Text & Annotations
Text and annotation tools are for documentation and visual clarity.
These objects are not electrical and are ignored by netlisting and design rule checks.
Text vs labels
- Use Text for notes, callouts, titles, and manufacturing instructions.
- Use Labels for electrically active net names.
If you use text where a label is required, the net will not connect.
Annotation objects
TinyCAD supports common annotation shapes, including:
- text,
- lines,
- rectangles,
- ellipses,
- arcs,
- polygons.
Use these to group blocks, highlight areas, and add explanatory notes without changing circuit connectivity.
Drawing lines & polygons
You can draw a collection of lines. To end drawing right-click.
You can convert this to a polygon by selecting “Close Polygon” in the context menu. Once converted to a polygon you can change the fill.
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