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This
task shows you how to position a routable segment so that it is a
defined distance away from a reference plane or from another segment. This
function can be used to make a segment clear an existing structure or in
situations where it is necessary to position a
segment a
specified distance from another object or segment. See also Edgeline
Routing. |
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In the example below, the routable
is colliding with the beam. The task is to move the segment up so that it
passes just over the beam.
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Place the offset plane 
on top of the beam and bring up the Definition
dialog box for the routable. |
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Right-click on the segment you want
to move. A drop down menu will display. Select Offset
segment.
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Select Offset
segment. The Offset segment dialog box will appear.
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Select Make
segment parallel to reference plane and then select one of the
buttons, Outside edge to reference plane or Center
line to reference plane. See Step 9 to offset to another segment. |
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Enter a distance in the Offset
field. If you enter 0 the routable will be placed on top of the beam if
you have selected Outside edge to reference plane. If you select Center
line to reference plane then entering 0 in the Offset field will place the
center line of the routable on top of the beam. |
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Click the Offset
to far side 
or Offset
to near side 
button. These buttons will place the routable on either side of the
reference plane. |
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Click Preview
if you want to preview, then click OK and then OK
again in the Definition dialog box. The run segment will be placed on top
of the beam.
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To position a segment a certain
distance from another segment, select the Offset to
another segment option and click the segment to which you want to
offset. Click one of the three buttons: Outside edge
to outside edge, Center line to center line or Center
line to outside edge. |
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