Context Toolbars

Context toolbars are smart toolbars that contain only those commands that can be applied to the current selection.

The following topic describes commands available in the Immersive Branch Definition context toolbar.

For more information about other context toolbars that are not specific to Rigid Flexible Circuit Board Design app, see Natural Shape User 's Guide: Context Toolbars.

This page discusses:

Routing

Auto Routing Mode

Lets you create a branch from scratch by selecting the routable objects in the work area.

See Creating a Flat Cable.
Manual Routing Mode

Lets you select a passing point and add it to the branch route being created.

See Creating a Flat Cable.

Replace / Remove

Replace routing element

Replaces a passing point in the branch route.

See Creating a Flat Cable.
Remove from route

Removes a passing point from the branch route.

See Creating a Flat Cable.

Set/Unset as imposed Point

Associates an obstacle to a branch set.

Associating Obstacles to a Branch Set of Flat Cables

Tangency Mode

Tangent Mode

Lets you add or edit a tangential direction at the selected passing point (segment connection point).

Accessible from the Manual Routing Mode.

See Creating a Flat Cable.

Flip/Flap

Flip Profile

Lets you rotate by 180 degrees the flat cable profile at device ends.

Accessible from the Manual Routing Mode.

See Creating a Flat Cable.

Connector Position

Move Connector Position

Lets you move the segment connection point on its Y axis according to rigid flexible parameters.

Accessible from the Manual Routing Mode.

See Creating a Flat Cable.
Align Connector

Automatically computes the right position of a connector to avoid a twisted shape.

Accessible from the Manual Routing Mode.

See Creating a Flat Cable.