Global Power-Object Scope Changes

Global Power-Object Scope Changes

This compiler hint appears when a port-based object (port, offsheet connector, NanoBoard Port-Plugin component) has been connected to a power port object. The object can no longer exist on a global level - connected to a global power net - and is instead changed to be a local-level power net. The message for this error check is displayed in theMessages panel in the following format:

Global Power-Object NetName at Location1 has been reduced to local level by presence of port at Location2,

where

NetName is the net to which the power port object is associated

Location1 is the X,Y coordinates for the power port object's electrical hotspot

Location2 is the X,Y coordinates for the port object's electrical hotspot.

Default Report Mode

Warning

Recommendation

This violation can typically arise when a power port object is incorrectly wired to a port rather than the intended pin or sheet entry. There may however be cases where you wish to force (and use) a scope change of this kind. Use the Compile Errors dialog to quickly cross probe to the offending objects. Assess whether the connection between port and power port is intended and, if not, remove the power port and wire the remaining port object to its intended destination as required.