Locking Devices

The Layout XL device locking capability sets a temporary locked constraint on a device in the layout. A locked device cannot be moved during interactive or automatic placement.

You can view the locked constraint for the selected devices in the Placement Status field of the Property Editor and Constraint Manager assistants.

Locking a Device Using the Property Editor

To lock a device using the Property Editor assistant,

1. From the layout window menu bar, choose Window – Assistants – Property Editor.
   The Property Editor assistant is displayed.
2. In the canvas, select the device you want to lock.
   The property information for the selected device is displayed in the Property Editor assistant.
3. In the Property Editor assistant, select the Placement Status field and choose locked from the drop-down list in the right hand column.
   
   
   A locked constraint is placed on the selected device. The Constraint Manager assistant is updated accordingly.

Locking a Device Using the Constraint Manager

To lock a device using the Constraint Manager assistant,

1. From the layout window menu bar, choose Window – Assistants – Constraint Manager.
   The Constraint Manager assistant is displayed.
2. In the canvas, select the device you want to lock.
3. Choose Placement – Locked from the constraint pull-down in the Constraint Manager assistant toolbar.
   
   
   A locked constraint is placed on the selected device and the Constraint Manager assistant is updated accordingly.

Related Topics

Constraint Manager Assistant

Property Editor Assistant

Locking a Device Using the Property Editor

Locking a Device Using the Constraint Manager

Unlocking a Device

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