Placing components using a matrix

You can place components using a matrix. Matrix placement is useful for placing groups such as memory arrays and discrete components. You can create a matrix of any size anywhere on the board. Then you can place a group of components into the matrix using the Matrix Place command (on the pop-up menu).

To place components using a matrix

1 From the Tool menu, choose Matrix, then choose Select Tool.

2 Place the pointer at the desired location for upper left corner of the matrix and, pressing the left mouse

button, drag the mouse to the desired lower right corner and click the left mouse button.

3 Move the pointer up and down or left and right within the matrix, to create the desired number of cells. Click the left mouse button to stop drawing.

4 Choose the component toolbar button.

5 Select a group of components to place in the matrix.

6 From the pop-up menu, choose Matrix Place. The components are placed into the matrix.