unlimited |
Analysis |
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Characteristic impedance based on field solver results |
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Crosstalk based on formulae (field solver results used in formula) |
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Field solution from layer stack (.mlt generation) |
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IBIS model import |
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Overshoot based on formulae (field solver results used in formula) |
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Simulation library manager |
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Constraint Management |
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Buses in tree view/bus level constraints |
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Color-coded results measured against constraints with error and warning indication |
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Crosstalk per aggressor results in the spreadsheet |
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Differential pairs in tree view |
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Library reload (simulation models) |
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Net classes in the tree view (electrical and logical) |
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Nominated drivers |
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Pin pairs |
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High-Speed Route/Place |
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Routing constraint indicators |
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Crosstalk resolve |
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Delay routing |
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Deviation (%) control - delay |
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Deviation (%) control - length |
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Differential Pair Routing (Manual) |
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Heads-up display for interactive routing (delay) |
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Heads-up display for interactive routing (length) |
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Heads-up display for interactive routing (impedance, overshoot, crosstalk) |
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(Characteristic) impedance calculator |
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Key Remapping |
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Length checks (pin-based including pin length groups) |
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Length Routing |
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Lengthen tool (manual) for delay |
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Lengthen tool (manual) for length |
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Lengthen during autorouting (delay) |
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Lengthen during autorouting (length) |
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Lengthening Wizard |
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Locate crosstalk |
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Locate differential pairs |
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Ordered/controlled topology obedience |
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Report (differential pairs) |
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Shielding tool |
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Skew Groups |
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Physical Design |
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Acid-trap removal |
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Activ-45 manual routing |
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Align Components during Move |
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Angled autorouting (45) |
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Angled autorouting (free angle) |
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Bus Routing (Track following) |
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Bus Routing (Concurrent) |
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Change Route Layer |
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Copper pour |
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Cost Editing (Autorouting) |
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Curved routes |
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DRC checks |
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Dynamic length report |
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Equispace (90-degree routing) |
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Footprints |
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Freehand routing & tidy |
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Grid control for routes & vias |
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Group move of components/tracks |
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Hierarchical design rules |
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Interactive lengthening |
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Interactive lengthening to constraints |
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Interactive placement tools |
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Join route |
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Jumpers |
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Layer bias controls |
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Layer routing (net_layer) |
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Memory pattern router |
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Miter tool |
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Move, rotate, swap component |
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Move Tool |
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Multipass routing |
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Single pass |
On-line DRC for placement |
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On-line DRC for routing |
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Optimal route spacing |
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Plot |
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Powerplane Display support |
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Pull tight (90º, 45º 0º) |
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Push-aside & Springback components |
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Limited to 2 - no springback |
Push-aside & Springback routes |
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Pushing at 45 degrees |
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Python scripting interface |
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Remote Selection from Schematics |
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Reports |
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Routing Wizard |
Full |
Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
River Router |
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Routability Analysis |
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Route from Other End |
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Same net spacing controls |
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Security copies |
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Timed-save only |
Best-pass autorouting auto-save |
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Separation measurement tool |
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Smoothing – automatic via-reduction |
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SMD-pad special vias |
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Snap-vias-Legal |
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Split Power-plane creation |
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Teardrop tools |
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Testpoints |
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Tidy Route |
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Trunk routing / editing |
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Trunk-end routing |
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Unmiter tool |
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Variant support |
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Feature |
XR 2000 |
XR 2000 |
Layer Limitation |
Unlimted |
Unlimted |
Analysis |
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Characteristic impedance based on field solver results |
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Crosstalk based on formulae (field solver results used in formula) |
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Field solution from layer stack (.mlt generation) |
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IBIS model import |
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Overshoot based on formulae (field solver results used in formula) |
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Simulation library manager |
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Constraint Management |
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Buses in tree view/bus level constraints |
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Color-coded results measured against constraints with error and warning indication |
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Crosstalk per aggressor results in the spreadsheet |
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Differential pairs in tree view |
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Library reload (simulation models) |
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Net classes in the tree view (electrical and logical) |
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Nominated drivers |
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Pin pairs |
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High-Speed Route/Place |
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Routing constraint indicators |
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Crosstalk resolve |
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Delay routing |
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Deviation (%) control - delay |
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Deviation (%) control - length |
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Differential Pair Routing (Manual) |
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Heads-up display for interactive routing (delay) |
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Heads-up display for interactive routing (length) |
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Heads-up display for interactive routing (impedance, overshoot, crosstalk) |
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(Characteristic) impedance calculator |
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Key Remapping |
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Length checks (pin-based including pin length groups) |
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Length Routing |
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Lengthen tool (manual) for delay |
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Lengthen tool (manual) for length |
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Lengthen during autorouting (delay) |
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Lengthen during autorouting (length) |
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Lengthening Wizard |
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Locate crosstalk |
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Locate differential pairs |
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Ordered/controlled topology obedience |
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Report (differential pairs) |
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Shielding tool |
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Skew Groups |
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Physical Design |
|
|
Acid-trap removal |
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Activ-45 manual routing |
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Align Components during Move |
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Angled autorouting (45) |
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Angled autorouting (free angle) |
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Bus Routing (Track following) |
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Bus Routing (Concurrent) |
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Change Route Layer |
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Copper pour |
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Cost Editing (Autorouting) |
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Curved routes |
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DRC checks |
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Dynamic length report |
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Equispace (90-degree routing) |
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Footprints |
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Freehand routing & tidy |
|
|
Grid control for routes & vias |
|
|
Group move of components/tracks |
|
|
Hierarchical design rules |
|
|
Interactive lengthening |
||
Interactive lengthening to constraints |
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Interactive placement tools |
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Join route |
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Jumpers |
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Layer bias controls |
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Layer routing (net_layer) |
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Memory pattern router |
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Miter tool |
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Move, rotate, swap component |
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Move Tool |
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Multipass routing |
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Single Pass |
On-line DRC for placement |
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On-line DRC for routing |
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Optimal route spacing |
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Plot |
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Powerplane Display support |
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Pull tight (90º, 45º 0º) |
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Push-aside & Springback components |
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Push-aside & Springback routes |
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Pushing at 45 degrees |
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Python scripting interface |
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Remote Selection from Schematics |
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Reports |
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Routing Wizard |
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River Router |
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Routability Analysis |
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Route from Other End |
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Same net spacing controls |
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Security copies |
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Best-pass autorouting auto-save |
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Separation measurement tool |
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Smoothing – automatic via-reduction |
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SMD-pad special vias |
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Snap-vias-Legal |
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Split Power-plane creation |
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Teardrop tools |
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Testpoints |
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Tidy Route |
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Trunk routing / editing |
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Trunk-end routing |
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Unmiter tool |
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Variant support |
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