hidden. The layer display mode can be used to simplify the view and focus on a single layer. Items on inactive layers cannot be selected when the non- active layer display mode is "Dim" or "Hide". You between free angle and 45 degree mode for placement of new tracks, zones, graphical shapes, dimensions, and other objects. You can also toggle between free angle and 45 degree mode using + . Turns the ratsnest ratsnest lines. Switches the non-active layer display mode between Normal and Dim. Note: this button will be highlighted when the non-active layer display mode is either Dim or Hide. In both cases, pressing

hidden. The layer display mode can be used to simplify the view and focus on a single layer. Items on inactive layers cannot be selected when the non- active layer display mode is "Dim" or "Hide". You between free angle and 45 degree mode for placement of new tracks, zones, graphical shapes, dimensions, and other objects. You can also toggle between free angle and 45 degree mode using + . Turns the ratsnest ratsnest lines. Switches the non-active layer display mode between Normal and Dim. Note: this button will be highlighted when the non-active layer display mode is either Dim or Hide. In both cases, pressing

hidden. The layer display mode can be used to simplify the view and focus on a single layer. Items on inactive layers cannot be selected when the non- active layer display mode is "Dim" or "Hide". You ratsnest lines. Switches the non-active layer display mode between Normal and Dim. Note: this button will be highlighted when the non-active layer display mode is either Dim or Hide. In both cases, pressing pressing the button will change the layer display mode to Normal. The Hide mode can only be accessed via the controls in the Appearance Panel or via the hotkey + . When a net has been selected for highlighting

hidden. The layer display mode can be used to simplify the view and focus on a single layer. Items on inactive layers cannot be selected when the non- active layer display mode is "Dim" or "Hide". You ratsnest lines. Switches the non-active layer display mode between Normal and Dim. Note: this button will be highlighted when the non-active layer display mode is either Dim or Hide. In both cases, pressing pressing the button will change the layer display mode to Normal. The Hide mode can only be accessed via the controls in the Appearance Panel or via the hotkey + . When a net has been selected for highlighting

. . . . . . . . . 26 3.14.1 Normal mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3.14.2 Footprint mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3.14.3 Tracks mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4 Schematic Implementation 41 5.6 Using the high-contrast mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 5.6.1 Copper layers in high-contrast mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . 32 3.14.1 Normal mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 3.14.2 Footprint mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3.14.3 Tracks mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4 Schematic Implementation 37 . 47 5.6 Using the high-contrast mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 5.6.1 Copper layers in high-contrast mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

not appear are: Delete: deletes a footprint or a track. (Available only if the Footprint mode or the Track mode is active) V: if the track tool is active switches working layer or place via, if a track working layer. Selection of layer pair (for vias) Footprint mode: when active this enables footprint options in the pop-up window. Routing mode: when active this enables routing options in the pop-up window toolbar gives access to the editing tool to change the PCB shown in Pcbnew. Select the standard mouse mode. Highlight net selected by clicking on a track or pad. Display local ratsnest (Pad or Footprint)

not appear are: Delete: deletes a footprint or a track. (Available only if the Footprint mode or the Track mode is active) V: if the track tool is active switches working layer or place via, if a track Display Library browser and 3D viewer. Zoom functions Setting grid and units Select Drawing mode and Contrast mode Zoom functions and 3D board display. 3D Viewer Opens the 3D Viewer. Here is a sample: working layer. Selection of layer pair (for vias) Footprint mode: when active this enables footprint options in the pop-up window. Routing mode: when active this enables routing options in the pop-up window

between free angle and 45 degree mode for placement of new tracks, zones, graphical shapes, dimensions, and other objects. You can also toggle between free angle and 45 degree mode using + . Turns the ratsnest ratsnest lines. Switches the non-active layer display mode between Normal and Dim. Note: this button will be highlighted when the non-active layer display mode is either Dim or Hide. In both cases, pressing pressing the button will change the layer display mode to Normal. The Hide mode can only be accessed via the controls in the Appearance Panel or via the hotkey + . When a net has been selected for highlighting

. . . 8 4 Display modes 8 4.1 Raw mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4.2 Stacked mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.3 Transparency mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.4 Layer occlusion (outline) mode Display lines in sketch (outline) mode Display polygons in sketch (outline) mode Show negative objects in ghost color Show/hide D Codes Display layers in diff(compare) mode Display