In the OrCAD X Presto 24.1 release, using the Professional License, when you choose Move ( ), it will open up move options panel (or floating window) shown in the image below. Below are the details of the move window functionality. Traces : Ripup : When moving components, it will rip off the traces attached to component pins during the move. Slide : When moving components, i t will slide the traces attached to component pins during the move. X-Y Display : Absolute : The X and Y coordinates of the snapped object will be shown by absolute selection. Relative : The relative selection will show the coordinates of the snapped object as X = 0 and Y = 0. Move Origin : This option will relocate the board's origin. It is suitable for shifting the origin. Alignment Guides : It is a useful visual tool to help users align components, text, and other elements in Allegro. These guides will help to maintain consistency and ensure that objects are placed in a well-organized manner. Component Origin : The component origin serves as the reference point for positioning, rotating, and snapping objects, which makes it a critical anchor when organizing objects in Presto. Place Bounds : The place bounds serve as the reference point for positioning, rotating, and snapping objects. Connection Lines : The connection lines serve as the reference point for organizing objects in Presto. Steps : Select the Move icon from the command toolbar. Click in the design canvas to select an object ( it will attach to the cursor). The snap pick location serves as the origin of the move operation, and any connected traces or ratsnest lines will transform into dynamic rubber band lines . Alternatively, drag the cursor to create a selection window to select multiple objects. Click again to initiate the move operation. Move the object to pick a new location [absolute values of the X and Y coordinates of the original pick point and the new selected point are displayed]. Design objects can be moved in the following ways: a. By moving the cursor (The selected objects move to the location of the cursor.) b. By manually entering X and Y coordinates (Pressing the TAB key will shift the keyboard focus to the X and Y fields in the design canvas.) c. By using shortcuts A (Left), D (Right), W (Up), and Z (Down) (The selected objects will move one grid point relative to the last location of the selected object.) Select Ripup or press SHIFT+E to delete traces when objects start moving. 6. To rotate the objects, right-click on the movable object and select Rotate Right ( R ), Rotate Left ( L ), or Mirror ( M ). 7. In Relative mode, objects can be moved incrementally from their original position. To do this, press the TAB key and manually input the DX and DY values. 8. Optionally, if you want to pick a new relative origin, click in the design canvas and shift the origin to a new location. 9. Optionally, select the Alignment Guides options to pick a new location aligned with Component Origin , Place Bounds , Connection Lines , or a combination of these options. Align guidelines become visible and dynamically change as you move the object. The following image illustrates dynamic align guides when different options are used for Alignment Guides : Temporary Relative Grid : The Temporary Relative Grid option of the move command is useful when aligning components to other objects such as components, pins, or vias. When this option is selected, you can set a temporary grid origin and adjust the X and Y grid spacing for efficient placement and routing. The X and Y spacing values are set to 1mm by 1mm , adjusting the grid to 1mm increments. As a result, when moving components, they will shift by 1mm in steps.
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