ERF Parameters for Component Analysis

Parameters set in the ERF file control the analysis.

Name

Parameter

Description

Categories Affected

Side

pp_side

Determines the side on which tests are performed: top, bottom or both.

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Component Spacing

pp_c_spacing

Maximal distance to detect between components

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Component Outline

pp_comp_outline

The type of component outline to use:

body — The body only.

envelope — A polygon around body + pins.

T-envelope — A polygon around body + toeprints in outer layer.

See “Component Outline” for an explanation of component outline types.

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Ignore comps. with .comp_ignore

pp_ignore_comps_with_ignore_attr

Determines whether to ignore components with attribute Ignore Graphically/Output.

no — Include these components in the analysis. (default)

yes — Ignore these components.

(Assigned to components not placed on the board when printed.)

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