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Selectable Objects in PCB Layout Viewables
This table shows the types of objects found in PCB viewables, and whether they can be selected graphically.
Object
Graphically Selectable
Comments
Board Outline
Yes
Component
Yes
Net
No
Only the physical objects associated with nets can be selected.
Via
Yes
Does not appear as a selectable object in the structure pane.
Figure
Yes
Does not appear as a selectable object in the structure pane.
When selected, associated data appears in the Attributes pane.
Region
Yes
Pad
Yes
Padstack
Yes
Pin Pad
Yes
Mechanical Hole
Yes
If the hole is a standalone hole, only the hole is selected.
If the hole is part of a component definition, the component is selected.
Test Point
Yes
Does not appear as a selectable object in the structure pane.
Logical Connection
Yes
The pin-to-pin line connection is selected.
Ref Des
No
Text that is part of a component can be selected.
Text
Yes
Text that is not part of an object or component.
Geometry
Yes
Geometry is part of an object, but only the geometry is highlighted.
When selected, associated data appears in the Attributes pane.
Pin Pair
No
Markup
Yes