Imported Trace (Group)

Includes the imported metal traces from a Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) 3D Layout design to model the effects of metal traces in PCBs. You can add additional valid traces to this folder.

Additional Related Information

Object Properties

The Details view properties for the Imported Trace group object include the following.

Category	Properties/Options/Descriptions
Definition	Type A read-only property that describes the object - Imported Data. Interpolation Type A read-only description of the Interpolation Type property. Suppressed Suppress the object as desired. Source The source system.
Data Management	Delete Mapped Data Files: Options include Yes and No (default).

Tree Dependencies

Valid Parent Tree Object: Materials.
Valid Child Tree Objects: Imported Trace, Comment, Figure, Image, and Imported Trace objects.

Insertion Methods

Appears by default when you import Trace Mapping through an External Data system.

Right-click Options

In addition to common right-click options, relevant right-click options for this object include:

Insert > Trace
Import Trace
Suppress/Unsuppress
Clear Generated Data
Group Similar Objects

API Reference

See the Imported Load Group section of the ACT API Reference Guide for specific scripting information.

Additional Related Information

See the ECAD Analysis using Trace Mapping section for more information.