:Base ARES.hlp
1 INTRODUCTION
2 What is ARES=WHAT_IS_ARES_
2 System Requirements=System_Requirements
2 How to use this documentation=HOW_TO_USE_THIS_MANUAL
1 TUTORIAL
2 Overview
3 Introduction=INTRODUCTION_1
3 Overview of the Layout Editor=OVERVIEW_OF_THE_LAYOUT_EDITOR
3 Main window=Main_window
3 The Control Bar=The_control_bar
3 Visual Aid to the Design=Visual_aid
2 Display Options
3 Overview=Display_Options
3 Displayed Layers Dialogue=Displayed_Layers_Dialogue
3 Set Display Options Dialogue
4 Graphics Mode=graphics_mode
4 Opacity=Opacity
4 Auto-Pan Animation=Auto_Pan_Animation
4 Highlight Animation=Highlight_Animation
4 Multi-Sampling=Multi-Sampling
2 Component Placement
3 Introduction=Component_placement
3 Components and Packages=Components_&_packages
3 The Board Edge=Board_edge
3 Work Area, Co-ordinates and Snap=Work_area
3 Placing Components and Ratsnest=Components_&_Ratsnest
3 Mounting Holes and Pad Styles=Mounting_holes_pad_styles
2 Design Rules and Net Classes
3 Introduction=DESIGN_RULES_AND_NET_CLASSES
3 Design Rules=DRC_rules
3 Net Classes=Net_classes
3 Keepout Areas=Keepout_areas
2 Routing the Board
3 Introduction=Routing_the_board
3 Placing a Route Manually=Placing_manual_route
3 Deleting a Route=Deleting_a_route
3 Editing a Route=Editing_a_Route
3 Layer Pairs and Manual Routing=Layer_pairs
3 Basic Auto-routing=Basic_autorouting
3 Selection Filter=Selection_filter_tutorial
3 Advanced Auto-routing=Advanced_Autorouting
2 Power Planes and Slots
3 Introduction=Poweplanes_and_slots
3 Placing Power Planes=Placing_power_planes
3 Nesting and Islands=Nesting_&_islands
3 Slots=Slots
2 3D Visualisation
3 Basic 3D navigation=Basic_3D_navigation
3 Bareboard and Height Clearances=bareboard_height
3 Custom views=Custom_3D_views
2 Board Output Options
3 Board Output Options=Board_output_options
3 Printing=Printing
3 Manufacturing Output=Manufacturing_output
2 APPENDIX: Creating New Packages
3 Introduction=Appendix
3 Drawing New Footprints=Drawing_footprints
3 Replicating Pads=Replicate_pad
3 Packaging the Footprint=Packaging_the_footprint
3 Attaching 3D Visualisation=Attaching_3D
1 GENERAL CONCEPTS
2 Screen Layout
3 The Editing Window=The_Editing_Window
3 The Overview Window=The_Overview_Window
3 The Toolbars=The_Toolbars
3 The Object Selector=The_Object_Selector
3 The Layer Selector=The_Layer_Selector
3 Co-ordinate display=Co_ordinate_Display
2 Co-ordinate Systems
3 Overview=Coordisp_Intro
3 Dimension Entry Fields=Dimension_Entry_Fields
3 Output Origin=Output_Origin
3 False Origin=False_Origin
3 Grid Display=Grid_Dots
3 Snapping Grids=Snapping_Grids
3 Real Time Snap=Real_Time_Snap
2 Object Placement
3 Overview=Objplace_Intro
3 Placing Components=Placing_Components
3 Packages=Packages
3 Pads=Pads
3 2D Graphics=2D_Graphics
3 Zones=Zones
2 Object Editing
3 Overview=Objplace_Intro
3 The Selection Filter=Selection_Filter
3 Tagging a Single Object=Tagging_a_Single_Object
3 Tagging a Group of Objects=Tagging_a_Group_of_Objects
3 Untagging  All Objects=Untagging_All_Objects
3 Deleting an Object=Deleting_an_Object
3 Dragging an Object=Dragging_an_Object
3 Editing an Object=Editing_an_Object
3 Locking an Object=Locking_an_Object
3 Highlighting a Component by Name=Highlighting_a_Component_by_Name
2 Route Placement and Editing
3 Overview=Routeplace_Intro
3 Trace Placement - No Netlist Loaded=Trace_Placement_No_Netlist_Loaded
3 Trace Placement - Netlist Loaded=Trace_Placement_Netlist_Loaded
3 Curved Track Segments=Curved_Track_Segments
3 Auto Track Necking=Auto_Track_Necking_1
3 Trace Angle Lock=Trace_Angle_Lock
3 Tagging a Route=Tagging_a_Route_1
3 Changing the Width of a Route=Changing_the_Width_of_a_Route
3 Changing the Layer of a Route=Changing_the_Layer_of_a_Route
3 Modifying a Route=Modifying_a_Route
3 Mitring a Route=Mitring_a_Route
3 Copying a Route=Copying_a_Route
3 Tidying the Routes=Tidying_the_Routes
2 Block Editing Commands
3 Overview=BlockEdit_Intro
3 Block Copy=Block_Copy
3 Block Move=Block_Move
3 Block Rotate=Block_Rotate
3 Block Delete=Block_Delete
2 Filing Commands
3 Overview=Filecmd_Intro
3 Starting a New Layout=Starting_a_New_Layout
3 Loading a Layout=Loading_a_Layout
3 Saving a Layout=Saving_a_Layout
3 Import/Export=Import_Export
3 Auto Save=Auto_Save
3 Backups and Last Loaded Files=Backups_and_Last_Loaded_Files
2 Pad,Trace and Graphics Styles
3 Overview=padtrace_Intro
3 Pad Styles=Pad_Styles
3 Polygonal Pads=Polygonal_Pads
3 Pad Stacks=Pad_Stacks
3 Pad Styles and the Solder Resist Layer=Pad_Styles_and_the_Solder_Resist
3 Pad Styles and the Solder Paste Mask=Pad_Styles_and_the_Solder_Paste_Mask
3 Trace Styles=Trace_Styles
3 Via Styles=Via_Styles
3 Style Management and DEFAULT.STY=Style_Management_DEFAULT_STY
3 2D Graphics Styles=2D_Graphics_Styles
2 Miscellaneous
1 LIBRARY FACILITES
2 General Points About Libraries
3 Overview=generlib_Intro
3 Library Discipline=Library_Discipline
3 The Library Browser=The_Library_Browser
3 Updating the Layout from the Libraries=Updating_the_Layout_from_the_Libraries
3 The Tidy Command=The_Tidy_Command
2 The Package Library
3 Overview=packlib_Intro
3 Making a Package=Making_a_Package
3 Editing a Package=Editing_a_Package
2 The Symbol Library
3 Overview=symblib_Intro
1 NETLIST MANAGEMENT
2 Netlist Features
3 Overview=netfeat_Intro
3 The Load Netlist Command=The_Load_Netlist_Command
3 Using the Netlist  Laoder on an Empty Layout=Using_the_Netlist_Loader_on_an_Empty_Layout
3 The Netlist Loader and Existing Components=The_Netlist_Loader_Existing_Components
3 The Netlist Loader and Existing Tracking=The_Netlist_Loader_Existing_Tracking
3 The Bridge Style and Joining Nets=The_Bridge_Style_and_Merging_Nets
3 Problems with Pin Numbers=Problems_with_Pin_Numbers
3 Packaging Considerations=Packaging_Considerations
3 Connectivity Highlight=Connectivity_Highlight_1
2 Ratsnest Features
3 Overview=ratfeat_Intro
3 Automatic Ratsnest Recalculation=Automatic_Ratsnest_Recalculation
3 Dynamic Ratsnest=Dynamic_Ratsnest
3 Force Vectors=Force_Vectors
3 Ratsnest Mode=Ratsnest_Mode
3 Manual Ratsnest Entry=Manual_Ratsnest_Entry
2 Pinswap / Gateswap
3 Overview=pingate_Intro
3 Manual Pinswap/Gateswap=2D_Graphics
3 Automatic Gateswap Optimisation=STID_RUN_GATESWAP_OPTIMISER
3 Synchronisation with the Schematic=Synchronization_with_the_Schematic
2 Routing Classes
3 Overview=routestrat_Intro
3 Net Classes and the Netlist=Strategies_and_the_Netlist
3 Net Classes and Design Rules=strategy_designrules
3 Special Net Class Names=Special_Strategy_Names
3 Editing a Net Class=Editing_a_Strategy
2 Back-Annotation
3 Overview=bckannot_Intro
3 Manual RE-Annotation=Manual_Re_Annotation
3 Automatic Re-annotation=Automatic_Re_Annotation
3 Back-Annotation to ISIS=Back_Annotation_to_ISIS
2 Reverse Netlisting
3 Overview=reversenet_Intro
2 Converting 3rd Party Netlists
3 Overview=3rdparty_Intro
1 AUTO-PLACEMENT
2 Introduction
3 Overview=autoplc_Intro
2 Using the Autoplacer
3 Overview=autoplc_using
2 The Autoplacer dialogue
3 Overview=autoplc_dial
3 The Component Selector=The_Component_Selector
3 Design Rules=Design_Rules
3 Trial Placement and Cost Weightings=Trial_Placement_and_Cost_Weightings
3 Options=Options
2 Occupancy Definitions
3 Overview=autoplc_occup
2 Limitations
3 Overview=autoplc_limit
1 AUTO-ROUTING
2 Introduction
3 Overview=autoroute_intro
3 Modes of Operation=autoroute_modes
3 The Autorouter and Design Rules=autoroute_using_with_design_rules
3 Live Status Reporting=autoroute_status
2 The Autorouter Dialogue Form
3 Overview=autoroute_cmd
3 Execution Modes=autoroute_execution_modes
3 Routing Rules=autoroute_routing_rules
3 Conflict Handling=autoroute_conflict_handling
3 Command Buttons=autoroute_command_buttons
2 Basic Operation
3 Overview=basic_operation_overview
3 Fully Automatic Mode=autoroute_invoke_automatic
3 Scriptable Mode=autoroute_invoke_scripted
3 Interactive Mode=autoroute_invoke_interactive
2 Creating Routing Scripts
3 Overview=routing_scripts_overview
3 Creating and Modifying Scripts=routing_scripts_modifying
2 Working with the Autorouter Interactively
3 Overview=router_interactive_overview
3 Specifying Nets=router_interactive_specifying_nets
3 Routing Phases=router_interactive_routing_phases
2 Autorouter Command Reference
3 Overview=command_set_overview
3 Basic Command Set
4 The BUS Command=bus_command
4 The FANOUT Command=fanout_command
4 The ROUTE Command=route_command
4 The FILTER Command=filter_command
4 The RECORNER Command=recorner_command
4 The CLEAN Command=clean_command
3 Advanced Command Set
4 The CHECK Command=check_command
4 The CIRCUIT Command=circuit_command
4 The COST Command=cost_command
4 The DIRECTION Commmand=direction_command
4 The GRID Command=grid_command
4 The LIMIT Command=limit_command
4 The LOCK Command=lock_command
4 The PROTECT Command=protect_command
4 The RULE Command=rule_command
4 The SELECT Command=select_command
4 The UNLOCK Command=unlock_command
4 The UNPROTECT Command=unprotect_command
4 The UNSELECT Command=unselect_command
2 Hints and Tips about Autorouting
3 Overview=autoroute_hints
3 Single Sided Boards=Single_Sided_Boards
3 Avoiding using Component Pads as Through Holes=Avoiding_Using_Component_Pads_as_Through_Holes
3 Surface Mount Components=Surface_Mount_Components
3 Routing to Power Planes=Routing_to_Internal_Power_Planes
1 POWER PLANES
2 Introduction and Background
3 Overview=pplanes_Intro
3 Grid Based Power Planes=Grid_Based_Power_Planes
3 Negative Image Power Planes=Negative_Image_Power_Planes
3 Polygonal Gridless Power Planes=Polygonal_Gridless_Power_Planes
3 Ground Planes Without a Netlist=Ground_Planes_Without_a_Netlist
2 Using Poygonal Power Planes
3 Overview=pplanes_using
3 The Power Plane Generator Command=The_Power_Plane_Generator_Command
3 Zone Placement Mode=Zone_Placement_Mode
3 Editing a Power Plane=Editing_a_Power_Plane
3 Deleting a Power Plane=Deleting_a_Power_Plane
3 Automatic Regeneration of Power Planes=Automatic_Regeneration_of_Power_Planes
3 Quick Redraw Mode=Quick_Redraw_Mode
3 Autorouting and Power Planes=Auto_Routing_Power_Planes
1 VERIFICATION
2 Connectivity Rules
3 Overview=crc_Intro
3 Basic CRC Functions=Basic_CRC_Functions
2 Design Rules
3 Overview=drc_Intro
3 Configuring Net Classes=drc_netclasses
3 Design Clearances=drc_setclearances
3 Design Rules=drc_setrules
3 Understanding Design Rule Hierarchy=drc_hierarchy
3 Design Rules Examples=drc_examples
1 HARD COPY GENERATION
2 Printer Output
3 Overview=print_Intro
2 Plotter Output
3 Overview=Plotter_Intro
3 Plotter Pen Colours=Plotter_Pen_Colours
3 Plotter Tips=Plotter_Tips
2 Postscript Output
3 Overview=postscript_Intro
2 Clipboard and Graphics File Generation
3 Overview=graphic_Intro
3 Bitmap Generation=Bitmap_Generation
3 Metafile Generation=Metafile_Generation
3 DXF File Generation=DXF_File_Generation
3 EPS File Generation=EPS_File_Generation
3 Overlay Bitmap Generation=Overlay_Bitmap_Generation
1 CADCAM OUTPUT
2 Pre-Production Checklist=PRE_PROD_CHECK
2 The CADCAM Output Command=THE_CADCAM_OUTPUT_COMMAND
2 Gerber Output=GERBER_OUTPUT
2 NC Drill Output=NC_DRILL_OUTPUT
2 Mechanical Routing and Slots=Mechanical_Routing_and_Slots
2 Gerber Viewing=GERBER_VIEWING
2 Pick and Place File=PICK_AND_PLACE_FILE
2 Test Point Information File=TESTPOINT_INFORMATION_FILE
2 ODB++ Output=ODB_EXPORT
2 Panelization=Panelization
1 DXF IMPORT TOOL
2 Introduction
3 Overview=dxfimport_Intro
2 Setting Up
3 Generating the DXF File=Generating_The_DXF_File
3 Layer Assignments=Layer_Assignments
2 Performing a Conversion
3 Basic Conversions=Basic_Conversions
3 Conversion Errors=Conversion_Errors
3 Conversion Warnings=Conversion_Warnings
2 Limitations
3 DXF Limitations=DXF_Limitations
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