Pin numbers in the schematic must match the footprint pin names in the footprint library files. For example, a diode in the schematic might have pins named Anode and Cathode, while the actual footprint has corresponding pin names of Ano and Cath. These differences must be

reconciled or the design will not load. To correct this situation, do one of two things.

· Change the symbol pin names in the schematic to match the footprint pin names in the Layout library.

· Change the footprint pin names in the library to match the symbol pin names.

To open an existing board

1 From the File menu, choose Open. The Open Board dialog box appears.

2 Locate and select an existing board (.MAX), then choose the Open button.

3 If necessary, respond to the message asking if you want to update the board because the netlist has changed. The board opens in the design window.

Saving a board

To save a new board

1 From the File menu, choose Save As. The Save File As dialog box appears.

2 Select a folder, enter a filename in the File name text box, then choose the Save button. The board is saved, and remains open in the design window.

To save an existing board

1 From the File menu, choose Save. The board is saved in the directory it was opened from, and remains open in the design window.

To save a copy of a board

1 From the File menu, choose Save As. The Save File As dialog box appears.

2 Select a folder, enter a filename in the File name text box, then choose the Save button. A copy of the board is created. The copy of the board appears in the design window and the original file is closed.