Tutorial Videos
General
The User Interface
Parts
Schematics
Simulation
PCB Design
Graphics
3D
Designing a PCB with the DEX PCB Designer
Getting Started
The DEX PCB Designer
Limitations
Free but not free or “I’m off to Cancun”
Installing the DEX PCB Designer
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows and 4K Monitors
Monitor Text Scaling
Downloading the DEX PCB Designer
Firewalls
Where are the DEX PCB Designer files?
Authorizing Your Copy
Authorizing Your Copy Machine Without Internet Acccess
Getting Your Key Online
File Associations
Your Account Settings
Removing Your License
Removing the DEX PCB Designer
Manually Removing the DEX PCB Designer
Quick Start
Running the DEX PCB Designer for the First Time
Using This Manual
Project, Parts and Artwork
About the DEX PCB Designer
Tutorials
Sample Projects
The Serial Back-Pack
The DEX UNO
The Amplifier
The Diagram
The CPU Diagram
The Car Harness
The Flowchart Design
The Front Panel
Demonstration Video
A Simple Resistor Ladder
Web Tutorial
Updating Your Version
Closing DEX
Designs
From Concept to Creation: Mastering PCB Design
Introduction to PCB Design
What is a PCB and why is it important?
Brief history and evolution of PCBs
Modern applications and importance in today's technology.
Electronics Basics
Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, passive & active components
Introduction to digital and analog circuits
Introduction to Design Software
Overview of the DEX PCB Designer
Setting up your first PCB design project
Schematic Capture
Understanding schematics and their significance
Drawing and annotating schematics
Component libraries: creation and management
Component Selection
Criteria for choosing components: specifications, cost, and availability
Understanding datasheets
PCB Layout and Design
Layer management in multi-layer PCBs
Placement strategies for components
Routing: techniques, guidelines, and best practices
Signal Integrity and Grounding
Importance of signal integrity in PCB design
Minimizing EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
Proper grounding techniques
Thermal Management
Identifying PCB potential hotspots
Techniques to dissipate heat: thermal vias, heat sinks, etc.
Thermal simulation tools
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT)
Getting your PCB manufactured: Choosing vendors, understanding turnkey solutions
Avoiding common pitfalls
Best practices to ensure efficient manufacturing and testing
Prototyping and Validation
Assembling the first prototype
Testing and troubleshooting
Documentation and Communication
Preparing a Bill of Materials (BOM)
Generating and understanding Gerber files
Creating comprehensive assembly instructions
Standards and Compliance
Introduction to industry standards: IPC, RoHS, etc.
Ensuring your PCB meets regulatory requirements
Advanced Topics
Introduction to flex and rigid-flex PCBs
High-speed design considerations
RF (Radio Frequency) and microwave design principles
Conclusion and Future Trends
Reflecting on the journey from concept to creation
Future advancements and trends in PCB design and technology
PCB Design
Schematic Design
Schematic Symbols
Schematic Virtual Parts
Schematic Wires and Nodes
What is a Schematic Node?
Schematic Node Names
What is a Schematic Off-page Connector?
Schematic Off-page Connectors
Schematic Buses
Graphics in Schematics
Line Styles
Fill Styles
Text Fonts and Colors
Multiple Symbols for a Part
Schematic Sub-systems
Schematic Dangling Wires
Foward Annotation
Spice Simulation
Devices
Resistors
Inductors
Diodes
Bipolar Junction Transistors
JFET
MESFET
MOSFET
Switches
Transmission Lines
Voltage and Current Sources
Independent Sources
Linear Dependent Sources
SubCircuits
PCB Design
PCB Back Annotation
What is a PCB?
What are PCBs Made Of
What is FR-4
What is PCB Prepreg
What are Copper-Clad Laminates
What are Flexible PCBs
How are What are Flexible PCBs Made
High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs
1+N+1 HDI
2+N+2 HDI
Any-layer HDI
Silkscreen Printing
What is PCB design software?
What is PCB Design?
How to Specify the Design of a PCB
PCB Cost and Design Complexity
PCB Design Rules
Minimum Traces and Spaces
Annular Rings
Design Rules for Component Placement
PCB Clearance Rules
PCB board sizes and shapes
Design of PCB Layers
PCB Layer Configurations
PCB Layer Stack
PCB Power Planes
PCB Split Power Planes
Design for Testability
What are Panelized PCBs
What are PCB V-cuts?
What are PCB Mouse-bites?
What is PCB Component Placement
How to avoid Avoid Mechanical Stress in PCBs
PCB Layout
What are PCB Electrical Requirements
PCB Design Guidelines
PCB Signal Integrity
What is PCB Signal Integrity
How to ensure PCB Signal Integrity
PCB Differential Pair Routing
PCB Design Guidelines for EMI and EMC
PCB EMC
PCB routing guidelines to reduce EMU and EMC
PCB Thermal Management
PCB Copper Pour
PCB Test Points
What is it PCB net?
What are PCB vias?
What are PCB buried vias?
What are PCB blind vias?
Automatic Sizing of PCB Vias
Via Sizes
Recommended PCB Via Sizes
PCB Via Size for Track Width
Microvias
How a Microvia Can Help with the Trace Routing
Recommended Microvia Sizes
How are Microvias Made
What are PCB plated through holes?
What are Castellated Holes on a PCB?
What are PCB jumpers?
What are PCB Mounting Holes?
PCB Bow and Twist
PCB Design for Manufacturability
Understanding Manufacturing Tolerances on a PCB
PCB Finished Hole Size Tolerances
Nominal Hole Size versus available Drill Bit Sizes
PCB Drill Bit Size Tolerance
PCB Drill Bit Wear
PCB Hole Cleaning (Desmear)
Plating of PCB Holes and the Copper Balance
The Final Surface Finish of the PCB
What are Gerber files?
Gerber File History and Future
What is a printed circuit board drill file?
What is ODB++
What is IPC-2581
Automated Pick and Place
Part Placement Using Pick and Place
Pick and Place CSV Files
How do Pick and Place Machines Work
How does Pick and Place Machine Vision Work
Pick and Place Machine File Format Standards
How are printed circuit boards made?
Solder
Hand Soldering
Reflow Soldering
Wave Soldering
Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold
The PCB Build-Up
Acceptability of Printed Boards : IPC-A-600
PCB Manufacturers
PCB Manufacturer's Capabilities
PCB Manufacturers in Africa
PCB Manufacturers in Canada
PCB Manufacturers in China
PCB Manufacturers in Europe
PCB Manufacturers in the India
PCB Manufacturers in the Middle East
PCB Manufacturers in the South America
PCB Manufacturers in the UK
PCB Manufacturers in the USA
PCB Testing
PCB Visual Inspection
PCB Automated Optical Inspection
PCB In-Circuit Testing
PCB Boundary Scan Testing
PCB Functional Testing
PCB In-Circuit Emulation
PCB Thermal Testing
PCB Environmental Testing
PCB Reliability Testing
PCB Electrical Testing
PCB X-ray Inspection
The Institute for Printed Circuits
Part Design
What are electronic parts?
Passive Parts
Active Parts
Virtual Parts
What are schematic symbols?
What are schematic symbol terminals?
Schematic Symbol Design
The Part's Datasheet
What are footprints?
What are footprint land pattern pads?
What is a PCB silkscreen?
What is a PCB courtyard?
What are footprint reference designators?
PCB Transformers
PCB Potentiometers
USB PCB Sockets
PCB Switches
The Origin
Design Units
Snap to Grid
PCB Design Grids
Snap to Guides
Snap to Objects
Aligning Objects
Distributing Objects
Dimensions
Line Styles, Fill Styles, and Fonts
Line Styles
Fill Styles
No Fill
Solid Fill
Hatch Fill
Radial Fill
Linear Fill
Fonts
Default Graphics Settings
Drawing Aids
Undoing and Redoing Your Changes
Arranging and Editing Objects
Selecting Items
Selection Settings
Locking Objects
Deleting Objects
Moving Objects to the Clipboard
Clearing Sheets and the PCB
Copying Objects
Pasting Items from the Clipboard
Rotating Objects
Mirroring Objects
Scaling Objects
Aligning Objects
Grouping Objects
Distributing Objects
Reordering Objects
Creating Arrays of Objects
Creating Rectangular Arrays
Creating Circular Arrays
Arranging Terminals on a Symbol
Coordinates
Adding Coordinates
Editing Coordinates
Coordinate Editor
Guides
Vertical Guides
Horizontal Guides
Point Guides
Adding Point Guides
Editing Point Guides
Angled Guides
Adding Angled Guides
Editing Angled Guides
Point Guide Editor
Vertical Guide Editor
Horizontal Guide Editor
Angle Guide Editor
Snaps and the Grid
The Grids
The Origin
Origin Editor
Setting the Snaps per Grid
Rotation Snap
Snapping to Guides
Snapping to Objects
Snap Settings
Symbol and Wire Grid
Measuring Distances and Angles
Dimensions
Adding Aligned Dimensions
Adding Linear Dimensions
Editing Dimensions
Dimension Settings
Graphics
Arcs
Adding Arcs
Editing Arcs
Arc Editor
Blocks
Curves
Adding Curves
Editing Curves
Circle/Ellipse Editor
Curve Editors
Ellipses and Circles
Adding Ellipses and Circles
Editing Ellipses and Circles
Images
Adding Images
Editing Images
Image Editor
Lines
Adding Lines
Context Menu
Editing Lines
Line Editor
Markers
Marker Editor
Notes
Adding Notes
Editing Notes
Note Box Editor
Polylines
Adding Polylines
Editing Polylines
Polyline/Polygon Editor
Polygons
Adding Polygons
Editing Polygons
Rectangles
Adding Rectangles
Editing Rectangles
Rectangle Editor
Shapes
Creating Shapes
Editing Shapes
Shape Editor
Text
Adding Text
Editing Text
Text Editor
Using Graphic Symbols Fonts
Colors
The Color Swatch
RGB
HSL
The Color Wheel
Artworks
Adding Artwork to the Library
Setting The Default Artwork
Parts
What is a part
Parts
Tutorials
Overview of Parts
Parametric Parts
Creating a Capacitor
Creating a part for an ATMEGA16U2
Importing 3D Models To Use in a PCB Part
Automatic Generation of 3D model PCB Header
Renumbering Pads for PCB parts
Create a PCB Footprint by Tracing From a PDF
Creating a Part for a Button Battery
Creating a Custom SOT223 Transistor
Add a Thermal Pad to a Footprint
Creating a Power Mosfet Part
Creating round, rectangular and polygonal pads and offsetting pad holes
Creating a custom potentiometer part
Creating a part with 4 schematic symbols (Split part)
Customizing a parametric footprint
Capturing Pin Details from a PDF
How to modify a placed part using the library
Don't Trust Part Libraries
The Parts Catalog
Downloading Parts from SnapEDA
Setting The Default Part
Virtual Parts
Creating a Virtual Part
Parametric Parts
The Manufacturers Model
The Parts Library
Searching for Part Prices and Datasheets
The Deliverable
The DEX PCB Designer Model
Datasheet
Schematic Symbol
Attributes
Package Silkscreen
Package Courtyard
Package Reference
Package Placement Point
Package Value
Package Color
Pads
Type Selection
The Part Builder
Using the Part Wizard
Customizing The Part
Customizing The Symbol
CustomizingThe Footprint
Adding Pads to Parametric Footprints
Adding Vias to Parametric Footprints
Adding Graphics to Parametric Footprints
Adding Copper Areas to Parametric Footprints
Editing the Part Value
Editing the Part Reference
Adding 3D to Parametric Footprints
DIP Parts
SOIC Parts
QUAD Parts
BGA Parts
Header Parts
Axial Parts
Radial Parts
Chip Parts
SOD 323 Parts
TO-92 Transistors
SOT-23 Transistors
SOT-353 Transistors
SOT-89 Transistors
SOT-143 Transistors
SOT-223 Transistors
Metal Can Parts
Antenna Parts
Inductor Parts
Antenna
Device Overview
Antenna Parameters
Monopole PCB Antenna
Dipole Antenna
Inverted-F Antenna
Planar Inverted-F Antenna
Slot Antenna
Patch Antenna
Fractal Antenna
Axial
Device Overview
Axial Parameters
BGA
Device Overview
BGA Parameters
Block
Block - Crystal
Castellated PCB
Chip
Device Overview
Chip Parameters
DIP
Device Overview
Dip Parameters
SIP
Disc
Generic
Header
Device Overview
Header Parameters
Inductor
Inductor Parameters
Device Overview
LED
Metal Can
Device Overview
Metal Can Parameters
MELF
QUAD
Device Overview
QUAD Parameters
Radial
Device Overview
Radial Parameters
SOIC
Device Overview
SOIC Parameters
SOT-223
SOT 23
Device Overview
SOT-23 Parameters
SOD 323
Device Overview
SOD 323 Parameters
SOT 89
SOT-89 Parameters
Device Overview
SOT 143
Device Overview
SOT-143 Parameters
SOT 223
Device Overview
SOT-223 Parameters
SOT 353
Device Overview
SOT-353 Parameters
TO 3 / TO 66
TO 220
Edge Connector Parts
Castellated PCB Parts
TO 92
TO-92 Parameters
Device Overview
Creating Parts
Creating Parts on Schematics
Editing Parts on Schematics
Parts
Symbols
Terminals
Terminal-Graphics
Terminal Names
Terminal Pin Names
Reference
Border
Value
Footprints/Land Patterns
Courtyard
Placement Point
Silkscreen Pattern
Pads
Creating a NewPart
Symbols
Symbol Terminal Magnet Editor
Symbol Borders (Terminal Magnets)
Editing Symbol Borders (Terminal Magnets)
Symbol References
Symbol Values
Symbol Value Editor
Symbol Terminals
Terminal Magnets
Symbol Terminal Editor
Adding Terminals
EditingTerminals
Capturing Pin Details from a PDF
No Connection Required
Editing Symbols in Schematics
Reordering Terminals
Adding Graphics to Symbols
Symbol Editor
Multiple Symbols
Capturing Terminal Names From a Datasheet
Footprints
Courtyards
Editing Courtyards
Pads
Pad Shapes
Creating Pads
Setting Pad Numbers
Automatic 3D Pins
Gold Plating
Footprint Editor
Footprint Reference Editor
Footprint Value Editor
Courtyard Editor
Silkscreen Editor
Placement Point Editor
Pad Editor
Placement Points
Silkscreens
Silkscreen Rectangles
Footprint Part Values
Footprint Part Reference IDs
The Footprint Viewport
The Footprint Reference
Editing Footprint References
The Footprint Placement Point
Editing Footprint Placement Points
Adding 3D objects
Adding Graphics to Footprint
Customizing a Parametric Footprint
PCB Device Types
Device Package Types
Through-Hole vs. Surface Mount
Through-Hole Mounting (THM)
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
PCB Device Packages
Axial Parts
Radial Parts
Integrated Circuits
BGA - Ball Grid Array
BCC - Bump Chip Carrier
BQFP - Bumpered Quad Flat Pack
BQFP - Bumpered Quad Flat Pack
CABGA/SSBGA - Chip Array/Small Scale Ball Grid Array
CBGA - Ceramic Ball Grid Array
CCGA - Ceramic Column Grid Array
CERPACK - Ceramic Package
CGA - Column Grid Array
CFP - Ceramic Flat Pack
CLCC - Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier Packages
CLGA - Ceramic Land Grid Array
CQFP - Ceramic Quad Flat Pack
CSBGA - Cavity Down BGA
CSOP - Ceramic Small Outline Package
CSP BGA - Chip Scale Package BGA
DBS - DIL Bent SIL
DFN - Dual Flat Pack, No Lead
DLCC - Dual Lead-Less Chip Carrier (Ceramic)
DMP - Dual In-line Mini Molded Package
DQFN - Depopulated Quad Flat-pack; No-leads
EPTSSOP - Thin Shrink Small Outline Exposed Pad Plastic Packages
ETQFP - Extra Thin Quad Flat Package
FBGA - Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array
FCBGA - Flip-chip BGA
FCPBGA - Flip-chip Plastic BGA
FFP - Flip-chip Fine Package
FleXBGA - Flexible Ball Grid Array
FLP - Flat Lead Package
FPBGA - Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array
HBCC - Heatsink Bottom Chip Carrier
HBGA - High Performance Ball Grid Array
JDIP - J-Leaded Dual In-Line J-Lead DIP Picture
JLCC - J-Leaded Chip Carrier (Ceramic) J-Lead Picture
LBGA - Low-Profile Ball Grid Array
LCC - Leaded Chip Carrier
LCGA - Low-Profile Ball Grid Array
LFBGA - Low-Profile, Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array
LGA - Land Grid Array
LLCC - Leadless Chip Carrier
LQFP - Low-profile Quad Flat pack
MCMBGA - Multi Chip Module Ball Grid Array
MLCC - Micro Leadframe Chip Carrier
MLP - Micro Lead-frame Package
MQFP - Metric Quad Flat Pack (high pin count QFP)
MSOP - Mini Small Outline Plastic Packages
OBGA - Organic Ball Grid Array
PBGA - Plastic Ball Grid Array
PLCC - Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
POS Package on Substrate
PQFP Plastic Quad Flat Pack
PSOP Plastic Small-Outline Package
QFN Quad Flat No-Lead
QFP Quad Flat pack
QSOP Quarter Size Outline Package
SBGA Super BGA - above 500 Pin count
SO Flat Pack - Small Outline Flat Pack IC
SOIC - Small Outline IC
SOJ - Small-Outline Package (J-Lead)
SON - Small-Outline No-leads (leadless package)
SOP - Small Outline Package
SSOP - Shrink Small-Outline Package
SOT - Small Outline Transistor Plastic Package
TBGA - Tape Ball Grid Array
TBGA - Thin Ball Grid Array
TDFN - Thin Dual Flat No-Lead Plastic Package
TEPBGA - Thermally Enhanced Plastic Ball Grid Array
TQFN - Thin Quad Flat No-Lead Plastic Package
TQFP - Thin Quad Flat Pack
TSOP - Thin Small-Outline Package
TSSOP - Thin Shrink Small-Outline Package
TSOT - Thin Small Outline Transistor Plastic Package
TVSOP - Thin Very Small-Outline Package
TVSP - Thin Very Small Package
UFBGA - Ultra Fine-Line BGA
UTDFN - Ultra Thin Dual Flat No-Lead Plastic Package
VFBGA - Very thin Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array
VQFB - Very-thin Quad Flat Pack
VSO - Very Small Outline
VSSOP - Very Thin Shrink Small Outline Package
VSP - Very Small Package
XQFN - eXtremely Thin Quad Flat package; No leads
XSON - eXtremely thin Small Outline package; No leads
Advanced and Emerging IC Packaging Types
3D Packages
Spice Models
Bipolar Transistors (BJT)
Capacitors
Diodes
Voltage and Current Sources
Voltage Sources
Independent DC Voltage Sources
Independent Sinusoidal Voltage Sources
Independent Pulse Voltage Sources
Independent Single Frequency FM Voltage Sources
Independent Piece-Wise Linear Voltage Sources
Independent Exponential Voltage Sources
Current Sources
Independent DC Current Sources
Independent Pulse Current Sources
Independent Sinusoidal Current Sources
Independent Single Frequency FM Current Sources
Independent Piece-Wise Linear Current Sources
Controlled Sources
Current Controlled Current Sources
Current Controlled Voltage Sources
Voltage Controlled Current Sources
Voltage Controlled Voltage Sources
Inductors
Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFET)
MESFETs
MOSFETs
Resistors
Switches
Transformers
Transmission Lines
Lossless Transmission Lines
Lossy Transmission Lines (LTRA)
Lossy Transmission Lines (URC)
Custom
Suppliers
The Find Parts Dialog
Saving Your Part
3D
Adding 3D objects
3D Model Dowload Sites
Adding Internal 3D Objects
Adding External 3D Objects
Sources of 3D Electronic Part Models
STEP 3D Models
Adding STEP 3D Models
COLLADA 3D Files
3D Models
FreeCAD
Projects
Project
Schematics
Schematics
The Schematic Wiring Grid
Adding Parts
Using the Menu
Using the Library Panel
Adding Resistors
Hierarchical Design
Sub-Systems
Ports
Adding Ports
Editing Ports
Port Editor
Referencing a Sub-System
Adding a Sub-System
Editing a Sub-System
Sub-System Editor
Refactor
Wiring Parts Together
Adding Wires
Automatic Wiring
Automatic Jumpers
Wire and Bus Junctions
Editing Wires
Using Buses
Adding Buses
Editing Buses
Beveling Wire to Buss Connections
Inter-Wire Connectors
Adding Inter-Wire Connectors
Editing Inter-Wire Connectors
Inter-Wire Editor
Marking a Terminal as No Connection Required
Nodes and Nets
Nodes
Schematic Node Editor
Schematic Node ID Editor
Wires
Style Guide
Wire Settings
Renumbering Parts
Reference Designators
Standard Reference Designators
Saving Designs for Re-use
Port Name Editor
Bus Editor
Creating Projects
Setting The Default Project
Schematic-PCB Cross Selection
Saving Projects
Opening Projects
The PCB
How PCBs Are Made
PCB Standards
Viewing the PCB
Viewing the PCB in 3D
The PCB Border
Creating a Rectangular PCB
Creating a Circular/Elliptical PCB
Creating a Polygonal PCB
Adding Holes to a PCB
Adding Cutouts to a PCB
Adding a Rectangular PCB Cutout
Adding a Circular/Elliptical PCB Cutout
Adding a Polygonal PCB Cutout
Editing the PCB Border
Semi-Transparent PCBs
PCB Border Editor
PCB Layers
PCB-Layers
Editing the PCB Layers
Solder Mask Differences
Split Power Planes
Editing Split Power Regions
Copper Pour Editor
Keep-Out Editor
No-Mask Editor
PCB Cutout Shape Editor
PCB Hole Editor
Pcb Polyline Cutout Editor
Track Editor
Split Power Plane Editor
V-Cut Editor
Panelised PCBs
Creating a PCB Panel
PCB Breakaway Panels
Tab Routed Arrays
Adding V-Grooves
Adding Fiducials
Adding Tooling Holes
Assembly Rails
The Panel Header
The Panel's Pick and Place File
PCB Internals
Nets
Adding Nets
Editing Nets
Track Settings
Default Track Via Settings
Tracks
Track Properties Editor
Changing a track segments layer index
Jumpers
How to Balance the Length of Several PCB Tracks
Routing
Manual Routing
Manually Routing a Track
Setting All Track Widths
Copper Pour Regions
What is PCB Copper Pour
Adding Copper Pour Regions
PCB Copper Pour and Warped PCBs
Editing Copper Pour Regions
Copper Pour Settings
Electra
Running Electra
The Electra Autorouter
Initializing-Electra
Differential pair routing
Length Constrained Autorouting
The Electra View
Using Electra Interactively
Electra Router Settings
The Electra DO Commands
Importing Electra Route File
Route Report
Automatic Routing
Keep Out Regions
Adding Keep Out Regions
Editing Keep Out Regions
Router Settings
Manual Router Settings
Internal Router Settings
Snap To Pad
Pads
Adding Pads
Editing Pads
Vias
Via Editor
Fiducials
Adding Fiducials
Adding A Fiducial
Automatically Addding Global Fiducials
Adding Global Fiducials
Adding Fiducials to a Footprint
Fiducial Properties Editor
Fiducial Settings Editor
Fiducials in the Pick and Place File
Renumbering All Fiducials
Fiducial Editor
PCB Sheet Editor
Auto-Layout
An Insight into PCB Auto-Layout
The Solder Mask
Adding Solder Mask Cutouts
Editing Solder Masks
Changing a Solder Mask Cutout's Shape
Rectangular Cutouts
Elliptical/Circular Cutout
Polygonal/Curved Cutouts
Setting The Solder Mask Margin
Solder Mask Viewing Options
Adding Solder Paste to a Solder Mask Cutout
Adding Solder Mask Cutout to Footprints
Pad Solder Mask Cutout
Solder Mask Cutouts by Combining Shapes
Adding Solder Paste
Solder Paste
Adding Solder paste to SMT pads
Adding Solder paste to no mask areas
Adding custom solder paste areas
Viewing the solder paste
Checking Your PCB Design
Design Rules
Unrouted Tracks
Minimum Track Width
Track Intersections
Track to Track Clearance
Track to Pad Clearance
Track to Via Clearance
Track to Hole Clearance
Track to Cutout Clearance
Track to Keepout Clearance
Track to Border Clearance
Minimum Pad hole Diameters
Minimum Pad Annular Ring Size
Pad to Pad Clearance
Pad to Via Clearance
Pad to Hole Clearance
Pad to Cutout Clearance
Pad to Border Clearance
Minimum Via Hole Diameters
Minimum Via Annular Ring Size
Via to Via Clearance
Via to Hole Clearance
Via to Cutout Clearance
Via to Keep Out Clearance
Via to Border Clearance
Hole to Hole Clearance
Hole to Cutout Clearance
Hole to Border Clearance
Cutout to Cutout Clearance
Cutout to Border Clearance
Courtyard to Courtyard Clearance
Courtyard to Holes Clearance
Courtyard to Cutouts Clearance
Courtyard to Border Clearance
Silkscreen to Pad Clearance
Creating Complex Shapes
Drilling
Automatic Backups
Restoring Backups
Sheets
Setting Sheet Sizes
Schematic Sheets
Text Sheets
Hierarchical Layout
Sub-Systems
Adding New Sub-Systems
Opening Sub-systems
Adding Terminals to a Sub-system Reference
Editing Sub-Systems
Sub-Systems Names
Using Sub-Systems
Adding Sub-Systems References
Graphical Sheets
Page Borders
The Grid Reference
The Title Block
Sheet Settings
Page Scale
Customizing Sheet Colors
Customizing Symbols
Customizing Schematic Wires
The Wire and Bus Settings Popup
Customizing Schematic Joins and Cross-overs
Customizing All Schematic Wires
Units
The Origin
Manufacturing Your PCB
Design for manufacturability
Plotting Your PCBs
True-type fonts
Previewing Your Gerber Files
Generating Gerber Files
Generating Drill Files
Creating a Pick and Place File
Manufacturing Settings
Your Bill of Materials
Items in a Bill of Materials
Putting It All Together in a Zip File
Text Document Sheets
Adding Text Document Sheets
PDF Sheets
Spreadsheets
Printing and Plotting
Printing
Plottings
Print Menu
Watermarks
Text Watermarks
Picture Watermarks
Importing Files
Importing AutoCAD DXF Files
Importing Eagle Projects
Importing Eagle Libraries
Importing 3D
XGL
VRML
WRL
DAE
Exporting Data
CNC
Creating a CNC File
CNC Viewer
Creating a DXF File
Creating a PDF File
Creating a IDF File
Creating a SVG File
Creating a Spice Deck File
Creating a Net List File
Saving to an Image File
Exporting 3D to Collada
Creating a STL File
The User Interface
Searching for Commands
The Application Layout
The File Menu
Ribbon Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Auto-Repeat command
Halloween with DEX
Themes
The Workspace Setttings
Workspaces
The File Settings
The Color Bar
The Status Bar
Application Themes
Pumpkin (Halloween)
The Ribbon Menu
The Home Ribbon Page
The Help Ribbon Page
The Panels Ribbon Page
The Symbol Ribbon Page
The Schematic Ribbon Page
The Footprint Ribbon Page
The PCB Ribbon Page
The Route Ribbon Page
The View/Snap Ribbon Page
The Edit Ribbon Page
The Add Ribbon Page
The Parts Ribbon Page
The Layout Ribbon Page
The Simulate Schematic Page
The Tools Ribbon Page
The 3D Ribbon Page
The 4 Ribbon Layout Modes
Popup Settings
The Add Parts Popup
The CAM Settings Popup
The Copper Pour Settings Popup
The Cutouts Popup
The Design Rules Popup
The Dimension Settings Popup
The Fiducial Popup
The File Settings Popup
The Layout Settings Popup
The Page Settings Popup
The Router Settings Popup
The Selection Settings Popup
The Shapes Default Popup
The Snap Settings Popup
The Tracks Popup
The Track Via Settings Popup
The Undo Popup
The Wire and Bus Settings Popup
The Workspace Popup
Menu Shortcuts
The Panels
The Checklist Panel
The Part Builder Panel
The Project Panel
The Properties Panel
The Properties Popup Panel
The Spice Model Properties Popup Panel
The Library Panel
The Layers Panel
The Design Rules Checker Panel
The Navigator Panel
The Settings Panel
The Source View Panel
The Parts Bin Panel
The Netlist Panel
The Parts List Panel
The Route Panel
The System Info. Panel
Viewports
Cross Cursors
The Diagonal Cursor
Arranging Viewports
Rulers
The Origin Box
Tabbed Viewports
Tiled and Cascaded Viewports
Zooming In and Out
Smart Panning
The Viewport Context Menu
Switch Between Schematic and PCB Views
Dialog/Control Grids Views
Grouping
Auto Filter Row
Columns
Column Header
Column Header Context Menu
Column Header Panel
Customization Form
Data Row
Filter Button
Fixed Panel Divider
Footer Cell
Footer Context Menu
Group Expand Button
Group Footer
Group Panel
Group Panel Context Menu
Group Row
Group Row Check Box Selector
Group Row Context Menu
Multiple Row Selection
Header Panel Button
Zoom Button
Preview Section
Row Cell
Row Indicator Panel
Row Separator
Sort Glyph
View Footer
Summaries
Data Navigator
Find Panel
New Item Row/Card
Filter Panel
Filter Panel Close Button
View's MRU (Most Recently Used) Filter List
Edit Filter Button
Filter Editor
Column's Filter DropDown
View Caption
Filter and Search
Advanced Filter and Search Concepts
Themes
Getting Support
Reporting Problems
Contacting Us
Sending Feedback
Adding to Your Wish List
The Users Forum
Find Out About Your Version
What's New
Subscribing to the NewsLetter
The DEX Website
Getting the Latest Version
Downloading Older Versions
Getting Daily Tips
Appendix
Resistor Color Codes
Capacitor Color Codes
Extras
Downloads
YouTube Tutorial Videos
Saturn PCB Design Toolkit
Reference Gerber Viewer
The Software License
Refund Policy
The IPC
Solder
Disaster Recovery
Restoring Previous Designs
Update the Graphics Card Driver
Reinstall .NET
Restore Points
Preventing Disasters
Acknowledgments
PCB Design
Design States
What's New
Why are there so many, frequent changes?
What's New in 2024
What's New in 2023
What's New in 2022
What's New in 2021
What's New in 2020
What's New in 2019
What's New in 2018
Roadmap