You run a 3D clearance check but the tool does not highlight any spacing issues, even though components appear very close. What is the most likely cause?

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PCB Design - Design Review and Testing

AClearance check settings are set to ignore small gaps

BThe PCB design file is corrupted

C3D visualization is disabled

DThe components are actually far apart

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check clearance check sensitivity settings
Tools often have a minimum clearance threshold; if gaps are below it, no warnings appear.
Step 2: Rule out other causes
File corruption or disabled 3D mode would cause errors or no visualization, not silent misses.
Final Answer:
Clearance check settings are set to ignore small gaps -> Option A
Quick Check:
Settings ignoring small gaps = no warnings [OK]

Quick Trick: Check clearance threshold settings first [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Assuming file corruption without error messages
Confusing visualization off with clearance check off
Ignoring clearance threshold settings

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You run a 3D clearance check but the tool does not highlight any spacing issues, even though components appear very close. What is the most likely cause?

Step 1: Check clearance check sensitivity settings

Step 2: Rule out other causes

Final Answer:

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